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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. read more

• £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. read more

• Monster horror flick

  Jeepers Creepers 2 Directed By Victor Salva Starring Ray Wise, Jonathan Breck,Travis Schiffner Dur. 103 mins Cert. 15 read more

• 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. read more

• 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. read more

• 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 the best child rider. They are pictured, with Jordan's aunt Hayley Silk leading Peek-a-Boo. read more

• 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, will be. read more

• 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. read more

• Taming the tiger

  A Pembrokeshire company, which has more than proved its ability to tame the Celtic Tiger in Southern Ireland, is Kingston Construction. read more

• 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 gifts from local producers. Visitors queued outside the market hall, eager to sample the various delights and to catch a glimpse of the cooking demonstrations from special guests, including S4C's Sioned Mair. read more

• 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 discriminated against lifeguard Heidi Rourke. read more

• 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. read more

• 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. The cars and motorcycles taking part range from models from the early 1920s to a selection of new Minis - some of which were registered this year. read more

• Fight fluoridation

  Dear Editor, - On September 8th there will be a vote in the House of Commons on a new Water Bill. read more

• 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. read more

• 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, will be berthed. read more

• 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. read more

• Company refutes oil storage site sale fear

  FEARS that the Dutch-owned company Petroplus is to sell its Waterston site have been denied. read more

• 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. read more

• 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. read more

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