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Happy ending for neglected pony
A pony named Polly owes her life to the family who rescued her from certain death at the hands of a neglectful owner. Her skeletal, lice-infested appearance shocked the Caddeys when they responded to an advert offering her for sale. In Tim Caddeys words
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Shipwrecks author spots an albatross
THE CREW of a charter yacht had an unusual sight last week when they spotted a sooty albatross 6,000 miles north of its usual habitat. Skipper of the Perky Puffin, Tom Bennett, and two other members of the Westfleet Sailing School yacht, saw the bird
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High hopes for local grain store
Cereal producers will learn this month whether a centralised grain store could be up and running in Pembrokeshire by next years harvest. The results of a feasibility study conducted by the Home Grown Cereals Authority will be published on September 20th
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Baby boom surprise for Folly Farm
A baby boom at Folly Farm has been keeping staff busy and delighting visitors. Alongside the regular new arrivals of foals, calves, rabbits and guinea pigs are a couple of surprise babies - a Mara and a Llama. Maras, which originate from Argentina, are
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Farmers hit back at supermarkets
Supermarkets may be forced to display exactly how much they pay farmers for meat, fruit and vegetables as a campaign spearheaded by Pembrokeshire producers gains momentum. For two years, the Pembrokeshire branch of the Farmers Union of Wales has urged
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Hunts face ruin as disease restrictions bite
Pembrokeshires two fox-hunts will not resume hunting on Saturday and it could be months before they hold their opening meets. The South Pembrokeshire and Pembrokeshire Hunts have suspended hunting indefinitely until foot and mouth disease is eradicated
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A Knights Tale
Director: Brian Helgeland Starring: Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Paul Bettany Cert. PG; Dur. 132 mins I think its worth saying that if Id seen A Knights Tale when I was ten years old I would have loved it. Id have got it out
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Council launches new surf lifesaving centre
THE chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Councillor Mrs Rosemary Hayes, has officially opened the new surf lifesaving centre at Newgale. The centre will improve facilities on one of Pembrokeshires main Blue Flag beaches and will provide a base for
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Tenby trounced - and coach Price resigns
Chepstow 75 Tenby United 15 Tenby United suffered a double body blow on the very first Saturday of the new rugby season as they conceded 75 points against a Chepstow team from Division Six (East) - and then long-suffering coach Gary Price resigned on
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Dippers seek heated pool
A local naturist group has applied for permission to use one of the county councils pools for nude swimming sessions twice a month during winter. The group, called The Cleddau Dippers, has been told that a policy decision will have to be made. A spokesman
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Quest for family saved from rubble
A ROYAL ARTILLERY veteran of the Second World War has launched a quest to find a man he pulled from the rubble of a bombed house at Pembroke Dock in 1940. Captain A. Charles Adams - now in his 87th year and living in Port Talbot - joined 246 Battery,
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Otters strong in second half
Narberth 38 Tredegar 6 28 second-half points without reply gave Narberth a splendid start to the new campaign in the Second Division, the Otters showing already that they could be a force to be reckoned with against former first-class opposition which
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Borderers baulked by visitors pack
Whitland 13 Glamorgan Wanderers 19 Whitland entered their new campaign with high hopes of a winning start against Glamorgan Wanderers at Parc Llwyn Ty Gwyn but were never able to gain mastery up front and were forced to chase a result after conceding
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Concern over rise in homeless
Homelessness, a problem once associated with cities, is on the increasein Pembrokeshire. The situation is becoming so serious that a charity which fights homelessness is holding advice surgeries in the county. Shelter Cymru is concerned that unless those
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Top value Carew clinch cup final revenge
Carew (166 for 6) beat Haverfordwest (139 all out) Umpires: Dennis Venables and Ray Kane Scorers: Ros Phillips (HWest) and Martin Scourfield (Carew) Carew clinched the Duggie Morris Cup for the 10th time in 12 final appearances as they beat Haverfordwest
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Bowl out ensures Jubilee Cup goes to Lamphey
Lamphey 305 for 6 beat Haverfordwest (39 FOR3) Lamphey won 4-0 in bowl out Umpires: Les Hastings and John Williams Scorers: Jayne Cole (HWest) and Helen Hodges (Lamphey) Hakin United have swept all before them in the local football scene over recent years
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Father in U.S. murder rap bid
A MAN arrested in Pembrokeshire on a murder charge is fighting extradition to America, where he could face the death penalty. Father-of-four Christopher St John, who hoped to make his home in Haverfordwest, is accused of the first degree murder of his
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Praise for reduction in waiting lists
Withybush hospital has been praised for reducing patient waiting times in a recent visit by National Assembly deputy health minister, Dr Brian Gibbons. Dr Gibbons said: Im doing this visit as part of the National Assemblys new policy on improving waiting
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Resort is jewel in floral crown
TENBY has proved once again that it is the jewel in Pembrokeshires floral crown by claiming its 21st Wales in Bloom title. The resort notched up its 11th success in a row in the small town section of the prestigious contest - despite a cut in the town
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Exciting sailing at Dale keel boat weekend
The August Bank Holiday and the pretty North Pembrokeshire village of Dale have, for over 30 years, been the time and place for West Wales sailors to assemble for a weekend of high quality keelboat racing under the joint burgees of Pembrokeshire Cruiser
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Search for missing chapel records
The Pembrokeshire Record Office has recently completed a survey of therecords held by nonconformist chapels in Pembrokeshire resulting in the deposit of a number of registers and other records at the Record Office. The survey has also revealed that the
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Rally on the road to classic success
A GLORIOUS sunny finish in Tenby on Sunday made up for a rather drizzly start in Milford Haven as the Western Telegraph Pembrokeshire Classic Vehicle Rally celebrated a fourth year of success. Despite the elements, 130 classic cars and motorcycles assembled
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Punchs stamp of approval
Punch and Judy were on hand to help Royal Mail launch its special edition stamps, featuring the popular seaside puppets. Childrens entertainer, Phillip Jones accompanied Punch and Judy to Tenby where they amused local children and launched the special
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The future of wood
A study has been commissioned to look into Pembrokeshires woodland industry to identify a management strategy for its long-term future and development and its economic potential. Pembrokeshire is noted for its splendid scenery and wildlife and essential
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Family remembers extraordinary Ellie
Happy holidays visiting family in Pembrokeshire were among the many experiences which brave teenager Ellie James, who recently lost her life on a mountainside in Borneo, had packed into her 17 years. Ellie, together with her parents and brothers, often
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Fall in love with local food
There will be an added incentive to visit the Pembrokeshire County Councils popular Farmers Market later this month. September has been designated Farmers Market Month throughout the UK and it is being marked with a series of high profile events in a
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Royal Navy sails for Operation Argonout
SHIPS of the Royal Navy spotted off South Pembrokeshire last week were taking part in an amphibious beach landing exercise. The exercise was part of Operation Argonaut 2001, which involves the largest fleet of British ships to set sail since the Falklands
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Dog owners warned after cow is bitten
An Angle farmer has urged footpath walkers to be more careful after a dog attacked one of her cows. Irene Jones, who farms at Hardings Hill feared the worst when she first saw the bite on one of her British Friesians last Wednesday night. When she came
