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Brewing company granted license

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12 years ago

August 12, 2014

P E M B R O K E S H I R E BREWING COMPANY has been granted a license allowing them to sell beer on their premises.

The decision was reached after members of the Licensing Sub Committee meeting, which met on Tuesday (July 22), invoked a five-day rule giving them extra time to discuss the application. A number of residents from Saundersfoot were present at the meeting and had the opportunity to give their views. Saundersfoot County Councillor Phil Baker and chair of the Community Council, Huw Morris, were also in attendance. Most of their concerns centred around the use of the building with a newly submitted application showing a games room and a beer garden. Those who attended were of the opinion that the building might eventually be turned into a pub. At the meeting, with advice from their lawyer, those two areas were withdrawn. Concerns were also raised about a wealth of other issues including health and safety reasons, waste, impact on infrastructure, increased traffic and noise pollution. The plans for the site, which will be located at The Old School on The Ridgeway, were approved by members of Pembrokeshire Coast’s National Park’s Development Management Committee at a meeting on February 19. At Tuesday’s meeting the Brewing Company’s lawyer looked to allay some of the fears that the residents had. Jon Payne said: “This is definitely not going to become a pub. It will be a micro-brewery with a visitor centre. “In terms of what we have applied for, crime, public safety and noise pollution will be very much diminished”. The bar area will also be used as for sales of various beers, and Jon Payne added: “We are trying to contain this all in one area; it is a better way of managing it”. Attentions then turned to the amount of beer that will be available. Mr Payne told members that five products would be available but only three would be available as tasters. He added that the tasters which would be sold would be half pints. He said: “There will be two licensed individuals who will manage this; they will have this under control”. Councillor Phil Baker said: “There is some opposition in Saundersfoot. Half pints are being sold but when does that stop? By granting a full license you are placing the applicants at odds with the planning conditions. “This enterprise is welcomed by me but please ensure that this does not become a public house”. Summing up, Jon Payne said: “The hours that we have given have been designed to prevent public nuisance. “There will be ample parking around the site. The police have analysed this and they do not think that there is an issue with crime and disorder. “The premises will close at 8pm; this is more than suitable for the area. It is not in the interest of the company to operate in such a way as to cause disturbances”. The councils Licensing officer, Alun Williams, also requested that a new drawing be submitted showing the plans without the beer garden and games room.

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41 minutes ago

April 4, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Students to get wider access to EMA support

MORE students in Pembrokeshire could soon qualify for a £40-a-week education grant as the Welsh Government expands eligibility for the Education Maintenance Allowance.

From September, an extra 1,500 students aged 16 to 18 across Wales will be able to claim the weekly payment, which is designed to help young people stay on in education.

Eluned Morgan MS welcomed the change, saying it would allow more families in Pembrokeshire to benefit from the support.

She said: “Wales already has the most generous EMA offer in the UK. Under a Tory government it was scrapped in England, while Scotland and Northern Ireland offer students less money than in Wales.

“EMA helps young people with costs like books, transport and meals – all things which can affect the cost of living for families.

“Every young person deserves the opportunity to reach their potential, so I am proud that, because of Welsh Labour choices, more students will be supported to do so.”

More than 18,000 students in Wales currently receive EMA, which is available to learners aged 16 to 18 from households below a set income threshold.

The Welsh Government said the latest expansion will mean even more young people can access weekly support from September.

Eluned Morgan said: “The Welsh EMA is breaking down barriers for learners in Pembrokeshire. Everybody deserves an equal opportunity to access education, and providing £40 a week to those eligible is one of the ways in which the Welsh Labour Government is making this a reality.

“Hundreds of learners in Pembrokeshire claim their EMA every year. At £40 a week, Welsh Labour delivers the most generous offer in the UK.

“I know this money makes a real difference for students and their families with the cost of living.

“And, of course, the Welsh Government’s £1 bus fare scheme for young people is helping to make the EMA go even further for families across Pembrokeshire.

“I would urge all 16 to 18-year-olds and their families in the county to take a few minutes to check whether they qualify for support.”

EMA can be used to help with education-related costs including transport, meals and study supplies.

Applications for the new EMA offer open on Monday (Apr 27).

Students and families can check eligibility and apply through Student Finance Wales, or speak to their school or college.

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Emergency services respond to incident in Haverfordwest town centre

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1 hour ago

April 4, 2026

Tom Sinclair

EMERGENCY SERVICES were called to an incident in Haverfordwest town centre on Saturday morning (Apr 4), with police and ambulance crews attending near County Sports.

Pedestrians were asked to avoid part of the area while the incident was being dealt with, causing some disruption in the town centre.

A witness told The Herald they were walking towards Old Bridge when they were stopped from going through.

The witness said: “I was walking towards the Old Bridge and was told that I had to go around due to a medical emergency.”

The nature of the incident has not yet been officially confirmed.

The Herald understands the emergency response remained in place for some time as crews dealt with the situation.

We have contacted Dyfed-Powys Police for comment.

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Teenager intervenes after bridge incident

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2 hours ago

April 4, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A TEENAGER was left shaken after stepping in to help a young woman in distress on Clay Lanes bridge in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The Herald understands the 18-year-old was walking through Clay Lanes at around 4:10am when he noticed a young woman standing on the road bridge over the bypass.

Concerned that something was wrong, he approached her and tried to engage her in conversation. When she remained polite but dismissive, he walked a short distance away and called police before returning to stay nearby.

According to information passed to The Herald, officers arrived a short time later. It is understood the young woman then attempted to go over the bridge, but the teenager pulled her back to safety as police responded and called for further assistance.

His father, who contacted The Herald, said the young man had been badly shaken by the incident.

Dyfed-Powys Police has been approached for comment.

If you have been affected by any of the issues in this story, support is available from Samaritans free of charge, 24 hours a day, on 116 123.

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