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Traffic disruption on A40 cleared as normal flow resumes

Published

2 years ago

April 6, 2024

THE traffic on the A40 between St Clears and Carmarthen has returned to its normal flow after a period of disruption that affected both carriageways. The initial alert, issued by Dyfed-Powys Police, advised drivers of the disturbance and requested patience or the use of alternative routes to navigate the area.

The disruption, which prompted an advisory from the local police force via X (formerly known as Twitter), affected traffic heading in both eastbound and westbound directions. Motorists were encouraged to either wait out the disruption or seek alternative pathways, with an emphasis on planning for extra travel time.

By the evening, local sources confirmed that traffic movement had normalized, and the police had subsequently withdrawn their notification of the temporary inconvenience. The precise nature of the disruption was not detailed by the Dyfed-Powys Police, raising questions among commuters. However, an appeal was made earlier in the day for the public to exhibit patience and consider alternate travel arrangements if feasible.

This event marks a brief interruption in the otherwise steady flow of traffic between St Clears and Carmarthen, a key route for local and passing motorists. The quick resolution of the traffic issue reflects effective communication and management by the local authorities, ensuring minimal disruption to the daily routines of the affected commuters.

As the coverage of this incident concluded, there have been no reports of injuries or significant delays due to the disruption.

The police’s prompt advice and the public’s cooperation appear to have mitigated the impact of the situation, underscoring the importance of timely and clear communication in managing unforeseen road incidents.

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Hakin motorist banned after driving 14 times over drug limit

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11 hours ago

June 9, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

A HAKIN motorist has been banned from driving for three years after being caught behind the wheel with cocaine and benzoylecgonine in his system.

Mark Briskham, 53, of Waterloo Square, Wellington Road, Hakin, was stopped by police on January 5 as he drove a Ford Kuga along Steynton Road, near Milford Haven.

Blood tests carried out at the police station showed he had 800mcg of benzoylecgonine in his system. The legal limit is 50mcg.

He also had 64mcg of cocaine in his system. The legal limit is 10mcg.

Briskham pleaded guilty to two drug-driving charges when he appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week.

Magistrates disqualified him from driving for three years, taking into account a previous drug-drive conviction from 2020.

He was also fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £48 surcharge.cr

Crime

Begelly man remanded over alleged May Day assault

Published

11 hours ago

June 9, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

A PEMBROKESHIRE man has been remanded in custody following an alleged May Day assault against a woman in Begelly.

Tomas Baker, 34, of Ty Dee, New Road, Begelly, is accused of assaulting the woman, causing actual bodily harm, at an undisclosed location in Begelly on May 1.

Baker appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week by video link from Swansea Prison.

He pleaded not guilty to the charge.

His trial will take place at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on June 22.

Crime

Waterston man denies child rape and sexual assault charges

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11 hours ago

June 9, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A WATERSTON man has appeared before magistrates charged with 13 sexual offences against children, including three allegations of raping a girl under the age of 13.

Chaisee Price, 25, of Biggins Hill, Waterston, Milford Haven, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week.

He faces three charges of raping a girl under 13, eight charges of sexually assaulting girls aged between five and eight, and two charges of intentionally inciting girls under 13 to engage in sexual activity.

The offences are alleged to have taken place between 2014 and 2019.

Price denied all charges.

Because of the seriousness of the allegations, magistrates declined jurisdiction and the case will now proceed to Swansea Crown Court on July 10.

Price was released on conditional bail.

The conditions include a daily electronically monitored curfew between 6:00pm and 6:00am, no contact with the prosecution witness, no unsupervised contact with children under 18, and a requirement to surrender his passport to police.