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Milford Haven: Vehicle overturns following accident

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Crash: The car on its roof (pic. The Herald)

EMERGENCY SERVICES are on their way to the scene of an accident near the former Murco Oil Refinery in Milford Haven.

The accident, which took place at around 4pm this afternoon (May 9) involved one car and a tractor.

A silver Ford Zetec is currently on its roof in the hedge at the side of the road.

The driver of the car told a Herald reporter that he was attempting to overtake the tractor when it began to turn suddenly without indicating into a junction, and then hit the car which was travelling at 60mph when it was alongside it, which caused the car to roll.

The 4 occupants of the car seemed to have no injuries.

Tractor: Involved in the incident (pic. The Herald)

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Police-chase teenager remanded in custody over drug and firearm offences

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A PEMBROKESHIRE teenager who was previously granted bail on drug-dealing charges has now been remanded in custody after facing additional allegations, including conspiracy to possess a firearm.

Harrison Billing, 18, of Jury Lane, Haverfordwest, had been granted bail following his arrest for possession of cocaine with intent to supply in Milford Haven on December 27, 2024.

He was also charged with possession of criminal property, relating to £925.31 in cash, and dangerous driving after a high-speed police pursuit ended with a Mercedes crashing into a house on Hamilton Terrace.

Billing initially appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on December 30, where he admitted the driving offences but was bailed pending further court proceedings. However, he has now been remanded in custody following the emergence of new, more serious allegations.

Court records show Billing has been further charged with conspiring to possess a firearm without a certificate, additional drug supply offences, and possession of a knife.

These charges, combined with the existing drug-dealing allegations, resulted in him being sent back into custody ahead of his next appearance at Swansea Crown Court.

The case continues, with Billing due to appear in court again for a plea hearing.

The Herald understands that the new charges played a significant role in the decision to revoke his bail.

Meanwhile, his co-accused, Dylan Brown, 18, of Chestnut Way, Milford Haven, remains on bail, awaiting his next hearing related to the same December 27 incident.

More updates to follow as the case develops.

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Pembrokeshire dug dealer warned to expect gaol time

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A MAN caught with a stash of drugs—including cocaine, cannabis, amphetamine, and ketamine—has been told to prepare for prison after admitting multiple offences.

Luke Jones, 33, of Maes Morfa, Newport, appeared at Swansea Crown Court facing ten drug-related charges.

The court heard that Jones was stopped by police while driving on the A4076 at Dredgeman Hill on June 3 last year. He was later convicted of drug-driving at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on December 3, receiving a 17-month driving ban and a one-year community order.

Jones returned to Swansea Crown Court accused of possessing 14.37 grams of cocaine with intent to supply on the same date. He also admitted possessing 41.7 grams of cannabis and 56.76 grams of cannabis resin with intent to supply, as well as 135 grams of amphetamine found at his home.

Further charges included possession of MDMA and ketamine at his address, and being concerned in the supply of cocaine, cannabis, amphetamine, and ketamine between December 7, 2023, and June 3 last year.

Jones pleaded guilty to all charges.

Judge Catherine Richards ordered a pre-sentence report but warned: “Based on what I have read so far, it is difficult to see any outcome other than immediate custody.”

Jones was granted bail and will return for sentencing on March 14.

“You should attend expecting an immediate custodial sentence,” the judge told him.

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Paddleboarders rescued off Aberporth by Cardigan’s lifeboat crew

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CARDIGAN lifeboat launched on Friday (Feb 16) after two paddleboarders were spotted struggling against an outgoing tide south of Aberporth.

The RNLI crew was paged at 11:18am following a call from a concerned member of the public to the UK Coastguard. The Atlantic 85 lifeboat launched with Simon at the helm, accompanied by crew members Leo, Andrew, and Lewis, making best speed towards the location.

Before the lifeboat arrived, the paddleboarders managed to reach an isolated beach and contacted Cardigan lifeboat station via mobile phone. Their contact details were passed to the UK Coastguard operations team, which was coordinating the rescue.

Upon arrival, the lifeboat crew quickly located the pair and brought them, along with their boards, safely onto the lifeboat. They were transported to Aberporth’s main beach, where HM Coastguard Cardigan personnel were waiting to assist and warm them up.

The lifeboat was back at the station and ready for service by 12:45pm.

Rescue effort acknowledged

RNLI Cardigan expressed gratitude to all involved in the rescue, including the shore crew, launch team, and the members of the public who alerted the Coastguard.

“If you see anything concerning along the coast, please dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard,” a spokesperson said.

(Photo: Nigel Millard)

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