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Paying the price for road rage

Published

10 years ago

March 15, 2016

CHARGED with two offences of threatening behaviour, 43-year old Graham Cox from Rosemary Close in Crundale pleaded guilty at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (Mar 1).

Vaughan Pritchard-Jones, prosecuting, said that the first offence happened at around 9am on November 6, 2015.

A female complainant was driving towards Morrisons’ roundabout when she realised she needed to change lanes. She slowed down, waiting for a gap, and four or five cars went past her before a car flashed her in.

Cox, who had been slightly delayed, wound down his window and shouted: “”Get in the right lane, you stupid c**t! Get off the road if you can’t drive.”

The complainant said that she was left shaking inside; she was shocked and it played on her mind all day.

On November 16, less than two weeks later, another female victim was driving in Haverfordwest. Her car cut out suddenly and she put on her hazard lights.

She managed to start the car again, but she kept her hazard lights on to show that she was not driving at normal speed.

The complainant pulled up outside the spice shop in Dew Street and the defendant slowed beside her. She thought that Cox was going to ask if she was okay, but instead, he said: “You stupid f***ing b***h, I’ve got your number!”

This has left the victim worried for her safety and she now locks her car door when she is in it.

Mark Layton, defending Cox, said that his client is a long distance lorry driver who has “something of an unfortunate habit.”

“He witnesses a lot of bad driving, which he finds frustrating, and he shouts out comments which could be considered abusive,” said the lawyer, “Perhaps he had his window down on these occasions.”

Mr Layton added that the defendant does not accept saying that he had the second victim’s number. Magistrates said: “We have a very, very dim view of your behaviour; it’s discourteous and totally lacking in empathy. As a lorry driver, you should know better.”

Cox was fined £400 and will have to pay £85 in prosecution costs and a £40 victim surcharge.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

6 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

6 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

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6 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.