News

Milford mourns death of tragic teen Morgan

Published

9 years ago

March 2, 2016

ON FRIDAY, (Feb 12) a tragic collision took place, which took the life of the young Morgan Power and left his father in a critical condition in Morriston Hospital, Swansea.

The following day, after the devastating incident, hundreds of Morgan’s friends and family flocked to the Rath in Milford Haven, to set off fireworks in his memory. Since then a public donation has been started and a memorial signed banner has been placed up.

The crash involved a lorry which collided with Morgan and his father Karl Power’s van whilst they were on their way to work.

The Peugeot Partner van was travelling eastward on the M4 when it reached junction 46 at 6.11am and it collided with the large lorry.

The van soon-after caught fire, which engulfed the vehicle in flames. Morgan Power, aged 17 was pronounced dead at the scene and Karl who was driving was taken immediately to hospital, where he was later put into induced coma.

Mid and West Wales Fire Service crews from Morriston and Neath attended the accident along with two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and the Welsh Ambulance Service’s hazardous area response team.

While the road-side investigation into the cause was underway, the road was closed leading to tailbacks almost nine miles long as far back as Junction 48.

With his condition not showing any signs of changing, Karl’s friends set up a donation page online for anybody wishing to help Mrs Power and their family through the hard period.

The donations have been streaming in the past week with over 570 people having shared the page which has so far reached over £1,400.

The community of Milford Haven came together the day after the crash, Saturday (Feb 13). 350 people gathered to take part in the tribute for Morgan, which involved fireworks, candle lanterns.

Morgan’s heartbroken mother and Karl’s wife has paid tribute to her “wonderful and cherished son” and spoken about the evening.

“Never in my life have I seen so many people in one place for one amazing young lad.. Such an amazing turn out.. Milford is in mourning for a truly amazing boy!!” she said.

Speaking about the gathering a local woman and friend to the family said: “Massive credit to the young people that organised tonight on behalf of Morgan, and to the youth workers who turned up to provide tea and coffee too everyone and the anglers corner who put on an absolutely amazing display.”

A banner was placed on Milford Haven’s Tesco roundabout which was signed by family and friends of Morgan, the same group who organised the banner, also released helium balloons with messages attached in his memory.

From 12noon on Monday (Feb 15) a book of remembrance has been available for everyone who knew Morgan to sign. The book is at Milford Haven Town Hall and will eventually be given to his family.

Not a month before the incident Morgan entered a relationship, his girlfriend has posted to Facebook after she put up the banner: “This is for you Morgs, we all signed a banner for you, from all your friends that miss you so much! Words cannot explain how much I miss you already!”

“Not a day will go by where I will not think off you! You were such a big part of my life and always will be. Love you millions”

One friend of Morgan’s posted a picture online and said: “RIP Morgs missed and loved by many, you were an amazing son, brother, boyfriend and friend, known well though Pembrokeshire as being a loving, kind and funny young man. Taken too soon!”

Milford Haven Golf Club wrote on Facebook about the tragedy: “The club is shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic accident this morning which has resulted in one of our well known and popular members being admitted to hospital with serious injuries.

“We await further news on Karl Power and wish him a speedy recovery.

“The club also extends our heart felt sympathies and condolences to the family who sadly and tragically lost their teenage son Morgan in the accident.”

Hundreds of messages, pictures and videos have been shared over the past week from those who knew Morgan, with everybody expressing their deepest condolences and wishing Karl a swift recovery.

To contribute to the fund raiser which has been set up online visit: www.gofundme.com/5cjvck5a

Business

Ferry Terminal ‘extremely busy’ due to ongoing Holyhead closure

Published

1 hour ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKE DOCK Ferry Terminal has been experiencing significant congestion today as ferry services remain under immense pressure following the closure of Holyhead Port earlier this month.

The disruption, caused by storm damage, has rerouted ferry traffic through Pembrokeshire, leading to long queues and crowded facilities at the terminal.

The Herald can confirm that it has been very busy today with cars, lorries, and foot passengers queuing in large numbers. Staff are working tirelessly to manage the influx, directing vehicles and assisting passengers as they prepare to board the heavily booked ferries.

A spokesperson for the Port of Milford Haven said: “We are working closely with ferry operators and local authorities to ensure traffic flows as smoothly as possible, but the sheer volume of vehicles is causing unavoidable delays.”

Travelers are being urged to arrive early for their sailings and to remain patient as the terminal operates at full capacity.

Both Stena Line and Irish Ferries have increased capacity on their Pembrokeshire routes, deploying larger vessels, including the Stena Adventurer and the MV James Joyce, to handle the surge in demand.

From our position at the terminal, our photographer has captured photos showing long lines of vehicles, groups of foot passengers carrying luggage, and port staff coordinating efforts to ease congestion.

Authorities are advising non-essential travelers to consider rescheduling their journeys where possible and to monitor updates from ferry operators closely.

(Photos: Martin Cavaney/Herald)

Community

Festive celebrations at St Davids Cathedral this weekend

Published

2 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ST DAVIDS Cathedral is set to host two special events on Sunday (Dec 22), offering a blend of joyful participation and traditional carol singing to mark the Christmas season.

In the morning, families are invited to the Scratch Nativity at 11:00am. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as wise men, angels, sheep, or shepherds and take part in an unrehearsed retelling of the Christmas story. Canon Leigh described the event as: “Complete, wonderful chaos for an hour… but with some poignant, thought-provoking moments to centre ourselves on the real meaning of Christmas.”

Later in the evening, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight will take place at 7:00pm, featuring the Cathedral Choir. The event, steeped in tradition, will see the cathedral bathed in candlelight as carols and scripture readings fill the historic space.

Doors will open at 5:45pm for those seeking unreserved seating, and a large turnout is expected for this beloved Christmas celebration.

Crime

Three men from London admit their guilt over illegal cannabis farm

Published

2 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THREE men admit their guilt after police discover over 700 cannabis plants during a raid on a former school building in Llandysul.

Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police executed a warrant at the former Ysgol Gynradd Llandysul on Heol Llyn Y Fran on November 15. Inside, they found 737 cannabis plants spread across multiple rooms.

Armeld Troksi, 29, and Njazi Gjana, 27, both from Empire Avenue in Edmonton, London, along with Ervin Gjana, 24, from Durham Avenue in Romford, were arrested at the scene and later charged with producing cannabis.

The three men appeared before Swansea Crown Court, where they admitted their involvement in the illegal operation. Defence solicitor Joshua Scouller requested a pre-sentence report for Ervin Gjana, which was granted by Judge Geraint Walters.

Sentencing is scheduled for January 20.

A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said: “Following a warrant executed at the former school on Heol Llyn Y Fran, officers discovered a significant cannabis grow containing 737 plants.

“We are grateful to the local community for their continued support and cooperation. Officers will remain in the area while the site is secured.

“Our commitment remains firm in disrupting drug production and supply networks across our force area.

“We encourage residents to report any suspicious activity, no matter how small it may seem. Every piece of information can make a difference, and reports can easily be submitted through our website.”