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Royal memories and condolences
A Pembrokeshire army officer and a member of a well-known local family was one of the soldiers who stood vigil over the coffin of King George V 66 years ago. Colonel J. H. V. (Jack) Higgon, of Scolton, was a Captain in the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards stationed
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Modelmakers step in to help with the big plant re-build
As part of the Waterston Petroplus plant is painstakingly dismantled, a group of local model enthusiasts are planning to put a scale model of it back together. The 1:24 model was built to act as a guide to the construction of the plant in the 1960s. Having
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Industrial estate set to expand
An expansion of the Honeyborough Industrial estate, Neyland, could be on the cards. If the right tenants are found, work could begin on building high quality industrial units or offices within the next 12 months. Mr Peter Reynolds, who owns part of the
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Easter boost to holiday season
Pembrokeshire was packed out over the Easter Holiday weekend, prompting hopes of a busy summer season. Many hotels were full, and tourist information staff said they had difficulty finding accommodation for visitors. Bobby King, chairman of the Pembrokeshire
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Raid your attic for hidden treasures
BBC ONEs popular Sunday evening programme Antiques Roadshow opens its doors to the public when it visits Tenby Leisure Centre, Marsh Road, on Thursday April 18th. Some of Britains leading antiques and fine arts specialists will be there, including Eric
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Fat lady may soon be singing for struggling Bluebirds
Haverfordwest County 0 Afan Lido 1 The Bluebirds did not play altogether badly in this game, but it was essentially a nervy performance during which the side seemed to be straining so hard for vital points that the necessary confidence just wasnt there
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Whales make rare visit
The appearance of around 30 large northern bottle-nose whales off Freshwater West beach last week has been described as incredible. Ive never heard of it in Wales and not in the British Isles, said Cliff Benson, of the Pencaer Observation and Recording
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County falter at final hurdle
Pembrokeshire 26 North Wales 33 Referee: Matthew Aplin Touch Judges: James Jones and Mark Williams Pembrokeshire failed in their bid to reach the final of the Welsh Counties Cup as they lost against a strong North Wales team at the final hurdle, a match
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Fuel price protestors may target ferry ports
Pembrokeshires two ferry ports could be under siege this month as hauliers switch tactics in their protest at crippling fuel costs. Protestors want to draw attention to the huge differential between fuel prices in Britain and Southern Ireland. Britains
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Borderers earn local derby tie
Whitland 17 Milford Haven 5 Whitland earned a semi-final tie against old rivals Narberth as they fended off a strong challenge from an experienced Milford haven side which never gave up trying until the final whistle. But the Borderers always held the
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Eight goal Vikings are six times winners
Hakin United 8 Pennar Robins 0 Hakin United broke all the records as they completed their sixth successive championship of the James Williams Pembrokeshire League. The Vikings were already assured of the silverware and this proud new record but they showed
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Organic showcase
Organic milk, cheese and meat produced in Pembrokeshire were showcased in a unique promotion in London this week. Award-winning cheeses produced by Sue Jones at Llanboidy Cheese were featured alongside Calon Wen dairy products and Cambrian Organics beef
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Its all in the minder
Looking after other peoples children isnt the same as caring for your own - it requires a wide range of additional skills and knowledge. To become a childminder you have to be prepared to provide a reliable, high quality service; work in harmony with
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County clean-up: the crackdown on litter
15News: Litter campaign - pic Litter blowing up Dew Street, Haverfordwest, on Thursday morning shocked and horrified passers-by. Former headmaster of Sir Thomas Picton School, Mr Colin Evans, was so incensed he rang the Western Telegraph newsroom straight
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Helping F1 king to keep his cool
FORMULA ONE world champion Michael Schumacher could one day be wearing a cooling vest manufactured by Frio - a fast-expanding company based near Wolfscastle. Temperatures in the cockpits can soar as high as 140 degrees Fahrenheit and Frio is currently
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County juries easier on defendants
DEFENDANTS who plead not guilty at Haverfordwest Crown Court may have a higher-than-average chance of being cleared by a jury. Pembrokeshire juries acquitted 70% of defendants in 2000 - compared to the national average of 68%. The figure was described
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Party mood at call centre
Balloons and streamers deck the offices at the ITV Digital call centre, Pembroke Dock. The party atmosphere is a bold message from the staff and management team. Ninety per cent of all businesses who go into administration come out of the process as stronger
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Lovell: Lips still sealed over secret talks
Secret talks among members of the Pembroke County Cricket Club (PCCC) have led to a split which leaves the upcoming season at risk of becoming a farce, writes Patrick Alexander. This is the rumour circulating in the wake of a secret meeting held last
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Film Review - K-PAX
K-PAX Directed by: Iain Softley Starring: Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges, Mary McCormack. (Cert. 12, Dur. 120 mins) As I go through life watching film after film I am more and more convinced that if cinema has any purpose at all it is twofold. The first is
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Teachers strike is last resort
Strike action by teachers in Pembrokeshire would be very much a last resort measure, according to union leaders. A spokesman for the National Union of Teachers (NUT) in the county told the Western Telegraph: As far as we are concerned there are far more
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Barton break mars Robins joy at point well earned
Garw 1 Milford United 1 Milford United may have gained a much valued point away to Garw on Saturday, but again it was a lack of composure in front of goal that cost them the win that they probably deserved. Playing with a stiff breeze in the first half
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The $10 million run
A SIBERIAN Husky will be joining her master for an incredible 20,000-mile run around America in tribute to those killed in the September 11th attacks. Hope, the two-year-old pet of ex-army commando Mark Llewhellin will be taking on the mammoth task in
