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Pembrokeshire ravers among over a thousand at illegal rave

Published

8 years ago

May 29, 2018

OVER 1,000 people, many from Pembrokesrhire, attended the illegal UKTEK 2018 free party in neighbouring Carmarthenshire over the Bank Holiday Weekend.

The annual event, which takes place at surprise locations, was this year in a clearing in the Brechfa Forest. It is the third time the event has been in west Wales in recent years – it is the same party which was at Dale Airfield in 2010, which saw 2500 people attend.

It is well organised ‘teknival’ event comprising of multiple sound systems from all over the UK which join together to celebrate dance subculture.

But the events are not popular with police or local residents, who complained about hearing low bass noise and repetitive beats many miles from the remote location.

One resident said, having been there on Sunday morning, that there must have been more than 1,000 people in attendance at the peak of the event – this number has not yet been confirmed by police. However, photographs from people at the event show multiple sound systems and large crowds of people at the gathering.

A police helicopter was deployed above the site on Sunday as the authorities undertook reconnaissance to understand the scale of the event taking place.

The party started on Saturday and lasted for three days.

One raver from Carew, who was also DJing at the event, explained to The Herald how on Monday there was a mass litter pick at the event.

He told The Carmarthenshire Herald: “There are often parties at this location and we always respect the site.”

Police have been at the scene since around 1am on Sunday morning and were in attendance until Monday evening.

Officers in four police cars, created a roadblock to the rave site to turn people away so crowd numbers would not grow.

As the main road into the rave has been blocked, more and more people have been parking on the sides of the road, abandoning their cars and trying to gain entry via other routes, after police admitted that the number of people inside makes it virtually impossible for them to make a safe attempt at dispersing the crowd.

Also in west Wales, the UKTEK in 2009 took place on a remote hillside near Brecon at an abandoned pub called The Drovers Arms, used by the MOD as a training location.

Party time: Ravers enjoy the Bank Holiday weather (Pic:Herald)

Seize Mik sound rig at the rave (Pic: Herald)

Cop cordon: Police stop ravers near the party (Pic: D Harries/Herald)

Brechfa free party: A view from the DJ decks (Pic: Herald)

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

1 hour 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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1 hour 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

2 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.