News
Sven Longshank: ‘Racist’ radio DJ’s trial continues at Swansea Crown Court
THE TRIAL of James Allchurch, who has denied 15 charges of stirring up racial hatred via his podcasts, continued on Tuesday (Mar 21) at Swansea Crown Court.
Before recordings of his podcasts were played, His Honour Judge Huw Rees asked for Allchurch’s new address.
It was argued by the defence that giving out his address in public could lead to him becoming a target.
The court then heard a series of podcasts which included numerous references to ‘non-whites’, ‘outsiders’ and ‘blacks’.
The recordings opened with the song ‘Rule Britannia’ before Allchurch, under the alias of Sven Longshank, would talk through a series of issues, with a special guest.
The first podcast was called ‘Stand Up For Your Community’ which referenced ‘white communities’.
The pair spoke about the need for leadership in the community and that it should be an ‘affront’ to their honour when ‘outsiders’ came in.
They also spoke of the Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal, for which five British-Pakistani men were among those sentenced.
The two on the podcast said that there were two different nations; those who did not have to fear being attacked and those who did.
They added that those who were worried felt ‘powerless’ to report any crimes against them for fear of being called a racist.
They spoke of being ‘failed’ by the ‘ruling elite’ and Allchurch went so far as to suggest they should ‘get’ a politician’s daughter raped by a ‘gang’ to see what would happen then.
The court then heard a second podcast entitled ‘Banned From The UK’.

In this, Allchurch made reference to the abuse of over 1000 children in Telford, referring to the attackers as ‘non-whites’ and ‘muslim savages’.
There were several references to a ‘race-war’ and Allchurch added that if the UK government hadn’t imported them, none of them (victims) would have been raped.
A third podcast started with Allchurch talking about comments made about Meghan Markle and the colour of her skin.
Discussion moved on to ethnicity, Sadiq Khan becoming Mayor of London before again making reference to ‘muslim grooming gangs’.
They also said that people were banned from speaking out about these gangs. Allchurch said: “They’re not stopping muslim rape groups, they are stopping those speaking out.”
The podcast ended with Allchurch stating that they needed to ‘wake up to the truths about race and preserving the white race’.
The trial continues
Charity
Toy Story fans fill charity toy box at Haverfordwest cinema
Donations pour in for SNAP Specialist Play as families embrace Toy Story 5 launch
A TOY STORY-themed charity appeal at a Haverfordwest cinema has got off to a flying start, with families donating toys to support children with additional needs across Pembrokeshire.
The Palace Cinema has teamed up with local charity SNAP Specialist Play to collect new and pre-loved toys during screenings of the newly released Toy Story 5.
The appeal centres around an “Andy’s Toys” donation box, inspired by the beloved Pixar films, which has already been filled by generous filmgoers.

Cinema manager Hannah Cramp said the response from the community had exceeded expectations.
Families attending opening screenings have arrived carrying bags of toys, with many children keen to share their own treasured items to help others.
The cinema has transformed its foyer into a colourful Toy Story-themed experience, complete with hand-painted decorations, character silhouettes, bunting and famous film slogans including “Reach for the Sky” and “To Infinity and Beyond”.
Many visitors have also embraced the spirit of the occasion by attending in costume as their favourite Toy Story characters.

The toys are being donated to SNAP Specialist Play, a charity based within the Child Health Department at Withybush Hospital.
SNAP supports pre-school children with additional and complex needs through specialist play sessions designed to encourage communication, physical development and sensory learning.
Its facilities include sensory rooms, therapeutic play spaces and bespoke equipment used by speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
Project manager Cindy Jenkins said the charity was delighted by the partnership and grateful for the generosity shown by local families.

She said every toy donated would be put to good use, either during specialist play sessions, at family events, or through seasonal initiatives such as Christmas gift boxes for children and their siblings.
The appeal will continue until mid-July, with organisers hopeful that even more donations will be received over the coming weeks.
Anyone attending Toy Story 5 at the Palace Cinema is invited to bring along a new or good-quality pre-loved toy to support the appeal.

Cover photo:
Fancy dress fun: Palace Cinema manager Hannah Cramp helping launch the Toy Story charity appeal.
Health
Medicine shortages now ‘most severe on record’, health leaders warn
PATIENTS are facing some of the worst medicine shortages ever seen in the UK, with pharmacists warning the situation now poses a serious risk to safety.
The National Pharmacy Association said shortages affecting commonly used medicines are becoming more frequent, lasting longer, and causing increasing disruption for patients, GP surgeries and pharmacies.
The warning comes as Serious Shortage Protocols for Creon, used by people with pancreatic cancer and cystic fibrosis to help digest food, have been in place since May 2024 and have now been extended until July 10, 2026.
HRT treatment Estradot has also been under a Serious Shortage Protocol since December 2024, with the current extension also running until July 10.
Patients travelling between pharmacies
A survey by the National Pharmacy Association found that 98 per cent of pharmacies had encountered patients who had visited several pharmacies in one day to find a prescription.
It also found that 96 per cent of pharmacies believed the current situation posed a serious risk to patient safety, while 89 per cent said they had been unable to dispense a medicine at least once a day because of supply problems.
Some pharmacy teams have also faced anger and abuse from patients unable to obtain medication.
Olivier Picard, Chair of the National Pharmacy Association, said: “Medicine shortages are becoming more frequent, lasting longer and causing increasing disruption for patients.
“These shortages are some of most severe the UK has experienced.
“It is deeply distressing to find patients who have travelled from pharmacy to pharmacy to find the medicines they need without success.”
Calls for urgent taskforce
The NPA is calling on the government to convene an emergency taskforce involving manufacturers, wholesalers, clinicians and pharmacists.
It also wants changes to rules which currently stop pharmacists from making simple substitutions, such as changing a tablet to a capsule or a cream to an ointment, even where a safe alternative is available.
Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown, President of the Royal College of GPs, said medicine shortages were frustrating for patients, GPs and pharmacists, and added pressure to already stretched services.
She said the College supported pharmacists being able to make limited changes to prescriptions where a medicine is unavailable and a safe alternative exists.
She added: “The most important thing is that patients are able to access the medication they need safely and without delay.”
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust and Pancreatic Cancer UK have also raised concerns about the impact of shortages of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, including Creon, on people who rely on the medication to digest food, maintain weight and stay well enough for treatment.
Crime
Spittal man to stand trial accused of ABH
A SPITTAL man is to stand trial accused of assaulting a man and causing actual bodily harm.
Robert Hedley, 41, of Wesley Way, Spittal, Haverfordwest, is charged with assaulting Liam Morley-Trivett at St Clears on August 30, 2025.
The case was before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Jun 18).
Hedley was granted unconditional bail and is due to stand trial at the same court on Monday, June 29.
The trial is listed for 10:00am and has been given a time estimate of twenty minutes.
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