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Audience impresses 'Any Questions'
THE last programme of the current series of Any Questions? - BBC Radio 4's topical discussion programme hosted by Jonathan Dimbleby - was recorded in front of a full house at Letterston Memorial Hall last week. Mr Dimbleby was joined by panelists, Labour
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Cheeky show night
THE chart-topping Cheeky Girls helped to celebrate the start of Oakwood's After Dark season on Saturday. The Cheeky Girls (pictured) were part of a sizzling programme, which included a cast of singers and dancers who brought Mississippi Showtime to the
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Haven salute for tall ship
The Jubilee Sailing Trust's (JST) ship Tenacious sailed into Milford Haven on Friday for essential maintenance to be carried out. Tenacious is the largest wooden tall ship of her kind in the world. She is owned by the JST, which also owns and operates
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Bright new chapter opens for call centre
A STAFF gym and a spacious dining area symbolise a fresh approach in the turbulent history of the Pembroke Dock Call Centre. On Friday, a team of 89 sales and customer care staff will relocate to the site for what is being hailed as a new, upbeat period
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Balance is the key
A high yielding pedigree herd has increased milk output by almost 20% after a series of improvements at a Pembrokeshire farm. John and Gaynor Harries' Holstein herd was averaging 7,000 litres, but existing feeding and winter housing systems were barriers
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Assembly Minister visits troubled housing estate
ASSEMBLY MINISTER Edwina Hart visited the Mount Estate in Milford Haven last week for a 'fact-finding mission' into problems facing the troubled housing complex. Her visit came a week after Pembrokeshire County Council director of housing Jon Skone failed
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Bus block to farm plan
Landowners in rural Pembrokeshire could be stumped when they next apply for property planning consent if the site of the proposed development isn't served by a daily bus service. This reason was thrown up by a National Assembly planning inspector when
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Top boffins add another string to their bow
Young techno-wizards from Ysgol Dyffryn Taf have been named the UK's best boffins by the BBC's Tomorrow's World programme. An infra-red electric guitar designed by the team of 12-year-olds won first prize at the Young Innovator of the Year competition
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Guess who's back?
Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Directed by Jonathan Mostow. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Claire Danes, Nick Stahl, Kristanna Loken and David Andrews. Dur. 108 mins Cert. UK:12A Arnie's Terminator visage has become one of the most enduring images
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Big cat to blame for lamb attacks?
It's been all quiet on the big cat front for some time now. But just when you thought it was safe, it looks like one of these elusive felines has finally broken cover. The north Pembrokeshire farming community was left shaken after five lambs were mauled
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Tragedy of elderly woman thrown from pony trap
An elderly woman critically injured in an accident involving a pony and trap on her Crymych smallholding has died from her injuries at Morriston Hospital. Mrs Rosemary Streeter, aged 78, of Villa Farm, Crymych, was airlifted to the hospital and died there
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Bridleways champion to hand over reins
The British Horse Society's rights of way officer in Pembrokeshire is to stand down because the challenge of juggling this voluntary position with work commitments is proving too onerous. Tim Caddy, landlord of the Heart of Oak public house, Hakin, has
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Brothers set up dairy group
A Pembrokeshire dairy discussion group focusing on year-round milk supply has been set up in reaction to new financial penalties imposed on spring producers. The group held its inaugural meeting at Chapel Hill Farm, Camrose, last week, hosted by brothers
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Misleading stats on hunting issue
Dear Editor, - I write in response to the letters from Mrs D. Clements and Mr J. Murray Evans, claiming that the majority of people in the UK do not want to see hunting with dogs banned. Their claim is based on an NOP poll, which hunt supporters say shows
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Gyda Llaw
TRO yn l wnes i sgrifennu am ymgyrch gan bapur bro yn y Gogledd i dynnu sylw at rai o wallau ofnadwy sydd iu gweld ar arwyddion ffordd ac mewn siopau ledled y wlad. Wel dyma gm dda ir plant ar y teithiau hir yn ni i gyd yn eu gwneud mewn ceir dros yr
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Llangwm beat rivals to coast into final
Duggie Morris Cup semi final Llangwm (85 for 1) beat Hook (84 for 6) Umpires: Tony Scourfield and Brian Thomas Scorers: Jeff Saies and Chris Holder Llangwm coasted into the final of the Duggie Morris Cup as they beat near-neighbours Hook, who suffered
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Pop into funk into folk into skiffle
Later With Sickofantic Queens Hall, Narberth July 18th, 2003 SPARKLING in a sprinkling of stardust the non-stop party balanced diverse, flawless top-quality music with Sickofantic's fearless and questing attitude to the challenge of staging nine bands
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Seasiders claim big win
Saundersfoot (79 for 4) beat Llanrhian (74 all out) Umpires: Peter Perry and Phil Marsden Scorer: John Morgan Saundersfoot took themselves to the fringes of the promotion race as they beat Llanrhian - while the top sides fretted again about the weather
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Big win for Carew, tense at Treleet
Whitland (84 all out) lost to Carew (90 for 4) Umpires: Ray Kane and Bob Flute Scorer: Richard Merriman Carew took a giant step towards the Division One championship with this win over Whitland as chasing Haverfordwest didn't play and Cresselly's match
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Year of success for cadets
Cadets and staff of No. 1574 (Pembroke Borough) Squadron, Air Training Corps, were joined by the Mayors of Pembroke, Pembroke Dock and Neyland as they celebrated a year of success at the squadron's recent presentation evening. Other guests included Wing
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Heroin supply network revealed in north of county
A HEROIN supply network is operating in the north of the county, according to Pemb-rokeshire's top police officer. Chief Superintendent Paul Amphlett assured the Western Telegraph there was no large scale Yardie-style trafficking in operation, but added
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Lone yachtsman saved by brave lifeboatmen
THE crew of Angle lifeboat has been praised by Coastguards after the rescue of a pensioner from his yacht during terrible conditions on Thursday night. The rescue culminated with 75-year-old Bill Bailey from Burton Ferry, being plucked from his vessel
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Carwyn keeps on winning till the caws comes home
A talented young cheesemaker has scooped another top prize. Carwyn Adams, son of Gwynfor and Thelma Adams, of Caws Cenarth, is believed to be Wales' youngest farmhouse cheesemaker. He has continued with his winning streak last week by scooping the first
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'Homes for locals' hits legal setback
A TENBY widow has scored a legal victory over Pembrokeshire National Park planners. And the authority may now be forced to rethink its controversial policy aimed at stopping wealthy incomers buying holiday and retirement homes in the county. Lynn Delabertouche's
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Busy time for Tempus musicians
Tempus, a small group of dedicated musicians founded by Seimon Morris recently performed in St Peter's Church, Goodwick, and again in St Mary's Church, Pembroke, where they gave a programme called Handel with care. Since the Handel concerts, Tempus has
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More pedal-power, less spin!
Dear Editor, - Inaccuracies in the Get On Our Bike article in your Summertime supplement (July 16th) need to be rectified. The most important correction is to say that the route of the National Cycle Network does not link Haverfordwest with Milford Haven
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Heaps of drama in the Scrappy Races
CONTESTANTS of a new TV programme called Scrappy Races - an offshoot of the popular series ScrapHeap Challenge - paid a flying visit to Pembrokeshire last week. And they used Halfway Motor Spares in Johnston as a base to prepare their weird and wonderful
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Lack of NHS dentists
DEAR EDITOR, - Much has been written about the decline of our National Health Service. However, I think we are lucky to have such a fine hospital and general practice doctors in this part of the world. There is a huge discrepancy, however, between this
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Crowning glory for bumper civic week
Over 5,000 spectators, more than 20 floats and 127 walking entries all added up to the biggest and best Narberth Carnival ever on Saturday. Imagination, colour and fun ran riot in the lively procession, which ended up as a crazy traffic jam as its front
