News

Milford Haven: 271 pound shark is a record breaker

Published

11 years ago

July 22, 2015

A LOCAL fisherman has broken a new record in the world of shark fishing, reeling in a threshershark weighing a staggering 271 pounds, the biggest to ever be fished out of Welsh waters.

Angler Dai Pig landed the massive shark, taking over five hours to reel in the catch of the day during a trip fishing off the coast of Milford Haven, Phat Cat Charters.

The catch beats the previous record by 18 pounds. Craig Deans of Phat Cat Charters, based in Cardiff, used a trusted formula of measuring the length and girth of the fish to calculate its weight, before taking a photograph recording the mammoth catch and then returning the shark back to the sea unharmed. Commenting on his huge catch, Angler Dai Pig, said: “I couldn’t believe it when I was told theshark was the biggest caught in Welsh waters. It certainly didn’t make it easy for me, taking over five hours to reel it in, I was really tired by the end – but it was all worth it!”

Skipper Craig Deans, added “It’s been a good week for welsh anglers, with the record being broken and topped again in the space of three days. Wales really is becoming the hot spot for shark fishing, standing up to tough competition from other parts of Europe and this latest catch proves just that!”

Crime

Four deny murder of Caerphilly teenager

Published

18 minutes ago

March 21, 2026

Tom Sinclair

FOUR people have pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 17-year-old boy.

Ricardo Elliot, aged 27, Connor Palfrey, aged 24, Elexi Manny, aged 24, and Georgie Mears, aged 18, appeared before Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Friday (March 20), where each denied killing Tristan Shae Kerr.

Emergency services were called to a property in Abertridwr, Caerphilly, at around 5:45pm on Wednesday (Feb 5) following reports that a teenage boy had suffered serious injuries. Despite efforts, Tristan was pronounced dead at the scene.

The court heard that the teenager is alleged to have been attacked with a so-called “zombie knife” measuring approximately nine to ten inches in length.

During the hearing, the four defendants spoke only to confirm their personal details and enter their pleas.

A trial is due to begin on August 3 and is expected to last around six weeks. A further pre-trial review has been scheduled for July 24.

All four defendants were remanded in custody.

Paying tribute after his death, Tristan’s family described him as a “deeply loved son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.”

They said he was quick-witted, with a love for motorbikes and adventure, adding that he had a natural energy that lit up every room and drew people towards him.

Crime

Broad Haven man remanded in custody over sexual harm prevention order breach

Published

20 hours ago

March 20, 2026

Court Reporter

Defendant admitted using Xbox without informing police as required under court order

ANTHONY COOMBES, aged 26, of Sand Banks, Broad Haven, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Mar 20) charged with breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

The court heard that between February 26 and March 19, 2026, at Haverfordwest, Coombes repeatedly breached the order by using an Xbox device without informing police within three days, as required.

The offences relate to a sexual harm prevention order imposed at Swansea Crown Court on October 20, 2021.

Coombes indicated guilty pleas to the offences at the first hearing.

Magistrates committed the case to Swansea Crown Court for sentence.

He was remanded in custody ahead of the next hearing, which is due to take place at 9:00am on Friday, April 3, at Swansea Crown Court.

The court refused bail on the grounds that he was likely to offend, citing the nature and seriousness of the offences and his previous record and character.

A pre-sentence report was ordered.