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On this day: Pembrokeshire Archive

Pembrokeshire Archive

• County Show bounces back

  THE County Show got off to a good start yesterday (Tuesday) and all the signs are that, despite the effects of foot and mouth on exhibit numbers, there will be plenty to see. read more

• Mother remanded on murder charge

  The mother of a toddler found dead on a Pembrokeshire beach appeared in court last week charged with murder. read more

• Pavilion end!

  The familiar green and yellow pavilion which dominated the skyline on St Davids airfield during the Eisteddfod is past its sell-by date. read more

• President mourns citys disappearing Welsh

  ST DAVIDS-born Jams Nicholas described being president of the day on Wednesday, in his address to the main pavilion, as one of the greatest honours that has ever befallen me. read more

• Churches come in very sandy!

  Buckets and spades will be to the fore next week as Wednesday, August 21st, sees the return of the annual St Davids Sand Church contest at Whitesands beach. read more

• Runs galore in top v bottom clash

  Carew (217 for 8) drew with Lamphey (183 for 7) Umpires: Les Hastings and John Williams Scorers: Gethin Evans and Jo Kerrison read more

• Haunting reminder

  The Sum Of All Fears Directed by Phil Alden Robinson Starring Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman, James Cromwell, Live Schreiber, Alan Bates. Cert. 15 Dur. 124 mins read more

• Direct London rail service may be axed

  FIRST GREAT WESTERNS proposal to end direct train services between Fishguard and London next year has sent shock waves through the county. read more

• Brilliant Lewis guides Lawrenny home

  Lawrenny (178 for 7) beat Pembroke (177 for 9) Umpires: Hilliard Davies and Trefor Evans Scorers: Malcolm Thomas and Matthew Mitchell read more

• Schooners visit opens new horizons

  The arrival in the Milford Haven Waterway last week of the luxury schooner Sea Cloud II could herald a new era of cruise liners visiting the port. Brilliant sunshine greeted the Sea Cloud II and its American passengers as they entered the haven, and they could not have had a better introduction to Pembrokeshire. read more

• Wind farms and hot air

  Dear Editor, - Elizabeth Morley (Letters, July 31st) states that wind farms get massive subsidies. read more

• Dropped catches cost Llangwm dear

  Cresselly (152 for 7) beat Llangwm (151 for 8) Umpires: Dai Morris and Mike Heritage Scorers: Louisa Cole and Jeff Saies read more

• Tucker takes Town closer to tilte

  Whitland (109 all out) lost to Haverfordwest (219 for 7 declared) Umpires: Bob Flute and Tony Scourfield Scorers: Rob Devonald and Jayne Cole read more

• Joy at respite care victory

  The Western Telegraph-backed campaign for better respite care facilities for Pembrokeshires disabled children has been successful. Delighted parents learned on Thursday that Pembrokeshire County Council has done a U-turn and will not go ahead with a new respite care centre in Trafalgar Road, Haverfordwest. Instead a new unit will be built near the existing centre at Portfield Special School. read more

• Skys the limit for kite festival

  KITE FLYING is cooler than playing computer games, according to the organisers of the Pembrokeshire Sky Festival to be held this weekend. Young people will be shown how to make and fly their own kites when hundreds of weird and wonderful designs fill the sky over the village of Carew. read more

On this day: Pembrokeshire Archive