Latest Pembrokeshire News
The latest Pembrokeshire News from the Pure West Radio News Team
Education Minister joins Pembrokeshire Outdoor Schools Celebration Day
Ten Pembrokeshire schools were recently recognised for their commitment to learning in and about the natural environment at an extra special Pembrokeshire Outdoor Schools Celebration Day.
10 Oct 2023
Vision Theatre Company Announces Highly Anticipated Production of "Gypsy" Featuring Three Generations of Talented Performers
09 Oct 2023
Free Wills Month 2023
NHS charity offers opportunities to make a will for free - and leave a forever thank you
Deputy Minister hears of school’s support for equality
A Deputy Welsh Government Minister paid a visit to Haverfordwest High VC School last week to discuss how the school promotes equality and inclusion.
Help Secure Care Farm's future!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a part owner of a rural estate, while securing and safeguarding the future of Clynfyw Farm.
UK customer service ‘depressing’ and ‘disappointing’ reveals new study
Third of Brits waste 40 days of their life waiting to be served
Council secures replacement for fflecsi Bwcabus
Pembrokeshire County Council has announced a welcome boost to local transport services by securing a replacement for the popular fflesci Bwcabus that was due to end this month.
NHS charity funds self-help books for cancer patients
Thanks to generous donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has been able to fund self-help books on managing hot flushes and night sweats for breast cancer patients
Have Your Say on Pembrokeshire’s polling districts and places
Pembrokeshire County Council will carry out a review of polling districts and polling places from October 9th.
School catering staff shortlisted in multiple Wales wide industry award categories
The fantastic work of Pembrokeshire County Council’s catering service has been recognised with not one but six places on the shortlist of this year’s LACA Wales awards.
06 Oct 2023
Nominations deadline nears for Sport Pembrokeshire 2023 awards
Do you know a team or individual in Pembrokeshire which achieved amazing sporting success last year? Or a dedicated coach or volunteer in grassroots sport who deserves recognition?
05 Oct 2023
Father and daughter walk 175 miles for Pembrokeshire cancer services
Father and daughter Geoffrey Eynon and Angharad Smiriglia walked 175 miles and raised £2,775 for Pembrokeshire Cancer Services.
Pembrokeshire man convicted of attempting to meet a child for a sexual encounter
Sean GOLDER, 55 from Cosheston, engaged in conversation with who he believed to be a 14-year-old child, and was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court on Friday 29 September 2023.
Ysgol Harri Tudur pupils success in Welsh Boccia Championships
Two friends from Ysgol Harri Tudur have represented Wales in the Boccia Championships – achieving Silver and Bronze awards.
Poppit Rocket becomes a fflecsi service
The 405 Poppit Rocket bus service which operates along the coast between Fishguard and Cardigan is now being operated as a fflecsi service.
03 Oct 2023
International arts competition returns to Milford Waterfront
International art is returning to Milford Waterfront with the Waterfront Gallery’s Wales Contemporary / Cymru Gyfoes international art competition this winter, with sponsorship from the Port of Milford Haven and from Valero.
More than half a million take the train to the seaside
Customers have been flocking to the seaside by train across Wales this summer according to new figures this week.
02 Oct 2023
INCOME FROM COMMUNITY WIND TURBINE FUNDS LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION PROJECTS
A community group in Fishguard is using income from its community funded wind turbine to help small businesses and groups in North Pembrokeshire set up practical climate action projects.
Community Climate Fund
Transition Bro Gwaun’s community funded wind turbine was the first to be set up in Wales, and has been producing clean, green energy since August 2015.
Second opportunity to bid for Pembrokeshire projects via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund opens
Pembrokeshire County Council has opened a second round inviting interested organisations to apply for funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
Welsh Water plans record £3.5bn investment between 2025 - 2030 with a major focus on protecting the environment
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has submitted its proposed Business Plan (the ‘Plan’) for 2025-30 to Ofwat, the water industry regulator.
New schools and exciting times ahead for Springboard Project
With new Shared Prosperity funding secured from the UK Government, the Springboard, Learning Pembrokeshire project has been able to extend its reach to new schools and double the support it offers to its already established school partners.
Police Station Front Counter Opening Hours Are Changing
From Monday, 2 October police station front counter opening hours will change across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and Powys.
New Collaborative Local Food Funding Scheme Launched
A new grant scheme to support local food projects and initiatives across the county has been launched by partners under the banner of the Pembrokeshire Local Food Partnership.
Enforcement officers targeting environmental crime
A team of environmental crime enforcement officers has now been carrying out patrols across Pembrokeshire for more than a month.
Health annual meeting reflects on another extraordinary year
Reflecting on yet another extraordinary year, Hywel Dda University Health Board has looked back at its achievements and challenges throughout 2022/23 during its annual general meeting.
Narberth Community Library to reopen after repairs
Narberth Community Library will re-open at its St James Street home on Saturday 7th October after the completion of emergency building work at the site.
Changes to bus routes in south and west Wales
In response to reductions in Welsh government funding for buses, First Cymru has today had to announce changes to some of its services in south and west Wales from Sunday 29th October.
Hot tips: expert ways to save on heating bills this winter
From zero cost actions to investment ideas, Energy Saving Trust shares advice to help reduce winter heating bills
28 Sep 2023
School receives prestigious UNICEF UK Gold Award for the second time
Pembroke Dock Community School has been awarded Gold for a second time by UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting School programme.
Farewell to Trustee
Local Hospice at Home charity, Paul Sartori Foundation have recently said farewell to Sara Alderman, a dedicated Trustee.
Pembrokeshire Coast projects receive recognition at National Park Protector Awards
Two projects that help people volunteer and enjoy a range of activities in Pembrokeshire’s great outdoors were recently recognised in the 2023 National Park Protector Awards, which recognise the individuals and groups who go above and beyond in and for National Parks.
Appointment of Hywel Dda University Health Board Chair
Earlier this year, Miss Maria Battle, Chair of Hywel Dda University Health Board shared her intention to retire at the end of her tenure.
Pembrokeshire County Council and Egni Co-op work together to tackle climate change
Pembrokeshire County Council has awarded a contract for the installation of rooftop solar panels on 20 local schools and leisure centres to Welsh social enterprise, Egni Co-op.
Councillors elected to Haverfordwest Town Council
The declaration of results for by-elections to two Haverfordwest Town Council Wards are available on the Pembrokeshire County Council website.
26 Sep 2023
New Partnership to Increase the Number of Lifesaving Public Access Defibrillators
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) is working in partnership with Save a Life Cymru (SALC) and Welsh Ambulance Service Trust (WAST) to increase the number of lifesaving public access defibrillators.
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