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On this day: Pembrokeshire Archive

Pembrokeshire Archive

• Country campaigners march for rural rights

  The people living and working in Pembrokeshire's countryside took to the streets of London on Sunday as part of the Liberty and Livelihood March. A fleet of eight coaches ferried people of all ages and from many backgrounds to join the march with the aim of raising awareness of rural issues. read more

• Monkton looks to bright future

  The children of Monkton have been declared as some of the poorest in Wales - but community leaders say the area is a close community with a bright future. read more

• Wholly unacceptable war

  Dear Editor, - I am fully in agreement with your Comment (Letters, September 18th) regarding war against Iraq. I also agree with the line being taken by Jackie Lawrence MP ('MP Warns Against War With Iraq', September 18th). read more

• Old soldier's victory in eye op battle

  Old soldier Alfred Finnigan has won the shortest battle of his long life as he looks forward to the eye operation that should enable him to read again. read more

• "What cinema was made for"

  The Road To Perdition Directed by Sam Mendes Starring Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Jude Law, Daniel Craig, Tyler Hoechlin. Cert. 15 Dur. 117 mins read more

• Cash is starting to connect with farmers

  The benefits of the National Assembly's Farming Connect service are starting to filter through to Pembrokeshire farmers 12 months after its launch. read more

• Local dairy farmer secures top job

  Michael McNamara of Drim Farm, Llawhaden, Narberth, has been named as the new chairman of the South West Wales Agri-Food Partnership. The Agri-Food Partnership, which has four regional groups, is an advisory body established in spring 1999, to ensure co-ordination and co-operation across the agri-food industry. The partnership also has sector groups for lamb and beef; dairy; organics; farm development; horticulture, and fisheries/aquaculture. read more

• Roundhouse must go, ruling

  A second attempt by Roundhouse occupiers Tony Wrench and Jane Faith to save their unusual eco-friendly dwelling has been dismissed. This means that the house will have to be demolished within the next six months. read more

• Rev backs brothels motion

  A Haverfordwest minister and a member of the town council raised eyebrows at the weekend when he supported a Plaid Cymru call for brothels to be licensed. read more

On this day: Pembrokeshire Archive