News

Tenby pensioner jailed for possessing nearly 2,000 child abuse images in caravan

Published

4 years ago

October 28, 2022

A 73-YEAR-OLD pensioner who pleaded guilty to possessing approximately 2,000 indecent photographs of a child in a Tenby caravan has been jailed.

Of the images, 46 fell into the most severe, category A.

Terence Donovan was charged with voyeurism against a child in addition to owning 680 severe pornographic photographs – some of which included images of a lady having sexual intercourse with a dog.

At Friday’s (Oct 28) sentencing hearing in the Swansea Crown Court, Judge Geraint Walters voiced his inability to comprehend how Donovan – and other perverts like him – are able to look at young children being molested in such a severe and sexually explicit manner.

“You viewed children being abused by adults in the most serious category,” said Judge Walters.

“Often overlooked is the fact that these are not actors, these are not computer graphics, but real children.

Slamming the defendant, the judge said: “It is nearly impossible for me to comprehend how a man can watch children being mistreated in such a manner” he said

The court was told that in April 2019, police officers raided Donovan’s caravan in Tenby following receiving a tip from the victim.

During the raid, the officers found and seized a number of photo CD discs.

After further investigation, it was discovered that the discs had 680 extreme pornographic photos involving animals, 52 photographs that fell into category B, 1,205 images that fell into category C, and 46 images that fell into category A, all of which depicted children.

They also found footage of a youngster being filmed while taking a shower through a peephole that the defendant had purposefully put in a wall.

All this material was found in the defendant’s possession, and the crimes were carried out between the years 2002 and 2018

Donovan entered a guilty plea for each of the five offences.

The victim said that the manner in which she had been assaulted by Donovan ‘broke me into bits’ in an impact statement that was read out loud in court.

“It’s taken me a long time to feel I’m not being watched,” she said.

“I feel a sense of relief, knowing that he’s finally admitted to these obscene acts.

“He had hundreds and thousands of images and something needs to be done to protect women and children from having to go through what I have.

Donovan was given a prison term of eighteen months.

Judge Geraint Walters said: “I’m not at all satisfied that you’ve shown any contrition for what you’ve done …all you were interested in was your day to day gratification.”

News

Motorcyclist dies after four-vehicle crash on A40 in Carmarthenshire

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39 minutes ago

June 22, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a four-vehicle collision on the A40 between St Clears and Whitland.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the crash happened at around 12:00pm on Sunday (Jun 21) and involved a grey Audi, a blue Seat, a grey Vauxhall and an orange KTM motorbike.

Sadly, the rider of the KTM died from their injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He has since been released on conditional bail while further enquiries continue.

The road was closed while collision investigators examined the scene and reopened at around 8:30pm.

The latest tragedy follows two other serious motorcycle crashes in west Wales.

On Sunday afternoon, another motorcyclist was injured in a separate collision and is recovering in hospital.

Last week, a 22-year-old rider sadly died in a crash near Narberth, while his female pillion passenger was taken to hospital.

Anyone with information, or dashcam footage which could assist the investigation, is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by emailing [email protected], by direct message on social media, or by calling 101.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

Quote reference: DP-20260621-177.

Health

Ambulance delays and blocked beds putting Welsh patients at risk, watchdog warns

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47 minutes ago

June 22, 2026

Tom Sinclair

AMBULANCE handover delays, long waits in emergency departments and delays discharging patients from hospital are continuing to put people at risk across Wales, Audit Wales has warned.

The public spending watchdog said urgent and emergency care remains under “constant pressure” despite extra funding and new policies aimed at improving joined-up working between the NHS, ambulance service, councils and social care providers.

In an article published today, Monday (Jun 22), Audit Wales said its work since 2024 had examined how health boards and the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust manage demand for urgent and emergency care, as well as how health boards and local authorities support timely discharge from hospital.

It found that pressures across the system are increasing patient safety risks and driving up costs.

Key problems identified include ambulance handover delays, lengthy waits in emergency departments, underused new services despite extra funding, and delayed hospital discharges which continue to result in hundreds of thousands of lost bed days each year.

Audit Wales also said workforce problems across health and social care remain a major factor in delayed discharges.

The watchdog warned that data is still not being shared effectively across the system, making it harder for public bodies to make informed decisions and manage pressure.

The findings will add to growing concern about the state of urgent and emergency care in Wales, with patients, families and frontline staff repeatedly warning that delays in A&E and problems arranging social care packages are leaving people waiting too long for treatment or stuck in hospital after they are medically fit to leave.

Audit Wales said staff and leaders across the system had made clear that “something must change”.

It has set out six questions for the Welsh Government, NHS Wales and local authorities to consider as they look at how urgent and emergency care can be improved.

The Auditor General for Wales is the independent statutory external auditor of the devolved Welsh public sector and is responsible for auditing most public money spent in Wales.

The Herald has asked the Welsh Government and Hywel Dda University Health Board for comment.

Entertainment

Pembrokeshire soprano to perform at International Eisteddfod

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1 hour ago

June 22, 2026

Tom Sinclair

HAVERFORDWEST music teacher and soprano soloist Clare Harrison is set to perform at the International Eisteddfod in Llangollen next month.

Clare will sing under the baton of Sir Karl Jenkins on Tuesday, July 7, as part of the World Choir, an auditioned international chorus of singers, for the long-awaited Welsh premiere of his work One World.

She will also perform in a new commission, Greeting the Dawn, by Sam Buttler, and in Peace Child with Wrexham-based chorus NEW Voices.

Clare combines a busy teaching schedule with regular solo performances across Wales and the borders.

Her next Pembrokeshire appearance will be as soloist with Tenby Male Choir at St Mary’s Church, Tenby, on Thursday, July 16.

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Clare Harrison: The Haverfordwest soprano will perform at the International Eisteddfod in Llangollen.