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Ambassador title for Ledwood
The UK's leading independent mechanical engineering company, Pembroke-based Ledwood Mechanical Engineering, has been named an Ambassador for Innovation, by the Welsh Development Agency. One of only five companies in Wales to reach the standard set for
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Gala event
opera preview: A Viennese Strauss Gala Torch Theatre, Milford Haven, Friday, January 21st, 7.30pm EVOKING a sense of nostalgia and romance from a bygone era of elaborate soirees and Strauss waltzes, a Viennese Strauss Gala is an anthology of operatic
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Gyda Llaw...
YDYCH chi wedi cadw at eich addunedau blwyddyn newydd? Wel peidiwich becso os nad ydych, achos i ni'r Cymry mae'na gyfle arall wrth i ni ddathlu'r Hen Galan. Mae'r traddodiad yn dyddio nl i newidiad y calendr gan y Pab Gregory pan "gollwyd" 11 diwrnod
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Disease threat more common this winter
A disease which causes sudden death in cattle is expected to be more common than normal this winter because of its association with another condition affecting Pembrokeshire herds. The National Animal Disease Information Service said black disease was
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Keep up with the Pups!
Courtesy of The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, Presspack is the home for five fluffy puppies. The cartoon cuties - Prince, Penny, Pippa, Paddy and Peds - are making guest appearances, telling their very own stories about life as a trainee guide
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Welcome new Presspackers!
A big Presspack welcome this week goes to... Rhys Watts, of St Twynnells, William Bevan, of Pembroke and Jessica Marie Wheeler, of Pennar.
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Gyda Llaw...
YDYCH chi wedi cadw at eich addunedau blwyddyn newydd? Wel peidiwich becso os nad ydych, achos i ni'r Cymry mae'na gyfle arall wrth i ni ddathlu'r Hen Galan. Mae'r traddodiad yn dyddio nl i newidiad y calendr gan y Pab Gregory pan "gollwyd" 11 diwrnod
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Dairy farmers ignore own labour costs
How many Pembrokeshire dairy farmers value their own labour costs when they calculate their total milk production costs? According to the results of a farmer survey carried out by the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers, the answer is very few.
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Stop criticising and get behind Bluestone
Dear Editor, - It is a great pity that your correspondent Mr Williams (letter, January 5th) continues to criticise the Bluestone development. Mr Williams is clearly out of touch with the many undertakings to source employees, goods and services locally
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Fun for all at CC2000
To win a CC2000 ticket this week, simply tell us... Which fun activity can't you do at CC2000? a) Ten pin bowling b) Elephant rides c) Crystal Maze Click on the link to submit your entry by Wednesday, January 19th. Good luck! If you don't win this time
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Win a Heatherton ticket every week!
To win a family ticket to Heatherton this week answer this question... Heatherton is situated in St Florence, near Tenby. Which famous nurse had the first name Florence? Click on the link to submit your entry by Wednesday, January 19th. If you don't win
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Justice Done return to their roots
Live Preview: Justice Done, The First and Last, Pembroke Dock, Saturday, 9pm. Ten years on from the first gigs of their career, local band Justice Done are returning to their roots to play in one of those early venues - the First and Last, Pembroke Dock
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Dynamic pianist takes centre stage
Piano recital: Roger Owens, Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan, Saturday, January 22nd Roger Owens, one of the most formidable talents to emerge from Pembrokeshire in recent years, will be giving a recital for The Peter Gould Music Trust on the new Steinway piano
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Happy birthday Presspackers!
Birthday greetings for this week go to: Callum Lawson, 14, of Pembroke Dock; Nia Richards, 13, of Hakin; Bethan Rogers, ten, of Tenby; Thomas Wolsey, six, of Wolfscastle; Hannah Millie Jones, eight, of Tiers Cross; Daniel Freeman, 12, of Hakin; Ceri Davies
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Fallen stock charge woe
Sheep producers who run flocks in Pembrokeshire fear they will be hit the hardest by casualty stock collection charges. Farmers have been quoted up to £14 a head for the collection and disposal of a dead ewe by operators contracted by the National Fallen
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Sales slump adds to traders' woe
Pembrokeshire retailers have reported a generally slow start to the January sales coupled with a disappointing pre-festive shopping period. Although some individual businesses have enjoyed buoyant trade, the Christmas period has been an anticlimax for
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Bands shine in acoustic setting
Candlelight, tinselly twirls, soft focus spots and moody atmospherics provided an intimate setting at the Queens Hall Acoustic Room, for Sickofantic's third unplugged gig. For this hugely popular occasion, the festive frolics were provided by four, normally
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Councillor is doing his duty
Dear Editor. - In the ongoing debate about Councillor Hall's alleged incorrect travel expenses claim, one aspect appears to have been overlooked. While, following police inquiries, and a review of the evidence by the Crown Prosecution Service, it has
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Bicentenary must be marked
Dear Editor, - 2005 is the bicentenary year of Nelson's great victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. With many events already planned up and down the UK, what special events have Milford Town Council (or any other organisation) planned for the town? Milford
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One happy chappy!
This is Archie McGillivray, of Hakin, who won the Presspack JCB competition and was delighted with his prize - this fabulous sit-on quad bike!
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Top idea....
Did you have a sparkling new mobile phone for Christmas? Then spare a thought for your poor old phone, because it could help make money for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association! If you ring Eva Rich, from the Tenby and Pembrokeshire Association of
