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Western Telegraph
24-05-2025
- Western Telegraph
Pembrokeshire defendants in courts across Wales and England
The five defendants were accused of drug possession, drug-driving, and failing to identify drivers who were alleged to have committed driving offences. Their cases were heard in courts in Cardiff, Cwmbran, Aldershot, London, and Carlisle. For the latest crime and court news for west Wales, you can join our Facebook group here. Here's a round-up of the cases. HANNAH WINTERTON, 24, of Chapel Row in Llangwm, was driving on the M4 at Cardiff whilst under the influence of cannabis. Winterton was driving a Vauxhall Corsa on the westbound M4 between junctions 32 and 33 on October 26. When tested, she recorded having 5.9 micrograms of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol per litre (µg/L) of blood. The legal limit – to exclude accidental exposure – is 2µg/L. She pleaded guilty to drug-driving at Cardiff Magistrates' Court on May 2, and was banned from driving for 14 months. Winterton must also pay a £120 fine, £85 in costs, and a £48 surcharge. MILFORD HAVEN PORT AUTHORITY, of Gorsewood Drive in Hakin, has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 for not identifying a driver who was accused of a driving offence in Hampshire. The Port Authority was alleged to have failed to give information to Hampshire Police relating to identity of the driver of a Nissan Juke, who was suspected of having committed a driving offence. It pleaded guilty at Aldershot Magistrates' Court on April 28, and was ordered to pay a £660 fine, £110 in costs, and a £260 surcharge. JOHN ASHBY, now 38, of Laws Street in Pembroke Dock, was caught in London with LSD and cannabis. Ashby was alleged to have been in possession of the drugs at Victoria Station at August 31. He pleaded guilty at Westminster Magistrates' Court on April 30, and was fined £100. A forfeiture and destruction order was made for the drugs. ANDREW BARTON, 58, of Rickeston, outside Milford Haven, failed to identify a driver accused of a motoring offence. Barton was accused of failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a Seat who was alleged to have committed a driving offence in Cumbria. He pleaded not guilty, but was found guilty at Carlisle Magistrates' Court on May 2. Barton was fined £300 and was ordered to pay £325 in costs and a £120 surcharge. He also had six points added to his licence. JAMIE WHITE, 34, of Freystrop, has been ordered to pay almost £500 after not identifying a driver. White was accused of failing to give Gwent Police information relating to the identification of the driver of a Volkswagen Caddy who was alleged to have committed a motoring offence. He pleaded guilty using the single justice procedure, and was hit with a £278 fine at Cwmbran Magistrates' Court on May 8. White must also pay £90 in costs and a £111 surcharge, and had six points added to his licence. He avoided a driving ban for accumulating too many points due to the mitigation given to the court.
North Wales Chronicle
16-05-2025
- North Wales Chronicle
Family's tribute to Gwynedd man who died after Conwy crash
Carwyn Huws, 20, of Bethesda, died on Saturday, May 10 after a crash shortly before 5.30pm involved a Honda motorcycle and a Volkswagen Caddy van. Emergency services attended, but Mr Huws was pronounced dead at the scene. The female pillion passenger was airlifted to hospital in Stoke, where she remains with serious injuries. Mr Huws was described as a 'loving son to Georgina and Hefin and brother to Arlun'. In a statement, shared via North Wales Police, his family said: 'All who knew him and loved him; Carwyn was the kindest most loveable person and would always be there for everyone. 'As a family, we would like to thank all for their support and kind words, and request that our privacy is respected at this devastating time. 'In particular, we would like to thank mountain rescue, paramedics, and the air ambulance teams who worked so hard to save him. 'Carwyn was so loved and we are heartbroken. We would also like to say our thoughts are with the pillion passenger, and wish her a full recovery.' The investigation to establish the cause of the crash is underway, with North Wales Polcie continuing to appeal for information and witnesses to the incident. Anybody with information is urged to contact the force via its website or by calling 101, quoting incident number 25000387021.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Tributes to 'lovable' 20-year-old killed in crash
The family of a man described as the "most lovable person" have paid tribute to him after he died in a crash. Carwyn Huws, 20, from Bethesda, Gwynedd, died after a crash at about 17:30 BST near Capel Curig, Conwy county, on 10 May. The collision happened on the A5 and involved a Mr Huws' Honda motorbike and a Volkswagen Caddy van. His family shared a tribute thanking everyone for their "support and kind words" and described Mr Huws as a "loving son" who would "always be there for everyone". Emergency services said Mr Huws died at the scene while the female passenger on his motorbike was airlifted to hospital where she remains with serious injuries. The family's tribute added: "In particular, we would like to thank mountain rescue, paramedics, and the Air Ambulance teams who worked so hard to save him. "We would also like to say our thoughts are with the pillion passenger and wish her a full recovery." North Wales Police said its investigation into the crash was ongoing.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Tributes to 'lovable' 20-year-old killed in crash
The family of a man described as the "most lovable person" have paid tribute to him after he died in a crash. Carwyn Huws, 20, from Bethesda, Gwynedd, died after a crash at about 17:30 BST near Capel Curig, Conwy county, on 10 May. The collision happened on the A5 and involved a Mr Huws' Honda motorbike and a Volkswagen Caddy van. His family shared a tribute thanking everyone for their "support and kind words" and described Mr Huws as a "loving son" who would "always be there for everyone". Emergency services said Mr Huws died at the scene while the female passenger on his motorbike was airlifted to hospital where she remains with serious injuries. The family's tribute added: "In particular, we would like to thank mountain rescue, paramedics, and the Air Ambulance teams who worked so hard to save him. "We would also like to say our thoughts are with the pillion passenger and wish her a full recovery." North Wales Police said its investigation into the crash was ongoing.
Wales Online
16-05-2025
- Wales Online
Man who died in motorbike crash tragedy was 'the kindest, most loveable person'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A young man who tragically died in a motorbike crash was described as the "kindest, most loveable person" by his devastated family. Carwyn Huws, 20, from Bethesda, died following a crash on the A5 near Capel Curig on Saturday, May 10. Mr Huws was riding a Honda motorcycle when it was involved in a collision with a Volkswagen Caddy van. He tragically died at the scene. A woman, who was a pillion passenger on the motorbike, was flown to the Royal Stoke University Hospital with potentially life-changing injuries. Mr Huws' family have now released a tribute to him via North Wales Police. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone They said: "Loving son to Georgina and Hefin and brother to Arlun. All who knew him and loved him, Carwyn was the kindest most loveable person and would always be there for everyone. 'As a family, we would like to thank ALL for their support and kind words and request that our privacy is respected at this devastating time. In particular, we would like to thank Mountain Rescue, Paramedics, and the Air Ambulance teams who worked so hard to save him. 'Carwyn was so loved and we are heartbroken. We would also like to say our thoughts are with the pillion passenger and wish her a full recovery.' Police said the investigation to establish the cause of the collision is underway. A spokesperson said: "We continue to appeal for information and witnesses to the collision which happened shortly before 5.30pm on Saturday, May 10th on the A5 at Capel Curig and involved a Honda motorcycle and a Volkswagen Caddy van. "The emergency services attended, however, sadly, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The female pillion passenger was airlifted to hospital in Stoke where she remains with serious injuries. "Anybody with information is urged to contact us via the website or by calling 101, quoting incident number 25000387021." Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox
