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Angle lifeboat undergoes six hour mission

Published

8 years ago

August 9, 2017

ANGLE RNLI’s all weather lifeboat was alerted in the early hours of Monday (Aug 7) to assist a 220 ton fishing vessel, which had lost all power and was drifting in the Irish Sea.

The 21 metre vessel was 50 miles southwest of St Ann’s Head and the Tamar class lifeboat Mark Mason was launched to her aid at 3.47am.

While heading for her position, it was reported that another fishing vessel had offered to tow the casualty to the Irish port of Dunmore East and was due on the scene at approximately 7am.

The lifeboat reached the fishing vessel at 6.10am and was tasked to standby on the scene until the tow commenced.

The lifeboat manoeuvred alongside the casualty to ascertain if all was okay on board and, when this had been confirmed, stood off until the arrival of the assisting fishing vessel.

Once the tow was connected, the lifeboat was released at 7.20am and headed back towards Angle. While passing The Smalls, still 18 miles away from the entrance to the Milford Haven Waterway, the lifeboat was tasked to assist in the search for a missing person in the Milford area.

While the Mark Mason was making best speed, it was confirmed that the person had been found, so there was no longer any need of assistance. The lifeboat was stood down and returned to her station, where she was rehoused at 9.55am, after over six hours at sea.

Towards the end of that day, Angle’s D class inshore lifeboat was launched just after 10pm to the report of a tender which had engine failure off Hobbs Point Pembroke Dock. There were three people on board.

As the lifeboat was launching it was reported that the three had made it to their yacht, but still required assistance to get ashore.

The lifeboat arrived on the scene at 10.23pm and ferried the casualties, and their tender, to the slipway at Hobbs Point. Once all were ashore, the lifeboat was released and returned to her station to be rehoused at 11.10pm.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

4 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

Published

5 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

Published

5 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.