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Police appeal for witnesses following alleged assault in Pembroke Dock

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DYFED-POWYS POLICE have launched an appeal for information from the public regarding an alleged assault that occurred last night in Pembroke Dock.

Authorities are seeking assistance in their ongoing investigation to gather details about the incident.

The incidentis said to have taken place on Water Street at approximately 12:15 am this morning (Friday, June 9).

According to reports, a man in his 30s sustained injuries and alleged that he had been assaulted. The man suffered a cut to his head, though it has been determined that the injury is not life-changing or life-threatening.

Police said they are particularly interested in speaking with individuals who were in the vicinity of Water Street during the incident or may have seen anything suspicious.

Any piece of information, regardless of how insignificant it may seem, could prove valuable to the ongoing investigation.

Members of the public who have any information that could aid the investigation are encouraged to contact the police as soon as possible by calling 101.

 

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Police appeal after alleged sexual assault in Carmarthen

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OFFICERS investigating an alleged sexual assault in Carmarthen are appealing for the public’s help to identify a person who may have information.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident happened in front of F.Hinds jewellers on Lammas Street at around 4pm on Tuesday, May 12.

Investigating officers have carried out a number of enquiries and are now asking for assistance in identifying the person pictured.

Police stressed that the person may have information that could help the investigation.

Anyone who is the person pictured, or who knows who they are, is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online at https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.

Quote reference: 26000377639

 

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A buzzing time at the Torch Theatre this July

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FAMILIES are being invited to the Torch Theatre this July for a lively bilingual production that uses music, storytelling and interactive performance to explore the importance of bees and other pollinators.

We Need Bees, an original production from Theatr na nÓg, has been created by award-winning Welsh playwright Katherine Chandler and introduces important environmental themes to young audiences in an engaging and accessible way.

The show will visit the Torch Theatre in Milford Haven on Saturday, July 11, with performances in both Welsh and English, thanks to support from the ScottishPower Foundation’s Art for Climate Fund.

Fun, energetic and thought-provoking, We Need Bees explores biodiversity loss, climate displacement and environmental responsibility through the fascinating world of insects. By focusing on the lives of bees and other pollinators, the production encourages children to think about empathy, resilience and the real-world impact of climate change.

Featuring striking oversized bee costumes and original songs, the show promises a memorable experience for school and community audiences alike.

Director Phylip Harries said: “It’s a privilege to be part of a production that shares such important messages with young audiences. Theatre is a brilliant way to entertain children while encouraging them to think about the world around them, and We Need Bees does exactly that.

“At Theatr na nÓg, we create productions that leave audiences smiling but also talking and thinking afterwards. Morgan, Catrin and Aled are fantastic storytellers who bring so much energy to the show. We’re delighted that the school tour has sold out, and I’d encourage families to come along to one of the public performances and enjoy it together.”

The production features original music by Barnaby Southgate and will be performed in both English and Welsh at selected venues.

We Need Bees first toured schools in 2012 before later being adapted as an online podcast during the Covid pandemic. It returned as an outdoor theatre production at Theatr Brycheiniog in 2021 as part of a Welsh Government pilot scheme encouraging audiences back to theatres.

Thanks to ScottishPower’s Art for Climate Fund, the show will tour schools across Wales, reaching more than 1,200 children, ahead of the arrival of its brand-new companion production, Bug Hotel, in 2027.

Melanie Hill, Executive Officer and Trustee of the ScottishPower Foundation, said: “The climate crisis is the defining challenge of our time, and we know the arts have a unique power to make complex ideas accessible, emotional and impossible to ignore.

“Through our new Art for Climate Fund, we’re backing bold, imaginative projects that give young people hope, confidence and a real sense of agency. Theatr na nÓg, a worthy beneficiary of this new fund, shows how creativity can spark climate action in classrooms and communities across the UK, and we’re incredibly proud to support them as one of the first recipients of this new fund.”

The cast includes Morgan Llewelyn-Jones, whose theatre credits include The Trial of Elgan Jones for Theatr na nÓg and The Snow Queen at Sherman Theatre; recent musical theatre graduate Catrin Lewis; and Aled Herbert, who returns for his twelfth production with Theatr na nÓg. On screen, Aled was most recently seen in the popular television series Rownd a Rownd.

We Need Bees is suitable for families and children aged four and over.

The show can be seen at the Torch Theatre on Saturday, July 11, at 11:00am in Welsh and 2:00pm in English. Tickets are £10 and can be booked at torchtheatre.co.uk or through the Box Office on 01646 695267.

 

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Saundersfoot Harbour regeneration project wins top planning award

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National Park Authority celebrates RTPI Cymru success for major coastal redevelopment

PEMBROKESHIRE COAST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY is celebrating after the Saundersfoot Harbour Redevelopment Project was named Best Project at the RTPI Cymru Awards for Planning Excellence 2026.

The award recognises Phase 2 of the harbour regeneration scheme, which has helped transform Saundersfoot Harbour into a resilient, year-round destination with new commercial, community and visitor facilities.

Delivered by Saundersfoot Harbour with planning input from the National Park Authority, the project supports local businesses, public access, events and wider regeneration in the village.

Judges described the scheme as “an exemplar for coastal economic resilience in smaller settlements” and “a very good example of planning enabling place-based regeneration.”

They highlighted the project’s economic and community benefits, including investment, job creation, new business space, major events, year-round activity, improved public access and the reuse of brownfield and heritage assets.

The judges also praised the role of planners in dealing with design changes, conservation area issues, flood risk, accessibility and the coordination of several linked schemes within a working harbour.

Sara Morris, Director of Place and Engagement at Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, said: “We are delighted that Phase 2 of the Saundersfoot Harbour Redevelopment Project has been recognised by RTPI Cymru.

“This award is a real testament to the value of good planning in helping places adapt, thrive and deliver lasting benefits for their communities.

“Saundersfoot Harbour is a hugely important location, both locally and strategically, and this project shows how careful planning can support regeneration while respecting the character, heritage and environmental challenges of a coastal setting.

“I would particularly like to thank Andrew Richards and Nicola Gandy, who both led on the planning aspects of the project for the Authority.

“The judges’ comments underline the strength of the partnership approach behind the project, and we are very pleased to see the work of our planning team recognised alongside Saundersfoot Harbour’s ambition and commitment.

“The final delivered scheme is a result of significant work from the Harbour, local businesses and the community, who have transformed Saundersfoot’s offer.”

Ted Sangster, Chairman of Saundersfoot Harbour Commission, said the award reflected the strength of the partnership behind the redevelopment.

He said: “Saundersfoot Harbour congratulates Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority on this award.

“As a trust port we operate very much as a commercial business but with no shareholders, and therefore no dividends to pay. Our strategy is to provide real, long-term benefit for our community and all users of the harbour.

“The successful Phase 2 of the harbour development now provides both an active fishing and recreational sailing harbour and an all-year-round visitor attraction, serving an increasingly diverse range of users.

“It has created around 100 new jobs so far. Our work with local businesses and stakeholders has been greatly assisted and supported by the open and consultative partnership with the Park Authority, which is based on the shared aim of sustainable economic delivery and social benefit to our community.”

As winner of the Best Project category in Wales, the Saundersfoot Harbour scheme will now be automatically entered as a finalist in the UK National Awards for Planning Excellence.

The national finalists are due to be formally announced by the RTPI on October 7, ahead of the UK finals on December 3.

The Authority also welcomed further success after the Dark Skies Guidance for Wales, developed by a working group from across Wales including Principal Planning Officer Gayle Lister, won the Chair’s Award at the RTPI Cymru Awards for Planning Excellence 2026.

Sara Morris added: “It is particularly pleasing to see the Dark Skies Guidance for Wales recognised alongside the Saundersfoot Harbour project.

“Protecting dark skies is an important part of caring for the special qualities of Wales’ landscapes, and this guidance reflects the value of collaboration across planning, conservation and environmental disciplines.”

The RTPI Cymru Awards for Planning Excellence celebrate outstanding plans, projects and people that demonstrate the power of planning to make a positive difference to places and communities.

Caption: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority and Saundersfoot Harbour Commission are celebrating a major planning award for the Saundersfoot Harbour redevelopment project.

 

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