News

Saving lives at sea: A busy start to the year for Angle lifeboat station

Published

3 years ago

January 7, 2022

IT’S BEEN a busy start to 2022 for Angle Lifeboat crew; after two shouts in nine hours, this morning’s service made the station’s third shout in four days.

The crew were paged at 8:40am to a 42 metre heavy lift crane barge with five people on board. The barge had lost one anchor and the remaining three were dragging as it was being pushed towards the shore near Monk Haven in the Milford Haven waterway. The winds were gusting up to 50 knots and a 3.5 metre swell. A tug was attempting to secure a tow to the barge and tow her to safety.
When the all-weather lifeboat arrived on scene a local harbour tug had managed to secure a line and was towing the barge into deeper water but was struggling to manoeuvre the barge in the conditions. The lifeboat stayed nearby to provide safety cover in case the need to evacuate the five crew from the barge arose.

The tug managed to slowly tow the barge up river towards Milford shelf with assistance to manoeuvre the barge provided by barges companion tug. Once it was safely re-anchored at Milford shelf the lifeboat was able to return to her mooring at 1:35pm where her rather wet crew were able to get into the dry of the boathouse!

The first lifeboat service of 2022 for Angle volunteers came on Monday 3 January just before 9am when the crews were tasked to search for a missing person. The volunteers were tasked to search from Hobbs Point to East Angle and joined Coastguard teams from HM Coastguard Dale, St Govans and Tenby who were also tasked to undertake searches on foot. Port of Milford Haven pilot boat also assisted in the search. The lifeboat was stood down at 12:05pm and rehoused as news came through of the missing person had been found safe and well.
The volunteer crew were paged for the second shout of the year and second of the week just before 11:30pm on Wednesday (5 January) to assist in a search for a missing person. As the lifeboat was making its way to the area it was stood down just before midnight as reports came through that the person had been found safe and well.

Crime

Mother admits to killing seven-year-old son in Haverfordwest

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1 day ago

November 22, 2024

Luke Sinclair

A mother has admitted to the manslaughter of her seven-year-old son at their home in Haverfordwest, citing diminished responsibility.

Papaipit Linse, 43, appeared at Swansea Crown Court on Friday (Nov 22), where she denied murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of her son, Louis Linse. Prosecutor Caroline Rees KC confirmed the manslaughter plea would be accepted, stating it “did not come as a surprise” to the prosecution.

The incident occurred on 10 January when police were called to a property on Upper Market Street. Louis was rushed to Withybush General Hospital but tragically died shortly afterwards.

During the hearing, Linse, who spoke only to confirm her name and enter her pleas, was informed that she would be sentenced on 13 December. Judge Paul Thomas KC described the case as “clearly a very sensitive as well as a very tragic case.”

The court was told that Linse is currently receiving treatment at the Caswell Clinic, a mental health facility in Bridgend. Psychiatric evidence is expected to be presented during the sentencing hearing to provide further insight into the circumstances surrounding the case.

Community

Council warns of icy conditions as temperatures drop

Published

2 days ago

November 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ROAD users in Pembrokeshire are being urged to exercise caution tonight as temperatures are forecast to dip below freezing.

Pembrokeshire County Council has announced that road surface temperatures could reach as low as -2°C, with the possibility of sleet or snow on higher ground. In response, precautionary salting of the county’s primary routes will be carried out this evening and overnight.

A spokesperson for the council said: “Road users are advised to take care if travelling on untreated roads.”

Motorists are reminded to plan ahead and drive carefully, particularly in areas that may not have been treated.

Stay tuned to The Herald for updates on road conditions and weather warnings.

Community

Stallholders wanted for Milford Haven Christmas Market

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2 days ago

November 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

MILFORD HAVEN BUSINESS CIRCLE is calling for stallholders to join the town’s festive Christmas Market, set to bring holiday cheer on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, 2024.

The market will take place at the Lower Charles Street Car Park, promising a vibrant mix of stalls and attractions. Organizers are seeking a variety of vendors, including those offering gifts, children’s toys and games, food, cakes, flowers, and more.

There’s also an open invitation for someone with small children’s rides to add to the festive fun. A highlight of the event will be the Grinch’s Grotto, offering an entertaining twist to this year’s celebrations.

If you’re interested in having a stall, contact the Milford Haven Business Circle via email at [email protected] for more information.