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New visitor hub, digital displays and previously underused parts of Victorian mansion included in major project SCOLTON MANOR is set for another significant upgrade under plans for a new visitor engagement hub, improved museum displays and the development of additional rooms within the historic house. Pembrokeshire County Council has tendered a project estimated at £212,750 […]
DEPUTY MINISTER for Transport Mark Hooper met Lord Burns to discuss progress in tackling M4 congestion and new rail infrastructure in the south east of Wales. Developing positive working relationships with the UK Government was agreed, with both citing the Railways Bill as a real opportunity to make progress in this area, to help benefit […]
The Wallich awarded four-year deal as council warns of rising homelessness, fewer private rentals and higher rents A £2.94 MILLION contract aimed at preventing homelessness in Pembrokeshire has begun amid warnings from the council that more people are at risk of losing their homes while affordable private rentals become increasingly difficult to find. Pembrokeshire County […]
Herald contacted by residents worried that difficulty producing years-old documents could see applications closed under new Choice Homes policy PEMBROKESHIRE residents have contacted The Herald amid fears they could lose their place on the county’s social housing register because they cannot produce enough historic paperwork to prove their connection to the area. The concerns come […]
Exhibition celebrating historic sea route opens in Rosslare as service which transformed Goodwick reaches landmark anniversary ONE of Pembrokeshire’s most important links with Ireland is celebrating 120 years since the Fishguard–Rosslare ferry service was established. A special exhibition of historic photographs, artefacts and archive material charting the history of the route will open at…
Scans and consultant-led antenatal appointments will move from Llanelli to Swansea when long-standing health board agreement ends PREGNANT women from Pembrokeshire who choose to have their babies at Singleton Hospital will have to travel further for scans and some antenatal appointments from December. Hywel Dda University Health Board has confirmed that a service agreement with […]
Scientific dating points to rare Elizabethan or early Stuart vessel whose identity remains unknown A MYSTERY wooden ship which has lain buried beneath Goodwick Sands for more than 400 years is being considered for statutory protection after archaeologists established that it could date from the reign of Elizabeth I or James I. Cadw, the Welsh […]
Children help cut the ribbon on revamped facility featuring new inclusive equipment A PEMBROKESHIRE village play park has been officially reopened following a major upgrade costing more than £40,000 and designed to make the facility more accessible to children of different abilities. Children were given the honour of helping to cut the ribbon at Pentlepoir […]
YOUNG people in Haverfordwest have been given an entertaining introduction to the world of opera and classical music during a special workshop at Riverside Library. Castle Ward county councillor Thomas Tudor visited the library to meet Welsh opera singer and broadcaster Mark Llewelyn Evans, who was delivering his popular ABC of Opera workshop to young […]
A HAKIN woman has been sentenced after failing to comply with a Community Protection Notice requiring her to clear refuse and household waste from her property. Samantha Stowell, 41, of Observatory Avenue, Hakin, was dealt with at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Aug 20). The court heard that Stowell had been issued with a Community […]
HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY’S difficult start to the new Cymru Premier season continued on Friday night as they were beaten 3-0 by newly-promoted Cambrian United at the Dynamite Bridge Meadow. The result leaves the Bluebirds still searching for both their first point and their first league goal of the 2026/27 campaign after four matches. County had gone […]
By Zahraa Khwiter, Palestinian teacher, writer and mother from Gaza I AM a Palestinian mother, teacher and writer from Gaza. Before the war, my world centred on my family, my children, my teaching and my writing. Wales was far away from me — a country I knew mostly through its name and its history. Then […]
A MAN has died following a two-vehicle collision on the A40 near Robeston Wathen. Dyfed-Powys Police said the crash happened at around 9:15am on Wednesday (Aug 19) and involved a white Seat Arona and a blue Honda Civic. Sadly, the driver of the Seat died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed […]
Fresh footage has raised fresh questions over enforcement of seasonal dog restrictions in Tenby, a year after Pembrokeshire County Council admitted it could not patrol every beach daily. DOGS have been filmed on a restricted section of a Tenby beach despite prominent signs stating that animals are not permitted. Footage supplied to The Pembrokeshire Herald […]
Pembrokeshire photographer Martin Jones will work with the Bluebirds to showcase the people and stories behind the club HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY AFC has announced Darth Marty Media as its new Official Community Partner, building on a long-standing relationship with Pembrokeshire photographer Martin Jones. The partnership will see Martin work alongside the Bluebirds throughout the season, capturing […]
TWO Haverfordwest parents have been ordered to pay a combined total of more than £1,300 after failing to ensure their child attended school regularly. The couple in their 40’s from Haverfordwest, were convicted in their absence at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Aug 20). The court heard that between January 12 and February 13 this […]
Jessica Dyas, Gareth John Bale and Rick Yale will take on a host of characters in the fast-paced family comedy this October THE TORCH THEATRE has revealed the cast for its autumn production of The Hound of the Baskervilles, promising a riotous and fast-moving take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic mystery. Adapted by Steven […]
New national strategy will focus on cutting emissions, Welsh ownership and where energy projects are built, as Adam Price visits Milford Haven THE WELSH GOVERNMENT is preparing a major change in the way Wales measures its transition to clean energy, with existing renewable energy targets set to be replaced by emissions-reduction goals under a new […]
Sheep farmers urged to focus on energy, protein and trace elements after difficult summer grazing conditions SHEEP farmers looking to rebuild ewe condition following a challenging summer are being advised to focus on feeding strategies that support efficient rumen function in the run-up to tupping. Rumenco Technical Services Manager Dr Alison Bond said prolonged periods […]
RNLI crews searched waters and shoreline between New Quay and Aberystwyth after emergency transmission was heard RNLI crews from New Quay were involved in a major evening search of Cardigan Bay on Wednesday (Aug 19) after a Mayday call was heard in the area. It came at the end of an already busy day for […]
Alan Warlow also admitted failing to stop after crash at Sentry Cross A JOHNSTON motorist is awaiting sentence after admitting dangerous driving and failing to stop following a collision near Milford Haven, as well as being convicted of drink-driving. Alan Warlow, 48, of Old School Lane, Johnston, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (August […]
Christopher Marsh electronically monitored after approaching woman he was prohibited from contacting A TENBY man has been banned from entering the Skrinkle Haven area for two years after admitting breaching a restraining order. Christopher Marsh, 50, of Grove Court, St Florence, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (August 20). The court heard that on […]
Waterston woman given 12-month community order and 60 days of alcohol monitoring A WATERSTON woman has been ordered to pay £2,000 compensation to her victim after admitting an assault in the centre of Haverfordwest. Shian Price, 24, of Biggins Hill, Waterston Road, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (August 20) for sentence. Price had […]
Families enjoyed a behind-the-scenes look at lifeboats and lifesaving work at Poppit Sands CARDIGAN RNLI welcomed crowds to its annual Open Day at Poppit Sands on Sunday (Aug 16), giving families the chance to meet volunteer crew members, explore the lifeboats and learn vital water safety skills. The free event, held at Cardigan Lifeboat Station […]
A NEW bench has been installed at South Pembrokeshire Hospital after being funded through charitable donations. Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, paid for the bench, which has been placed in the hospital’s communal garden for patients, visitors and staff to use. The charity said the new seating […]
Global mangrove cover has increased over the past four decades, offering a cautiously encouraging sign for one of the planet’s most important coastal ecosystems NEW analysis by experts at Aberystwyth University, working as part of the Global Mangrove Watch initiative, found a net increase of 47,720 hectares of mangrove cover worldwide between 1985 and 2025. […]
Almost 700,000 treatment pathways were outstanding as health leaders warn the system is under “unrelenting and escalating pressure” THE NUMBER of NHS treatment pathways waiting to start treatment in Wales has risen for the third month in succession, as new figures also reveal record demand at emergency departments. Welsh Government data published on Thursday (Aug […]
Airport named among five finalists after passenger growth, new routes and return of direct flights between Wales and Canada CARDIFF AIRPORT has been shortlisted for one of the aviation industry’s most prestigious international awards following a period of renewed growth and route expansion. The airport has been named a finalist in the Under 5 Million […]
Gracie Kinnear received a Child of Wales certificate of merit after overcoming life-threatening injuries and becoming a star fundraiser for Wales Air Ambulance A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD West Wales girl who survived devastating injuries in a road traffic collision has been recognised by the Child of Wales Awards after helping raise more than £65,000 for the charity […]
Pupils praised for hard work and resilience as school reports progress across all major areas MILFORD HAVEN SCHOOL is celebrating a strong set of GCSE, BTEC and vocational results, with the school confirming that 100% of its pupils are leaving with qualifications to support their next steps. Year 11 pupils collected their results on Thursday […]
Welsh Conservatives welcome decision following Supreme Court ruling and 15-month policy review THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF WALES has changed its eligibility rules for competitions reserved by sex, confirming that participation will now be determined on the basis of a player’s sex assigned at birth. The FAW confirmed the change in a letter to Welsh Conservative […]
A MOBILE phone dropped on the Pembrokeshire coast sparked a major emergency response involving an RNLI lifeboat, Coastguard rescue teams and a helicopter after its automatic safety system reported a possible crash. Fishguard RNLI volunteers were paged by HM Coastguard at 1:54pm on Wednesday (Aug 19) following an automated alert giving coordinates between Cwm-yr-Eglwys and […]
