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Paedophile illegally built patio at ‘important historical monument’ site

2 days ago | milfordmercury.co.uk | Iwan Gabe Davies

James Kerhsaw committed the offence at Pill Priory, Milford Haven where he has a home in the grounds of the ruins of the 12th Century Tironensian monastery. The defendant – jailed for nearly four years for a sexual offence against a child – made a “flagrant decision” to build the patio at the medieval site. Tom Scapens, prosecuting, told Swansea Crown Court: “The defendant bought a property at Pill Priory in 2014. “It is at the site of an important historical monument.
Carly Telford: Mary Earps is a 'huge loss' to England squad before Euros

2 days ago | milfordmercury.co.uk | Laura Howard

Earps stunned the footballing world by announcing her decision last week after reportedly being told by Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman that she would not be first choice for the defence of England’s European crown. Telford, who boasts 27 caps for England between the sticks, believes the squad’s remaining goalkeepers will suffer for the loss of Earps’ experience in Switzerland. “For me, it's a huge loss in terms of the GK union,” she said.
Holiday park could be built on site of derelict Pembrokeshire zorbing centre

1 week ago | milfordmercury.co.uk | Bruce Sinclair

Zorbing is a sports activity rolling downhill inside an orb, usually made of see-through plastic. In an application to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Lawson and Penny Owen, through agent Hayston Developments & Planning Ltd, seek a partly-retrospective permission for nine self-contained holiday units and a twin-unit shepherd's hut, along with associated works, on land south of Nolton Stables, Nolton, Haverfordwest.
VAR could be installed at Haverfordwest County AFC stadium

1 week ago | milfordmercury.co.uk | Bruce Sinclair

In the application to Pembrokeshire County Council, the Football Association of Wales seeks permission for the installation of a VAR video operations room and associated works at Bridge Meadow Stadium, Bridge Meadow, Haverfordwest. A supporting statement through agent Wardell Armstrong says: “The Football Association Wales has recognised opportunities to strengthen, improve and build the standard of football and the image associated with Wales’s top football league.
DVLA: Drivers with high blood pressure 'could be fined £1,000 and prosecuted’

2 weeks ago | milfordmercury.co.uk | Matthew Evans

"The DVLA's regulations are in place to ensure that all drivers on the road are fit to operate their vehicles." (Image: Getty) Failing to report high blood pressure to the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) can have serious consequences beyond just a £1,000 fine. Experts from BigWantsYourCar.com have warned drivers could face prosecution if their condition leads to an accident.
Pembrokeshire dog salon that opened illegally allowed to keep running

2 weeks ago | milfordmercury.co.uk | Bruce Sinclair

Andrew Bird, in an application to Pembrokeshire County Council through agent Matthew Hitches Architectural Services, sought permission for a retrospective change of use of a domestic outbuilding at Roslyn Hill, Stepaside, to a dog-grooming salon, along with access alterations. The change of use was completed last October.
'Bias' against teaching of Welsh language in Pembrokeshire schools

2 weeks ago | milfordmercury.co.uk | Bruce Sinclair

The Welsh in Education Strategic Plan (WESP) is a ten-year plan, mandatory for all local authorities in Wales, that outlines how Welsh medium education will be developed within the authority. The WESP aims to increase the proportion of school year groups taught through the medium of Welsh and focuses on Year 1 learners. The plans also aim to contribute to the Welsh Government's goal of having 1 million Welsh speakers by 2050, as part of the "Cymraeg 2050" initiative.
Fears village toilet repairs will 'leave community out of pocket' denied

3 weeks ago | milfordmercury.co.uk | Bruce Sinclair

A question submitted at the May meeting of Pembrokeshire County Council by local member Cllr Alistair Cameron, Transfer of Responsibility for Kilgetty Public Conveniences from Pembrokeshire County Council to Kilgetty Begelly Community Council, asked for an update on the transfer. “Kilgetty Begelly Community Council is willing to accept responsibility for maintaining Kilgetty Public Conveniences. However, two actions are necessary to enable the transfer to take place.
Family of 'kind, caring' fisherman who died off Pembrokeshire coast pay tribute

1 month ago | milfordmercury.co.uk | Becky Hotchin

The family of fisherman Jack Walker, who died off the Pembrokeshire coast on May 1, have paid tribute to him. (Image: Dyfed-Powys Police/ Walker family) The family of a local fisherman, who died following an incident off the Pembrokeshire coast last week, have paid tribute to their loving son who was ‘a great friend to all’. Jack Walker, aged 35 of Manorbier, was rescued from the water approximately a mile off the coast of Milford Haven on the afternoon of Thursday, May 1.
A40 crash: Man airlifted to hospital with potentially life changing injuries

1 month ago | milfordmercury.co.uk | Becky Hotchin

One man was airlifted to hospital with potentially life changing injuries. (Image: Wales Air Ambulance) A man has been cut free from a vehicle and airlifted to hospital with potentially life changing injuries, following a four-vehicle crash on a major Pembrokeshire road yesterday. The A40 between Scotchwell Roundabout and the Canaston Bridge Roundabout was closed in both directions for more than eight hours, until 10pm last night, Tuesday May 6.