News

Milford Haven Port – the future is renewable

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5 years ago

December 22, 2020

IT HAS been announced this week that RenewableuK Cymru, the trade association for the renewable energy industry, has welcomed the Port of Milford Haven as its latest member.

Milford Haven is the UK’s largest energy port and has traditionally supported the oil and gas industries with infrastructure and services. Thanks to its experienced supply chain and close proximity to the Celtic Sea, it is now playing a key role in the development of renewable and marine energy industries in Wales.

Earlier this year RenewableUK launched its Green Recovery Report, which called on the UK Government to take steps to maximise the economic benefits of renewable energy and unlock over £20 billion investment and create 12,000 jobs. One of the recommendations in the report was ‘Increasing jobs and industrial benefits of renewable industry investment.’ As part of this recommendation RenewableUK wanted to see the adoption of a new strategic approach to increasing competitiveness and investment in the UK supply chain for renewable energy, including immediate programmes to raise industry investment, enabling port infrastructure development, R&D match-funding and export facilitation.

Rhys Jones, Director of RenewableUK Cymru, said: “We are delighted to welcome the Port of Milford Haven as a new member. Given the scale of UK and Welsh government ambitions for low carbon energy development, it’s clear that Welsh ports are going to have a hugely significant role to play in the future of the renewable energy sector. With its location and longstanding links with the energy sector, Milford Haven is a key strategic voice and is already engaged in work to power the energy transition.”

Steven Edwards, Commercial Director of Milford Haven Port, said: “Milford Haven Port is firmly focused on embracing a net zero future and we hope to use our membership of RenewableUK to maximise the economic benefits of renewable energy. Whatever we do will help us to create more opportunities for the port and also for the businesses we support here and in the surrounding area.”

Crime

Pensioner admits causing serious injury in collision

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26 seconds ago

February 4, 2026

Tamsin Mathias

Sentencing adjourned for further victim impact statement

A PENSIONER has been given an interim driving ban after admitting causing serious injury by careless driving.

Hedley Williams, 80, was driving on the A477 in July 2025 when his Honda collided with a vehicle driven by Peter Watson.

“As a result of the collision, Mr Watson sustained serious injuries and spent a month in hospital,” the court heard.

Williams, of Maesteg Road, Cwmfelin, pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving.

Sentencing was adjourned until February 24 to allow an updated victim impact statement to be obtained. Williams was released on unconditional bail.

Crime

Disqualified fisherman caught driving BMW

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2 minutes ago

February 4, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

Court hears driver had ‘made dreadful decision’

A PEMBROKESHIRE fisherman has appeared before magistrates after being caught driving while disqualified.

David Morgan, 42, was stopped by police on December 29 while driving a BMW on the A413 at Penally.

Officers established that Morgan was uninsured and already serving a 16-month driving ban following a drug-driving conviction.

His solicitor Mike Kelleher told the court that Morgan had driven after receiving distressing news about a close family member.

“He went out to clear his head and made a dreadful decision,” he said.

Mr Kelleher added that Morgan’s son is confined to a wheelchair and his wife does not drive, meaning a further ban would cause hardship.

Magistrates chose not to impose a further disqualification. Morgan was fined £500 and ordered to pay a £200 surcharge and £85 costs. His licence was endorsed with six penalty points.

Crime

Provisional licence holder admits drink-driving through town centre

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3 minutes ago

February 4, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

Motorist was uninsured and driving alone

A PROVISIONAL licence holder has admitted drink-driving through Haverfordwest town centre while uninsured and driving alone.

Kian Kelly, 20, was stopped by police in the early hours of January 11 as he drove a Nissan Juke along Clay Lane.

Checks showed Kelly was driving without insurance and without a supervising driver. A breath test later revealed he had 43 micrograms of alcohol in his breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35.

Kelly, of Hill Street, Haverfordwest, pleaded guilty to drink-driving, driving without insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

His solicitor Alaw Harries said there were no aggravating factors and that Kelly “deeply regrets his actions”.

Magistrates disqualified him from driving for 14 months. He was fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £48 surcharge.