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Two more convicted at A40 crash trial

Published

11 years ago

December 1, 2014

TWO more drivers have been convicted today of “swarming” along the A40 near Haverfordwest at up to 100mph shortly before a head on crash.

They will be sentenced later this month along with five other drivers who had already admitted dangerous driving.

Ian Lloyd, 22, of 66 College Park, Neyland, and Jack Murdoch, 18, of 31 Main Road, Waterson, had denied the charge.

But following a trial at Swansea crown court Lloyd was found guilty by a jury majority of 11-1 and Murdoch by a majority of 10-2.

Judge Paul Thomas immediately banned them from driving and warned then that “a prison sentence is at the forefront of my mind.”

He said he viewed the driving of all seven as “being particularly bad.” It had put other road users at risk and resulted in two people being injured, he added.

After the verdicts Robin Rouch, prosecuting, revealed that both Lloyd and Murdoch already had “police markers” against their names, indicating they had been warned by officers in the past about their manner of driving.

Lloyd and Murdoch will be sentenced on December 22 along with Scott Beavis, 21, of 23 Skomer Drive, Milford Haven, Edward Adams, 19, and James Adams, 22, both of Green Cottage, Thornton Road, Steynton, Stephen Murray, 23, of 50 Lawrenny Street, Neyland and Ieuan Power, 18, of 17 Harbour Close, Milford.

They were granted bail meanwhile.

The charges follow a head on collision between a Citroen Saxo driven by Beavis and a Seat Ibiza on Arnold’s Hill, near Haverfordwest, on August 11 last year.

Other drivers described numerous cars “swarming” up the hill and using a single, on coming lane as a second overtaking lane, effectively turning the A40 into a one way street.

One said he thought some were driving at 100mph and so closely together that they might be actually touching.

The jury head Lloyd and Murdoch claimed they had been taking part in a “cruise” from Haverfordwest to Swansea and not a race.

Up to 30 vehicles had been involved.

Lloyd and Murdoch were warned the extent of their driving bans, to be determined at the sentencing hearing, would be “lengthy.”

Judge Thomas said he had “some concern” about evidence given by two witnesses on behalf of Lloyd and Murdoch.

Mr Rouch said the police were already looking into the matter.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

6 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

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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

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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.