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Milford Haven Coastguard and RNLI assist stricken vessel in Cardigan Bay

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2 years ago

January 17, 2024

LAST Tuesday (Jan 9) New Quay RNLI’s all-weather Shannon class lifeboat, Roy Barker V, saw her first shout of the year. At midday, Milford Haven Coastguard tasked the lifeboat to assist a 14m yacht with three persons onboard, 18 miles north of New Quay.

Launching in a strong east to north-easterly wind, despite a forecast of only force 4-6, the wind had increased to force 7-9 with gusts of up to force 10.

Dan Potter, New Quay RNLI’s Coxswain said, “The casualty vessel had lost all means of propulsion and, with the anchor cable having parted, she was drifting rapidly.

“With torn sails she was completely disabled, and having assessed the situation, we decided that the safest course of action was to tow the vessel to the nearest safe haven of Aberystwyth.”

After a slow tow into the weather, New Quay RNLI’s lifeboat with the casualty vessel arrived at the entrance to Aberystwyth harbour at 5.10pm.

Huw Williams, New Quay RNLI’s volunteer crew added, “Seeing Aberystwyth harbour was a welcome sight after towing for many hours in strong winds. We then transferred the tow to our colleagues at Aberystwyth RNLI, who safely berthed the vessel in the marina. We then headed for home arriving in New Quay just after 6pm. A very long afternoon in challenging conditions.”

Roger Couch, New Quay RNLI’s Lifeboat Operations Manager said, “This was a job well done by our volunteers, our first of the year, and a great example of working with our flank station, putting all our hours of training into practice.”

News

Baby in critical condition after Fishguard emergency

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19 seconds ago

May 5, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Teenagers arrested as police investigate circumstances

A BABY remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition after being taken from Fishguard by air ambulance following a medical emergency at a property.

Dyfed-Powys Police said officers received information that the baby had been taken to hospital in the early evening of Saturday (May 2).

Police were formally informed of the incident at around 10:10pm the same evening.

An investigation into the circumstances is underway.

A man and a woman, both aged eighteen, were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. They have since been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.

No further details have been released at this stage.

Entertainment

Hubberston Girls exhibition launches new space at Waterfront Gallery

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44 minutes ago

May 5, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A NEW exhibition exploring memories of growing up on a council estate has opened at the Waterfront Gallery in Milford Haven.

Artist Lynn Stuart is launching the gallery’s new exhibition space with her solo show, Hubberston Girls, which runs until Saturday, May 30.

The exhibition features a deeply personal series of works drawn and painted on brown paper. The material was chosen for its connection to everyday memories, including lunch bags and magazines wrapped in paper.

Once oiled, the paper becomes semi-transparent, allowing paint to be applied to the reverse and creating layered, intimate images.

The Waterfront Gallery is extending its opening hours for the exhibition and will be open Monday to Saturday, from 10:30am to 4:00pm.

A private view will be held on Thursday, May 14, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, and all are welcome.

The gallery is based in the Old Sail Loft on Discovery Quay, Milford Waterfront, Milford Haven. It is one of south west Wales’s leading art galleries, a registered charity, and home to the Wales Contemporary annual competition.

The gallery is run by artist volunteers who exhibit there regularly.

Community

Vintage tractor tour sets off from Pembroke Dock for Ireland

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2 hours ago

May 5, 2026

Tom Sinclair

FIFTY-three vintage tractors left Pembroke Dock Ferry Port on Saturday (May 2) as part of a long-running tractor tour to Ireland.

The group boarded the ferry for the latest stage of an exchange which has been running since 2011, when the National Vintage Tractor Run was held in Pembrokeshire.

Organiser Alun Mason said: “The Tour of Ireland has been ongoing since 2011, when the National Vintage Tractor Run was held in Pembrokeshire.

“A large contingent travelled from Ireland and continue to do so every other year, with our visit this weekend and the Irish tractors due to visit in 2027.”

Some of the tractors taking part travelled from as far as Burry Port, Bridgend, Llandrindod Wells, Llandovery and Ceredigion before gathering at the ferry port.