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On this day: Pembrokeshire Archive

Pembrokeshire Archive

• Meeting tackles fertility problems

  A mid-Devon vet, Dick Sibley, met a group of milk producers at Poyerston farm, Milton, near Tenby, recently to discuss fertility issues relating to the dairy cow. read more

• Dental crisis is not a joke

  DEAR EDITOR - From today, I join the growing list of people without a dentist as the new contracts for dentists comes into force and my ex-practice is no longer keeping NHS patients for treatment. read more

• County takes a third of Welsh Seaside Awards

  Nearly a third of Wales' best beaches are in Pembrokeshire. read more

• Coal still burning issue in planning

  Pembrokeshire's historic coalfield, which was last worked 60 years ago, is still a live issue as far as planning is concerned. read more

• Blue haze

  There is a new blue haze coming over the ocean to make landfall in Pembrokeshire - the first Tenby Blues Festival will take place over the weekend of November 10th-12th. read more

• Champions

  THREE IN A ROW... The Monkton Swifts squad are pictured above after being presented with the Pembrokeshire League Division One trophy for a third successive season, and the players collected their winning medals after their victory over Hakin United on Easter Saturday. Well done lads! read more

• Safe cycling at a low cost

  Dear Editor, - Councillor Brian Hall, Cabinet Member for Transportation, made good points in his letter in the April 5th edition of the Western Telgraph, Driving to improve roads. read more

• The battle to save hospital

  'HOOT for your hospital' signs drew a noisy response from motorists supporting protesters at Withybush Hospital over Easter. read more

• Be thankful for scrutiny

  DEAR EDITOR - The ratepayers of Pembrokeshire should be grateful to the opposition of Councillors Williams, Allen, Cavill, Sinnett, Bowen, Philpin, Brinsden and Stoddart to the questionable decision to award Mr Parry Jones a salary increase. read more

• Stop and search powers for police support staff

  The county's ongoing problem with anti-social behaviour in town centres is to be tackled by Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), who are to be given new powers. read more

• Couple fined after admitting illegal slaughter operation

  A couple from Freystrop has been fined £5,000, with £2,300 costs, for offences relating to an illegal slaughter operation. read more

• Needs of the elderly are not considered

  Dear Editor - May I appeal to those who take the decisions on land use and planning in and around Narberth to give serious consideration to the provision of accessible land for recreation for elderly people. read more

• Special events engineered to honour Brunel

  The anniversary of the birthday of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the famous founder of Neyland was celebrated in some style in the town. read more

• Big Lottery Fund is good sport

  More than 2,300 children at 23 schools across Pembrokeshire have benefited from extra sport and physical activity sessions over the last three years, thanks to a grant of £55,000 from the Big Lottery Fund. read more

• Kong rules

  A FILM about a giant monkey, what could be better! read more

• Bluebirds fail to bury chances

  HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY 1 BANGOR CITY 1 FOR the ninth time in 17 home games, the Bluebirds were held to a draw after a game in which they had most of the possession. read more

• Interest in Technium builds up

  When the innovative Pembrokeshire Technium opens its doors in October, it will bring a new concept to west Wales. read more

• Woolies pair on the run

  Floyd Vaughan and Adam Goy, two local Woolworths employees, have been training hard over the last few months for this weekend's annual London Marathon. read more

• A Bridge too far for Swifts

  Merlins Bridge 3 Monkton Swifts 0 Merlins Bridge showed why they won the reserve division championship with a controlled and skilful performance against a gritty Monkton Swifts side that never gave up trying but couldn't prevent Jamie Jenkins and his Wizards from completing the league and cup double for second strings. read more

• Helping youngsters to build their future

  A NEW pilot venture is giving young people the chance to build on their interests and ambitions - literally. read more

On this day: Pembrokeshire Archive