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Pembrokeshire Councillor diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer - urges men to get tested

1 day ago | tenby-today.co.uk | Paul Evans

Cllr Guy Woodham (pictured centre) with cousin Gemma and his husband Colin on a charity walk for prostate cancer last year. (Pic supplied)A Pembrokeshire County Councillor who has been diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer, is urging men to get tested at a Prostate Cymru event in Narberth. The Welsh charity is touring the nation to test more than 3,000 men for prostate cancer and it descends on Narberth RFC on June 1.
Tenby RNLI rescues injured person on Caldey Island

1 day ago | tenby-today.co.uk | Paul Evans

Caldey Island situated off Tenby (Pic: Gareth Davies Photography)Tenby RNLI’s lifeboat crew were called into action after a member of the public fell whilst on Caldey Island, suffering a suspected broken ankle. Also in the newsBoth of Tenby’s lifeboats were launched shortly before 3.30 pm on Tuesday, May 13, making best speed to Caldey, where several cas-care trained crew members were dropped ashore using the inshore lifeboat, due to the state of the tide.
Family raises £12,088 for Wales Air Ambulance and a glass to Katie and Adam's memory

1 day ago | tenby-today.co.uk | Paul Evans

A group of around thirty people, hiked the highest peak in South Wales Pen y Fan on a ‘beautiful sunny day’ in memory of Katie and Adam. (Pic supplied)A family has raised an incredible £12,088 for Wales Air Ambulance in memory of their much-loved daughter Katie Worrell from Pembroke, tragically killed in a road traffic collision on the A477 with her boyfriend Adam Muskett of Tenby last year.
New 'events group' forms to support Saundersfoot community

2 days ago | tenby-today.co.uk | Paul Evans

There will be another meeting on Thursday, May 15 at 6 pm, at the Regency Hall where everyone is welcome to attend. (Observer pic)A new ‘events group’ has formed for Saundersfoot, to fill the absence of the disbanded Chamber of Trade. Also in the newsCounty councillor for the seaside village’s south ward Cllr Chris Williams said: In March and April, Phil Baker and I, held meetings at the Regency Hall to support a new proposed independent group to come forward to work for the community.
VE Day 80th Anniversary celebrated in Narberth with Wales' First Minister

2 days ago | tenby-today.co.uk | Paul Evans

First Minister Eleuned Morgan joined in VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations in Narberth on the weekend, where the local branch of the Royal British Legion held a ‘picnic in the park’ event at the Townsmoor. RBL members, local residents, Narberth’s Mayor and local councillors all attended the occasion on Saturday, May 10. “There have been 80 summers since VE day. This was a wonderful way to honour the men and women of the generation who served,” said the First Minister.
Pembrokeshire MP makes progress on campaign to improve GP access

2 days ago | tenby-today.co.uk | Paul Evans

Local Member of Parliament, Henry Tufnell, who has been advocating for improvements to the delivery of primary care services over the last several months, and for best practice to be established across Pembrokeshire, has given an update on matters. In a meeting between the MP and the Chief Executive of Hywel Dda Health Board, Professor Phillip Kloer at Withybush Hospital held on May 13, it was agreed that best practice should be established across all local GP surgeries.
Wales Public Health experts urge prevention focus to tackle health challenges

2 days ago | tenby-today.co.uk | Paul Evans

Long-term conditions, which are potentially preventable or manageable through earlier intervention, are experienced by 48% of adults in Wales, with 20% living with two or more such conditions. (Pixabay)Public health experts in Wales say supporting people to stay well is key to addressing some of the current challenges facing the health and care system.
Tributes to local musician who touched so many lives

3 days ago | tenby-today.co.uk | Paul Evans

Graham pictured in 1965 at Kiln Park after a sweaty two hour dance; and seen strutting his stuff taken only a few years ago. (Pics supplied)Tributes have been paid to a familiar face from Tenby and Saundersfoot’s vibrant music scene from down the years. The death occurred peacefully at home in Pleasant Valley, Stepaside on April 1 of Graham Hughes, at the age 79.
Underpass transformed with vibrant mural celebrating youth and community

3 days ago | tenby-today.co.uk | Paul Evans

Passersby have praised the mural, with many commenting on how it has transformed an overlooked area into a bright and inspiring space; “We hope this is just the start,” one resident commented. “The group has poured colour into their community. It would be great to see the project continue down the rest of the tunnels.” (Pic: Richard Hankinson )A once-dull underpass in Pembrokeshire has been transformed into a vibrant, eye-catching mural thanks to the creativity and hard work of five young people.
Police appeal to find next of kin of Pembrokeshire man

3 days ago | tenby-today.co.uk | Paul Evans

Dyfed-Powys Police have put out an appeal to find the next of kin of a Pembrokeshire man who has sadly passed away. Also in the newsA police spokesperson said: “The Coroner is appealing for any friends or family of Mark Danenbergs, from Milford Haven, to get in touch. “Mr Danenbergs, aged 50, sadly died at his home on Charles Street.