Community

Car-free travel route between St Dogmaels and Poppit Sands could be built

Published

1 year ago

October 28, 2024

Bruce Sinclair - Local Democracy Reporter

A CONSULTATION on a scheme which could see a shared use path and boardwalk in the Pembrokeshire village of St Dogmaels, which would create an active travel link to Poppit Sands beach, has been launched.

A Pembrokeshire County Council online public consultation, following a recent drop-in session at St Dogmaels Memorial Hall is running up to midnight on November 18.

In supporting statement, Pembrokeshire County Council said: “St Dogmaels is one of the more popular tourist destinations within Pembrokeshire with locals and visitors visiting the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.

“The village has grown around its historic routes and is characterised by narrow roads, often with limited footways for pedestrians. Parking is a challenge, with most residents parking on street or in limited parking areas through the village.

“This can lead to additional pressures on the network in terms of traffic flow and pinch-points additionally pedestrian movements throughout the village are constrained by a lack of sufficient infrastructure.”

It says the proposal aims to:

Create a safe Active Travel Link between St Dogmaels and Poppit Sands
Improve road safety for pedestrians and cyclists
Encourage socially inclusive active travel for all types of journeys including tourism and leisure
Reduce the levels of car dependency, reducing carbon footprint, pollution and congestion
Improve the environment, health and social wellbeing of the community

As part of proposed improvements, the online survey is seeking public views on the creation of an approximately 645 metre Shared Use Path – designed to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists – along High Street, Feidr Fawr and Pilot Street (B4546), described as the purple route, and an approximately 460 metre Shared Use Path connecting Feidr Fach footway with a new Shared Use Path, and a counter lever boardwalk onto Pilot Street, the preferred red route.

Following on from the consultation period, the final preferred option(s) will be identified.

The proposals are available to view on the council’s website. Hard copies are available at County Hall and through your local county councillor.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

5 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

Published

6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

Published

6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.