Three men from Pembrokeshire are facing long prison sentences after a jury convicted them of shipping heroin and crack cocaine into the area. Michael O'Donovan, Nicholas Causon and Gavin Marchant linked up with a West Indian man based in Bristol and transported
Milford Haven man, Peter Eaton has been found guilty of arms smuggling and possession of an illegal weapon in Afghanistan. Mr Eaton, who has spent the past ten weeks in a Kabul jail received a two-year suspended sentence, with the condition that he needs
This Friday sees the fourth yuletide performance from Pembrokeshire's acoustic outfit Ngus at the Queens Hall, Narberth. The evening of music and stories, will seek to set the mood for the Christmas period. Ngus' performance interweaves the primordial
Narberth Classic Motorcycle Club is urgently looking for suitable land to rent next April, after being asked to host a round of the prestigious Welsh Classic Scramble Championship in 2006. The club, now in its tenth year, has been running classic scrambles
The long-awaited Bluestone project will be launched with a splash in spring as construction work begins on the first phase - Waterworld. The £62 million Bluestone development, which has been over seven years in the planning, can now forge ahead after
Two learners from Pembrokeshire have scooped prizes at this year's Land-based Learner of the Year Awards. Margaret Johns, of Castlemorris, was named Farming Connect learner of the year and Neil Perkins, of Newport, was the runner up in the young learner
A proposed £7.5billion tunnel linking Pembrokeshire to Ireland, has been enthusiastically supported by Pembrokeshire County Council cabinet member for transportation, Brian Hall. However, the idea of a 60-kilometre long tunnel linking Fishguard to Ireland
PEMBROKESHIRE heavyweight Scott 'The Hammer' Gammer narrowly secured a one-point victory over hard-hitting Russian Suren Kalachyam, in London, on Saturday, writes Simon Carr. The six-round bout started badly for the 29-year-old, from Castle Quarry, Monkton
There was an indignant reaction from some 50 local residents at the resumed Tetra mast public inquiry on Thursday, when an expert witness suggested the fear factor would slip away once the mast was built. There were further cries of disapproval when David
THE on-going dispute at Irish Ferries is affecting the Pembrokeshire economy, warn junior minister to the Wales Office, Nick Ainger, and Preseli Pembrokeshire MP, Stephen Crabb. Both told the Western Telegraph they were concerned about the impact a prolonged
SAFETY concerns surrounding LNG have been reignited by Sunday's blast at a fuel depot near Hemel Hempstead. Environmental and safety pressure groups have repeated calls for a full, independent risk assessment of two LNG terminals being constructed near
It's that time of year again, when crowds make their annual pilgrimage to the Merlin Theatre to watch the pantomimic offering from performing arts students. And, as ever, we came, we saw and we laughed - a lot! This year's offering was Sleeping Beauty
Two junior fencing champs from Pembroke Dock are to jet off to India on January 21st to compete in the junior Commonwealth Fencing Federal Championships 2006. Mark Evans and Jason Scourfield both aged 15, are two of 14 Welsh juniors going to Chennai,
Choosing an original band name is a difficult decision, but The Big Apple Credits? They sound like The Red Hot Chilli Peppers having a game of twister with System Of A Down to a soundtrack of classic Free, but I soon found myself tapping my toes and nodding
Pembrokeshire League First Division MONKTON SWIFTS 4 - GOODWICK UNITED 1 MONKTON Swifts closed the gap to just two points at the top of the table after a good second half display earned them a deserved victory over Goodwick United, writes Gordon Thomas
Caroline Harrison opened the evening with an acoustic performance. Her serene voice, combined with an effortless delivery, made for gratifying listening. She easily claimed the crowd. As hardened rockers they may not admit it, but they were hers for the
Work on preparing a full business case for a new Accident and Emergency department at Withybush Hospital will begin in the new year. The outline case for the new unit has already been approved by the Welsh Assembly. Last week the Local Health Board said
Here are the obituaries published in the Western Telegraph on Wednesday 14th December MR I. H. HANNAN SOLVA The death occurred suddenly on November 15th, of Ian Hugh Hannan, Portland Square, Solva. He was 43. Ian was born in Solva and attended the village
Vauxhall Masterfit Welsh Premier BANGOR CITY 0 - HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY 1 It is always difficult to go to Bangor and get the three points and the Bluebirds will be delighted with this fine win, their first at Farrar Road in Deryn Brace's reign. With Wyn
SIXTEEN oil-soaked swans spawned a partnership that celebrates its 17th anniversary this week. A tanker spill on December 8th, 1988, left Neyland and Llanstadwell beaches under a thick blanket of oil. Residents and National Park representatives rescued
THE tiny village of Camrose has been rocked by sex revelations splashed all over a Sunday and national tabloids. The daughter of a well-respected businessman, Anna Goddard, has spilled the beans on an alleged affair with the stepfather of singer Charlotte
A packed audience at the De Valence Pavilion in Tenby enjoyed eleven bouts organised by Pembroke and Tenby Amateur Boxing Clubs as youngsters from the area took on some of the best talent from elsewhere in South Wales. Included for the first time at Tenby
The 305 staff at the Department of Works and Pensions Call Centre at Pembroke Dock have had their identities stolen by organised gangs. Hackers have accessed part of the department's computer payroll system which stores national insurance numbers, dates
Division Four (west) Milford Haven 15 - Crymych 10 Milford Haven showed pack power aplenty in gaining a deserved home win against a Crymych side whose backs looked full of running but rarely had extended periods of possession to build a platform. For
He's all dressed up ready for Christmas - but one little dog doesn't have a home to celebrate in. Christened Santa's Little Helper, the short-legged mutt was wearing a Merry Christmas bandana and a smart red collar when he was found in Milford Haven.
Results, tables and fixtures from the James Williams Pembrokeshire Senior Football League Saturday, December 10th WWFA INTERMEDIATE CUP - THIRD ROUND Gors Inn 2 Tenby 1 Narberth 3 Ragged School 5 DIVISION 1 Hakin United 1 St Ishmaels 3 Herbrandston 2
