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Market Street closed until the spring
Haverfordwest's Market Street will be closed to traffic until next spring at the earliest, according to Pembrokeshire County Council's director of development. The closure is due to the major scaffolding work needed to support the derelict Commerce House
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Taming the tiger
A Pembrokeshire company, which has more than proved its ability to tame the Celtic Tiger in Southern Ireland, is Kingston Construction. And the company is now determined to further develop its business interests on this side of the water. Founded in Pembrokeshire
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Farming leader calls for fair deal on CAP reform
With the Government and the National Assembly yet to have their say on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) mid-term review, a farming leader has appealed to MPs, AMs and MEPs to do their best to give Pembrokeshire farmers a fair chance to benefit. Speaking
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Damon takes the plunge with sharks
Swimming with sharks is not something with which you normally associate your teacher. But that's exactly what Damon McGarvie is planning to do next half term. And he is wondering what the reaction of his pupils at Pennar Junior School, Pembroke Dock,
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St John Ambulance in crisis
The Pembrokeshire branch of St John Ambulance is facing a funding and volunteer crisis. And, unless it is solved, the organisation may not be able to provide first aid back-up at many events in the county. The branch operated six ambulances up to two
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Two local artists display work inspired by west Wales
Celtic Images Gallery at Hilton Court Gardens near Roch, is currently hosting a fascinating exhibition by two locally based artists, who draw their inspiration from the natural heritage of west Wales. Eric Lees, a landscape photographer, who lives near
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£millions boost for birthday town
Pembroke Dock is to be the centre of six weeks of spectacular celebrations next year to mark the town's 190th anniversary. And it is hoped that these will be linked to at least one royal visit, the laying of the foundations of a five-star hotel, the launch
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Young mum loses claim of sex discrimination
A YOUNG MUM claimed she was forced to quit her job after attempts to secure 'child friendly' hours failed. But, this week, her former employer, Pembrokeshire County Council, was vindicated when an employment tribunal ruled the authority had not sexually
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Explosion of top musical talent
Friday sees the return to Pembrokeshire of The Chicago Music Explosion, a changing feast of top quality bands and musicians from America's second city. They first appeared here last year and amazed the Queens Hall audience, with their US roots style,
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Planning consent being sought for new museum
A Victorian building in Pembroke Dock's main street, is to be turned into a museum display area, offices and an educational and research centre. Planning consent for the change of use of the former Mechanics Institute, in Dimond Street, is being sought
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Memorable week promised for Tenby
Many local people and visitors have discovered over the past years, that there is no better time to be in Tenby than during its arts festival, which starts on September 20th, and runs until Saturday, September 27th. The festival is now in its twelfth
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Signal Regiment on the road from Iraq to Milford and beyond
THE Porsches, Triumphs and Bentleys on the Milford Haven - Tenby vehicle run will be joined by some less elegant body shapes this year, as the 14th Signal Regiment bring a couple of their own vehicles to the parade. The ugly duckling of the day is likely
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On course for classic record
WITH a record number of entries from all over the UK and a mass of bookings for accommodation all over the county, this year's Western Telegraph Pembrokeshire County Run from Milford Haven to Tenby on Sunday could, weather permitting, break all records
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Village transformed into bustling market place
THE tranquil village of Crymych was transformed into a bustling market place last week as crowds gathered for the annual Frenni Food and Craft Festival. In its second year, the one-day event boasted a fine array of cheeses, liqueurs and traditional hand-crafted
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Crowds drawn to sunshine show
2HAYSFORD Pony Stud, of Camrose, won supreme horse championship and reserve with Haysford Peek-a-Boo (right), ridden by four-year-old Jordan Silk-Thomas and Haysford Fairy Romance ridden by 11-year-old Hannah Watts, of Hook, who also won the award for
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Monster horror flick
Jeepers Creepers 2 Directed By Victor Salva Starring Ray Wise, Jonathan Breck,Travis Schiffner Dur. 103 mins Cert. 15 Jeepers Creepers 2 is a bad horror B-movie. Proudly written and directed by Victor Salva, Jeepers Creepers 2 takes place a few days after
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Best foot forward for coastal charity walk
Pembroke Ladies' Lifeboat Guild is still hoping to hear from more people willing to walk four or eight miles in aid of the RNLI. Volunteers will join an enthusiastic group to enjoy the scenic route across the Castlemartin Range on Sunday, September 14th
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Company refutes oil storage site sale fear
FEARS that the Dutch-owned company Petroplus is to sell its Waterston site have been denied. Petroplus, which took over the Gulf refinery six years ago, have been providing storage facilities for petroleum and oil products for other companies. Planning
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Public should know dangers of LNG transportation
DEAR EDITOR, - We understand if the Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) terminal at Milford Haven is approved, that tankers containing 250,000 cubic metres of LNG (117,000 metric tonnes of cargo), containing sufficient energy equivalent to a small nuclear device
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More human bones found near castle
Human bones believed to date back to medieval times have been found close to Narberth Castle. This is the second time in less than two years that bones have been discovered in the area, thought to be a medieval burial ground. The recent discovery, made
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Fight fluoridation
Dear Editor, - On September 8th there will be a vote in the House of Commons on a new Water Bill. If made law, this Bill will allow for the fluoridation of your water. Nick Ainger MP and Jackie Lawrence MP are at present undecided about fluoridation.
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Battle continues to scupper traffic ban
Although Tenby's two-month summer pedestrianisation scheme ended on Sunday, residents will still be continuing their battle to have their views acknowledged by Pembrokeshire County Council. The Tenby Walled Town Residents Association (TWTRA) which is
