News

Second chance for ‘out of control’ dog

Published

11 years ago

February 24, 2015

A HAVERFORDWEST woman who appeared before magistrates on Tuesday (Feb 10) was told that her dog would be destroyed if it breached the terms of a court order.

Patricia Harrison, 51, of Trafalgar Road, was walking her Alaskan Malamute in Peregrine Close last July, when the dog escaped and attacked a puppy belonging to Rachel Lloyd. In trying to free the puppy, which later had to be put down, Ms Lloyd received scratches and heavy bruising.

Vaughan Pritchard-Jones, the prosecutor, said that the dog ‘dragged the defendant by the lead. It picked up the puppy, and in the words of the complainant shook it like a rag doll.’ He added that Harrison had tried to get her dog to release the puppy. He also said that the prosecution accepted that the Malamute, called Alfie, had not intentionally attacked a human, and that any injuries sustained were caused trying to separate the dogs. He stated that the prosecution believed that the dog should be destroyed as it was ‘out of control and clearly dangerous.’

Defending, Mark Layton said that the dog had escaped while Harrison was cleaning up its mess. He pointed out that Harrison had pleaded guilty at the earliest possible opportunity, and had already offered to pay the complainant compensation. He added that the dog was now muzzled at all times.

Magistrates placed the dog under a contingent destruction order, which stated that the dog must be muzzled and on a lead at all times in public, and warned that the dog would be destroyed if these terms were not met.

Harrison was fined £140, £85 costs and a £20 victim surcharge. She was also ordered to pay compensation of £839, £339 of which was for the cost of the puppy and the vet bills the attack caused, while £500 was for the injuries the complainant sustained.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

7 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

8 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

8 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.