Western Telegraph

The Western Telegraph is a regional newspaper serving Pembrokeshire and parts of Carmarthenshire in Wales. Established in 1854 under the name Haverfordwest & Milford Haven Telegraph, it is released weekly in print and also has an online version. The publication is owned by Newsquest.

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Person rushed to hospital after car and tractor crash on key Pembrokeshire road

1 day ago | westerntelegraph.co.uk | Dan D'Alessio

One person was taken to hospital following a crash involving a tractor and a car. (Image: Google Maps) A person was ‘taken to hospital’ following a crash between a tractor and a car in Pembrokeshire yesterday (Wednesday, June 25). The collision happened between Tiers Cross and Bolton Hill at around 4pm. The road was closed around 6pm before reopening an hour and a half later.
‘Multiple children in danger’ at dock prompts emergency response

1 day ago | westerntelegraph.co.uk | Dan D'Alessio

Angle RNLI was called to Hobbs Point, Pembroke Dock at around 7.05pm. The callout was made while the lifeboat crew were in the middle of a training exercise in Llanion. A spokesperson for Angle Lifeboat RNLI said: “Angle RNLI diverted from exercise to multiple children in the water.
Person ‘taken to hospital’ after crash between tractor and car in Pembrokeshire

2 days ago | westerntelegraph.co.uk | Dan D'Alessio

One person was taken to hospital following a crash involving a tractor and a car. (Image: Google Maps) A person was ‘taken to hospital’ following a crash between a tractor and a car in Pembrokeshire yesterday (Wednesday, June 25). The collision happened between Tiers Cross and Bolton Hill at around 4pm. The road was closed around 6pm before reopening an hour and a half later.
Lifeboat launched to Pembrokeshire beach to save child stuck on cliff

2 days ago | westerntelegraph.co.uk | Dan D'Alessio

Angle Lifeboat RNLI rushed to Marloes Sands on Tuesday, June 24, where the casualty was found sitting on the cliffside around 25 metres up from the base. The emergency response came after the coastguard had received a dropped 999 call. A spokesperson for Angle Lifeboat RNLI said: “Shortly after launching on exercise this afternoon to refuel at Neyland Marina, Angle Lifeboat was tasked at 1:19pm to the report of a child stuck on the cliff at Marloes Sands.
In The Dock: Pembrokeshire drivers accused of motoring offences

2 days ago | westerntelegraph.co.uk | Tom Moody

The seven defendants were accused of offences including speeding, driving a vehicle which had been declared off-the-road, keeping an untaxed vehicle, and failing to identify a driver accused of speeding. Their cases were heard in the magistrates’ courts in Llanelli, Haverfordwest, Ipswich, Northampton, Croydon, and York. For the latest crime and court news for west Wales, you can join our Facebook group here. Here’s a round-up of their cases.
Pembrokeshire boy, 7, completes month-long walk and cycle

3 days ago | westerntelegraph.co.uk | Elizabeth Birt

Leo Candler, from Pembrokeshire, walked or cycled more than a mile every day in May as part of the RNLI’s Mayday Mile challenge, covering a total of 61 miles to raise funds for the lifesaving charity. Leo has a special connection to the RNLI through his father Scott, who works as a lifeguard assessor trainer and volunteers with the St Davids lifeboat crew. His mother, Simona Candler, said: "The RNLI has always been a massive part of Leo’s life.
New benches for Withybush and Bronglais hospital staff

3 days ago | westerntelegraph.co.uk | Elizabeth Birt

The benches and picnic tables have been installed at the Child Health Departments of Withybush and Bronglais Hospitals, funded by Hywel Dda Health Charitiesâ€”the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board. Donna Osbourne, service support manager, said: "We are very grateful that charitable funds have enabled us to purchase the outdoor furniture for our staff in Withybush and Bronglais Hospitals.
Drunk Pembrokeshire man punched police officer in face at hospital

3 days ago | westerntelegraph.co.uk | Tom Moody

Joshua Lea was drunk and disorderly at Withybush Hospital. A DRUNK man punched a police officer in the face after behaving in a disorderly manner at Withybush Hospital. Joshua Lea, 22, of Marble Hall Road in Milford Haven, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court charged with two offences. It was alleged that he was drunk and behaving in a disorderly manner at Withybush Hospital on June 10.
Senedd member voices support for Pembroke Valero refinery

3 days ago | westerntelegraph.co.uk | Elizabeth Birt

Samuel Kurtz, Senedd member for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, has voiced his continued backing for the Valero refinery in Pembroke, which has been owned by Valero since 2011 and directly employs more than 500 people, supporting many more jobs through its supply chain. Following a meeting with Kyle Gentry, the newly appointed vice president and general manager of the refinery, Mr Kurtz emphasised the site's importance to the region.
Four-bedroom Pembrokeshire house with sea and rural views for sale

3 days ago | westerntelegraph.co.uk | Elizabeth Birt

The property, listed at £595,000, is described as a two-storey house of cavity brick construction with rendered and coloured roughcast elevations. According to the listing, the accommodation includes a split-level reception hall with a mosaic and carpeted tiled floor, a sitting room with a bay window and a fireplace housing a Morso multifuel stove, and a conservatory with uPVC double glazed windows and French doors opening to the rear garden.