A Pennar couple appeared at Swansea crown court today (Monday) accused of fiddling more than £70,000 in state benefits.

Martyn Tegerdine, aged 48, and Paula Pearce, 44, both of River View, Stranraer Road, Pennar, Pembroke Dock made a preliminary hearing before Judge Peter Heywood.

They will be asked to enter pleas at a hearing on November 17 and were granted bail meanwhile.