New milk processing facility for Pembrokeshire: Welsh Government and Pembrokeshire County Council secure new jobs and investment at Pembrokeshire Food Park

The Welsh Government and Pembrokeshire County Council have completed the sale of land to a Pembrokeshire-based company for the development of a new milk-processing facility in the county, as part of a multi-million-pound investment.
Pembrokeshire Creamery Ltd. (PCL) has acquired a development plot at Pembrokeshire Food Park, bringing with it £17m investment and the creation of 80 new jobs over the next three years.

Domestic Sheds Fire in Pennar

At 7.09am on Friday, February 24th, crews from Pembroke Dock and Milford Haven were called to an incident in Pennar, Pembroke Dock.

Solva Surgery to be managed by Hywel Dda UHB

Solva Surgery will be run as a Managed Practice by Hywel Dda University Health Board, it was decided yesterday (Thursday 23 February 2023).
The Practice gave notice on its Contract with the Health Board, which comes into force from the end of March 2023.

Launch of public consultation on location of new planned and urgent care hospital

Between 23 February and 19 May, Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) will be inviting members of the public, staff and partner organisations, to share their views about three potential sites for a new planned and urgent care hospital as part of the Health Board’s wider strategy to improve health and care in the region.

Bequest funds cardiology equipment for children and young people in Pembrokeshire

Thanks to a generous bequest, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has purchased equipment worth over £110,000 for cardiology services for under-16s at Withybush General Hospital.

Local singer and guitarist Billy Cole, raises funds for Paul Sartori

Local singer and guitarist Billy Cole, has been performing in Pembrokeshire since the early 1960’s.
Billy, now of Reynalton regularly plays in hotels, clubs and private functions.
Throughout 2022 Billy set out once again to raise vital funds for a local charity.

Haverfordwest tennis star Jeremy Cross will get a shot at competing on the world stage next month.

He has been called up to represent Great Britain in the men’s over 45s squad at the ITF World Tennis Master Tour Team Championships in Turkey.
Sixteen teams from across the globe will go head to head in the prestigious competition which runs from 19-24 March on the clay courts of Manavgat, Antalya.

Looking to the future of democracy with Pembrokeshire’s young people

Young people filled the Council chamber recently as they got involved with Democracy Matters.
The event organised by Pembrokeshire County Council Chairman Cllr Pat Davies with the Electoral Services Team and the Children and Young People’s Rights Office was well attended by invited youngsters.

Off-duty Pembroke Dock firefighter assists lifeguards with CPR

On Friday, February 3rd an off-duty Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service firefighter administered lifesaving CPR to a gentleman experiencing a cardiac arrest.
Lee Murray, a Crew Manager at Pembroke Dock Fire Station, was enjoying his regular morning swim at Pembroke Leisure Centre when he noticed some commotion at the side of the swimming pool. On leaving the pool to see what was happening, Lee saw lifeguards assisting a gentleman who had collapsed and was experiencing a cardiac arrest.

Half term hot dogs and soup for all

This week’s soup pop-up at County Hall is an extra family-friendly affair with hot dogs also on offer.
The weekly soup evenings in the former canteen have been growing in popularity and on Thursday, 23rd February the doors will be open from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.

Health Board will discuss Solva Surgery on 23 February

The future of Solva GP Surgery will be discussed by Hywel Dda University Health Board at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday 23 February 2023.
Following the decision by the single-handed GP Contractor to resign their General Medical Services contract with the Health Board, an engagement exercise was undertaken to gather patient and local stakeholder views on the future of services for patients.

The Tour of Pembrokeshire 2023

The Tour of Pembrokeshire has become established as a must-do event with it's beautiful coastal views, challenging hills, and delicious local Pembrokeshire produce on our feed stations.

Emotional Family Reunion for Firefighter

A Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service firefighter had an emotional reunion with his family yesterday (Thursday, February 16th) after returning home from saving lives as part of the UK Government’s response to the earthquake catastrophe in Turkey.

Keeping local charity is their sight

The Haverfordwest branch of Specsavers chose local Hospice at Home provider as their charity partner for 2022.
Kaitlynne Cutajar, the Community Champion for the Haverfordwest Branch chose Paul Sartori Foundation to benefit from their fundraising efforts in 2022.

Future engineers visit Pembroke Port to learn about opportunities being unlocked by major port investment

Young people interested in the region’s renewable energy future have visited Pembroke Port to see first-hand how major investment to modernise port infrastructure will enable South West Wales to take full advantage of floating offshore wind developments in the Celtic Sea, and other renewable energy and decarbonisation initiatives, expected to create thousands of new job opportunities.

New Diabetes Prevention Programme now available across Hywel Dda UHB

Following excellent outcomes from a pilot run in north Ceredigion, Hywel Dda University Health Board’s new Diabetes Prevention Programme is now available for those most at risk of developing type 2 diabetes living across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

Fatal 5: Police support national campaign targeting use of mobiles while driving

DRIVERS are four times more likely to crash if they’re using a phone, police have warned as they support a national road safety campaign.
To crack down on the issue of people using their phone while driving, the four Welsh police forces, along with GoSafe are supporting a National Police Chiefs Council campaign starting today (February 20) under our Fatal 5 campaign.

Welsh public urged to back local charity in chase for £5,000

A life-saving charity in Wales has called on the country’s residents to back its quest to win top prize in a UK-wide competition – and with it £5,000.
St John Ambulance Cymru is one of 12 finalists from around the UK going before a public vote in the Selco Community Heroes competition, which attracted nearly 2,000 entries.

Successful pub charity prize draw

The people of Pembrokeshire are so generous when it comes to charity fundraising, especially around Christmas time, as The Alma Inn, in Pembroke Dock recently found out. On Boxing Day they held their annual charity prize draw. This year they chose to support Paul Sartori Foundation, who provide a range of services to Pembrokeshire people living in the final stages of a life-limiting illness, including home nursing care and equipment loan.

NHS charity offers free running, swimming and cycling spaces at Long Course Weekend 2023

Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, is offering fundraisers free spaces in all Long Course Weekend 2023 events this summer.
The charity, which has been announced as the “Powered By” partner for the Wales Half Marathon at Long Course Weekend, aims to make a positive difference to the health, wellbeing and experience of NHS patients, service users and staff.

Stena Europe Ferry Fire

At 9.35pm on Saturday, February 11th, crews from Fishguard, St David’s, Haverfordwest, Crymych, Milford Haven, Carmarthen and Neath were called to an incident at Fishguard Port.

Y Cross is the only pub within three miles of the village of Hayscastle.

Y Cross is the only pub within three miles of the village of Hayscastle. It has been run continuously by the Phillips family for over 160 years, remains open, but has been for sale for some time with no buyers coming forward.

Pioneering robot-enabled hip and knee surgery at Hywel Dda

From February 2023, state-of-the-art surgeon guided robots will have their surgical skills put to the test as researcher’s trial their use in hip and knee replacement surgery for the first time in the NHS in Wales. The clinical trial is funded through the National Institute for Health and Care Research and delivered in partnership with Hywel Dda University Health Board.

Welsh Firefighters deployed to assist with search and rescue operations in Turkey

Five firefighters from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWW) and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) have deployed to Turkey to assist with search and rescue operations following the devastating earthquakes.

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Teacher strike in Wales postponed following new pay offer

Teacher strikes scheduled for February 14 in Wales have been postponed following a better pay offer from Welsh Government.

Excellent turnout at South Quay Public Engagement event

Organisers of a public consultation and engagement event held last week at Pembroke Town Hall on the South Quay redevelopment project have thanked so many people for attending and sharing their views.

“Run for #YourNHSCharity in 2023!”

Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has announced a range of free running opportunities for fundraisers in 2023. They include spaces at some of the most high-profile events in the Welsh running calendar, with a choice of distance and location.

Tenby School welcomes family education Springboard workshops

Learning Pembrokeshire’s Springboard project started 2023 with an exciting launch at Tenby’s Welsh-medium school Hafan y Môr.
Families enjoyed at least ten different activities as part of the project which runs a wide range of free courses for adults and families in targeted areas.

Climbing for a good cause

In September 2022, local fundraiser Mike Hamilton, took on another epic challenge to raise vital funds for local Hospice at Home charity. Mike not only climbed Cader Idris, but he also climbed Snowdon, and he completed both within 2 days. In total that equates to 6,490 foot of elevation.

Hayscastle Show.

Hayscastle Show Committee recently held a presentation evening to hand over a
cheque for £950.00 to Shalom House, this charity was chosen by 2022 Show
President Mr John Jenkins.

Clarbeston Road AFC praised for insport Bronze award

Clarbeston Road AFC has been congratulated for becoming the first football club in Pembrokeshire to gain the Disability Sport Wales (DSW) insport Bronze standard in recognition of the club’s commitment to inclusive practice.

Pembrokeshire ranked in top 20 of world’s most loved destinations

Pembrokeshire has been tipped as one of the world’s top 20 destinations for 2023, in a list based on millions of online conversations and reviews on sites such as TripAdvisor.

Expert reveals the most common social media scams of 2023 and how to avoid them

The most common Facebook scams of 2023

Successful forum held for local landlords

A new scheme enabling local private sector landlords to lease their property to the County Council in return for a guaranteed monthly rental income (Leasing Scheme Wales) has been launched at a Pembrokeshire Landlords Forum.
Held at County Hall in Haverfordwest last week, the successful Forum was attended by more than a hundred landlords.

Folly Farm becomes only Welsh farm park to gain Rare Breed Survival Trust approval

Folly Farm has been approved by the Rare Breed Survival Trust for their efforts and contribution to conserving rare breeds of livestock.

Blood cancer patients in Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion benefit from NHS charity funds

Two new trainee Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) covering Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion are having a positive impact on the experience of blood cancer patients in the two counties. The CNSs are funded by Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, with 50% match funding for the Pembrokeshire CNS provided by the Withybush Cancer Day Unit Appeal Fund.

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