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Driving ban for drink driver

Published

11 years ago

March 3, 2015

A NEWPORT man has been disqualified from driving for 15 months after he pleaded guilty to a charge of drink-driving.

Phillip Morris, aged 29, of Maes Ingli, Newport, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (Feb 17).

Morris also pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of 10 grams of cannabis.

Prosecuting, Ellie Morgan said: “On December 3 at twenty-five minutes past nine, officers were on patrol in a marked police vehicle. They caused a Renault Clio car to stop and when the officer walked up to the driver’s window he could smell a strong stench of cannabis.

He was detained for a search and asked if he had any cannabis on him but he said no. However, the officer found two bags in the driver side door. He confirmed that the cannabis was his. The officer also noticed a smell of alcohol and he gave a positive roadside sample.

The cannabis was inspected and the 10 grams has a value of £60. At the station the reading that came through on the intoxilyser machine was under 50 and he was given the chance to provide a different sample. He gave a urine sample which returned a reading of 145 milligrams per 100 millilitres. The limit is 107. This offence was committed whilst on bail for another offence.”

Defending, Gareth Phillips said: “This has been an unfortunate time for him as prior to his first offence on November 24 2014 he was of clean character. He says he had three cans of lager which he brought from the Tesco store in Goodwick. The police car approached him and he was stopped and he is before the court today. He says that the cannabis was for his own use. I would ask that you offer him the drink drive awareness course. He works as a scaffolder and a period of disqualification will impact on his job but he is hopeful his employers will keep him on.”

For the offence of drink driving he was fined £180 and disqualified for 15 months.

For the second offence he was fined £120 and he was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £20 and £85 in court costs.

A forfeit and destruction order was also made for the drugs.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

10 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

10 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

10 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.