Saundersfoot: Footballers in savage attack

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11 years ago

February 27, 2015

A MAN attacked by two Narberth football players was told on Friday (Feb 27) he can sue them for damages following “a savage attack” in a Saundersfoot nightclub.

Kyle Alan Quartermaine and Ashley David Williams were caught on CCTV cameras in the gents toilet at Sands nightclub beating Ben Lloyd Williams.

Quartermaine, of Halkon Crescent, Narberth, and Williams, of Cold Blow, admitted assault causing actual bodily harm.

Quartermaine also admitted assaulting Mr Williams’ friend, Owain Gryfydd Davies when he tried to help him.

Dyfed Thomas, prosecuting, told Swansea Crown Court how Williams confronted Mr Lloyd Williams, who was celebrating his twenty-first birthday, inside a cubicle on September 21 last year.

Williams pushed a finger into his eye and punched him several times. Quartermaine delivered one heavy punch.

Judge Heywood described the attack as “unprovoked and cowardly” and said Mr Davies had been assaulted just for being public spirited enough to try to save his friend from further injury.

The court heard that because of his injuries Mr Lloyd Williams had lost a contract that could have led to more work.

Judge Heywood said he was free to pursue the defendants for compensation through the county court.

And he warned Quartermaine and Williams that if they continued to be violent the court would “look very seriously” at sending them to prison.

They were each made the subject of a 12 month community order and to pay Mr Lloyd Williams £500 each.

That, said Judge Heywood, would not affect Mr Lloyd Williams’ right to take civil action.

They were also ordered to carry out 175 hours of unpaid work for the community and to pay court costs of £150 each.

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

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8 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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8 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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8 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.