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Police aim to reduce casualties on roads

Published

11 years ago

July 22, 2014

LAST weekend road policing officers throughout Dyfed Powys continued to focus their efforts on reducing casualties on our roads and urging people to make road safety their priority.

High visibility patrols and speed checks were carried out on the main routes used by bikers as part of ongoing Operation Darwen. Operation Darwen aims to engage with motorcyclists – educating and enforcing where necessary in order to tackle anti-social and dangerous riding of some motorcyclists. Throughout the weekend approximately 120 motorcycles were stopped, with 71 riders found to be committing road traffic offences. 39 of these were excess speed – and of particular concern was one stopped for doing 115mph in a 60mph area on the A44 between Aberystwyth and Llangurig. Such recklessness on the very road where only last week we saw the tragic loss of 4 lives is totally unacceptable. Also disappointingly on the A4069 in Llangadog a motorcyclist was reported for doing 92mph in a 60mph. Three motorcycles were seized for having no insurance, 5 offences detected relating to driving licence, and the remainder were related to construction and use. Motorists were also equally targeted. 59 motorists were dealt with for traffic offences – 36 of these were for excessive speed. In one location on the A40 near Llandeilo a bicycle time trials event was taking place and a car was stopped doing a 100mph. The potential for such reckless driving to have tragic consequences is clear and it will not be tolerated. Other offences detected included using mobile phones whilst driving, not wearing seat belts, no insurance and construction and use offences. 230 breath tests were carried out. Temporary Superintendent Ieuan Matthews said: “Road safety and casualty reduction is a priority for our roads policing officers who see the consequences of road tragedies all too often. Road safety is the responsibility of each and every road user whatever vehicle they drive. “There is no excuse for any motorists or motorcyclists taking risks on the roads that could lead to serious injury or death to themselves or others on our roads – and they will not be tolerated.”

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

5 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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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

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.