Pembrokeshire News

Local Artist of the Week: George Whitfield 19/09/22

George Whitfield, from Narberth, is an accomplished accordionist and singer/songwriter who will be playing his own compositions and chatting to BB about the Food Festival which takes place on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September 

Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: Two-minute silence

Today is the day of the state funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II. 

Pembrokeshire County Council to close majority of services for Queen’s Funeral

Schools and most services run by Pembrokeshire County Council will be closed or paused on Bank Holiday Monday (September 19th) as a mark of respect for the late HM Elizabeth II.

Bank holiday arrangements – Monday, 19 September 2022

Following confirmation that Monday, 19 September, will be a Bank Holiday to mark the Queen’s State Funeral, the Health Board is contacting all patients to confirm or re-arrange their appointments, depending on service availability.

Local Artist of the Week: SCENE RED

Local Artist of the Week: SCENE RED

Minute silence to be held for Queen Elizabeth II

Downing Street has announced a minute-silence will be held across the UK for the late Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday. 

Queen Elizabeth II’ funeral date confirmed

Queen Elizabeth II’ funeral date has been confirmed by Buckingham Palace.

Avian Influenza identified at a premises in Pembrokeshire

The Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales has confirmed the presence of Avian Influenza in poultry at a large site in Pembrokeshire

Gun salute tribute to take place at Cardiff Castle today

A 96-gun salute will take place at Cardiff Castle today, to mark the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth II has died

Her Majesty the Queen has died at the age of 96 peacefully, Buckingham Palace confirms.

King Charles III releases statement following death of mother

The son of her Majesty The Queen has released a statement following his mothers death.

 

Round Britain eRIB Challenge 2023 plans for a 17 year old to circumnavigate Britain in an electric RIB, supported by ROLEC Services Ltd.

The rib is stopping off at 3 locations in Pembrokeshire.

Sandy Bear Children’s Bereavement Charity receives £45,178 from Valero.

Valero’s 2022 UK Benefit for Children Classic was held for the 9th time this summer, at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, to raise money for children’s charities.
The overall event raised £355,000, which goes towards supporting children’s charities across the UK.

Prison term for dealer convicted of 13 drugs offences

A Milford Haven man has been jailed for four years and six months for dealing heroin, cocaine and cannabis.
Barry Anthony McElroy, aged 47, of Elm Lane, Milford Haven, was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court on Friday, 2 September.

Pembrokeshire crowds ready to welcome 10th IRONMAN Wales

Pembrokeshire gears up to host the IRONMAN Wales triathlon on Sunday 11th September.

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Local Artist of the Week: TOMOS NEWMAN 05/09/22

Tomos Newman is a 16 year old singer/guitarist/songwriter from Martletwy.
He has a great voice and is already an accomplished guitar player.

What to do if you find dead or sick wild birds in Pembrokeshire

Members of the public are being urged not to touch any dead or sick wild birds they may come across in Pembrokeshire.
Dead or sick birds in public places, such as beaches, should be reported by calling 01437 764551 (or out of hours 0345 601 5522) for Pembrokeshire County Council to arrange to collect safely.

Work begins on new outdoor space for patients

Thanks to the fantastic fundraising efforts and the generosity of the local community, work to develop a new roof terrace adjoining the refurbished Ward 10 at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest began on 18 July 2022.

Primary Free School Meals roll out will commence in September 2022

From September, schools in Pembrokeshire will roll out Free School Meals to children in:
• full time nursery
• reception
• and years 1 and 2 pupils in primary schools

Work begins on Tudor Place housing development

Work has started at Tudor Place, Tiers Cross to create 11 quality, sustainable and affordable Council homes.
The Tudor Place development is the second Pembrokeshire County Council housing site in the Authority’s ambitious housing development programme

Help shape Pembrokeshire’s Green Infrastructure

Members of the Pembrokeshire public are being invited help shape the planning and delivery of Green Infrastructure across the county.
A consultation is being launched today, Thursday, 1st September and will run for six weeks until 5pm on Friday 14 October to allow members of the public to identify and comment on Green Infrastructure opportunities.

Mental health and learning disability sites to go smoke-free

We're working towards a healthier and cleaner environment for everyone.
To protect the health and wellbeing of our staff, patients and visitors, all our mental health and learning disability sites will go entirely smoke-free from 1 September 2022.

Local Artist of the Week: RUDI 29/08/22

Rudi is a 21 year old singer and songwriter from St Davids who is a very talented lyricist and tunesmith, influenced by bands like The Strokes, The Arctic Monkeys, and Fontaines DC.

Living Well this Winter

Supported by Pembrokeshire County Council and Welsh Government, the next round of the PAVS’ Support Community Action Fund is now open for applications.

Local Artist of rhe Week: EUROS CHILDS 22/08/22

Euros Childs, from Freshwater East, is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and keyboards player who was a founder member of influential Welsh rock band Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci (GZM).

Only a few days left to buy community shares in the Havards Ironmongers Shop, Newport, Pembrokeshire.

The share offer campaign to purchase Havards the ironmongers shop in Newport, Pembrokeshire will end on the 31st of August 2022, then, that’s it folks.

ASD Family Help Launch New Sleep Service for 3yrs - 18yrs

We are so excited to announce that with the kind support/funding from Comic Relief Community Fund in Wales.
We are able to launch and run our new Sleep Service (3yrs to 18yrs)

Llys-y-frân partners with National Botanical Gardens of Wales for wildflower meadow biodiversity project

Llys-y-frân saw its first ‘green hay’ spreading event last week.
Sourced from National Botanical Gardens of Wales wildflower meadows, the green hay was spread on Llys-y-frân’s meadow areas to improve biodiversity in the upcoming wildflower meadow areas.

Local school wins international award

Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi VA in St David’s is celebrating after being awarded an internationally acclaimed eco-award.
The 3-16 Church in Wales school has been awarded their first Green Flag Award thanks to the environmental education programme, Eco-Schools.

A-LEVEL AND AS-LEVEL STUDENTS CONGRATULATED IN PEMBROKESHIRE

Pembrokeshire County Council congratulates all A-level and AS-level students who are receiving results today.
The past two and half years have been most challenging for learners and education staff. The outcomes that individual students have received today reflect their resilience, adaptability and determination.

Plea for patience as home care services experience unprecedented pressures

People across Pembrokeshire are being asked to show patience and understanding as significant and unprecedented pressures on home care services are currently being experienced.

Port of Milford Haven breaks ground on key phase of marine renewable energy project

The construction of a new supersize slipway and new workboat pontoons is now underway at Pembroke Port. It marks a big step forward in the realisation of the Port of Milford Haven’s vision for the Milford Haven Waterway to play a vital role in driving new green growth across the region, while supporting the country’s transition to a net zero future.

Patients of Neyland and Johnston Surgery reminded to share their views

Patients of Neyland and Johnston Surgery are being encouraged to share their views following the resignation of the General Medical Services Contract by the Practice.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service statement on Waterston Industrial Estate Fire, Milford Haven

On Sunday 14 August 2022 at around 2pm, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service received a call reporting a large fire in a commercial premises in Waterston industrial estates, Milford Haven.

New illustrated map aims to inspire more to explore St Davids on foot

A new illustrated map is aiming to engage and inspire visitors and locals alike to explore St Davids on foot, and discover the sites, sounds and stories of Britain’s smallest city.

Collaborative approach to a sustainable future

Wales’ Minister for the Economy Vaughan Gething visited Valero Refinery Pembroke’s Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Cogeneration Unit recently.

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