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Third time in court for drink driving

Published

11 years ago

February 11, 2015

IRISHMAN, Larry McGovern, from Pembroke Dock was in court for driving under the influence and failing to meet bail on Tuesday (Jan 27), to which he pleaded guilty to both cases.

On September 10 at 7.30pm, McGovern had been spotted by the police driving in Argyle Street in Pembroke Dock. When stopped, the police noticed that the man smelt of intoxicants. McGovern claimed that he had had only three or four pints and had had something to eat.

The defence, Jonathan Webb stated that McGovern had admitted that he had been driving under the influence straight away, claiming that he thought he would be fine. Webb commented that he should have known that he would not be fine due to the fact that he has two previous offences for drink driving. This has been the second offence in the last ten years, and the third in the last twelve.

Webb went into McGovern’s financial situation, as a self-employed painter/decorator, who earns £1000 per month, to show that he would be able to pay a fine. He also stated that he has had unpaid work before where he mowed the cemetery. McGovern expressed that he enjoyed the work and felt that he was putting something back into the community.

In terms of breaching the bail, the defence said that McGovern had thought that he was to be in court on February 2. Webb himself said that this was not a reasonable excuse as he had signed forms with the correct date attached to them.

In previous drink driving cases, the Irishman had been offered to go on a drink driving rehab course in order to lower his ban, but he did not attend. The defence asked for another course to be offered, and McGovern can refuse again if he chooses to.

The magistrate sentenced Larry McGovern to a three year driving ban, and at the end of that ban it is up to the offender to ask for his licence back. He was asked if he could pay £440 in fines on the day as he had £1000 with him, but the defence objected. He stated that he could not pay that much at the time as the £1000 was for him to live off for the month. He suggested that McGovern pay £100 per week but the offender asked if he could pay half the fine at the time and the other half a month later.

The magistrate agreed to this but told McGovern that he would find himself in the fine’s court if he did not pay. He was also offered the drink driving rehab course, which would take time off his ban.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

11 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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11 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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11 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.