Pupils and staff at Ysgol Llandudoch in St Dogmaels had to be evacuated from the school premises at lunchtime on Tuesday, 7 March, due strong smells of gas in the area.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Dyfed Powys Police and Wales and West Utilities attended the scene, and a gas leak was identified at Maeshyfryd road.

A statement from Pembrokeshire County Council has confirmed that all pupils and staff from the school were evacuated safely.

"Pupils and staff at Ysgol Llandudoch in St Dogmaels are all safe and well, following an evacuation of the school premises this lunchtime due to a strong smell of gas in the area," said a council spokesperson.

"The 80 children and 10 staff were evacuated to St Dogmaels Memorial Hall. All children and staff were safe.

"Parents were advised that between now and the end of the school day children could be collected from the Memorial Hall.

"A gas leak was identified at Maeshyfryd road, and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Dyfed Powys Police and Wales and West Utilities attended."