Dog owners urged to take the lead to keep animals safe in the countryside and on the coast

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority is highlighting the simple steps dog owners can take to keep their pets safe and avoid unnecessary incidents with livestock and ground nesting birds.

Council passes available for County’s unpaid carers

Pembrokeshire County Council is highlighting the free Council services available for unpaid carers in the county who carry out an invaluable role caring for their families and friends.

Charity patron’s announcement and special award nomination for children’s charity - Joseph’s Smile

Joseph’s Smile, a dedicated UK charity based in South Wales, which supports children and their families fundraising for medical treatment or equipment that is not available on the NHS has released its list of charity patrons and is thrilled to announce a nomination for Courageous Family of the Year award at The Principality Child of Wales Awards in Cardiff on March 24th 23.

Charity supports overseas nurses coming to work in west Wales

Thanks to donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities has funded team development days for more than 100 nurses recruited from overseas to work for Hywel Dda University Health Board.

Top marks for Pembrokeshire young Gold Ambassador

A young Gold Ambassador for Pembrokeshire has received national recognition for her work in influencing, leading and inspiring others to become more active.

Kerry Ellis - The First Lady of Musical Theatre comes to Boulevard Theatre

The fabulous Kerry Ellis - dubbed The First Lady of Musical Theatre - is coming to Pembrokeshire in the autumn, with a special one-off concert at Boulevard Theatre, in Milford Haven - and a Meet and Greet session for those superfans.

Charity Event Raises Funds for Paul Satori Foundation and Prostate Cymru

Cllr Thomas Tudor, Vice Chair of Pembrokeshire County Council, and his wife, were honoured and privileged to be invited by the President of Pembrokeshire County Show, Mr Mansel Raymond and his wife Ros Raymond, to the President’s Lunch and charity fundraiser event (12.03.2023) in the Pavilion, County Showground, Haverfordwest.

Disability Swimming Gala makes a splash

Sport Pembrokeshire were delighted to hold the Pembrokeshire Schools Disability Swimming Gala recently, having not held the event since 2020.
Sponsored by Stena Line, the event saw more than 50 swimmers taking part from Portfield School, Ysgol Glannau Gwaun, Ysgol Bro Gwaun, Greenhill School, Ysgol Harri Tudur and Lamphey Primary School, in 29 races.

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt has recently announced the budget for 2023. Pembrokeshire Uk Government

UK Budget 2023 announcement

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt has recently announced the budget for 2023. 

Coastlands pupils wow at Disneyland Paris trip

Coastlands CP School pupils sang their hearts out and wowed an audience at Disneyland Paris recently.
The 73 pupils who took to the Videopolis Theatre stage as part of Disney Performing Arts, which offers the opportunity for groups to experience working with the Disney technicians and performing on a professional stage.

Author’s tale takes readers from West Wales to The Wild West

A novel inspired by the true story of the Pembrokeshire farmer’s son who fought at the Battle of the Little Bighorn under General Custer will shortly be available to county readers after author Mike Lewis donated a copy to each library.

Cabinet backs first steps towards rebuild of Manorbier Church in Wales VC School

Pembrokeshire County Council’s Cabinet has backed positive steps towards rebuilding Manorbier Church in Wales VC School after a fire severely damaged the school last year.

Temporary Library to open in Narberth’s Bloomfield House Community Centre on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday morning

A temporary Library will open in Narberth’s Bloomfield House Community Centre, from Tuesday 14th March 2023.
The library will be open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning while the town’s community library remains temporarily closed.

3rd Public meeting to launch the community share offer to buy the Crymych Arms pub on Monday evening the 20th of March at 7pm in Crymych Market Hall

The community of Crymych in North Pembrokeshire are gearing up to launch the cooperative share offer with the aim of buying the local pub Crymych Arms.

Crymych Rugby Club raises £30,000 to support a local child with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome.

Crymych Rugby Club is delighted to announce that they have raised an impressive £30,000 for the Owen James Fund, which will go towards supporting a local 6-year-old boy with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome. Pitt Hopkins is a rare, genetic, neurological disorder that has a range of symptoms attached to it.

National Trust Cymru, WWF Cymru and RSPB Cymru send urgent SOS for nature as Sir David Attenborough says ‘we must act now’ to Save Our Wild Isles

Today (13 March), in their first major campaign together, the National Trust Cymru, the RSPB Cymru and WWF Cymru are urging everyone in society to come together to halt the destruction of UK nature and take urgent action to Save Our Wild Isles.

Consent granted for Wales' first floating windfarm

The Welsh Government has granted consent for Wales’ first floating windfarm located 40km off the coast of Pembrokeshire.
Project Erebus will house seven next-generation 14 megawatt turbines on floating platforms, providing enough low carbon energy to power 93,000 homes.

Minister encourages Pembrokeshire residents to make use of support available to keep warm and keep well

The Finance Minister visited the Old Chapel warm space in Tenby yesterday to hear more about how local government and the voluntary sector are working together to support residents struggling with the cost-of-living.

Make Your Will Month 2023: NHS charity offers opportunities to make a will and leave a thank you

Hywel Dda Health Charities has teamed up with solicitors across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire this Make Your Will Month (1st-31st May 2023) to offer supporters the opportunity to write or update a will at a greatly reduced rate. The solicitors are waiving their usual fee in exchange for a donation to the charity.

Working towards well-being facilities in North Pembrokeshire

Hywel Dda University Health Board are moving ahead with plans for a new integrated health and well-being centre in Fishguard.
The new centre will support health and well-being services in the North Pembrokeshire area.

New operator to be sought for Pembroke regeneration project

The next stage of Pembroke’s South Quay redevelopment project is set to take place in the coming weeks.

The Henry Tudor Trust and Pembrokeshire County Council are working in partnership with the aim of delivering a high quality visitor attraction and community hub at the historic and prominent South Quay site, which is adjacent to Pembroke Castle.

ARTISTS ON SHOW AT HAVERHUB - COLOURFUL CREATIVITY RAISES WINTER SPIRITS AND LIGHTS UP THE OLD POST OFFICE FOR THE COMMUNITY

"Haverhub is delighted to be showing the work of two extremely knowledgeable and sensitive Pembrokeshire based artists, whose strong individual styles are bringing colour, pattern and spontaneity to the walls of the former county post office (now community hub) in Quay Street, Haverfordwest. This uplifting range of work can be enjoyed 6 days a week until the end of March" explains art adviser Annabel Thomas.

Stub out the stress this No Smoking Day

Smokers are being urged to use this No Smoking Day, Wednesday 8 March 2023, to stub out the stress after research showed quitting can make you happier and be as good as antidepressants on symptoms of anxiety.

Union Hill road closure extended for urgent works

The urgent temporary road closure of Union Hill, Haverfordwest has been extended for further essential work to be carried out.
The road was closed on 24th February for urgent work to strengthen the structure and stability of the wall on Union Hill, which has been deemed a dangerous structure.

Pembrokeshire snow school closures traffic travel

Live situation updates as snow falls across Pembrokeshire

Many people across Pembrokeshire have been waking up to snowfall this morning. 

From travel issues, to school closures, follow the latest situation updates via our live feed here. 

St Dogmaels School premises evacuated

Pupils and staff at Ysgol Llandudoch in St Dogmaels are all safe and well, following an evacuation of the school premises this lunchtime due to a strong smell of gas in the area.

Public encouraged to get involved with Council Scrutiny process

Do you have a question or suggestion that you think needs a closer look? The overview and scrutiny system is an opportunity to get involved with the work of the Council.
Pembrokeshire County Council’s decision makers – the Cabinet – are held to account by five overview and scrutiny committees made up of cross-party councillors and in some cases members of the public.

Dragon LNG Group Limited is another step closer to their ambition of becoming a Net Zero LNG Terminal by 2029.

Essex man sentenced for courier fraud scam targeting Pembrokeshire pensioners

A man from Essex who picked up cash and gold earlier that day, a ‘courier’ arrived at their home to collect this third package. The total value of the gold collected on 16th November was £9,450.06.
Thereafter contact with “DCI Stewart” ceased and on 22nd November the victim had a sudden realisation they had been the victim of a fraud and reported it to Dyfed-Powys Police.

Jail term for breaching Court Order imposed after multiple animal welfare convictions

A Pembroke Dock man has been jailed for breaching a Court Order imposed after he was convicted of multiple animal welfare charges in a case brought by Pembrokeshire County Council

Sean Burns of Rose Hill Lodge, Bramble Hall, Ferry Lane, Pembroke Dock, appeared in Court on Thursday March 2nd and was sentenced to eight months in prison.

Local Businesses Support Red Squirrels on Holy Island

Located two miles off Tenby, many people will recognise Caldey Island for its famous Cistercian Monks, Red Roof Monastery and of course it’s five miles of spectacular coast and woodland walks! But that is not all Caldey has to offer.

Lifetime of service to children and young people in Pembrokeshire celebrated

The incredible contribution one family has made to foster caring in Pembrokeshire over more than three decades was celebrated at County Hall recently.
A special thank you event was held for Alex Allison, and his late wife Dorothy, who have helped countless children and young people find their way in life by welcoming them into their home.

Big progress made on charity’s Oral History Project

Paul Sartori Foundations ‘Oral History Project’ hosted its latest community event at Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre and announced it has already completed 25 interviews. Not much is known about the man who inspired the charity, and the project aims to put that right by carrying out interviews with people who knew him more than 40 years ago.

Enterprise and Skills Project comes to close after successful six months

A pilot project to aid local people into employment, support businesses and boost skills development has come to an end after a successful six months undertaking.
The Enterprise and Skills Project (ESP) was overseen by Pembrokeshire County Council and funded by the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund.

Three Milford Haven Karate Club members cemented their place among the best in the UK at the WUKF British Championships in Dundee this month.

Josh Whatling, 20, Gethin Adams, 15, and Connor John, 14, all represented Wales all came away with medals. Josh fought superbly in the 85kg event and secured a silver medal by winning his semi final, but cruelly picked up a broken nose in the process and missed out on a chance to compete for gold. He also took bronze in the men’s senior team event.

Urgent temporary road closure of Union Hill, Haverfordwest from 24th February

An urgent road closure of Union Hill, Haverfordwest is required from 10am tomorrow (Friday 24th February 2023) and will last for approximately two weeks.

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