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On this day: Pembrokeshire Archive

Pembrokeshire Archive

• Time in transit cut

  It's 8am and Pembrokeshire sheep producer John Jones is loading 29 new season lambs into a horsebox. Minutes later, with the lambs safely on board, he pulls out of his farmyard and starts the TEN-mile journey to the Colby Collection Centre near Wiston. read more

• CO2 fears for new power station

  DEAR EDITOR, - In your report last week of plans for a large gas-fired power station at Pembroke, Neil Richardson of the RWE Npower company warned that the project's emissions of carbon dioxide, the main gas causing climate change, could pose a problem. read more

• Landowners block mast bid

  A plan to site one of the controversial Tetra masts near Tenby, has been scuppered by landowners who have refused to have it on their land. read more

• What not to miss in this week's Western Telegraph

  Kilgetty's fantastic Christmas house and street are in sparkling form again this year. And a pensioner died from rare flesh eating bug, an inquest is told. read more

• Basic skills boost benefits everyone

  Dear Editor, - I must respond to Glenys Jones' letter regarding the Basic Skills Employer Pledge (November 17th). read more

• Basic skills or basic flaws?

  Dear Editor, - The recent letter from Glenys Jones regarding the 'basic skills' of local authority employees not only exposes the failures of primary education but also the failures of civil service management. read more

• County's queen of pop releases album

  SHE wowed judges to claim the Pembrokeshire idol crown, now Katie Flood (pictured), is set to impress the musical masses with the release of her first album. read more

• Happy birthday Presspackers!

  Birthday greetings for this week go to: read more

• Wetherspoon boost for town

  Dear Editor, - In Mr D. Lloyd's letter regarding the Shire Hall (November 17th), he says he wants the building to become a museum there. read more

• Welcome new Presspackers!

  A big Presspack welcome this week goes to: read more

• Newcastle Emlyn Mart, Thursday, November 18th MARTS

  Another similar entry forward (956). Lambs sold to another brisk run throughout and trade held to a similar level as last week. Stores were again in demand, with culls holding their ground. read more

• Newcastle Emlyn Mart, Thursday, November 18th

  Another similar entry forward (956). Lambs sold to another brisk run throughout and trade held to a similar level as last week. Stores were again in demand, with culls holding their ground. read more

• Are you a winner?

  Winners of the Royal Mail woodland stamps competition are: read more

• Time in transit cut

  It's 8am and Pembrokeshire sheep producer John Jones is loading 29 new season lambs into a horsebox. Minutes later, with the lambs safely on board, he pulls out of his farmyard and starts the TEN-mile journey to the Colby Collection Centre near Wiston. read more

• Testing times ANIMAL HEALTH

  Laboratory tests on calves with pneumonia should be done at the earliest possible stage of the disease to develop future prevention strategies. read more

• We're Barbie girls

  Georgah McKelvie (left) is pictured with her sister and the Barbie goodies she won in last week's competition. read more

• Time in transit cut FEATURE

  It's 8am and Pembrokeshire sheep producer John Jones is loading 29 new season lambs into a horsebox. Minutes later, with the lambs safely on board, he pulls out of his farmyard and starts the TEN-mile journey to the Colby Collection Centre near Wiston. read more

• Torch delivers festive treat

  The Torch Theatre is currently busyrehearsing for its annual Christmas musical - another treat written by Peter Doran, with original songs by James Williams. Santa's Missing Trousers is a polar adventure. read more

• Frock horror! It's panto time again

  Don't worry if you are passing Saundersfoot's Regency Hall and see something green poking through the roof - it's only the beanstalk growing in readiness for Saundersfoot Footlights' pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk! read more

• Haverfordwest Mart, Tuesday, November 23rd

  BJP and Co report: Store Cattle (122) - a seasonal entry sold to a firm trade with again a large gathering of farmers and dealers wanting Store Cattle. read more

On this day: Pembrokeshire Archive