News
‘Brown sea foam is harmless’ says Pembroke Power Station

A photograph taken on Wednesday morning (Jan 6) by Kaye Davies shows Hazlebeach completely covered by the foam.
PEMBROKE POWER STATION has released a statement saying that the high volumes of sea foam, currently being seen on some Pembrokeshire beaches, is harmless.
The statement was released in response to questions to operator RWE Generation UK from The Herald.
Photographs have been posted on social media by concerned locals, with some people calling the foam ‘disgusting’.
A photograph taken on Wednesday morning (Jan 6) by Kaye Davies shows Hazlebeach completely covered by the foam.
RWE Generation told The Herald: “At certain times of the year there is a noticeable ‘sea foam’ discharged from the cooling water system at Pembroke Power Station. Due to the current turbulent weather, including high winds and heavy rain the station is experiencing high volumes of ‘sea foam’.
“RWE are nearing the completion of a project to reduce the formation and release of foam from the station.
“This work is well underway with mechanical installation complete and commissioning which has been delayed because of bad weather due in the next few weeks. The project involves managing water levels in the cooling water system through the use of four large penstock valves similar to sluice gates.
“The ‘sea foam’ currently coming from the Pembroke Power Station cooling water outfall is the same as the sea and beach foam which occurs naturally from time to time. Even though it appears brown in colour we would like to reassure people that it is harmless and is not caused by any form of pollution.
“It is created by the agitation of seawater particularly when it contains higher concentrations of dissolved organic matter such as rotten leaves. This can create foam when combined with turbulent conditions that trap air, such as when seawater passes over a weir, the foam is not caused by chemicals or any other pollution.”
Paul Gibson, Industry Regulation Team Leader for South West Wales, Natural Resources Wales said told The Herald: “We are investigating reports of large amounts of sea foam on Hazel Beach in Pembrokeshire.
“This could be due to the operations of the power station and we are working with RWE Generation UK plc (RWE) to ensure the amount of foam generated is minimised.
“The foam produced is the same as that which occurs naturally and the unseasonably warm and stormy weather conditions over the Christmas and New Year may also have contributed to its generation.
“The sea foam has no environmental impact, although we understand it can cause concern.”
Crime
Police appeal to locate 69-year-old man wanted in harassment investigation
DYFED-POWYS POLICE are appealing for information to help locate a man from the Ammanford area who is wanted in connection with a harassment offence.
Alan Tait, aged 69, is being sought by officers as part of an ongoing investigation.
Police believe he may currently be in the Derbyshire area, but say he also has links to South Wales and Gwent.
Anyone with information that could assist officers in locating him is urged to contact Dyfed-Powys Police.
Charity
Bluestone Foundation marks year of impact with more than £60,000 for local causes
THE BLUESTONE FOUNDATION, the charitable arm of Bluestone National Park Resort, has marked a significant year of community investment after raising and distributing more than £60,000 to support projects across Pembrokeshire in 2025.
Run in partnership with the Pembrokeshire Association for Voluntary Services (PAVS), the Foundation has continued to expand its reach, backing a wide range of charities and community organisations working at the heart of the county.
During the year, the Foundation’s Community Fund delivered three rounds of grants, supporting projects focused on wellbeing, inclusion, creativity, and environmental protection.
Environmental organisations including BlueGreen Cymru, Greener Growth CIC and Sea Trust Wales received funding, alongside wellbeing and inclusion groups such as ASD Family Help, Get the Boys a Lift, No Shame Foundation and Silbers CIC.
Creative, youth and heritage organisations including Little Grebe Creative CIC, Pater Hall Community Trust, Milford Haven Community Society, Urdd Gobaith Cymru and VC Gallery also benefited.
In total, £32,968.57 was awarded through the Community Fund in 2025.
Fundraising events held at the Blue Lagoon Water Park generated a further £19,500 in unrestricted income. Under the Foundation’s funding model, 75 per cent of that money is passed directly to charities, with the remaining 25 per cent placed into a flexible fund to support causes that fall outside the Community Fund’s criteria.
Flexible funding totalling £4,500 was used this year to support initiatives including Sport Pembrokeshire’s Fit and Fed project, refurbishment work at Martletwy Young Farmers Club hall, Bloomfield Bus and Green Dragon Bus services, and Nacro’s Christmas appeal, providing food, warm clothing and essential items to people in crisis.
The Foundation also supported the PATCH Christmas Toy Appeal, encouraging staff and visitors at Bluestone to donate gifts for families referred to the charity during the festive period.
In addition, more than one hundred fundraising events across the region were supported through prize donations from the Foundation, including over 200 family passes to the Blue Lagoon Water Park, 32 overnight spa breaks and nine Bluestone holiday breaks.
Marten Lewis, Chair of the Bluestone Foundation said: “This year’s achievements reflect the heart of who we are at Bluestone. The Foundation exists to uplift the people and places that make Pembrokeshire such a special community.
“The impact of our partners, grant recipients and fundraising efforts in 2025 shows what is possible when we work together, and we are proud to see the difference it continues to make across the county.”
Looking ahead to 2026, the Foundation has confirmed continued support for Sport Pembrokeshire’s Fit and Fed project and will act as gold sponsor of the DPJ Foundation’s Macchu Picchu trek.
Five further Blue Lagoon fundraising events are already scheduled between February and August, supporting Local Cadets, Belles Story, Martletwy YFC Hall, Blue Horizons Coastal Adventure and Friends of Portfield School.
Tickets for those events are available via the Bluestone Foundation’s Eventbrite page.
For more information about the Bluestone Foundation, visit the Bluestone website.
Community
Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker
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)









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Tony
January 6, 2016 at 6:03 pm
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Terry
January 7, 2016 at 4:06 pm
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Batoot
January 9, 2016 at 8:42 pm
Seam foam can be harmful particularly to dogs who run and play in it so dog walkers take care.
It can be polluted stormwater from rivers or drains discharging to the coast, sea foam formed on adjacent beaches can be polluted with viruses and other contaminants.
If crude oil discharged from tankers at sea, or motor oil, sewage and detergents from polluted stormwater are present, the resulting sea foam is even more persistent, and can have a chocolate mousse texture.
If the foam forms from the breakdown of a harmful algal bloom (including those caused by some dinoflagellates and cyanobacteria), direct contact with the foam, or inhalation of aerosols derived from the foam as it dries, can cause skin irritations or respiratory discomfort.
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