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Milford Haven: Food Awards on the Waterfront this August

Published

7 years ago

July 13, 2018

THE COMPANY behind the ever-popular Pembrokeshire Street Food Festival will this August return to Pembrokeshire to host the Welsh Street Food Awards in Milford Haven.

August 18th-19 will see Street Food Warehouse, in conjunction with the British Street Food Awards, roll up to Milford Waterfront with their notoriously delicious street food collective.

The best traders from up and down Wales will be fighting it out to win the vote of the judges – and the general public – at the first ever Welsh leg of the awards. At stake? A place in the British Street Food Awards finals and the chance to represent Britain in the European Street Food Awards finals in Berlin.

A select few lucky punters will enjoy free tasters of competition dishes from the 15 best traders in Wales, if they’re quick enough! The tasters — introduced as part of the BSFA’s new ‘mad minute’ — will mean the people of Wales get to try everything before voting.

Landing at the Milford Waterfront will be more than a dozen tasty traders. From full-to-the-brim calzone, Welsh beef brisket and Venezuelan arepas to fresh pasta and hot fried doughnuts, the line-up is looking strong. Plus, Pop Up Bar Hire will be gracing the festival with their fully stocked bars, along with local partners Tenby Harbwr Brewery.

Two giants of British food — looked up to by the very best in Britain’s restaurant industry — have also been signed up to judge. Stephen Terry, who got his first Michelin star at the age of 25, runs The Hardwick, a country pub-restaurant in Abergavenny. And Shaun Hill, who was described by Tom Kerridge as ‘an inspiration’, is still cooking at the legendary Walnut Tree after 50 years in professional kitchens. They will be tough to please.

“It’s the right time for the Welsh Street Food Awards,” says Richard Johnson, founder of the BSFAs.

“We’ve had Welsh winners in the past, and we really wanted to showcase all the excellent new talent here. Street Food Warehouse, who run events all over Wales and the south of England, are the perfect partners for such an exciting event.”

Clare Stowell, the Director of Property & Tourism at Milford Waterfront said: “We are delighted to welcome the Welsh Street Food Awards to Milford Waterfront.”

Hannah Williams, Events Coordinator at SFW, said: “Getting involved in the Welsh Street Food Awards is a no brainer. As a leading street food events company, we love diving into all things foodie, big or small. We want to showcase just how good the vendors from Wales are, and there are a number of standouts who deserve a place in the BSFA finals, so the rest of the UK better watch out!”

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

6 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

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6 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

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6 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.