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Teamwork prevails, saving pony ‘Daisy’ stuck in bog

Published

3 years ago

October 27, 2022

FARMERS, the fire service, and ‘a bloke with a digger’ were involved in the dramatic rescue of a pony, which was stuck in a bog ‘with only its neck and head poking out’.
The incident took place on Wednesday at Dowrog Common – and involved a Welsh Mountain Pony which had gone missing the day before.
A huge team effort ensued, with the pony eventually being rescued from its otherwise certain demise with the help of a digger.
“No problem, I’ll be there with the little tracked digger as soon as I can”, was the reply when local Dai Murphy was asked to help
St Davids fire and rescue service said on Facebook: “It was a very different shout for station 34 this afternoon.
“We had a call to rescue a pony trapped in a muddy bog.
“It was all hands on deck and with thanks to the local farmers we managed to get Daisy out.
“She is safe and well”
Dr Beynon’s Bug Farm said on social media after the incident: “It was a truly amazing team effort to rescue this little Welsh Mountain pony from an area of quaking bog on Dowrog Common.
“The pony’s owner Judy spent yesterday and today searching across the moor and Tabitha and Dean joined in the search this afternoon.
“Typically, since she went missing, it has been too windy to use the drone to look for her.
“It was Nathan from The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales who stumbled on her, stuck up to her withers, with only her head and neck poking out.
“The amazing St Davids fire brigade and neighbouring farmer Graham were onsite in no time at all and got a strap under her. Tabitha, Dean, Lou (and ecologist Alys) all came to help with the rescue, despite knowing it could be a traumatic experience.

“Huge thanks to Dai – who also rescued our cow Alice from a bog years ago.
“It is truly humbling being able to pick up the phone and call someone at the end of a busy day.”
They added: “Amazingly, for a pony who has probably been stuck in a cold bog for 24-36 hours, she was able to stand within minutes and walked away, not even lame.
“We wish this brave little pony a speedy recovery so she can join her conservation-grazing herd to once again help make Dowrog Common a world-renowned home for wildlife!”

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

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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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10 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.