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Western Telegraph
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Western Telegraph
Pembrokeshire Long Course Weekend public transport and road disruption
Pembrokeshire County Council is advising residents and visitors of road and public transport disruption as The Long Course Weekend returns to the south of the county. The three-day event - 'billed as Europe's biggest multi-sport festival' - gets underway on Friday, June 27. The sporting extravaganza is organised by Activity Wales Events and is expected to attract over 11,000 athletes. It features Friday's LCW Kinder children's races and Wales Swim; Saturday's Wales Sportive and Sunday's Wales Marathon. Each discipline offers a variety of distances for athletes of varying abilities, with those completing all three long distances qualifying to receive the coveted Long Course Weekend medal, Pembrokeshire County Council has posted on Facebook: "A number of roads around the wider Tenby area will be closed or closed one way by organisers during the Wales Sportive on Saturday, 28th June. (Image: Activity Wales Events) ""The A40 and A477 are not closed for the event.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Safe drinking water returns to Pembrokeshire village after six-year wait
A Pembrokeshire community has gained access to clean, reliable mains water. The residents had relied on bottled water for years due to an unsafe private supply. The new connection, delivered at no cost to the residents of Barham Road in Trecwn, follows a collaboration between Pembrokeshire County Council's pollution control team, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, and several contractors. Glyn Jones, a resident of Barham Road, said: "Without doubt, if it wasn't for Pembrokeshire County Council getting involved we could still be drinking water that failed the required standard health test. "For one I can't thank enough for sticking with us over the last five or so years, diolch to the team." Residents had relied on bottled water since 2019 after their private supply became discoloured and undrinkable. Investigations revealed corroded pipes and a collapsed section beneath some homes, prompting warnings of a full system failure and the risk of emergency rehousing. Pembrokeshire County Council identified a mains connection as the only viable long-term solution. The project, funded through a successful UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) application by Nathan Miles of the pollution control team, was also supported by a financial contribution from Manhattan Loft (Trecwn) Ltd. Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water designed the new network, while contractor Young Bros installed the mains and property connections. PipeworxGB Ltd carried out internal upgrades to meet water regulations. Penfro Consultancy Limited managed the project from concept to completion. Jon Murphy from the council's pollution control team led communications, keeping residents informed and ensuring their concerns were heard by Dŵr Cymru and the Drinking Water Inspectorate. Cllr Jacob Williams, Pembrokeshire County Council's cabinet member for planning and regulatory services, said: "Access to clean drinking water is a basic necessity, and it's a great shame that this situation persisted for so long. "However, I'm delighted that thanks to this project, the taps at Barham Road will now run clean once again." Cllr Delme Harries, the local member for Bro Gwaun, welcomed the news, saying: "This is really positive news for these residents of Barham Road and will see a big improvement to their living standards. "This project will have a significant impact on the lives of our residents. "Improved drinking water quality will lead to better health outcomes and a higher quality of life for everyone in our community. "I want to thank everyone who supported this project to ensure it came to fruition – and to the residents of Barham Road for their patience and co-operation." The Drinking Water Inspectorate also supported the outcome, stating that a mains connection is the most reliable solution for communities with failing private supplies.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Yahoo
Landslip-hit Pembrokeshire coastal path reopens after months of work
A landslip-hit section of the Wales Coastal Path in Pembrokeshire has re-opened after its latest months of work. The path between Coppet Hall, Saundersfoot and Wisemans Bridge, which includes an under-cliff tunnel, has been plagued by landslips since late 2023 and most recently closed since the end of February 2025. Earlier this year, it was stated that £700,000 had already been spent by Pembrokeshire County Council on repairs. Cliff stabilisation work at the landslip-hit site. (Image: Gareth Davies Photography) At the time of the February closure, the authority predicted that the work would take around four months, and has now shared the news on Facebook that the path has re-opened. The post stated: "Some great news to bring you this afternoon – the popular coastal footpath between Coppet Hall and Wiseman's Bridge has re-opened – just in time for the lovely weather! "Thanks to everyone for their patience while the important safety work was carried out over the last few months following a series of landslides. "Thanks also to the council teams and contractors who have worked tirelessly to open the pathway. The popular path features the 'long tunnel' between Coppet Hall and Wisemans Bridge. (Image: Pembrokeshire County Council) Hundreds of locals and visitors have welcomed the path's re-opening. Said one Saundersfoot resident: 'It makes a huge difference to our community.' Another commented: 'Delighted to be able to use it again'. And there was also gratitude for the extensive work which has been carried out, with one person posting: 'Thank you to all those who made it safe for us.'
Western Telegraph
14-06-2025
- General
- Western Telegraph
Annual art exhibition at Pembroke Dock Library now open
The exhibition is being held at Pembroke Dock Library in Pembrokeshire. The exhibition is organised by Learning Pembrokeshire and will run until Thursday, June 27. It features artwork from learners at the Tenby and Pembroke Dock Community Learning Centres. Jenni Griffiths, lifelong learning manager at Pembrokeshire County Council, said: "Both members of staff will be greatly missed, and we wish them all the very best for the next exciting phase of their lives." Visitors can enjoy a variety of pieces created throughout the year, reflecting the dedication and progress of each participant. Art tutor Phil Allen curated the display. (Image: Pembrokeshire County Council) The exhibition opening on June 7 held special significance, as both Mr Allen and Sandra Evans, who organised the event, are retiring this summer. Mr Allen has been a tutor with Learning Pembrokeshire since 2016, bringing extensive experience from his adult education work in London. Ms Evans has served the Pembroke Dock Community Learning Centre for 35 years. Those interested in joining future classes are encouraged to reach out. Learning Pembrokeshire offers a range of courses, including free Essential Skills, ESOL, and IT classes. More information is available online. Alternatively, visit your nearest Community Learning Centre, call 01437 770130, or email learn@
Western Telegraph
11-06-2025
- General
- Western Telegraph
Pizza oven at one of last working water mills in Wales
In an application to Pembrokeshire County Council, Emma Williams seeks permission to retain a timber storage shed used for a mobile pizza oven at The Mill, Mill Street, St Dogmaels. The timber shed is situated directly adjacent to the millpond in the centre of St Dogmaels, on a road known as The Shingrig. The millpond forms part of the domestic curtilage of the adjoining mill house and both the mill pond and the adjoining community garden are owned by the applicant who runs the nearby St Dogmeals Mill as a family business and resides in the neighbouring Mill House, opposite the ruins of a former Benedictine abbey. The mill itself ceased operation in 1926. In 1975 the Hall family (the applicant's parents) purchased the former mill, mill-house and the site of the former mill pond with the intention to renovate the properties and bring the mill back into operation. By 1981 the mill had been restored and the pond had been emptied powering the mill since that time. Cadw has graded the mill, which is understood to be one of only two working commercial water mills in Wales as Grade II*. The shed was constructed in late 2024 and in early 2025 Pembrokeshire County Council Planning Enforcement contacted the applicant to inform them planning permission was required for the shed, with a conservation officer later saying it was deemed to have a negative visual impact, the applicants saying was made without visiting the site. The application is supported by St Dogmaels Community Council, which is calling for a site visit ahead of any decision, emphasising that Cadw states the design in the current proposal will not have an unacceptably damaging effect on the nearby scheduled monument, St Dogmaels Abbey, nor will it impact the setting of Old Castle Mound. A supporting statement through agent Johnston Planning Ltd says the mobile pizza oven is operated on an occasional basis as part of the wider mill operation. 'The structure stands in a rich historic environment within the confines of the St Dogmeals Conservation Area and in proximity to a number of listed buildings (The Vicarage, The Bier House, The Old Coach House & The Mill) as well as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (St Dogmeals Abbey) and whilst preliminary discussions with county council officers regarding the retention of the structure have unfortunately been negative an application is nevertheless made for this purpose as (to a reasonable observer) the works are considered minor in scope and not to detract visually from the character of the host conservation area. 'Indeed, in addition this submission argues that the use itself has a beneficial impact on the character of the conservation by adding it its general vitality. Whilst the shed does not physically impact any heritage assets nor is it specifically within the curtilage of a listed building the high quality of the surrounding historic environment is acknowledged.' The application will be considered by county planners at a later date.
