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THE HERALD FRIDAY JANUARY 6 2017


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CAT OWNERS have been urged


to be cautious, following concerns of suspected cat poisoning incidents in west Wales. RSPCA Cymru is appealing for


reports from Pontardawe, and urge anyone with information to get in touch. “The RSPCA’s inspectorate appeal


19 News Cat owners urged to be cautious Labour Party ‘ready for action’


information after a local resident - Muslimah Miah - recently lost her cat Lily, who was little over one-year- old. A toxicology report, from a local veterinary practice, confirmed the poisoning. Miss Miah lost another cat to a


poisoning 18 months ago, whilst a neighbour’s cat is also understood to have gone through the same fate, prompting concern and a plea for vigilance from the RSPCA. Suspected poisonings are a major


concern for RSPCA Cymru, with other recent incidents occurring in Caerphilly, Pontyclun and Llandysul. The charity is reminding members of the public of the steps they should take, if they believe their cat may have been poisoned. RSPCA animal welfare Officer


Paula Milton said: “Once again, RSPCA Cymru sadly needs to appeal for information about a suspected cat poisoning incident. “It is not known if the cats were


poisoned deliberately or whether these incidents were a tragic accident, but we are deeply troubled by these


line can be reached on 0300 123 8018, with all calls treated in confidence. “It is imperative that members


of the public know the signs and symptoms of a suspected cat poisoning, and know what to do. Given these local reports, it is really important that cat owners are cautious. “Owners must stay calm, remove


their pet from any suspected source of poison, contact their vet straight away and follow their advice.” Lily’s owner Muslimah Miah


said: “This has been a heartbreaking and horrible experience. Lily was part of the family, and I am devastated to lose her in such circumstances. The poisoning was so bad that she was bleeding from the inside. “I hope anyone with any


information will respond to this RSPCA appeal, and help find out how this happened to poor Lily. “We share our local community


with many cats. It is vitally important that people pay close attention to what they are leaving in their gardens and outdoor spaces. Anything which can be done to avoid events like this happening in the future is positive.”


‘Wrap up Wales’ campaign launched A NEW campaign, launched by


Welsh Water, is urging customers to ensure that water pipes in their homes are protected and insulated to avoid any disruption and expense that can be caused by frozen pipes. The ‘Wrap up Wales’ campaign


looks to remind people to take a moment to protect their pipes from bursting and causing damage that could cost thousands of pounds. The problem is usually linked to


pipes that are exposed to very low temperatures, such as those in garages, outhouses and attics. Such pipes expand when it freezes, which can lead to a burst when they thaw, which often requires urgent and expensive repair. Recent research by independent


watchdog Consumer Council for Water found that only 46% of water customers took steps to avoid frozen pipes – down from 55% in 2012. It also found that people aged 24 to 35 are most at risk of not being properly prepared, while a fifth of us have no idea what to do if a pipe freezes in our home. According to the Association of


British Insurers (ABI), when severe cold weather peaked in 2010, insurers


‘Ready for action’: Labour AM Eluned Morgan addresses local Labour Party at Fishguard Bay Hotel HAVING seen its membership


double over the past year, Preseli Pembrokeshire Labour Party has said it is ‘ready for action’ in 2017 and is looking forward to campaigning in council elections in May. Party members attended a


workshop at Fishguard Bay Hotel recently, addressed by Labour AM Eluned Morgan, before breaking into groups to discuss how to address


received around 3,500 calls a day reporting frozen pipes. An average repair cost for damage caused by bursts can be up to £7,000. Ian Christie, Welsh Water’s


Managing Director of Water Services, said: “Frozen pipes which burst can cause unnecessary inconvenience and expense; however, this can be easily avoided by taking a few moments to check and protect the pipes. “If you’re planning to visit family


or friends and your home will be empty over the winter, you need to be sure that exposed water pipes are wrapped in insulation to protect them. Otherwise, they could burst and you won’t know until you return. “If you are unfortunate enough


to experience frozen pipes, then make sure you don’t leave taps open and unattended. As the pipes thaw, the water will likely start to flow which could lead to baths and sinks overflowing if you are not around. “Our message is help us Wrap up


Wales and take action now to prevent a problem that can cause a tremendous amount of inconvenience and expense – at the time of the year when you’d least want to face it.”


RNLI assist boat suffering fuel problems ON THURSDAY, December


29, at 3.20pm, the St Davids RNLI Tamar class lifeboat Norah Wortley and her volunteer crew were tasked to a 5.5m rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) with two persons onboard that was suffering with fuel problems just off the Lifeboat station. Once launched, and it was


confirmed that the two crew were all well, and a tow line was set up before


the lifeboat commenced the casualty to Porthclais harbour. At the entrance of the harbour, the


lifeboat’s daughter boat, the Y class, was deployed to tow the RHIB up to the slipway in the harbour. Once this was completed and the


Y class was recovered back onto the lifeboat, they headed back to station and were re-housed and ready for service at 5.20pm.


issues that matter to people in Pembrokeshire. As part of an impassioned speech,


Wendy Lewis, local Labour Party Chair and nurse at Withybush Hospital, said: “We need as many members in the Council Labour Group as we can so that people see the Labour Party as a viable force, not just a distant bunch of people who can’t organise themselves, let alone the country. “We need to campaign from the


ground up. We are ordinary, local people, united in the fight to make life better for decent working people, and for those unable to work, or who have worked all their lives and now find themselves with nothing to show for it.


“That’s what this is about - getting


ourselves elected in order to fight and beat the Tories.” Labour AM Joyce Watson was also in attendance.


28-month-ban for drink driver A CRYMYCH woman


pleaded guilty to drink driving at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (Jan 3). When breathalysed, Meinir D


evonald, aged 51, registered 110 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath – some three times the drink–drive limit. Prosecuting, Mr Vaughan Pritchard–Jones said how officers had spotted a vehicle which was being ‘driven erratically’, and, when stopped at Balenfoss, found Devonald to be


‘smelling strongly of intoxicating liquor’.


Defending, Ms Maggie Hughes


requested that Devonald be given a lesser sentence given her early guilty plea and medical background. Ms Hughes added that, following her appearance in court, ‘it is hoped that a hospital bed will be found’ for Devonald. The defendant was also said to


be in need of ‘in-house rehabilitation’ along with ‘weeks if not months of intervention’.


As a result, Ms Hughes went on


to suggest that Devonald was ‘unfit to do any unpaid work’, and urged Magistrates to ‘salvage a very sad situation’. The court also heard how a driving disqualification for Devonald would likely come ‘as a blessing to her husband’.


Devonald was fined £300 and


ordered to pay costs of £85 and a £30 victim surcharge, totalling £415. She was also disqualified from driving for 28 months.


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