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Driver was too nervous to blow

Published

11 years ago

June 24, 2014

A MILFORD HAVEN woman appeared in Haverfordwest Magistrates Court on Tuesday to face a charge of failing to provide a specimen of breath and driving without insurance.

Amy Harding, aged 20, of Thurston Lane, pleaded guilty to both charges. Prosecuting, Ellie Morgan said: “On May 24, officers stopped a car belonging to Harding’s boy friend at Glebelands, Hakin. Her boyfriend was in the passenger seat, and checks were conducted which found that Harding was not covered to drive the car. Officers smelt alcohol on Harding and a positive roadside sample was given. She was asked to give two further samples at the police station and it was explained to her how to do it. She failed to give a sample by blowing into the machine, stopping before it reached the efficient amount of breath.” Defending, Michael Kelleher said: “Harding had been out with her family that day, and she doesn’t recall why she drove and there was nothing wrong with the manner of her driving. The roadside sample was 44 micrograms in 100 millilitres of breath, which is very close to the limit. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to provide a sample, she was too nervous and simply couldn’t blow. The one time she did, it gave a reading of 29 micrograms, but she had stopped before the beep. Maybe if she had blown longer she would have been under the limit.” Magistrates disqualified Harding from driving for 12 months and fined her a total of £520. She must also pay £85 costs and £26 victim surcharge. He licence will also be endorsed with six penalty points.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

10 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

10 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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11 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.