News

Three shouts for busy Angle RNLI crew in just two days

Published

2 years ago

March 10, 2024

THE RNLI Angle lifeboat was involved in two requests for assistance on Thursday (Mar 7) this week.

The first came at 10:37am when the All-Weather Lifeboat was requested to launch in response to a distress call from a yacht in St Brides Bay. The vessel, with two persons onboard had suffered engine failure, sail issues and were experiencing sea sickness.

The lifeboat launched and made best speed to the vessel, arriving on scene around 40 minutes later. By this time, the yacht had sailed to a position five miles west of Skomer Island. After speaking with the skipper, the crew of the yacht were able to release the sail and a tow was swiftly passed.

With the tow secure the crew began the journey towards Milford Docks, arriving at the entrance around three hours later. Due to the conditions it wasn’t suitable for the yacht to be put into an alongside tow so the stern tow was shortened right up and the yacht towed straight onto the marina basin to allow more shelter from the easterly wind. Once inside the basin, the yacht was brought alongside and manoeuvred onto a nearby pontoon.

With no further assistance required the Lifeboat and her crew were stood down to return to station where she was back on her mooring and ready for further service by 4pm.

Later that day at 9:01pm the crew were paged again. This time, to assist with the search for a high risk missing person at Freshwater West Beach.

The lifeboat launched and began proceeding to the area but were stood down shortly after when it was confirmed that the casualty was safely in the care of the police. St Govan’s and Dale Coastguard Rescue Teams were also tasked to this incident.

The Lifeboat was stood down with thanks and safely back on her mooring by 10pm.

On Wednesday (Mar 6) there was once incident.

Moments after picking up the mooring following an afloat exercise last Thursday the Lifeboat was tasked to assist a vessel with machinery and steering failure at the entrance to the east channel.

The lifeboat dropped her mooring and began proceeding towards the vessel. Fortunately the vessel had regained one engine and were making way back in to the Haven. When the Lifeboat rendezvoused with the vessel just off West Angle, the vessels crew had managed to regain both engines but still had steering issues. The crew of the vessel had rigged their emergency steering system and were making way back to their berth.

Content that they were making good progress, the Lifeboat escorted the vessel to her berth and once safely alongside the crew were stood down to return to station.

The lifeboat was back in her mooring and ready for further service by 5pm.

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.