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Port sponsors local powerboat champions

Published

9 years ago

October 28, 2016

Sam and Daisy Coleman: Power boating duo secure sponsorship

TWO local powerboat champions have secured sponsorship from the Port of Milford Haven as part of the £70m regeneration scheme, ‘Milford Waterfront’.

Brother and sister Daisy and Sam Coleman, of Saundersfoot, claimed the P1 Superstock National Championship in Bournemouth last month, and furthermore were the first team in the history of the series to podium at every event.

The achievement has been widely acknowledged given that neither Daisy nor Sam come from a boating background; co–pilot Daisy only took up boating four years ago when she was discharged from the Royal Artillery on medical grounds. She has since gone on to win the P1 Sports Personality of the Year.

The duo visited Milford Marina earlier in the summer as part of the marina’s 25th anniversary, making such an impression that they have now secured sponsorship from the Milford Waterfront development, which will include financial support for the upcoming season.

Sam said: “Coleman Racing are proud to partner with Milford Waterfront to showcase the wonderful facilities on a national and global scale. We are always looking to promote the best that Pembrokeshire, and Wales, has to offer.

“Having raced all over the UK, there are not many that come close to what we have on our door step here in Milford: excellent restaurants, marina facilities and a gateway to viewing the stunning Pembrokeshire coast from the water.

“We’ll be using Milford Waterfront as our base for training and testing throughout the winter, as well as hosting experience days in the coming year with a variety of boats and jet skis on show.”

Neil Jenkins, Destination Director at the Port of Milford Haven, said: “It’s fantastic to see the Colemans excelling in powerboat racing and we’re delighted to become proud sponsors of the team. The Milford Waterfront development will celebrate the exciting range of watersports available to people of all abilities and hopefully will produce even more champions from Pembrokeshire like Sam and Daisy.”

The Port of Milford Haven received a resolution to grant planning consent from Pembrokeshire County Council in 2015 for future development on the marina. It is hoped that this will create new and exciting attractions to revitalise the existing waterfront destination by adding a mix of local, regional and national brands within the leisure, retail, residential, office and dining sectors.

It is envisaged that as well as creating around 600 long-term jobs, it will provide a boost to the local economy through increasing local spending and an uplift in visitor numbers.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

8 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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8 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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8 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.