News
Milford Haven: Programme for Powerboat Grand Prix revealed

New York Street Food: One of the stallholders at the P1 event
A SELECTION of west Wales’ finest food, drink and craft retailers will be showcasing their produce against a backdrop of adrenaline-fuelled powerboat racing next month.
Stalls are booking up fast for the P1 Welsh Grand Prix of the Sea event on July 15-16 at Milford Waterfront. Among the exhibitors will be Mamgu Welshcakes, New York Street Food, Puffin Produce and Two Red Dogs. They will be based along Mackerel Quay in the official race village so that spectators can refuel whilst watching the spectacle on the Haven.
Also in the race village will be a big screen and a fantastic line-up of musical acts.
P1 VIP ticket holders are in for an exclusive experience featuring luxury refreshments, entertainment and the opportunity to book onto boat tours that will enable them to experience the powerboat and jet-ski action from the water.
The event is sponsored by Pembrokeshire County Council and Milford Haven Town Council, as well as many other supporters who will announced over the next week.
Milford Waterfront is not only the host destination of this world-class event, but also sponsor of Pembrokeshire-based Coleman Racing team and the Pembrokeshire Panther. Audiences from across the globe will be tuning in to watch the races as it will be broadcast on television world-wide and up to 15,000 visitors are expected to descend on Milford Haven during the course of the weekend.
An abundance of high quality cafes and restaurants can be found along the waterfront, as well as a range of independent shops and attractions such as a museum and bowling alley ensuring there will be something for everyone.
If anyone has activities planned in Milford Haven, or accommodation to let, during the course of the weekend that will enhance the visitor experience these can be promoted on the official Milford Waterfront website, lease get in touch with the Port of Milford Haven’s marketing team to submit information at [email protected]
Tickets can be booked online at www.milfordwaterfront.co.uk/p1-powerboat-jet-ski-racing for just £10 (under 12s receive free entry) or VIP tickets are available for £120 plus VAT.
Crime
Fraud charge for Pembroke Dock man adjourned for trial
A 26-YEAR-OLD man from Pembroke Dock has appeared before magistrates charged with fraud by false representation.
Alfie Shelley, aged 26, of Market Street, Pembroke Dock, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 16) for his first hearing.
The court heard the allegation relates to an incident on April 19, 2025, at an address in Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, where it is alleged Shelley dishonestly made a false representation intending to cause loss to Neil Hiatt or expose him to a risk of loss.
The charge is brought under sections 1 and 2 of the Fraud Act 2006.
No plea was entered at this stage.
Shelley was granted conditional bail. As part of his bail conditions, he must not contact Neil Hiatt or Ellie Hiatt directly or indirectly.
The court was told the conditions were imposed to prevent interference with witnesses and to ensure the course of justice is not obstructed.
The case was adjourned for trial at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, March 26 at 12:00pm.
Crime
Teenage protester jailed after motorway and railway disruption offences
Custodial sentence imposed for incidents on A1(M) and at Haverfordwest railway station
A TEENAGER from Pembroke Dock has been jailed for eighteen weeks after admitting offences which caused serious disruption to both road and rail networks.
Jeylane Bamford, aged eighteen, formerly of Britannia Drive, Pembroke Dock, appeared for sentencing at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 16).
The court heard that on January 24, 2026, Bamford walked into a live lane of the A1(M) at Hatfield, Hertfordshire, interfering with the operation of key national infrastructure. The offence was prosecuted under the Public Order Act 2023.
Magistrates were told the incident created a serious risk to road users and caused significant disruption to services.

Bamford also admitted a separate offence committed on January 14, 2026, at Cartlett railway station in Haverfordwest, where she trespassed on the railway and obstructed an engine or carriage, contrary to the Malicious Damage Act 1861.
A further charge of intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance — relating to lying in the live carriageway of the A1(M) — was also taken into account.
The bench said the offences were so serious that only an immediate custodial sentence could be justified, citing disregard for public safety and the scale of disruption caused.
Bamford received a total custodial sentence of eighteen weeks’ imprisonment, with the terms to run concurrently. No order for costs was made due to her lack of means and the immediate custody imposed.
District Judge Alaw Harries presided, sitting with magistrates Dr S Hancock, Mr D Fawcett and Mr R John. The prosecution was conducted by Sian Vaughan.
Crime
Neyland stalker admits harassment of Milford Haven woman
A MAN has admitted stalking a woman over a two-month period in Neyland and has been placed on conditional bail ahead of sentencing.
Andrew Richards, aged 39, of High Street, Neyland, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 16), where he pleaded guilty to stalking without fear, alarm or distress.
The court heard that between December 2, 2025 and February 15, 2026, Richards pursued a course of conduct which amounted to the stalking of a female in Milford Haven.
The offence falls under Section 2A of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.
Magistrates adjourned the case for a pre-sentence report to be prepared and remanded Richards on conditional bail.
As part of those conditions, he must not contact the complainant directly or indirectly and must not post anything on social media relating to her.
He is also banned from entering Milford Haven town unless attending pre-arranged medical appointments.
Richards was ordered to live and sleep each night at his home address in Neyland while on bail.
The case will return to Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court for sentencing on Monday, March 9.
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