Haverfordwest: Boy racer arrested for dangerous roundabout drift

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10 years ago

November 4, 2015

Caught on camera: Dangerous stunt on Cardigan roundabout

RESIDENTS of Hermitage Grove, in Haverfordwest, were left unimpressed this week ends at the antics of a boy racer drifting around the A40 Cardigan roundabout, which back on to their homes.

The noisy and inconsiderate driver, put himself and others in danger according to one neighbour, who posted a dramatic video of the incident on Facebook.

“He did it at 9pm on Saturday night, and at 12.38pm on Sunday morning. At 9pm the road was still quite busy.

“I find it disgusting that some people have found this funny [on Facebook].

“I have been told who the driver is, and I understand the incident has been reported to the police.

“Im not saying the control of the car wasn’t good, but it should be done off-road. That road can be used for emergencies to the hospital. The driver could cause accidents, kill himself or others.”

On Thursday, (Nov 5), Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Unit announced on Twitter: “A 20yr old male has been arrested and a vehicle seized in connection with a video posted on @PembsHerald this week.”

The police added: “Enquiries are ongoing.”

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38 Comments

Mr Octane

November 4, 2015 at 1:09 pm

I find it highly hilarious people need to get a life and stop snitching on people just because they are jelous that they are stuck in a lifeless marriage with children and their life is over.
Mr Octane

November 4, 2015 at 1:12 pm

Whoever snitches on the driver needs to be found and their life made hell horrible little cretins. Can’t stand people that are not team players sad little person that’s reported this. In the words of Jeremy Clarkson “take them out and execute them infront of their family”
Donkey Kong

November 4, 2015 at 1:18 pm

Look at it this way old man. Drifting is a sport, one that costs alot of money to fund. With not many tracks around the country that allow this “sport” the youngsters of today (some idiots some sensible).. use the roads as a training area. this has been for the last 10 years and nothing will change. What you have done is lost a boys licence that actually had some quality car control. now he will probably end up like you. with a boring life.
Omar

November 4, 2015 at 1:20 pm

Lmao the roads may have been busy at 9 but evidently they’re empty at half 12 in the morning.

You’d have to be deaf and blind to come into a collision with this vehicle, you can hear the exhaust note echoing so it’s clearly extremely loud, combined with the screeching tyres, it works in the same way a siren does on emergency services.

Clearly the driver is skilled. Nobody is at harm. If you can drift a roundabout, you can exit the drift and move out if the way in due time if required.

The only real case she has Is that she would need sleep for work or something…but that’s not the case as she’s a full time slummy mummy with nothing better to do.
KG

November 4, 2015 at 1:29 pm

None of the above people that have commented would find this as snitching or funny if it would of been you at the end of the road that this car had met!
John Vaughan

November 4, 2015 at 1:40 pm

I think this is crap. I am a life member of the conservative club and if the cops can’t stop this, then I will. I am super hero. My name? Call me The Minge!
Dave

November 4, 2015 at 1:48 pm

Come on this is a nice bit of driving! He isnt out of control!

Im sure we can guess the window it was filled from… Bloody peeping tom needs sorting out
Crash Bandicoot

November 4, 2015 at 2:16 pm

Out of control. beautiful use of words…
Would have crashed of it was ‘out of control, morons. Clearly uneducated and blind…
Joe

November 4, 2015 at 2:21 pm

What an absolute lad! Brilliant drift control! To everyone whos giving him negative comments give him a medal instead as that takes skill! Stop being negative and throw some appreciation his way!
Joe

November 4, 2015 at 2:24 pm

@ KG:
Get over yourself! The guys knew EXACTLY what he was doing and there would be no incident!
Donkey Kong

November 4, 2015 at 2:47 pm

@ Joe:
Amen Brother.
Toilet Duck

November 4, 2015 at 3:06 pm

Kids got skills! That took some serious practice, thought & control. Very impressive. 9.5/10 on the drift front. I’ve tried it, and it’s not as easy as it looks! Someone sign him up to a race team…
kevin Fitmaurice-brown

November 4, 2015 at 3:45 pm

Herald staff hard up for news probably. How else would they know where to be ? Or infringed images.
ronald race

November 4, 2015 at 3:57 pm

we get this boy racers in fishguard police has been told and all the police says is well we have to we can not get them more like thay dont want to get then to much paper work
Dave Johnson

November 4, 2015 at 4:01 pm

Being the owner of a R33 nissan skyline, I often get accused of being a boy racer, the difference between me and them is simple. I recognise that roads are for driving. Its as simple as that, I want to go for a skid, I go to a track day, and don’t use my shitbox “drift” car on public highways endangering people who could get in my way, because as in control as the kid maybe, you have to recognize that the majority of regular drivers are crap and they are more likely to plow into you because they don’t know how to react.. Keep drifting where it belongs, on the track. All the other “racers” on here praising the lad, need to grow up.
Donkey Kong

November 4, 2015 at 4:44 pm

@ Dave Johnson:
suck an egg you boring pillock.
Pete

November 4, 2015 at 4:47 pm

THAT ENTRY ANGLE, top man, drifting through a busy town centre, or round a roundabout mid weekday maybe not as I know, that tyres pop, things go wrong, but if the only person who could get fucked up is himself, let it be
Richard

November 4, 2015 at 5:34 pm

What a dick.
judas iscariot

November 4, 2015 at 5:52 pm

His name is Same and he works for a car sales firm in Haverfordwest. Little Prick needs to lose his license and his job and you tossers commenting defending are obviously his friends and brain dead tossers like him.
Paul

November 4, 2015 at 6:16 pm

So anyone who’s not into Motorsport is not a team player and should have their life made hell. I’m amazed by some of the moronic comments on here, everyone’s entitled to a quiet nights sleep and for the public roads to be used sensibly.

And before any of you idiots want to accuse me of being some boring cretin I get my petrol Highs doing a real mans Motorsport – rallying!! And if that means travelling the country to get to events well that’s the cost of this kind of sport
Tommy

November 4, 2015 at 7:05 pm

Lovely bit of drifting sad thing is these car guys have nowhere where they’re allowed to meet up and do they’re own thing due to the councils , police and other whinging old gits why not allow them to use an area away from housing to have a bit of fun in peace but of course that would be the easy option
Master Bateman

November 4, 2015 at 8:24 pm

@ Joe:
It’s people like you that make me hate people like him. You are all cock snoggers!
Master Bateman

November 4, 2015 at 8:26 pm

@ Mr Octane:
Be quiet you utter moron!
Pugh

November 4, 2015 at 10:03 pm

@ Mr Octane:
Dude, I live soaked in adrenaline, but I’ve seen a lot of people not come home after racing in controlled conditions on a track, let alone a public road early in the night.
so yeah, just saying, people die racing, people also die on public roads because they think they’re good drivers. So as much as we all like racing around and following rallies, these people complaining aren’t wrong.

Also, my sex life is fucking bangin’
Ben

November 4, 2015 at 10:11 pm

Snitches, 10/10 drift even the police and the courts will deduct points from his license because of that execution may even receive an MBE. Better than turning a blind eye to the greater dangers of night clubs and bars that seem to be ignored.
Pugh

November 4, 2015 at 11:37 pm

@ Ben:
All I hear is annoying twats prrrraping up and down the hill behind me, It used to be everytime I hear that I knew the guy was doing like 80 over a hump bridge before hitting a tight bunch of corners at like 3am when I lived in Gelli.
Something that again you shouldn’t do, but at least needs more than basic rear wheel spin control.
nowadays, in town, I know it’s some twat with a slammed car that has probably never been on a track going back and forth on the road at 30 echoing all over the place at least 10 times a night, keeping everyone up.

Yeah I’d snitch on that cockwomble for being 10/10 annoying as fuck, much like the loud twats that come out of the clubs and pubs.
Harry

November 5, 2015 at 1:19 am

Simle as…
1. Excellent driving / good fun / why not..

2. Anybody negative about this for any reason.. ‘F*ck off’ you miserable boring twat / twats, get a life haha
Paul

November 5, 2015 at 10:02 am

This fool is the type of clown that gives good drift drivers a bad name…….he plays around on public roads in his high powered car.irrespective of what skill he/she may have.wtf you driving like a tool on a public road.if your serious enough about your sport keep it on the track..and as for the comments about whinging about noise..next time you see a shift worker or hospital or emergency sevice waorkers looking knackered, it might just be that clowns like this keep them awake as they work shifts……this clown carries on its just a matter of time before he/she gets too cocky and ends up in an A&E bed if he/she is lucky enough to survive.and obviously doesnt give a crap about the LEGAL drivers on the road otherwise he/she wouldnt drive like a knob on a busy roundabout……..hope he/she gets what he deserves and gets taken off the road before he/she seriously injures or worse kills someone else, he/she obviosuly doesnt care about him/herself so why should we? moron.keep it on the track.otherwise your just another boy racer who cant grow up…..
Paul

November 5, 2015 at 10:15 am

@ Omar:
Like to see him/her come out of a drift in a hurry if theres an emergency vehicle incoming onto the roundabout…..the fool wont be able to hear the sirens due to the screaming of his/her own car.he WILL NOT have the time to correct his angle, reduce his speed and get off the roundabout in a safe method he drops his speed in a hurry he will lose it. he so much as taps his brakes he will lose it.he slams his brakes on he will lose it…………….but then who am i obviously someone who doesnt know how to drive as people think their Ayrton Senna’s……and i lay odds he would scream like a baby f he has to get cut of out the car……WHEN he has an accident…if your serious about your spot, you willd find a track doesnt matter where it is like other real drivers they go to track days…….
internet user

November 5, 2015 at 11:22 am

Ha this is ridiculous this was probably recorded 10 years ago looking at the state of the video I’m sure it did the rounds 5 or 6 years ago anyone else see it?
TheLMan

November 5, 2015 at 2:04 pm

probably the idiot known as Daniel Balers Bowley on facebook . Owns DB tyre services, constantly doing this cars only last him a month at the max. deserves to lose his license!!!
TheLMan

November 5, 2015 at 2:05 pm

TheLMan wrote:

probably the idiot known as Daniel Balers Bowley on facebook . Owns DB tyre services, constantly doing this cars only last him a month at the max. deserves to lose his license!!!

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Paris

November 5, 2015 at 6:01 pm

And would people find it funny if he had killed someone?
the stig

November 5, 2015 at 8:36 pm

Cheers for all your comments. It was only a bit of fun.

Same time next week 😉
Phil

November 6, 2015 at 2:17 pm

I worked for the local paper for 25 years and at least once a year, often around christmas time there would be a photo of a mangled car and another grieving family preparing themselves for a funeral. It was nearly always a boy in his twenties driving what he thought to be his pride and joy hatchback “racer”. And do you know what – seconds before the engine block came through the dash board into his chest – he was still convinced he was invincible and totally in control of the car. I knew two personally having coached them in sport. They were great lads who probably thought they “were in control” but actually the adrenaline of speed was in control of them.
Tomos

November 7, 2015 at 4:21 pm

@ Mr Octane:
I think you’ll find he was JOKING, he hates silly little boys playing with their toys as much as anyone.
Recent news had a n idiot speed merchant ina Nissan jailed for FOUR YEARS, good thing too if it encourages better driving standards
Tomos

November 7, 2015 at 4:26 pm

I see several of these comments are made by some driving too quickly car club members (whatever you call yourselves) worryingly many contain veiled threats – I urge the Herald to forawrd their details too to the Police Force – the Herald cannot condone threats can they?
Tomos

November 10, 2015 at 5:47 pm

I urge others also to complain to

http://www.ombudsman.org.uk/make-a-complaint

Craig Flannery appointed as new Chief Fire Officer

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December 19, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID AND WEST WALES FIRE SERVICE LEADERSHIP CHANGE

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has announced the appointment of Craig Flannery as its new Chief Fire Officer, with effect from Monday, December 15, 2025.

Mr Flannery has served with the Service for more than twenty years, progressing through a wide range of middle management and senior leadership roles across both operational and non-operational departments.

During his career, he has been closely involved in strengthening operational delivery, risk management and organisational development. His work has included leading innovation in learning and development, overseeing the Service’s On-Call Improvement Programme, and driving investment in key enabling functions such as workforce development and information and communication technology.

The appointment followed a rigorous, multi-stage recruitment process led by Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority. Candidates were assessed through structured interviews, strategic leadership exercises and scenario-based assessments designed to test operational judgement, organisational vision and the ability to lead a modern fire and rescue service.

External professional assessors were also engaged to provide independent scrutiny, ensuring the process met high standards of fairness, transparency and challenge.

Mr Flannery emerged as the strongest candidate, demonstrating clear strategic leadership capability, detailed organisational knowledge and a strong commitment to community safety and service improvement.

Councillor John Davies, Chair of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority, said: “Craig brings a deep understanding of our Service and a clear vision for its future. His appointment will strengthen our ability to innovate, support our workforce and deliver high-quality protection for the communities we serve.

“As we navigate a rapidly changing landscape, Craig’s experience in driving innovation and organisational development will be invaluable in helping us adapt and transform for the future.”

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Flannery said: “It is a privilege to lead this outstanding Service. I am committed to supporting our people, strengthening partnerships and building on the strong foundations already in place.

“As the challenges facing fire and rescue services continue to evolve, we must modernise and innovate, ensuring we have the skills, technology and capability needed to meet the needs of our communities. I look forward to working with colleagues and partners across Mid and West Wales to deliver a resilient, progressive Service that keeps people safe and places our staff at the heart of everything we do.”

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Tom Sinclair

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The contract includes a four per cent additional investment in the resident doctor workforce and introduces a range of reforms aimed at improving training conditions, wellbeing and long-term workforce sustainability within NHS Wales. The BMA says the deal also supports progress towards pay restoration, which remains a central issue for doctors.

Key changes include new safeguards to limit the most fatiguing working patterns, measures intended to address medical unemployment and career progression concerns, and reforms to study budgets and study leave to improve access to training opportunities.

Negotiations between the BMA’s Welsh Resident Doctors Committee, NHS Wales Employers and the Welsh Government concluded earlier this year. Following a consultation period, a referendum of resident doctors and final-year medical students in Wales was held, resulting in a clear majority in favour of the proposals.

Welsh Resident Doctors Committee chair Dr Oba Babs Osibodu said the agreement marked a significant step forward for doctors working in Wales.

He said: “We’re proud to have negotiated this contract, which offers our colleagues and the future generation of doctors safer terms of service, fairer pay, and better prospects so that they can grow and develop their careers in Wales.

“This contract will help to retain the doctors already in training, and also attract more doctors to work in Wales, where they can offer their expertise and benefit patients.”

Dr Osibodu added that the BMA remains committed to achieving full pay restoration and acknowledged that challenges remain for some doctors.

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The Welsh Government has previously said it recognises the pressures facing resident doctors and the importance of improving recruitment and retention across NHS Wales, while also highlighting the need to balance pay agreements with wider NHS funding pressures and patient demand.

The new contract is expected to be phased in from August 2026. It will initially apply to doctors in foundation programmes, those in specialty training with unbanded rotas, and new starters, before being rolled out to all resident doctors across Wales.

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Gareth Davies, aged 59, of the Maritime Quarter, was serving an 18-month prison sentence after being convicted in May of sending sexually explicit messages to what he believed was a 14-year-old girl. The account was in fact a decoy used as part of an online safeguarding operation.

The court heard that Davies began communicating with the decoy between November and December 2024 and persistently pursued the individual, later attempting to arrange a face-to-face meeting. He was arrested after being confronted by the decoy operators.

Davies had pleaded not guilty but was convicted following a trial. At the time of sentencing, police described the messages as extremely concerning and said his imprisonment was necessary to protect children.

It has now been confirmed that Davies died at HMP Parc on Wednesday (Nov 27) while serving his sentence.

The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman has launched an independent investigation into the death, which is standard procedure in all cases where someone dies in custody. No cause of death has been released at this stage.

A coroner will determine the circumstances in due course.