News

Plans submitted for new solar farm

Published

12 years ago

October 22, 2013

VOGT Solar and Solafields, have submitted plans for a 10.8MW solar farm at Yerbeston Gate Farm, Yerbeston, to Pembrokeshire County Council.
The solar farm, proposed for a site located west of the A4075, would sit on 18.6 hectares (45 acres) of land and would generate enough renewable energy for approximately 3,000 homes.
Leaflets were sent to more than 100 properties in Cresselly, Loveston, Yerbeston and Carne; and made available in the Yerbeston Gate Farm Shop. Eleven comments were received, with 100% support for the project.
Paul Holmes-Ling of Vogt Solar says: “Although the level of feedback we received was fairly low, we are very pleased with the support shown for the solar farm. The site at Yerbeston Gate is well screened by woodland and hedgerows so will have a minimal visual impact. Also, the solar farm will help the farm to diversify their business and be more sustainable.
“We will be planting the land around the solar panels with wildflowers to encourage biodiversity, which will attract insects, birds and bees; and will be grazed by sheep. This way, the land can remain in agricultural use whilst green energy is being generated.”
Hedgerows and trees bordering the site would be enhanced to improve existing and provide new habitats. Hedgehog homes and bird and bat boxes would also be introduced to the site.
Mr Holmes-Ling continued: “Should the solar farm go ahead, we will work closely with Jeffreyston Community Council and relevant stakeholders to explore the ways in which the proposal could benefit the local community as a whole.”
Renewable energy schemes, such as the proposed solar farm, are strongly supported by both UK and European policy. The project will make a valuable contribution to the UK’s energy targets of producing 15% of the energy we need from renewable sources by 2020.
Pembrokeshire County Council will now consider the planning application and members of the public can view details and submit their comments via the website athttp://planning.pembrokeshire.gov.uk citing planning application reference 13/0501/PA.
If approved, the solar farm would take around eight to 10 weeks to build. The solar farm would be temporary, and would be decommissioned after 30 years.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

9 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

9 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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9 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.