The Pembrokeshire Herald

14/12/2025

🟨 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 🟨

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 - 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 - 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗲

A MAJOR search and rescue operation is under way in the Pembroke Dock and Pennar areas this evening as emergency services look for 48-year-old Lee, who has been reported missing and is feared to have entered the water near the Pennar estuary.

Lee, who is from Cardigan, was last seen at around 5:00pm on Saturday (December 13) on CCTV in Pembroke Dock. He was travelling on foot and wearing a blue/grey Christmas jumper, a red hat, dark trousers and light trainers. Police say he is 5ft 10in, of medium build, with short light-brown hair and short facial hair. He is also known to travel by train.

Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police issued a public appeal earlier today and say they are now increasingly concerned for his welfare.

HM Coastguard teams and the local RNLI lifeboat have been searching the Pennar and Waterway areas throughout the afternoon. A rescue helicopter from Cornwall (RAF St Mawgan/Cornwall Airport) arrived shortly after 6pm to join the operation, which remains ongoing.

Conditions are described as cold, wet and windy, with visibility deteriorating ahead of an amber weather warning for heavy rain, which comes into force at 4:00am on Monday, December 15. The Met Office has warned of dangerous conditions including flooding and fast-flowing water across Pembrokeshire.

Police are urging anyone who may have seen Lee, or who has information on his whereabouts, to contact them immediately.

Information can be reported via:
🖥️ Online: https://orlo.uk/XjXyN

📧 Email: [email protected]

📞 Phone: 101
Quote reference: DP-20251214-176

14/12/2025

🟨 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 🟨

𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 ‘𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲’ 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲

PEMBROKESHIRE is being urged to brace for severe weather after the Met Office issued a rare amber “danger to life” warning for heavy rain, covering the county from 4:00am to 9:00pm on Monday (Dec 15).

⚠️ Up to 80mm of rain is expected widely, with 100mm possible on higher ground in north Pembrokeshire and the Preseli foothills. With rivers already running high following weeks of persistent wet weather, Natural Resources Wales says there is a heightened risk of flooding in low-lying areas, including parts of Haverfordwest, Re*****on Bridge, Merlin’s Bridge, Tenby, Neyland and along the Western Cleddau.

⚠️The Met Office warns that fast-flowing or deep floodwater could pose a danger to life, with road flooding likely on key Pembrokeshire routes such as the A40, A487 and A478. Bus and rail services may face disruption.

⚠️Dyfed-Powys Police said officers would be monitoring known flood hotspots throughout Monday and urged drivers to avoid non-essential travel during the worst of the downpours.

A police spokesperson said: “Please plan ahead. Do not risk driving through floodwater. Conditions may change very quickly.”

A yellow rain warning is active for southwest Wales from midnight tonight (Sun 14 Dec). A separate yellow warning for mid and north Wales began this afternoon.

Pembrokeshire County Council said its highways and emergency planning teams are on standby, with extra staff monitoring river gauges and drainage across the county. Sandbags are available where required.

Natural Resources Wales is advising residents in flood-prone areas to take precautions, including:

🔵Checking local flood alerts
🔵Moving valuables upstairs where possible
🔵Securing outdoor items against strong winds
🔵Checking on vulnerable neighbours

The Herald understands that emergency services expect the heaviest rainfall between 6:00am and 3:00pm on Monday, with further unsettled weather forecast later in the week.

This is a developing story. The Pembrokeshire Herald will bring live updates as information comes in from the Met Office, NRW, PCC and emergency services.

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𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗼𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗣𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿

ONE of Pembrokeshire’s brightest festive traditions returned last night (Saturday, December 13) as the Pembrokeshire Christmas Convoy rolled through towns and villages, dazzling crowds with illuminated tractors, lorries and support vehicles — all raising money for local causes.

The moving light-show, organised annually by volunteers, made its way through south Pembrokeshire shortly after 5:30pm, drawing families into the streets despite the cold.

Saundersfoot was the first major stop, with residents and visitors lining The Strand at around 5:55pm to wave as Santa, snowmen, and a line of brilliantly decorated farm machinery thundered through the village.

By 6:45pm the convoy reached Tenby, passing the Fire Station and moving on through the town centre, where onlookers crowded pavements three-deep to capture photos and video of the spectacle.

The colourful procession — now firmly embedded in the county’s festive calendar — is more than just a seasonal treat. Each year, the convoy raises funds for local charities and community groups, with organisers emphasising that every penny collected stays in Pembrokeshire.

Residents described last night’s atmosphere as “magical”, with young children perched on shoulders to catch a glimpse of Santa waving from one of the lead vehicles. Others praised the volunteers who spend weeks preparing their vehicles, wiring lights, building displays and ensuring the travelling fundraiser brings maximum cheer.

The convoy continued its journey late into the evening, with stops and viewing points advertised in advance through social media. Many residents were encouraged to wrap up warm, step outside their homes, and give the convoy a wave as it passed — a message that was clearly heeded across the route.

Anyone who captured photos or videos is invited to share them online using the hashtag , helping light up social media as brightly as the convoy lit up the roads.

(Images: Gareth Davies/Herald)

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