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Drink driver ‘didn’t want to go out’

Published

11 years ago

December 18, 2014

A MAN who ‘did not want to go out’ was banned from driving after he pleaded guilty to drink-driving at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. Marcin Niewiadomski, aged 33, of Heol Y Felin, Goodwick, was disqualified from driving for 20 months and also fined £215. He had drunk a few beers but his wife had been learning to drive and she wanted to show him what she had learnt. He agreed to go out but was caught by an officer in an unmarked police car.

Prosecuting, Ellie Morgan said: “At ten past midnight on November 13, Officer Hugh Evans was on duty in an unmarked police car when he saw a Volkswagen turn on to the road in front of him The officer noticed the car swerve to the near side clipping the curb. He went around the roundabout and swerved again to the near side and clipped the curb again. The officer has then stopped the vehicle and went through the process of identification. The man’s speech was slurred and he could smell alcohol so the officer asked how much he had had to drink.

He said he had had four beers and he gave a positive road side test. At the station his lowest reading was 87 which is two and a half times the legal limit. He has a clean license and he is a man of clean character.” Defending, James Subbiani said: “My client pleads guilty at the first opportunity. He is married, his wife isn’t working and he works on a farm in Spittal. He starts work at 5.30am in the morning and works till late at night so he is a very hardworking man. On this night, he was tired but his wife, who has been learning to drive, wanted to show him what she had learnt and to demonstrate her new skills. On the way back he was seen by police.

This has caused some friction as he did not want to go out and he now finds himself here. He is going to lose his license and his job as he will not be able to fulfil his hours. There will be additional difficulties caused by disqualification and I would ask you to be as lenient as you possibly can in terms of a disqualification.” Niewiadomski was disqualified for 20 months and was also fined £110 for the incident. He was also ordered to pay £85 in court costs and a £20 victim surcharge.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

4 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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4 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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5 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.