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Neyland: Words of comfort from Prince for grieving mum

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9 years ago

April 20, 2017

PRINCE WILLIAM has extended kind words to a mum from Neyland, who tragically lost her 1-year-old son, George, and her husband, Paul, within days of each other.

Rhian Burke, 39, is a London Marathon runner and the centre of a BBC1 documentary called ‘Mind Over Marathon’, which is being televised tonight (Apr 20). The documentary follows 10 runners in total who are all living with different mental health issues, as they train for the 26.2-mile run in aid of William, Kate and Harry’s Heads Together mental health campaign.

The Duke of Cambridge told Ms Burke that she would provide the ‘blanket of stability and understanding’ that her son and daughter need.

Prince William has recently spoke out the death of his mother, which occurred when he was just 15-years-old, and his brother Harry was 12-years-old. He said that he still has shock within him, even though it’s 20 years later.

He has also said that it is important that people ‘speak out’ about their mental health issues.

Ms Burke sadly lost her little boy George who had contracted pneumonia in 2012. Five days later, her husband Paul took his own life. She has been suffering with Post Traumatic Street Disorder and anxiety since.

William and Kate joined the group during a training session for the documentary. She asked if her children would be okay even though they had suffered a huge loss, to which Prince William said, because she is already aware of the problems she is already ‘a step ahead’.

The first part of the documentary ‘Mind Over Marathon’ will be aired tonight (Apr 20), at 9pm, with the second part being televised on April 27 at 9pm.

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Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

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3 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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4 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.

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Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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4 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.