Community

Crabb visits businesses driving economic recovery

Published

12 years ago

November 27, 2013

MP STEPHEN CRABB recently spent the day visiting businesses across the north of the county to investigate the different issues facing local companies and the opportunities for growth in rural parts of the constituency.

Stephen visited a diverse range of well-established and new businesses from the tourism, haulage, agricultural, retail, transport and manufacturing sectors. The cost of fuel, broadband connectivity, banking difficulties and the importance of the Welsh language in business served as important topics of discussion.

The Preseli MP started the day with a visit to Fforest camp, an innovative tourism provider that offers a glamping experience near Cilgerran. He then continued with a tour of Crymych where he met with representatives from Riverlea, Jewsons, Crymych Couriers, Frenni Transport, J K Lewis and Midway Motors. Together these businesses employ over 200 local people. Stephen’s business tour coincided with the release of statistics showing a further fall in unemployment in the constituency, highlighting the importance of local firms in securing employment for people in Pembrokeshire.

Commenting following his business tour, Stephen said: “I had a brilliant day meeting businesses across North Pembrokeshire. I regularly meet with firms to talk about the real issues they face daily in business. It is important to look into what can be done to assist businesses in more rural parts of our county.

He added: “With a further fall in employment locally and across Wales, it was great to meet so many local businesses who are making a real difference and getting local people in employment. Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) across our county are driving the fall in unemployment. It is these businesses that are the backbone of our local economy.

“It was great to meet two of Frenni Transport’s new recruits who started with the firm a few weeks ago. They represent the positive trend we have seen developing in the local economy all year.

“Many of the businesses I visited remarked on how last year was a challenging year. However, they generally seemed positive in their outlook of the year ahead. It was encouraging to see such rural entrepreneurship and vision with many companies discussing fresh ideas for development.

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

Published

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

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.