POLICE are investigating the theft of a motorbike from the A470 near Storey Arms, close to Brecon.

The Lexmoto LXR, described as blue and silver in colour, was awaiting recovery when it was stolen sometime between 9:00pm on Tuesday (Apr 8) and 11:00am on Wednesday (Apr 9).

Officers are appealing to anyone who was travelling along the A470 during that time and may have seen anything suspicious.

Dash cam footage could be especially helpful to the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police via:

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| 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk
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A HAVERFORDWEST man has admitted assaulting a woman following an incident in the town earlier this year.

Kieran Vaughan, aged 37, of Caradoc Place, appeared at Swansea Crown Court charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm in connection with an incident on March 8.

While Vaughan denied the more serious charge, he pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of assault by beating.

Prosecutor Georgia Donohue told the court: “That’s acceptable to the Crown because the complainant has withdrawn her support.”

Judge Geraint Walters adjourned the case for a pre-sentence report. Vaughan will be sentenced on May 15.

THANKS to generous donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities – the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board – has purchased two new Electrocardiogram (ECG) machines worth over £14,000 for the Emergency Department at Withybush Hospital.

Chest pain is a very common presentation at the Emergency Department which sees between 100 and 130 patients a day. ECG machines provide key information on a patient’s heart by measuring rhythm and electrical activity.

The additional ECG machines will help ensure that patients presenting with chest pain receive an assessment as quickly as possible.

Senior Nurse Manager Josephine Dyer said: “We are so grateful that generous donations from our local community have enabled us to purchase the two ECG machines for the Emergency Department.

“High numbers of patients present with chest pain and require an ECG, so we hope that having the additional machines will reduce waiting times and offer an improved patient experience.”

Nicola Llewelyn, Head of Hywel Dda Health Charities, said: “We are deeply thankful for the generous support from our local communities which allows us to offer services beyond what the NHS can provide in the three counties of Hywel Dda. Every donation we receive is greatly appreciated!”

For more details about the charity and how you can help support local NHS patients and staff, go to www.hywelddahealthcharities.org.uk