RNLI lifeguards will be returning to two of Pembrokeshire's busiest beaches in time for the May bank holiday weekend.

The charity’s lifeguards will be offering safety advice and assistance on Whitesands and Tenby South beaches, where they were kept busy over the Easter weekend.

This year the lifeguards will be offering extended cover at Whitesands.

Over the past eight years they have packed up their equipment on the first Sunday of September, but due to high demand and the growing popularity of the beach, the charity will extend the service until Sunday, September 27.

Phil Davies, West Wales Lifeguard Manager said: "The RNLI lifeguards have now all completed their pre-season training and will be returning to their posts from 10am on Saturday, May 2 for the bank holiday weekend. If the sun continues to shine we’re expecting big crowds on the beach over the three day weekend.

"When visiting the beach with family or friends, please make sure you choose a lifeguarded beach and when entering the water always swim between the red and yellow flags. It’s also a good idea to decide in advance on a meeting spot to use should one of you be separated from the group at any point throughout the day."