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Discovery of ‘human-looking hand’ stops play at Tenby Golf Course

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1 year ago

July 8, 2024

ON FRIDAY (Jul 5), an ordinary round of golf took a startling turn when a club member discovered what appeared to be a skeletal human hand near the 9th hole on Tenby Golf Course.

The shocking find, nestled in a rabbit hole, prompted immediate action and concern among the staff.

The member, shaken by the discovery, promptly alerted club management. The police were swiftly called to the scene, and the area around the 9th hole was cordoned off to ensure safety and preserve any potential evidence. Photographs of the skeletal remains were taken and sent to police headquarters for analysis to determine whether the hand was human.
Initial scans at headquarters were inconclusive, leaving room for speculation and anxiety among the members and staff. In response, the Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) was brought in to conduct a thorough examination.

After several tense hours of meticulous investigation, the CSI team confirmed that the skeletal hand did not belong to a human. Instead, it was determined to be from an animal of an unknown species. This revelation brought a wave of relief to the golf club, as the discovery of human remains could have necessitated extensive and disruptive excavation of the fairway.
Club members and staff expressed their relief and curiosity over the unusual find, which has become the talk of the club. “It’s not every day you come across something like this on a golf course,” commented Golf Manager David Hancock “It certainly added a bit of excitement and mystery to our usual routine.”
While the incident was resolved without any sinister implications, it served as a reminder of the unexpected surprises that can lie beneath even the most familiar grounds.
Club members and visitors are now back to their regular games, albeit with a story that will be recounted for years to come.

The police have been contacted for a comment.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

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6 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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6 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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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.