Track renewals and vegetation management to affect train journeys in West Wales from this weekend

A draft environmental strategy, covering proposals for the future of waste and recycling, street cleansing and green spaces in Pembrokeshire has been launched by Pembrokeshire County Council.

Six enthusiastic and talented musicians took part in the first round of the 2025 Young Musician competition at the Bethesda Chapel in Narberth on Wednesday 15 January. Congratulations to the Instrumental winner, Alaw Elisa on Harp, representing Ysgol Bro Preseli, and the vocalist winner, Max Morris, also representing Ysgol Bro Preseli.

Former Haverfordwest High student Alisha Akhtar is the recipient of South Hook LNG’s 2024 Scholarship Award.

At 9.02am on Sunday, January 19th, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Fishguard and Haverfordwest Fire Stations were called to an incident at Fishguard Harbour.

Snow White - The Big Pembs Panto production for 2024 is behind you! Oh yes it is... but last years Pantomime saw record numbers through the doors of The Boulevard Theatre to catch, what has become a new ‘must -see’ in the Christmas calendar.

Hywel Dda University Health Board’s (UHB) paediatric diabetes team is the best performing in Wales and third in England and Wales according to latest figures from the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit.

Samuel Kurtz MS has called on local grassroots organisations in Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire to apply for new grant funding opportunities from Asda’s charity, the Asda Foundation.

Three couples meet on three successive Christmases in their respective kitchens, but all is not what it seems and there’s a sting in the tail. Their changing fortunes and the strains of the festive season combined with Alan Aykbourn’s wicked wit and dark observation result in one of his funniest plays to appear on the Torch Theatre stage this February.

St Davids RNLI were requested to launch three times in 40 hours to assist a survey vessel with engine failure taking on water.

Join us for a hearty breakfast as the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) and the Wales Air Ambulance Charity team up for another year in partnership!

The list of candidates standing for election to the County Council in the Haverfordwest Prendergast ward has been published.

New Government funding will decarbonise sea travel and cement the UK’s status as a Clean Energy Superpower.

St Davids RNLI were requested to assist a 24.5 metre survey vessel aground at Newgale beach by HM Coastguard at 6:28pm on Tuesday 14th January.

Passengers between South Wales and Bristol/Gloucester reminded to check before travelling

Run a café in a one-of-a-kind historic setting at Castell Henllys

Winner of the Best Performance and Best New Piece at Birmingham Fringe Festival 2023 and Winner of the Best Theatre Production at the Buxton Fringe Festival 2024 – the award-winning Fluff visits the Torch Theatre this March.

Pembrokeshire County Council will be holding two public engagement events to show people how plans for adapting to the impacts of climate change at Newgale have developed.

The governors and staff at Tenby Church in Wales Primary School are delighted to have received their Estyn inspection report today, Friday 10th January, following full inspection early in November 2024. The glowing report praises the school for its care and support for pupils.

Wales Air Ambulance’s much-loved Coffee and Cake event is back for 2025, and the lifesaving charity ‘kneads’ you, its supporters, to help raise some ‘dough’. 

Pembrokeshire County Council is currently preparing its new well-being objectives which detail how the Authority will make a difference in improving the well-being of local people and communities.

A new minibus gifted to Pembrokeshire Mencap, ensures that students from across the County can continue to access vital services at Stackpole Walled Gardens.

Pembrokeshire County Councillors have voted to revise and simplify the long-term empty properties council tax premium. 

Shadow Minister for Economy and Energy and Senedd Member for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, Samuel Kurtz, has commended Pembrokeshire’s ports and ferry operators in the Senedd for their exceptional response in managing increased traffic following severe disruptions at Holyhead Port.

Dozens of girls have enjoyed the opportunity to try a series of different sports thanks to a Sport Pembrokeshire event and local community clubs.

Firefighters Rescue Shetland Pony in Haverfordwest - 06-01-25

Torch Youth Theatre Returns for an Action Packed Term!

Megan Ware, a Learning Disability Children’s Community Nurse in Hywel Dda University Health Board, was recently awarded the ‘Dame Elizabeth Fradd Memorial Prize for Outstanding Achievement’ by the Queen’s Nursing Institute.

A by-election will be held to fill a vacancy in the Haverfordwest Prendergast ward.

Stuart Fecci - one of Tenby’s best-known characters, has sadly passed away after battle against cancer.

A PEMBROKE DOCK opticians has collected food, toiletries and seasonal supplies to help inpiduals and families in Pembrokeshire experiencing financial hardship.

Clothes Swap Success at the Torch Theatre

Visitors to hospitals across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, and Pembrokeshire are being asked to only attend if they are free of any potential flu-like symptoms, or any sickness or diarrhoea. Additionally, they may be requested to wear face masks before entry to certain wards or departments. 

The Port of Milford Haven has confirmed it will facilitate a third daily ferry sailing from Pembroke Dock Ferry Terminal on a temporary basis from 7^th January 2025.  Irish Ferries vessel the ‘Isle of Innisfree’ will call at the Port in addition to the twice-daily scheduled call of the ‘James Joyce’. 

A SPECIAL THANK YOU FROM THE TORCH TO YOU