News

Remains of up to 100 children have been found at holy site in Wales

Published

4 years ago

September 14, 2022

WHILE excavating a sacred site in Wales, archaeologists in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, recently made a horrifying discovery.

According to experts, the bodies of 100 children were discovered, with one-third of the remains being infants under the age of four.

The Dyfed Archaeology Trust did not anticipate finding 100 skeletons while excavating what is thought to be the mysterious St. Saviours, a 600-year-old friary. Additionally, there’s a chance the team will find 200 more corpses.

The Trust’s investigation into the location of the friary started in February at the site of the former Ocky Whites department store.

When Pembrokeshire County Council purchased the old Ocky Whites and announced that it would be demolished to make way for the town’s new food hall, the trust saw an opportunity to go underground and learn more about the town’s mysterious history.

Much to the surprise of the team, a puncture wound was discovered on the skull of one of the discovered corpses. Although the cause of death has not been determined, archaeologists believe the wound was caused by a ‘projectile fired.’

This find suggests that medieval warfare may have occurred in the town.

Andrew Shobbrook, Site Manager for the dig, said: “We are hugely grateful to Pembrokeshire County Council, Faithful and Gould, John Weaver Contractors, and all the volunteers for their help with the project.

“This is huge for us to find out more about the story of Haverfordwest. There has been very little archaeological extraction in the town, and we are unearthing some fantastic finds.

The team is scheduled to remain at the site until January of next year, and anticipation for what else they may discover grows.

Additionally, a shield was found on the site. As the design of the shield is unknown, Mr. Shobbrook has asked anyone with information about medieval design to get in touch.

The shield features a design of three oak trees on a white frame.

Dyfed Archaeological Trust Limited was established as one of four Welsh Archaeological Trusts to educate the public about archaeology. According to their website, they are “committed to working to help protect, record and interpret all aspects of the historic environment.”

The organization currently has an interest in 43,000 historic sites, which is a record for south-west Wales.

Health

Woman jailed assaults on police, harassment and XL Bully possession

Published

23 minutes ago

June 20, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A CARMARTHEN woman has been jailed after admitting a lengthy catalogue of offences including assaults on police officers, harassment, breaching a Community Protection Notice, shop theft, possession of an XL Bully dog and assaulting a paramedic.

Tilly Rees, 25, of Llys Caermedi, Carmarthen, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jun 18).

The court heard that Rees admitted multiple breaches of a Community Protection Notice issued in 2025, including incidents in which she shouted abuse in public, caused distress to residents and repeatedly targeted individuals named in court proceedings.

Harassment campaign

Among the offences was a harassment charge relating to a course of conduct against a Carmarthen man between March and May this year.

Prosecutors said Rees approached him on multiple occasions, shouted abuse, called him a paedophile and video-recorded him and his home.

She also admitted a series of Community Protection Notice breaches linked to the same behaviour.

Police assaults

The court heard that Rees assaulted a number of police officers during incidents in Llanelli on May 1 and May 5.

Several assault charges against serving police constables were taken into account by the court when sentence was passed.

A further charge of assaulting a paramedic at Dafen Police Station on June 12 was also admitted.

Shop theft and XL Bully

Rees also admitted stealing items including sanitary products, deodorant, skincare products and reading glasses from a Carmarthen pharmacy.

In a separate matter, she admitted possessing an XL Bully dog contrary to the Dangerous Dogs Act. The court ordered the dog to be forfeited and destroyed after Rees relinquished her rights to it.

Restraining orders imposed

District Judge M Layton imposed a number of restraining orders preventing Rees from contacting named individuals or referring to them online.

The orders prohibit direct or indirect contact and restrict social media activity relating to those protected by the orders.

Jailed for 26 weeks

Magistrates concluded that only an immediate custodial sentence could be justified.

Rees was sentenced to a total of 26 weeks’ imprisonment.

The court heard that some of the offences were committed while she was already subject to a suspended sentence, while others involved assaults on emergency workers carrying additional aggravating factors.

Crime

Bomb hoax allegation lands Carmarthenshire man before court

Published

29 minutes ago

June 20, 2026

Court Reporter

A CARMARTHENSHIRE man has appeared before magistrates accused of making a bomb hoax and assaulting police officers.

Anthony Mold, 38, of Sandy Road, Llanelli, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Jun 18).

Mold is charged with communicating false information by alleging that a bomb or other explosive substance was present at Dafen Police Station.

The allegation relates to an incident on May 6 this year.

The defendant also faces charges of assaulting two police officers, damaging a police vehicle, and breaching a Community Protection Notice.

Court records show the damage charge relates to a Dyfed-Powys Police vehicle.

Mold entered guilty pleas to the offences before the court.

District Judge M Layton remanded him in custody for the preparation of reports ahead of sentencing.

The case was adjourned until Thursday, July 2, when Mold is due to be sentenced at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court.

Crime

Carmarthenshire pensioner, 86, accused of causing prostitution for gain

Published

33 minutes ago

June 20, 2026

Court Reporter

AN 86-YEAR-OLD Carmarthenshire pensioner has appeared before magistrates accused of causing or inciting prostitution for gain.

Hywel Charles, of Rhandirfelin, Llanelli, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Jun 18).

Charles is charged under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 with intentionally causing or inciting another person to become a prostitute for, or in expectation of, gain for himself.

The allegation relates to an incident said to have taken place at Llanelli on October 9, 2025.