News

Progress welcomed on Pembrokeshire Food Park

Published

4 years ago

January 29, 2021

THE CREATION of a new food park to support and strengthen Pembrokeshire’s food and drink industry has taken a further step forward as significant infrastructure works near completion.

Located at Withybush Business Park, the Pembrokeshire Food Park will provide new production facilities for both existing businesses and start-ups, and increase their access to the market.

The European-funded project is being led by Pembrokeshire County Council and the Welsh Government.

Cllr Paul Miller, Cabinet Member with Responsibility for the Economy, Culture, Leisure and Tourism, welcomed the progress made and said Pembrokeshire Food Park would have a major impact on the local economy.

“The Food Park is an important part of our long standing aim to retain more of the added value from local food production,” he said.

“Pembrokeshire is already well known for its high quality, locally produced food.

“The Food Park will allow us to build on this reputation by transforming the possibilities currently available to the industry through new production facilities, a shared distribution network and a transport hub. The potential is huge.”

Pictured at the Pembrokeshire Food Park, where work is currently approaching the end of the first phase, are Cllr Paul Miller and site manager Shan McGarty from contractors G.D. Harries and Sons (Pic PCC)

And he encouraged potential start-up businesses to consider using the Food Park for their enterprise.

“We are very keen to encourage start-ups to become involved. We have plans for a mixture of incubator and growth units as appropriate, alongside identified business need.”

Work completed as part of the first phase has included the building of estate roads and improving the development land. The next stage will include increasing utilities capacity and the construction of the incubator units. The Civil Engineering contractors for the infrastructure works are G D Harries and Sons of Narberth.

The Pembrokeshire Food Park sits within the Haven Waterways Enterprise Zone and is a key priority for the Enterprise Zone Board.
Also within the Enterprise Zone and immediately adjoining the Food Park site is the existing Puffin Produce Ltd food related development, which has received planning permission for a vegetable processing facility.

The Pembrokeshire Food Park is funded by ERDF (European Regional Development Fund).

Crime

Mother admits to killing seven-year-old son in Haverfordwest

Published

20 hours ago

November 22, 2024

Luke Sinclair

A mother has admitted to the manslaughter of her seven-year-old son at their home in Haverfordwest, citing diminished responsibility.

Papaipit Linse, 43, appeared at Swansea Crown Court on Friday (Nov 22), where she denied murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of her son, Louis Linse. Prosecutor Caroline Rees KC confirmed the manslaughter plea would be accepted, stating it “did not come as a surprise” to the prosecution.

The incident occurred on 10 January when police were called to a property on Upper Market Street. Louis was rushed to Withybush General Hospital but tragically died shortly afterwards.

During the hearing, Linse, who spoke only to confirm her name and enter her pleas, was informed that she would be sentenced on 13 December. Judge Paul Thomas KC described the case as “clearly a very sensitive as well as a very tragic case.”

The court was told that Linse is currently receiving treatment at the Caswell Clinic, a mental health facility in Bridgend. Psychiatric evidence is expected to be presented during the sentencing hearing to provide further insight into the circumstances surrounding the case.

Community

Council warns of icy conditions as temperatures drop

Published

1 day ago

November 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ROAD users in Pembrokeshire are being urged to exercise caution tonight as temperatures are forecast to dip below freezing.

Pembrokeshire County Council has announced that road surface temperatures could reach as low as -2°C, with the possibility of sleet or snow on higher ground. In response, precautionary salting of the county’s primary routes will be carried out this evening and overnight.

A spokesperson for the council said: “Road users are advised to take care if travelling on untreated roads.”

Motorists are reminded to plan ahead and drive carefully, particularly in areas that may not have been treated.

Stay tuned to The Herald for updates on road conditions and weather warnings.

Community

Stallholders wanted for Milford Haven Christmas Market

Published

1 day ago

November 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

MILFORD HAVEN BUSINESS CIRCLE is calling for stallholders to join the town’s festive Christmas Market, set to bring holiday cheer on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, 2024.

The market will take place at the Lower Charles Street Car Park, promising a vibrant mix of stalls and attractions. Organizers are seeking a variety of vendors, including those offering gifts, children’s toys and games, food, cakes, flowers, and more.

There’s also an open invitation for someone with small children’s rides to add to the festive fun. A highlight of the event will be the Grinch’s Grotto, offering an entertaining twist to this year’s celebrations.

If you’re interested in having a stall, contact the Milford Haven Business Circle via email at [email protected] for more information.

Mark your calendars and join the excitement as Milford Haven celebrates the season in style!