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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- 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.'
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tenby sailors compete at Coppet Week
Sailors from Tenby Sailing Club showed their skill in the face of challenging conditions at Saundersfoot's Coppet Week. A total of seven crews from Tenby participated. Among the 45 entrants were Dave Griffiths and Maurice Clarke, sailing in Osprey 1365, Carpé Diem, who started off strong by winning the first race. Advertisement However, their run was cut short after they damaged their mast in the second race, ending their participation for the week. Meanwhile, Dan Jackson and Matt Goldwait, competing in Osprey 1380, demonstrated their expertise, winning the series. Other Tenby boats also completing the four races included Steve and Jas Stubbs in RS400 1186, Steve Leach in RS600 874, and Ellie and Julian Cumpsty in R241. The Stubbs duo managed to secure 11th place overall. The second-place position was taken by Sam McKay and James Vyse from Chase SC in Kestrel 1628, while Oscar Chess and Paul Griffiths from Tata SC in Osprey 1348 came third. Advertisement Back home, Tenby Sailing Club is gearing up for a busy schedule. Races for all classes are set to continue on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The next class race for Redwings is on Thursday, June 12. The Redwing Inland National Championship 2025 will be hosted by Tenby Sailing Club at Llys Y Fran reservoir on June 21 and 22. The annual Tenby Regatta and Round Caldey race is scheduled for the weekend of July 12 and 13. The National Championships for GP 14s, Miracles, and Enterprise classes will take place at the beginning of August, followed by the National Redwing Championships later in the month. For cruiser racing, the next race is on Saturday, June 7 at 3.45pm. Junior training sessions continue every Wednesday evening, starting at 5.30pm.
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Families win fight to stop travellers building a pitch on a Welsh beauty spot after over 300 objections fly in
Locals have won a planning battle to stop travellers from building a pitch on a Welsh beauty spot. Proposals for a static caravan, one touring caravan as well as utility and ecological enhancements at Froghall Yard, Moreton Lane, in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, had sparked anger among the village's 2,500 population. Furious residents hit back at plans, with more than 300 people signing a petition against the application. Now Pembrokeshire Coast National Park development management committee has thrown out the plans. The application was lodged by Dai Evans of Pontypool, who 'belongs to a long-standing Romany Gypsy family', with generations of his family having lived 'a traditional and cultural lifestyle living in caravans all their lives'. The documents put forward by Hayston Developments & Planning Ltd argue that Mr Evans and his partner currently live on 'an overcrowded Traveller site in Pontypool', in 'poor' and living conditions. Saundersfoot Community Council opposed the plans saying the land had not been used by caravans or other use for more than 30 years. Another opponent said allowing the site 'would be gross overdevelopment setting a precedent for development literally anywhere throughout the national park'. The community council said: 'The applicant lives in Pontypool and claims no connection to the area. There is no rationale as to why the applicant chose a site approximately 100 miles away from their home.' Agent Andrew Vaughan-Harries said the plans may be resubmitted. Saundersfoot Community Council have argued against the traveller site application, with 50 attending locals at the meeting unanimously voting against the plans. In Saundersfoot Community Council's objection, it queried why the applicant, who lives around 100 miles away in Pontypool and has no links to the area, picked the site. The village council also noted that the location has been used as farming land for the last three decades and not for other purposes such as caravans. Concerns were also raised that the plans could impact the views of nearby Incline Way, as well as set a standard for development at any locations across the national park. It comes after Senedd members launched a report into the conditions Gypsy and Romany communities were living in Wales. Several worries were noted about the conditions the communities were living in, as well as a lack of awareness about how to change matters. Many of those who contributed to the report, highlighted worries about the price of rent and utilities.
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Incredible moment dust-devil sends paddleboard and towels flying high into the air as it hits UK beach
British beachgoers watched in awe as a "mini tornado" sent a paddleboard and towels flying into the air at a packed seaside resort. Day-trippers scrambled to save their belongings amid shouts of 'what on earth' and 'woah' while the twister whirled across the sand in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire. Shocking footage shows people's personal items drift away as if by magic, to both gasps and laughs of disbelief. One beachgoer, commenting on a lost item that has been flung far afield, observed: 'That's like gone gone'. Despite being a fairly rare occurrence, the dust-devil - small but 'vigorous' whirlwind - came almost exactly a year after a pub was struck just two miles away. Locals at the Begelly Arms, outside the town of Saundersfoot, were forced to run for cover when the tiny tornado swept through the car park on May 20th, last year. Speaking at the time, landlord Peter Adams said: 'We saw this thing heading towards us. We thought it was the start of a tornado. You see these things start on television all the time. We did panic a bit and think "what can we do?"' A dust devil, also known as a "willy willy" is described by the Met Office as 'upward spiralling, dust filled vortex of air that may vary in height from a few feet to over 1,000ft'. One beachgoer can be heard commenting on a lost item that has been flung so far afield: 'That's like gone gone' WHAT'S A DUST-DEVIL Dust devils are small 'but vigorous' whirlwinds, usually noticeable by the dust, sand and debris it picks up from the ground. They range from 3 - 30 meters in diameter, with an average high of 200 meters. Some have reached up to a kilometer. They form when hot air rises quickly through the cooler air above it. If conditions are right this can cause a spinning effect as the air rises. The dust whirls are normally found in arid conditions when sunlight is particularly strong. Source: American Meteorological Society It adds: 'They are usually several metres in diameter at the base, then narrowing for a short distance before expanding again. 'They mainly occur in desert and semi-arid areas, where the ground is dry and high surface temperatures produce strong updrafts.' Unlike tornados, dust devils grow upwards from the ground, rather than from clouds. Earlier this month, bystanders down Great Ancoats street in Manchester gawked at a 30-metre high swirling column of dust as it ripped through a road packed with cars. The towering dust devil briefly brought traffic to a standstill with its tornado-like appearance as it enveloped a large tree. A bewildered onlooker exclaimed: 'What the...? What the hell? There is a tornado in the middle of Manchester... that's crazy.' Another said: 'I looked out and there's there's this towering cloud of dust. I jumped up and thought "it's a tornado or something". 'It was really interesting. I've lived here eight years and I've never seen that. It was pretty wild.' Despite the amazement of those around, the 'tornado' quickly dissipated after a few seconds.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Watch moment twister forms on popular British beach as sunbathers watch in shock as their items are thrown into the air
STUNNED beachgoers were caught on camera scrambling for cover as a mini twister tore through a packed beach in Britain. The swirling column of wind appeared suddenly at Saundersfoot Beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales, sending sand and belongings flying as people ran to gather their things. 4 4 4 Footage of the dramatic moment was shared on Instagram by @itsoncardiff, with the caption: "Beachgoers scramble to grab their belongings as a mini twister passes through the beach in Saunderstoot." In the clip, towels, bags, and even sunhats are swept up into the air as the narrow funnel whips through the beach. Families can be seen rushing to hold onto their parasols, while others retreat up the shore to avoid the swirling sand. One viewer commented: 'Naaa I'd be off that beach in seconds.' Another wrote: 'I mean, it's a dust devil, a small one at that.' A third added: 'Gotta love people's survival instincts.' The twister, often referred to as a dust devil, is a rare but natural phenomenon in the UK. spinning column of wind. Though typically harmless, it can cause brief chaos in crowded areas. Luckily, the beachgoers at Saundersfoot escaped without injury, and the twister dispersed after a few moments. Terrifying moment 'dust DEVIL' rips through UK city centre bringing traffic to a standstill The video has quickly racked up thousands of views, sparking a mix of amusement and amazement across social media. While such events are rare, they are not unheard of. Just last week, a dust devil was spotted in Manchester city centre, swirling through the streets and bringing traffic to a standstill. Witnesses described the 30-metre-high column of dust as 'surreal' and 'like something out of a film' . In another incident, a mini tornado appeared off a seaside town, narrowly missing £140 million worth of beach huts. The twister formed during a severe weather event, highlighting the unpredictable nature of such phenomena. 4
