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Bluesy, ballsy garage rock
The Chicago Music Explosion Queens Hall, Narberth September 5th Chicago, described by some as the USA's real capital, has once again sent some of its finest musicians on a UK tour in the form of the Chicago Music Explosion. Introducing the evening's eagerly
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Call to vandals: 'respect the graves of our war dead'
The graves of Pembrokeshire soldiers who fought for their country are being targeted by vandals. Graves at the military cemetery in Pembroke Dock, date from as early as 1865. But headstones have been damaged by vandals and others have been deliberately
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County needs a Sutherland gallery
DEAR EDITOR, - I learn with dismay that neither the Graham Sutherland Collection or the Fishguard Last Invasion of Britain Tapestry will be housed in their own building in Pembrokeshire. The Graham Sutherland paintings were inspired by and bequeathed
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Unfairly sacked couple win over £12,000 compensation
The former landlord of a Pembrokeshire pub, who will share more than £12,000 compensation after being sacked by his new boss, says the industrial tribunal ruling is a warning to employers. Dave Williams, who ran the Royal Oak at Fishguard with his wife
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John jolts Blacks in second half as Quins win again
Neyland 18 Pembroke Dock quins 38 Pembroke Dock Harlequins scored 33 second-half points without reply to beat Neyland at the Athletic Ground, the All Blacks using the breeze and slope well in the first period but running out of steam in their first match
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Colour conscious council told to put own buildings in order
The council at the centre of the row over the colours of Pembroke-shire's brightly painted listed buildings has been told to brush up its act by putting its own properties in order. Pembrokeshire County Council has been criticised by one of its own councillors
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Summer of success
Llanboidy Cheesemak-ers, renowned for their award-winning cheeses, had a series of successes last month. Their Cilowen Organic Farmhouse Cheese was rated by the Independent newspaper as one of the ten best British cheeses. This follows their significant
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Legal aid award may prompt more school closure challenges
The parents of a closure-threatened Pembrokeshire primary school who have been awarded legal aid to take on Pembrokeshire County Council in the High Court may trigger similar claims by other campaigners. On Thursday, a group of parents fighting to retain
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It's festival time again
Tenby is getting ready to welcome a feast of international artists and local favourites, who will be entertaining in the town during its 12th Arts Festival, which gets underway on Saturday. The festival's colourful grand parade opening through the town
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County takes anti-GM lead
Pembrokeshire County Council is one of the first local authorities in Wales to declare its opposition to GM crop production in the region it serves. The authority has been applauded by an alliance of organisations concerned about genetically modified
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Valiant 'Tish overwhelm Vikings
Hakin United 0 St Ishmaels 1 The current season may only be in its infancy with three games played but we have already seen some unexpected results. This result between last year's Senior Cup finalists is definitely the most surprising of all. After such
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Sunshine s-miles on lifeboat walk
LOYAL supporters of the RNLI annual fun walk and run at Castlemartin Range could not remember a single occasion in the event's 11-year history when the weather had not been kind. Sunday was no exception, as participants gathered at Newton Tower, near
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Whitland suffer from concentration lapses
Llanharan 36 Whitland 22 Whitland conceded 26 points in the ten minutes before the interval and were left to reflect on the fact that they gave as good as they got for the rest of this hard-fought tussle at the Dairy Field before going down to a first
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Robins turn screw in second half
Prendergast Villa 0 Pennar Robins 4 Having survived relegation last season, Prendergast Villa know what it's like to fight their way up the table and after this defeat at the hands of high-flying Pennar Robins, they're going to have to do it all over
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£3.7 million needed to make Torch a beacon
The Torch Theatre's artistic director is confident he can find the funds needed to turn the Milford Haven playhouse into a beacon for the county. Peter Doran denied reports that costs for much-needed refurbishment work had ballooned from £1 million to
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Art at work
While the future of Haverfordwest's Commerce House awaits a decision from the powers-that-be in Cardiff, the Western Telegraph took a moment to admire the feat of engineering which is preventing it collapsing on to Market Street. The mastermind behind
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Secret round houses face axe
Four 'secret' turf roofed round houses have been found at a North Pembrokeshire eco village. The buildings, constructed without planning consent, escaped the spy-in-the-sky spotter plane which detected a similar structure at Brithdir Mawr, near Newport
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Nine men Bluebirds hang on for well-earned point
AFAN LIDO 0 HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY 0 This was just the kind of effort and result which successful sides need, a grafted away point against intimidating opposition. It was all the more remarkable because the Blues battled through the last quarter with only
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Flight into history
AS the world of aviation celebrates the Wright Brothers' achievement 100 years ago, another less significant but important British anniversary came up this year - the opening of Britain's first aircraft museum. Vital to our survival in the early war years
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Run-down buildings spoiling the area
DEAR EDITOR, - With reference to the controversy regarding listed buildings in the county, the colours of which are not approved of by Pembrokeshire County Council. The impressive Victorian blue of West Wales Properties, Haverfordwest, has sadly had to
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Don't frighten off investors
DEAR EDITOR,- I read with concern the letter from C. W. and H. Johns (September 3rd) concerning LNG importation to Petroplus and, maybe, the old Esso site. We all know that the petrochemical industry has its dangers. We all know that gas will explode
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Hemp crop targeted by thieves
THE changing face of farming has taken a bit of a battering recently, from more than just the weather, as thieves yet again targeted an organic herb farm. near St Justinian, St Davids. The smallholding, just outside Clegyr Boia Farm, grows a selection
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Funds to fight rural stress
PembroKeshire Rural Outreach (PRO) has been allocated funds from WCVA's Rural Stress Grant Scheme to continue its project highlighting rural stress. The project, co-ordinated by Mrs Joan Evans, has been busy over the last 12 months addressing meetings
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Sweeping changes to school system in north
Sweeping changes are being made to the school system in north Pembrokeshire with crucial recommendations put before the county council cabinet on Monday. The education authority proposes: 1, Closing Blaenffos, Hermon and Crymych CP schools and replacing
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The fab five
Mrs Helena Hibberts aged 87, of Bedworth Warwickshire, recently made a special trip to Neyland to see her great-great-grandson, Kyle Andrew Hewett, who was born on June 15th. Mrs Hibberts is pictured centre with her daughter, Doreen Doyle, her Granddaughter
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"Hang on lads I've got a great idea"
The Italian Job Directed by F. Gary Gray Starring Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton, Seth Green, Jason Stratham. Cert. 12A Dur. 111 mins There are some things in Britain that are sacred. Shakespeare, hot cross buns, cucumber sandwiches, failing
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Happy birthday to the oldest man in Wales
Old soldier Alfred Finnigan celebrates his 107th birthday tomorrow (Thursday) with a new title - the oldest man in Wales! World War One veteran Alfred already knew he was the principality's senior Great War survivor. Now it seems pretty sure that no man
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A look back at Pembrokeshire
A 90-page booklet, produced by the Pembrokeshire U3A (University of the Third Age), is a fascinating and useful addition to local historical knowledge. With 20 contributors, Looking Back At Pembrokeshire opens windows on different eras, when working and
