News
Sign up for Tour of Pembrokeshire 2022 free with charity fundraising challenge
AFTER two years of successful virtual events, the award-winning Tour of Pembrokeshire will return in its traditional format this May. Entry to the event is now open, and twenty free places have been made available to anyone who’d like to sign up to raise funds for the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust.
The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust is a registered charity, dedicated to keeping all that is special and unique about the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park landscape here for future generations to enjoy.
Over recent years, the Trust has improved eight new meadow sites covering 52 ha in the National Park, providing vital habitats for important pollinator species; funded education events for teachers, benefiting Pembrokeshire school children; and enabled pollinator friendly maintenance around 65 miles of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
Director of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust, Jessica Morgan, said: “It’s a privilege to be a charity partner of this iconic and much-loved cycling event.
“The Trust is set up in a way that all money raised in this challenge will be spent on projects and activities within the National Park. As a result, anyone who signs up will have the pleasure of enjoying the spectacular scenery of the Pembrokeshire Coast by bike, while knowing that they are making a real difference to its future.”
“Free places will be given on a first come, first served basis and will involving raising a minimum of £150 for the Trust. Anyone interested in signing up to the challenge should email [email protected], where we’ll be able to help you set up a fundraising page and provide your free entry code.”
The Tour of Pembrokeshire will take place on Saturday 14 May, with four different routes of various lengths. Information about this and other methods of entry can be found at www.tourofpembrokeshire.co.uk
To find out more about the work of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust visit www.pembrokeshirecoasttrust.wales
Crime
Neighbourhood policing boosted across Dyfed-Powys
DYFED-POWYS POLICE has announced a significant expansion of its Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Teams (NPPT), with more officers being deployed to frontline roles where demand is greatest.
From Monday (Mar 16), teams across the force area have been strengthened, with a renewed focus on tackling antisocial behaviour and preventing crime at its source.
The force says the move is aimed at reducing repeat demand by addressing the root causes of offending, rather than simply responding to incidents.
To achieve this, a number of officers have been redeployed from central departments back into frontline policing, while new posts are also being created to bolster capacity.
Temporary Chief Superintendent Steve Davies, head of uniform policing, said: “These changes are about increasing frontline visibility and ensuring we have the right resources in the right places.
“They form part of a wider programme of improvements across the force to enhance effectiveness and efficiency, while also supporting the wellbeing of our officers and staff.
“This is positive news for our communities, who will benefit from stronger neighbourhood teams focused on local priorities and proactive policing.”
The expansion has been made possible through Home Office funding under the Neighbourhood Guarantee scheme, which is designed to strengthen community safety and crime prevention.
Dyfed-Powys Police has been allocated £1.4 million for 2025/26, enabling the recruitment of police staff and freeing up officers previously in support roles to return to operational duties.
As a result, four sergeants and 29 police officers have now been reassigned to neighbourhood teams across the force.
Each NPPT area will also have a named officer, with full team details available via the ‘Your Area’ section of the Dyfed-Powys Police website.
The force has also secured early access to 2026/27 Neighbourhood Guarantee funding, which will see a further 12 officers recruited between April and the autumn—adding to overall officer numbers in the region.
Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn said: “Neighbourhood policing is about more than numbers—it’s about relationships.
“Greater visibility helps build trust, strengthens community ties, and reassures the public that policing is present, responsive, and committed to keeping people safe.
“I remain committed to improving police visibility across our communities, and these additional officers will help turn that ambition into reality.”
Crime
Broad Haven man remanded in custody over sexual harm prevention order breach
Defendant admitted using Xbox without informing police as required under court order
ANTHONY COOMBES, aged 26, of Sand Banks, Broad Haven, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Mar 20) charged with breaching a sexual harm prevention order.
The court heard that between February 26 and March 19, 2026, at Haverfordwest, Coombes repeatedly breached the order by using an Xbox device without informing police within three days, as required.
The offences relate to a sexual harm prevention order imposed at Swansea Crown Court on October 20, 2021.
Coombes indicated guilty pleas to the offences at the first hearing.
Magistrates committed the case to Swansea Crown Court for sentence.
He was remanded in custody ahead of the next hearing, which is due to take place at 9:00am on Friday, April 3, at Swansea Crown Court.
The court refused bail on the grounds that he was likely to offend, citing the nature and seriousness of the offences and his previous record and character.
A pre-sentence report was ordered.
News
Man arrested after suspected drugs-related death in Haverfordwest
Police say death not suspicious as 46-year-old arrested over alleged Class A drug supply
A MAN has died following a medical emergency at a property in Haverfordwest, police have confirmed.
Emergency services were called at 3:18pm on Wednesday (March 18) after a report of a medical incident.
A man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Dyfed-Powys Police said the man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.
The death is not being treated as suspicious at this time.
However, police confirmed that a man, aged 46, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.
He has since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
No further details about the deceased have been formally released.
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