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Events sunk by insurance hike
A Pembrokeshire regatta with a 50-year claim-free insurance record has been cancelled because insurers have pulled the plug on its public liability cover. Little Haven Regatta, a focal point of the tourism industry around this coastal village, was scrapped
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Crowds brave rain to greet royal visitor
A welcome fit for a king awaited Prince Charles in Pembrokeshire on Thursday, with grey skies and drizzle failing to dampen the pleasure of large crowds on his visit to Tenby and Haverfordwest. The Prince called into the county during his four-day Wales
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Wood stars as Carew retain Bowl
Carew (111 for 8 and 134 for 4) beat Haverfordwest (124 for 5 and 86 all out) Umpires: Les Hastings and Hilliard Davies Scorers: Sue Phillips (Carew) and Jayne Cole (Haverfordwest) Carew retained the Harrison-Allen Bowl as they showed typical grit to
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It's the fishermen who are the endangered species
DEAR EDITOR, - Peter Davies, of Dale (Letters, July 16th) raises a very good point when he asks what fish we should be eating. Wherever possible buy fish and shellfish fresh from your local inshore licensed fishermen or fish shop! The fish will be fresh
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Sheeptacular is shear delight
Glorious sunshine welcomed visitors and competitors to a fun day-out at Fronhaul Fields, Fishguard, for the town's 146th annual agricultural show on Friday. Young and old alike were entertained throughout the day with displays of horse-shoeing, falconry
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What happened to MPs' 'free treatment' pledge?
DEAR EDITOR, - I was pleased to see letters printed in the Western Telegraph, highlighting the deplorable situation regarding the absence of NHS dentists in west Wales. Like many other people we have had to go private, having been given no other option
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Born to be Wired
An internationally acclaimed puppet company, whose unconventional shows first played to audiences on the beaches of Pembrokeshire, will be back on home soil next month to perform at the Pembroke Festival. Green Ginger's hilarious 65-minute spoof of Mary
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Hospital decision is seen as step back
Tenby Cottage Hospital will not have in-patients at its new building, Pembrokeshire Local Health Board decided onWednesday. Impassioned pleas from Tenby mayor, Councillor Caroline Thomas, AM Christine Gwyther, and other local campaigners were heard, with
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Public warned to keep away from dead whale
THE carcass of a long finned pilot whale was discovered jammed between rocks at Mill Bay, near Dale, on Friday evening. It is believed the animal swam between the rocks while still alive and was unable to free itself. Strandings co-ordinator for Wales
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NHS dental service in crisis
NHS dental services in Pembrokeshire remain in crisis. No practices in the county are currently accepting NHS patients and anyone moving to Pembrokeshire will have difficulty in registering for NHS dentistry. The desperation of patients in west Wales
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Village bid to buy old school
A community is battling to buy a former village school, axed by Pembrokeshire County Council after parents lost a bitter fight to retain it three years ago. Bwlch-y-Groes School, a former MOD building which served as a school for nearly 50 years, is owned
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Assembly declines to rule on Bluestone
The future of the Bluestone Project is to remain in the hands of National Park planners. The Welsh Assembly Government has chosen not to call in the planning application. Now, with Pembrokeshire County Council already having given outline permission for
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Garden tribute
During World War Two Tiers Cross and its adjoining parishes lost six young men. On Saturday those that died and those that survived were honoured by the opening of the Tiers Cross Memorial Garden, which is dedicated to the memory of locals who fought
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Pink, fluffy fun with the all-American girl
Legally Blonde II Directed by Charles Herman-Wurmfeld Starring Reese Witherspoon, Sally Field, Regina King, Luke Wilson, Jennifer Coolage. Dur. 94 mins Cert. PG Yes it's another sequel. I'm not sure how, but it seems that there are more sequels every
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Raven moves up the pecking order
A PEMBROKESHIRE raven is about to start a new life among the 'most famous group of birds in the world' at the Tower of London. The young bird was found by St Davids farmer Anna-Lou Daybell near a water trough, unable to fly. "Somebody said they thought
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Campaigners dismayed at health board move
Long-time campaigners for the replacement of Tenby Cottage Hospital's facilities have reacted with sadness and anger to the news that there will be no on-site beds in the building. "We have lost our fight," said Hospital Friends chairman Pat Wright. Her
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Championing local business
For a relatively small rural county, Pembrokeshire has a remarkably large number of businesses. At the last count they numbered 14,000. These range from employers who have a workforce of over 100 to the one-person venture. They cover all trades and industries
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Tenacious new start for dry dock
MILFORD Docks Company's dry dock is fully operational again, following almost 11 months of closure. The company board made a difficult decision to withdraw use of the dry dock gate last August, following a report indicating repeated weakening of the facility
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Adrenaline-pumping rock and bluesy belters
Yet another weekend when music loving, adventurous promoters, took the risk and put on music festivals - one in the hills at Llanfyrnach and one by the seaside at Pendine. Both had spectacular views and each offered nine bands from noon onwards. The weather
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Bank employee stole £50,000
A former employee of Lloyds TSB in Haverfordwest wept as she admitted stealing over £50,000 from her employer. Joanne Marie Latham, aged 32, of 14 Laburnam Grove, Haverfordwest, was charged with 14 counts of theft when she appeared before magistrates
