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Free transport for P1 Welsh Grand Prix of the Sea spectators
FREE TRANSPORT is being provided for the thousands of visitors expected to descend on Milford Haven for the P1 Welsh Grand Prix of the Sea on July 15-16.
Nine teams are currently competing in the P1 Superstock Championship series including two Pembrokeshire teams – Coleman Racing and Milford Waterfront.
There are four UK events, with Milford Waterfront claiming a victory last weekend in Greenock. Alongside the powerboat races, there will be a P1 AquaX series in which amateur and pro personal watercraft riders are invited to compete.
Although there will be no public event parking at Milford Waterfront, free buses will be provided over the weekend to ensure that visitors and local residents can travel with ease.
VIP ticket holders will be able to park at the Pill Social Centre and use the park and ride service to the race village, while premium ticket holders can park at Milford Haven School.
A shuttle bus will be operating around the town centre, Hakin and Hubberston throughout the weekend, enabling people to get on and off when and wherever they want.
In preparation for the P1 Welsh Grand Prix of the Sea, volunteers from Keep Wales Tidy will be carrying out litter picks around prime viewing areas on Thursday, July 13 and throughout the weekend to ensure the area is looking its best for attendees.
The event is also being broadcast to a global television audience so it is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the Milford Haven Waterway to tens of thousands of people.
Tickets are still available to book at www.milfordwaterfront.co.uk/p1
If any businesses or community organisations in the area are holding events over July 15-16, they can promote it on the Milford Waterfront website. Please email [email protected] with the details.
Crime
Drink-driver crashes car while over twice the legal limit
AN AMBLESTON motorist was disqualified after crashing his car into a hedge while over twice the drink-drive limit.
Andrew John, 59, collided with a signpost and hedge near Clarbeston Road on November 2.
Breath tests revealed 89 mcg of alcohol in his system; the legal limit is 35.
John pleaded guilty to drink-driving and driving without a valid licence.
He was handed a 12-month community order with 15 rehabilitation activity days and was banned from driving for 22 months.
John was also ordered to pay a £114 surcharge and £85 costs.
Crime
Homeless man avoids jail after supermarket assault
A HOMELESS man narrowly avoided jail after assaulting a security guard at Morrisons in Haverfordwest.
Michael Carruthers, 32, pleaded guilty to attempting to steal food and assaulting security guard Maxwell Opoku, causing him to fall and injure his shoulder.
In court, Carruthers’ solicitor highlighted his client’s homelessness and ongoing struggles.
Carruthers was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison, suspended for 28 weeks, with 20 rehabilitation activity days and £200 compensation to Mr Opoku.
He must also pay £185 court costs and a £154 surcharge.
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Zachariah Roberts, 23, of Marble Hall Road, Milford Haven, was prohibited from contacting Briony Smith.
However, police found evidence of contact via a GPS tracker and discovered Smith’s belongings at Roberts’ property on January 6.
Roberts pleaded guilty to breaching the order and was sentenced to six weeks in custody, serving half in jail and the rest under supervision.
He was also ordered to pay a £154 surcharge and £85 costs.
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