Jury sent home for the night in Natasha Bradbury murder trial

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9 years ago

September 8, 2016

Natasha Bradbury

THE JURY in the Luke Jones murder trial have been sent home for the night having failed to arrive at a verdict despite deliberating for all of today (Sep 8).

The jury will be back at Swansea Crown Court tomorrow (Sep 9) to continue deliberating.

Jones, aged 33, of Haven Drive, Milford Haven, denies murdering Natasha Bradbury at Flat A, Imperial Court, off the High Street, Haverfordwest, in the early hours of February 22.

Swansea Crown Court has heard that she suffered 53 separate, external injuries during a “sustained and severe assault” at her home.

And she lay dying for “one to two hours, hours not minutes” before Jones, her on-off boyfriend, dialled 999 and asked for an ambulance.

By then she was already “freezing cold” and paramedics were unable to revive her.

The prosecution argue he was jealous and possessive and murdered Miss Bradbury, aged 27, just hours after being told she had slept with another man.

Jones, a pipe welder, said Miss Bradbury flew into a rage and accused him of sleeping with Rhiannon Watts, a mutual friend.

Jones said he had been “seeing other girls” but not Miss Watts.

He said Miss Bradbury jumped on him and he pushed her away. But she fell onto a glass coffee table, smashing it, and then into a cabinet and finally onto the floor.

Dr Deryk James, a pathologist, told the jury he did not accept that explanation as her injuries were of the severity seen after road traffic accidents or after a severe and sustained assault.

Jones said he then threw Miss Bradbury’s mobile at a television set and went downstairs without appreciating how badly injured she was.

He said he checked on her a while later and dialled 999 when he realised she was seriously hurt.

“I did not mean to kill her,” he added.

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

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2 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

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2 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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3 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.