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Dyfed-Powys Police seek boat theft leads in Pembrokeshire

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

Dyfed-Powys Police are investigating the theft of a rare rib boat and trailer from Little Haven Boat Park in Haverfordwest. The public is urged to provide information. (DPP)Dyfed-Powys Police are appealling for information relating to the theft of a rib boat in Pembrokeshire. Police are investigating a report of the theft of a boat and trailer from Little Haven Boat Park in Haverfordwest.
'Breathtaking' Pembrokeshire beach makes UK top 10 list

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

Marloes Sands Beach, located southwest of the village of Marloes, looking out onto Skokholm Island, ranked fourth, with 88.51% of reviews (231 out of 261) rating it five stars. (PCNPA)A new study, based on Tripadvisor reviews, determining the best UK beaches to visit this summer, has seen a ‘picturesque and truly breathtaking’ Pembrokeshire coastal spot make the top 10 of the highest-rated beaches in the UK.
WATCH: Ted and Gary - the orphaned rare breed duo stealing hearts at Folly Farm

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

Pembrokeshire attraction - Folly Farm houses many adorable animals across its impressive farm and zoo - from giraffes, penguins and sloths, to pigs, donkeys and everything in-between. But none are cuter than the adorable orphaned rare breed duo residing in the Jolly Barn. Ted, an incredibly fluffy seven-week-old Torwen lamb, has bonded with three-month-old Golden Guernsey goat kid ‘Gary’ and have quickly become best buds after they sadly lost their mums shortly after birth.
Senedd Member urges Defence Secretary to unlock Pembrokeshire’s strategic potential

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

Samuel Kurtz pictuerd at Castlemartin Training Area near Pembroke which the army will be using for three critical large-scale exercises in 2025, starting this month. (Welsh Conservatives)Local Senedd Member Samuel Kurtz has written to the UK Defence Secretary, urging that Pembrokeshire be placed at the heart of the Government’s renewed defence strategy, following the recent commitment to increase defence spending.
'Lloyd the Graffiti' creates colourful murals for Withybush gardens

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

The murals were created by Lloyd the Graffiti Artist, a Pembrokeshire artist who has been painting since 1998 and has become renowned for encapsulating Pembrokeshire history and natural beauty in his work. (Hywel Dda Health Charities)Thanks to donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has been able to fund colourful new murals for the garden walls in St Caradog Ward at Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.
‘Bio Goats’ help Narberth Council's biodiversity work

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

Narberth Town Council stated: We kindly ask all visitors to support this initiative by - Avoiding the goat-grazing area while they are at work; Keeping dogs on a lead at all times in the vicinity; Ensuring children are supervised and kept a safe distance away. “We understand that children may be curious and wish to see the goats.
Tenby's 'weight restrictions' rarely - if ever enforced

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

Weight restriction signage is in place as you approach the Walled Town, from The Norton, to indicate to large vehicles of the prohibition (Google street view)Lorries and large vehicles ignoring weight restrictions coming into Tenby has been flagged-up, with concerns over continual damage being caused to parts of the historic Walled Town.
Tenby's hospitality king Hubert - still going strong alongside 4th generation of hotel family!

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

Hubert Hilling has marked over half a century working alongside four generations of the Phillips family at The Clarence Hotel in Tenby - pictured alongside new owners Steven and Martin. (Clarence Hotel)A stalwart of Tenby’s hospitality industry, Hubert Hilling can now say that he has worked alongside four generations of family at The Clarence Hotel, as he enters his 53rd year at the establishment.
Saundersfoot Rotary's charity duck race raises over £1,000 for RNLI

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

Saundersfoot Rotary Club hosted another successful charity ‘duck race’ on June 1 at the harbour, with over £1,000 raised for the RNLI. (Saundersfoot Rotary)Saundersfoot Rotary Club hosted another successful charity ‘duck race’ this month at the harbour, with over £1,000 raised for the RNLI. Also in the news1st prize £50, went to Duck no. 366; 2nd prize (£25) to no. 874; 3rd prize (£10) no. 748.
'Homebuy Pembrokeshire' scheme launched to help first-time buyers

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

An artist's impression on how the Brynhir housing scheme for Tenby will look - which Pembrokeshire Council has promised in total 125 homes, including 93 of which will be affordable housing. Work on the development is set to begin this year. (PCC)A new affordable housing scheme has been launched in Pembrokeshire that helps first-time buyers to access the housing market and purchase their first home.