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On this day: Pembrokeshire Archive

Pembrokeshire Archive

• Elephants feet on the trail to safety

  A number of elephants feet have been discovered in Pembrokeshire. But wildlife lovers need not worry - its only the name for a new kind of road marking. read more

• County escapes one threat of GM trials

  PEMBROKESHIRE has again escaped the threat of genetically modified crop planting - but all that could change next month. read more

• OutstandingOtters back to winning ways

  Narberth 50 Ystradgynlais 7 read more

• New Commandant at home on the Range

  Public access to the swathe of diverse Pembrokeshire countryside occupied by the military will remain a priority for the new commandant at Castlemartin Range. read more

• James and Rulloff defy the years as Johnston hang on for the win

  Johnston 2 Milford Athletic 2 read more

• Whizz-kid on the web flies farming flag

  A FOUR-YEAR-OLD computer whizz may succeed where the might of the farming industry is floundering. read more

• Bike rides raise record £10,136

  CYCLISTS taking part in last years British Heart Foundation Bike Rides in Pembrokeshire again pedalled their way to success. read more

• Surgery patients fear reduction in services

  PATIENTS at Hakin, Milford Haven, could still face a reduction in services supplied at the areas health centre, members of the countys health watchdog, the Pembrokeshire Community Health Council heard recently. In December, a public meeting - organised by local county councillor Barry Woolmer - was held in Hakin to discuss the proposed closure of the clinic on certain afternoons. read more

• Stranded fans just smile away the storms

  FISHGUARD was invaded again on Friday. But it was not by the French this time. It was by Welsh rugby fans anxious to reach Ireland for the Six Nations Wales-v-Ireland game. They were among 4,000 passengers stranded at the port after gale force winds led to the ferry cancellation. They probably wondered whether their long hours of waiting and stormy crossing was worth it after Wales was beaten 54-10. PICTURE: Western Telegraph. read more

• Film review - Gosford Park

  Directed by Robert Altman Starring Kelly Macdonald, Clive Owen, Ryan Phillipe, Kristin Scott Thomas,Stephen Fry and millions of others! Released on February 1st. (Cert. 15, Dur. 130 mins) read more

• Storms wreak havoc around county

  GALE FORCE winds, driving rain and high tides caused havoc in Pembrokeshire during a stormy week. read more

• Reflections in pictures of a proud dockyard town

  EVEN a relative newcomer to Pembroke Dock - Ive only lived here for 20 years - would find it almost impossible to stop dipping into local author John Evans book Pembroke Dock Reflections. read more

• The dawning of the age of Elizabeth

  The Western Telegraph of Wednesday, February 7th, 1952, recorded King George VIs death in a large black-bordered panel on its obituary page. read more

• green is clearer

  Businesses are being encouraged by the Pembrokeshire Energy Agency to switch to green electricity in order to help the environment and to reduce their tax bills. read more

• Steel firm axes jobs

  More than 20 skilled steelworkers have lost their jobs as a result of a 125% import duty imposed by the US Department of Commerce. read more

• Developing Docks go from strength to strength

  Great recreational opportunities are now available in the Milford Haven waterway. read more

• Homes ban on non locals

  A BITTER row over moves to ban incomers from building holiday and retirement homes in Pem-brokeshire could escalate into a courtroom battle. read more

• Miller brothers star as Neyland start off with a bang

  Neyland made their seasonal debut at The Meads Sports Centre and came away with two wins at the expense of opponents St Ishmaels and Llangwm, who got off the mark themselves when they comfortably beat Tish in the other match. read more

On this day: Pembrokeshire Archive