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  • Katie crowned singing Idol

    KATIE Flood was crowned the winner of Pembrokeshire Idol 2004 on Friday. Katie, aged 20, from Haverfordwest, wowed the judges with her performance of There You'll Be, by Faith Hill. See this week's Western Telegraph for full report and pictures.

  • Neyland win vital table topper

    Pembrokeshire County Cricket, Division Two: Neyland (135 for 2) beat Llanrhian (133 all out) Neyland took a giant step towards promotion as they beat a Llanrhian side whose form has plummeted of late after they had also seemed likely to put in a strong

  • Wind farm may be trebled

    A PROPOSED extension to a wind farm at Pendine may lead to the project trebling in size within two years. Nuon Renewables, the company behind Parc Cynog wind farm, is hoping to add as many as ten new turbines to the existing five. Tristan Mackie, community

  • 'More homes should be like Malator'

    The Malator at Druidston - nicknamed locally as the 'Teletubby' house - is one of the most innovative homes in the country. Last week, the futuristic building, with its grass roof and space capsule-style accommodation, received national publicity again

  • Closed to traffic until 2005

    TRADERS from the top of Haverfordwest have described news that Market Street will remain closed to traffic until at least next year as pathetic. With businesses losing 30% of trade, estimated at £1.5 million, during the past year, the bureaucratic wranglings

  • Win a place aboard Endeavour

    The Maritime Heritage Programme is giving people the chance to experience life as an 18th century sailor. If you're aged 18 to 24 you can enter a free draw on the Milford Haven Port Authority stand at the Pembrokeshire County Show next week to win a three-night

  • Salute to one of the few

    WORLD War One veteran Alfred Finnegan, who is approaching his 108th birthday, is now among the remaining few of the conflict's dwindling number of survivors. Only 23 Britons who fought in the Great War are now alive. Mr Finnegan, of Llanglydwen, near

  • Carew cruise to local derby win

    Pembrokesire County Cricket Division One Carew (228 for 2) beat Lawrenny (143 all out) Carew moved back into second spot in the table as they batted first against neighbours Lawrenny and amassed another big score, thanks to the in-form Nick Scourfield

  • Town win after early scares

    Pembrokeshire County Cricket - Division One Haverfordwest (135 for 4) beat Llangwm (134 all out) Haverfordwest took a step closer in their quest for silverware as they beat Llangwm by six wickets on The Racecourse. But it was anything but clear-cut as

  • Vandals target council vehicles

    EVERY householder in Pembrokeshire will have to pay the price of a £30,000 vandalism spree. In a mindless orgy of destruction, vandals damaged 11 vehicles at Pembrokeshire County Council's depot on the Thornton Industrial Estate, Milford Haven. The cost

  • It's hello ducks as drivers face a quacking hazard

    VISITORS to the village of Angle often face an unusual road hazard. They are caught unawares by ducks and geese wandering across the road. That's why a sign, showing a duck, was put up. When it was vandalised, local resident Tarnya Meschiati, of Davrni

  • Battle to halt post office franchise

    EFFORTS to stop the last Crown Post Office in Pembrokeshire falling into the hands of a franchise intensified on Wednesday when a demonstration was staged in Quay Street, Haverfordwest. The protest, organised by the Communication Workers Union (CWU),

  • Bridge boys claim another trophy

    FOLLOWING a very successful season, Merlins Bridge junior football team topped things off by winning a recent under 10s five-a-side tournament. The team will now go on to represent Pembrokeshire in the finals held at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, in

  • By-pass call after traffic mayhem

    TRAFFIC chaos caused when a 37-metre long processing column, being delivered to Total refinery, failed to negotiate the right angle junction of Hamilton Terrace and North Road, Milford Haven, has prompted renewed calls for a town by-pass. Police had to

  • Atlantic record bid sunk by hurricane

    A TEAM'S bid to set a new transatlantic rowing record was dashed on Sunday when 60-foot high waves ripped their boat, Pink Lady, in two. Pete Bray, aged 48, a world record-breaking kayaker from Neyland, was among the four British rowers who were left