Dog toy warning after 50 cases of werewolf syndrome and 15 deaths

Dog toy warning after 50 cases of werewolf syndrome and 15 deaths

Pet owners have been warned after a common chew toy was linked to ‘werewolf syndrome’. Nearly 50 dogs have fallen seriously ill – and 15 have died – with cases reported in several countries. A Dutch health authority has warned that the product, which can be bought online, can cause the sickness. Werewolf syndrome is … Read more

Appeal issued after man dies in hospital

Appeal issued after man dies in hospital

Police have said they are looking for a relative to a 62-year-old man that has died in Swansea. South Wales Police has confirmed that the coroner’s office is appealing for information regarding the next of kin of Robert Davies. Mr Davies was born on January 28, 1962, according to the police force. They said that … Read more

Watch the skies as huge asteroid approaching Earth visible this week

Watch the skies as huge asteroid approaching Earth visible this week

An asteroid bigger than Manhattan is heading toweards the Earth and is large enough to be seen without the naked eye. The space rock – named (887) Alinda – has an estimated diameter of 4.2km, 2.6miles and will come within a relatively close distance of 7.6million miles of us. However, the asteroid is not considered … Read more

What’s on not far from Newport this weekend – from distillery visits to farm workshop

What’s on not far from Newport this weekend – from distillery visits to farm workshop

KNOWING what to do at the weekend can sometimes be a difficult task for some, especially if you’ve got a range of interests you need to satisfy. From ultimate drinking experiences to farm workshops to live concerts and taster sessions, there’s something for everyone. The Ultimate Bloody Mary Experience, Saturday, January 11, 11am-12.30pm Silver Circle Distillery, … Read more

Major Pembrokeshire route set to close for two months due to roadworks

Major Pembrokeshire route set to close for two months due to roadworks

A key route in a Pembrokeshire town will temporarily close while roadworks are carried out for an improvement scheme. The B4313 from Redstone Cross to Bethesda in Narberth will shut for approximately two months and comes into effect from Friday, February 21. Pembrokeshire County Council have made the order so that works relating to the Trunk … Read more

Owners of empty homes in Pembrokeshire to be taxed more from April

Owners of empty homes in Pembrokeshire to be taxed more from April

Pembrokeshire County Council has agreed to change the council tax premium on long-term empty properties. From April 1, 2025, a single rate of 300 per cent will be applied to all properties that have been empty for two years or more. This replaces the previous system where the premium increased incrementally. Councillor Joshua Beynon, cabinet … Read more

Pembrokeshire deer park holiday pods plan expected to be refused

Pembrokeshire deer park holiday pods plan expected to be refused

Resubmitted £2m plans for wheelchair accessible holiday lodges at the site of a Pembrokeshire deer park attraction are again being recommended to be refused. In an application recommended for refusal at the January 14 meeting of Pembrokeshire County council’s planning committee, Mr and Mrs Evans are seeking permission for 15 lodges at Great Wedlock, Gumfreston, … Read more

Us Girls event introduces Pembrokeshire girls to new sports

Us Girls event introduces Pembrokeshire girls to new sports

Dozens of girls enjoyed the chance to try a range of sports in Pembrokeshire. The Sport Pembrokeshire event and community clubs teamed up to host the Us Girls event at Ysgol Caer Elen in Haverfordwest, which was open to girls in school years 7 and 8 from Caer Elen and Haverfordwest High VC. The 37 … Read more