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Port faces tugs cut
The fleet of escort tugs which guides shipping in and out of the Milford Haven Waterway is to be cut by a quarter. But port operators insist safety won't be compromised at a time of escalating risk. Four tugs currently operate alongside shipping traffic
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New Year baby joy
Pembrokeshire's New Year baby is William Noah Davison, born at Withybush Hospital at 8.40pm. William, who weighed 5lbs 2ozs, is pictured with his parents, Lee Davison and Carly Hughes, of 1 Woodside Avenue, The Green, Pembroke.
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Rugby fixtures
Here sre the county's rgby fixtures for Saturday, January 8th: Division 1 Blackwood v Narberth; Whitland v Fleur De Lys. Division 3 West Cardigan v Haverfordwest; Pembroke Dock Quins v Tumble; Tenby Utd v Loughor. Division 4 West Betws v Milford Haven
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Borderers bag vital league win
National League Division One: Whitland 9 Carmarthen Athletic 3 Three penalties by outside half Aled Davies were enough to see Whitland take the precious league points against Carmarthen. The home side consolidated their second place in the table behind
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Holiday pictures reveal terrible toll of Tsunami disaster
Mike Watson has taken hundreds of holiday snaps in the past. But nothing could have prepared him for the pictures he would be taking in Phuket on Boxing Day. They show people trying to escape flooding after the Tsunami, debris on the beach including a
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Escape from Tsunami horror - special report
Solicitor Vicky Hains and a party of friends were lucky to escape the tsunami horror. Ms Hains, who has offices in Narberth and Haverfordwest, together with Sarah Roberts, widow of hospital consultant Martin Roberts, her three children, and another friend
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Missing after island holiday
The Tsunami tragedy has hit the Western Telegraph newsroom. Sub-editor Liz McGlynn has learned that her brother Chris is missing on Phi Phi island, Thailand. The family is from Sudbury, Suffolk, and Chris had been working in the Far East for some years
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Escape from Tsunami horror - special report
Solicitor Vicky Hains and a party of friends were lucky to escape the tsunami horror. Ms Hains, who has offices in Narberth and Haverfordwest, together with Sarah Roberts, widow of hospital consultant Martin Roberts, her three children, and another friend
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Duo plan event in aid of Tsunami appeal
TWO former students of Pembrokeshire College are raising money for the Tsunami Earthquake Disaster Appeal, with an evening of music and comedy. Piano-playing Alice Davidson, aged 21, of Pentre Glas, Whitland, and guitar-strumming Sara Tingle, 23, of Golden
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David hands over reins of Western Telegraph
PEMBROKESHIRE-born Peter John is returning to his home county to take up the role of publisher of the Western Telegraph. Peter succeeds David Evans, who is taking early retirement at the age of 61 after 28 years with the newspaper. The West Wales publisher's
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Thirty years of local rugby
Western Telegraph's rugby correspondent Bill Carne casts his eye back over 20 and 30 years to see what was happening in local rugby. Back in those days there was a Pembrokeshire rugby league and it's fair to say that there was some very fierce local rivalry
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Benefit gig for Tsunami appeal
A dazzling benefit gig, in aid of the Tsunami disaster fund, will be held at Rhosygilwen Mansion on Saturday, at 8pm. Heading the line-up will be Astralites, fronted by vocalist Mick Simmonds and featuring Mike Vaughan Jones (keyboards), Peter Taylor-Wood
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Missing after island holiday
The Tsunami tragedy has hit the Western Telegraph newsroom. Sub-editor Liz McGlynn has learned that her brother Chris is missing on Phi Phi island, Thailand. The family is from Sudbury, Suffolk, and Chris had been working in the Far East for some years
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Survivors return from tsunami hell
As pembrokeshire people return home from the stricken tsunami disaster area, each has a graphic story to tell. Solicitor Paul Cowper and his family endured a gruelling seven hours trapped on a balcony, surrounded by torrents of raging water in Sri Lanka
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Duo plan event in aid of Tsunami appeal
TWO former students of Pembrokeshire College are raising money for the Tsunami Earthquake Disaster Appeal, with an evening of music and comedy. Piano-playing Alice Davidson, aged 21, of Pentre Glas, Whitland, and guitar-strumming Sara Tingle, 23, of Golden
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Lewis leads Blues to Bishop Cup win
Rugby - Bishop Cup: Haverfordwest 17 Llangwm 3 Haverfordwest retained the Bishop Cup in their traditional Boxing Day clash against Llangwm. They had been placed under a great deal of first half pressure by a Wasps' pack which enjoyed the edge at both
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Hunt supporters in defiant mood
Pembrokeshire's two fox hunts reported record turnouts for what could be the last legal Boxing Day meet. Braving heavy showers at Haverfordwest and Cresswell Quay, huntsmen were in defiant mood, vowing that this would not be the last Christmas they would
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Survivors return from tsunami hell
As pembrokeshire people return home from the stricken tsunami disaster area, each has a graphic story to tell. Solicitor Paul Cowper and his family endured a gruelling seven hours trapped on a balcony, surrounded by torrents of raging water in Sri Lanka
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How to donate to Tsunami appeal
Local people have been rallying round to give money to the Tsunami Earthquake Appeal. Donations can be made by calling 0870 60 60 900 or online at www.dec.org.uk or by post to DEC Tsunami Earthquake Appeal, PO Box 999, London, EC3A 3AA. Cheques should
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Swim donation boosts Tsunami appeal
THE generosity of Pembrokeshire people has again come to the fore as the overwhelming devastation of the Tsunami disaster became clear. A donation of £1,000 to the earthquake appeal has been made from Tenby's Boxing Day swim. "We are very mindful of the
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County welcomes 2005
The county's New Year's Eve celebrations passed off fairly smoothly, despite several pockets of trouble. Around 3,000 people gathered in Tenby's Tudor Square but police said that, although there were two drink-related arrests, there were no major problems
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New Year's Honours for county's finest
A Metropolitan Police Sergeant from Fishguard and a military musician from Milford Haven are included in the New Year's Honours list. Paula Craig, the daughter of Stan and Phyl Craig of Pen yr aber, Fishguard, and Adrian Beckett, the son of Dorothy and
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No New Year's cheer for Blues
Vauxhall Masterfit Welsh Premier CARMARTHEN TOWN 4 HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY 2 Carmarthen were always slightly the quicker and sharper side in this New Year's Day derby, but in the end the game hinged on two refereeing decisions. Few can really quibble with
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Swim donation boosts Tsunami appeal
THE generosity of Pembrokeshire people has again come to the fore as the overwhelming devastation of the Tsunami disaster became clear. A donation of £1,000 to the earthquake appeal has been made from Tenby's Boxing Day swim. "We are very mindful of the
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Benefit gig for Tsunami appeal
A dazzling benefit gig, in aid of the Tsunami disaster fund, will be held at Rhosygilwen Mansion on Saturday, at 8pm. Heading the line-up will be Astralites, fronted by vocalist Mick Simmonds and featuring Mike Vaughan Jones (keyboards), Peter Taylor-Wood
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Holiday pictures reveal terrible toll of Tsunami disaster
Mike Watson has taken hundreds of holiday snaps in the past. But nothing could have prepared him for the pictures he would be taking in Phuket on Boxing Day. They show people trying to escape flooding after the Tsunami, debris on the beach including a
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How to donate to Tsunami appeal
Local people have been rallying round to give money to the Tsunami Earthquake Appeal. Donations can be made by calling 0870 60 60 900 or online at www.dec.org.uk or by post to DEC Tsunami Earthquake Appeal, PO Box 999, London, EC3A 3AA. Cheques should
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Ward closure sparks healthcare fears
The closure of Ward 2 at Withybush Hospital has prompted fears that care for women with gynaecological problems could deteriorate. It has also led to concerns about the future provision within Pembrokeshire of all surgical specialities and maternity and
