News

Milford Haven: Violent man will miss his child’s birth

Published

10 years ago

January 27, 2015

A VIOLENT Milford Haven man will miss the birth of his child after being jailed for 12 months on Tuesday (Jan 27).

Paul Rogers, aged 26, broke his victim’s elbow so badly he may never fully recover and has been forced to give up the career he was pursuing.

Rogers, of Prioryville, admitted assaulting Adrian Lee Davies causing grievous bodily harm.

Kevin Jones, prosecuting, told Swansea crown court how on April 25 last year Mr Davies had been walking towards the home of a friend, Julie Griffiths, in John Lewis Street, Hakin, when Rogers spotted him.

Mr Jones said there had been animosity between the men because Miss Griffiths had once ejected Rogers from a flat.

Rogers swore at him and then “started laying into him.”

Mr Davies was knocked to the floor and repeatedly punched, breaking his left elbow.

Mr Jones said the joint had been smashed “into little pieces” and an operation to knit them back together had not been entirely successful.

As a result Mr Davies had still not regained full movement of the joint and had had to give up a welding course and his ambition to work in the industry.

The court heard that Rogers had 35 previous convictions, many of them for violence.

His barrister, Carina Hughes, said he had battled alcoholism but the knowledge that his partner would give birth in the spring had motivated him to change.

Judge Chris Vosper said he noted that at first Rogers had tried to blame Mr Davies for the violence.

And he could not ignore his long record for violence.

Judge Vosper said he was sorry that Rogers would miss the birth of his son but only a sentence of immediate custody could be passed.

Community

Tractor run lights up Pembrokeshire and raises funds for charity

Published

4 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THE PEMBROKESHIRE ILLUMINATED TRACTOR RUN took place today (Dec 21), raising funds for two vital charities: the Catrin Vaughan Foundation and Wales Air Ambulance.

Starting at Clarbeston Road AFC at 6:00pm, the brightly lit convoy of nearly 200 tractors made its way through Withybush Hospital and Haverfordwest High Street before finishing at the Pembrokeshire County Showground.

The annual event has become a highlight of the festive calendar, drawing large crowds to witness the spectacle of tractors adorned with colourful lights and decorations.

Funds raised from the event will support the Catrin Vaughan Foundation, which provides crucial assistance to families facing hardship, and the Wales Air Ambulance, delivering life-saving emergency medical care across the region.

Organisers praised the dedication of local farmers and volunteers, whose commitment ensures the event’s continued success year after year.

(Image: Nia Marshall/Facebook)

Business

Ferry Terminal ‘extremely busy’ due to ongoing Holyhead closure

Published

11 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKE DOCK Ferry Terminal has been experiencing significant congestion today as ferry services remain under immense pressure following the closure of Holyhead Port earlier this month.

The disruption, caused by storm damage, has rerouted ferry traffic through Pembrokeshire, leading to long queues and crowded facilities at the terminal.

The Herald can confirm that it has been very busy today with cars, lorries, and foot passengers queuing in large numbers. Staff are working tirelessly to manage the influx, directing vehicles and assisting passengers as they prepare to board the heavily booked ferries.

A spokesperson for the Port of Milford Haven said: “We are working closely with ferry operators and local authorities to ensure traffic flows as smoothly as possible, but the sheer volume of vehicles is causing unavoidable delays.”

Travelers are being urged to arrive early for their sailings and to remain patient as the terminal operates at full capacity.

Both Stena Line and Irish Ferries have increased capacity on their Pembrokeshire routes, deploying larger vessels, including the Stena Adventurer and the MV James Joyce, to handle the surge in demand.

From our position at the terminal, our photographer has captured photos showing long lines of vehicles, groups of foot passengers carrying luggage, and port staff coordinating efforts to ease congestion.

Authorities are advising non-essential travelers to consider rescheduling their journeys where possible and to monitor updates from ferry operators closely.

(Photos: Martin Cavaney/Herald)

Community

Festive celebrations at St Davids Cathedral this weekend

Published

12 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ST DAVIDS Cathedral is set to host two special events on Sunday (Dec 22), offering a blend of joyful participation and traditional carol singing to mark the Christmas season.

In the morning, families are invited to the Scratch Nativity at 11:00am. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as wise men, angels, sheep, or shepherds and take part in an unrehearsed retelling of the Christmas story. Canon Leigh described the event as: “Complete, wonderful chaos for an hour… but with some poignant, thought-provoking moments to centre ourselves on the real meaning of Christmas.”

Later in the evening, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight will take place at 7:00pm, featuring the Cathedral Choir. The event, steeped in tradition, will see the cathedral bathed in candlelight as carols and scripture readings fill the historic space.

Doors will open at 5:45pm for those seeking unreserved seating, and a large turnout is expected for this beloved Christmas celebration.