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Residents of Llandeloy celebrate £1 million Postcode Lottery win

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SEAN EDWARDS, a Pembrokeshire Plumber, Celebrates £400,000 Lottery Triumph During Work at Actor Jerome Flynn’s Residence

In a startling intersection of luck and celebrity, Sean Edwards, a 51-year-old plumber from Pembrokeshire, learned of his £400,000 lottery win while conducting plumbing work within the attic of “Game of Thrones” star Jerome Flynn. The remarkable news was delivered through a call from the People’s Postcode Lottery while Sean was engaged in renewing a hot water system at the actor’s residence.

Edwards, who resides in the quaint village of Llandeloy, shared the substantial £1 million jackpot with three of his neighbours after their postcode, SA62 6LJ, was unveiled as the recipient of the weekly Millionaire Street prize on Saturday, October 7. Notably, each ticket was valued at £200,000, but Edwards managed to double his winnings by securing two tickets.

A Shift of Fortune: Sean’s Future Plans with Fiancée Caroline

Sean, a devoted father of two and also a tenant farmer, and his fiancée Caroline Key, 47, are bathing in jubilation following this unexpected windfall. The couple, already parents to a blended family of five daughters, and engaged since last year, have now solidified their wedding plans, propelled by their newfound financial ease.

Moreover, the substantial winnings have catalysed plans to transition from plumbing to the operation of a therapy farm — a dream long nurtured by the couple. Presently, Sean and Caroline maintain a tenancy on a parcel of land where they breed sheep and sustain a varied livestock including goats, cows, and geese. Caroline envisions establishing a therapy centre on a larger farm, aiming to serve both children and adults grappling with mental health and mobility challenges.

Journey Toward a Therapeutic Agricultural Enterprise

Affectionately nicknamed “Sean the Sheep” and “Mrs. Sheep” respectively, Sean and Caroline are among the final three applicants for the council tenancy of an expanded farm. The envisioned therapy centre would afford visitors an immersive, therapeutic experience in agricultural life, as Caroline articulated: “We want people to…experience the farming side of things.” She acknowledged the clichéd yet authentic assertion that farming has insinuated itself as their way of life.

The couple’s forthcoming venture is driven by an earnest desire to integrate their way of life with a purposeful, community-oriented endeavour, and this substantial lottery win has fortuitously aligned with these aspirations.

Community Prosperity: Shared Joy in Llandeloy

The spirit of camaraderie permeates the small community of Llandeloy, now colloquially termed “Millionaire Row”, following the substantial wins of several residents. Alan Pike, a 57-year-old former Royal Logistics Corps sergeant, and Maria Perkins, 55, were also among the fortunate neighbours, each gleefully receiving £200,000.

Expressing genuine happiness for the fellow victors, Sean remarked, “We’re a small, close-knit community…I’m so pleased for the others who’ve won, because they’re friends and they are genuinely lovely people.”

In addition to harnessing his newfound wealth toward collective and personal dreams, Sean also harbours a somewhat loftier ambition — to pilot a Formula 1 car around a track, a dream that now resides within the realm of possibility.

The unfolding tale of Sean, Caroline, and their community underscores a heartfelt narrative wherein unexpected fortune catalyses dreams, strengthens community ties, and fosters endeavours poised to enrich the lives of others. And so, the small village of Llandeloy not only basks in collective financial prosperity but also in the enriched community spirit and the promising ventures that lie ahead.

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Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

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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)

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Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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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.

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Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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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.

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