Archive

  • Word Up

    I had the great opportunity recently to take a peek behind the scenes at Radio Pembrokeshire; and to try my hand, or perhaps I should say my voice, at recording. For me this was, in effect, a reversal of skills. The most recent voice training

  • Folk guitar genius comes to Cardigan

    One of folk music’s guitar geniuses — as well as one of Scotland’s finest singers — comes to Theatr Mwldan tonight (Thursday). Dick Gaughan has been at the cutting edge of Scottish music for almost four decades. Starting out with Scots Irish

  • Obituaries, December 2nd 2009

    Mr D. A. Williams Neyland MANY friends and former work colleagues joined his family for the funeral on Monday, November 16th, of Donald Albert Williams, of 24 Charles Street, Neyland. Mr Williams died on November 10th, at Withybush Hospital. He was

  • Win free festive Random House books

    Presspack has teamed up with Random House Children’s Books to give five lucky Presspackers a great set of new books. Hetty Feather by Jacqueline Wilson Set in Victorian times and featuring a brand new feisty heroine, Hetty Feather, this is

  • Sustainable agriculture seminar

    A seminar will be held today (Thursday) as part of Planed’s Pembrokeshire sustainable agriculture network. At tomorrow’s seminar, entitled planning for renewables Kederick Davies, of CDN Planning, and Nick Dorrell, of Dorrell Renewables will cover all

  • Obituaries, November 25th 2009

    Mr. P. E. Sansom Milton The death occurred of Paul Emerson Sansom, of Milton Meadow, Milton, at Withybush Hospital on November 1st. He was 60. He had lived in the county since 1985, being born in London. He spent all his working life working for the

  • Pleading to reconsider badger cull

    Dear Editor I have written to Elin Jones, the Rural Affairs Minister, concerning the proposed badger cull, only to have my letter passed onto the vets of the TB team. Their reply tacitly admits shortcomings in farming and veterinary practice, some of

  • Marts news, Mid November 2009

    CARDIGAN November 16th J. J. Morris reports a seasonal entry in all sections. Store cattle sold well throughout. Barren cows were on a par with national trends. Calves once again sold well. After the weekend’s atrocious weather, there were fewer lambs

  • Goodwick hit Sports for magnificent seven

    Goodwick United 7 Fishguard Sports 0 Goodwick United eased into the third round of the Senior Cup at the expense of neighbours Fishguard Sports as Danny Williams led the way with a good hat-trick. The home side were 3-0 up at the interval, and

  • Wooden and wrought iron bench stolen

    A wooden and wrought iron bench has been stolen from the front garden of a house in Charles Street, Milford Haven. The bench was stolen between 12.30pm on Friday, November 27th and 10am the following Saturday. Anyone with any information should

  • Despite defeat Seagulls push Aber all the way

    Fishguard and Goodwick 16 Aberystwyth 19 Aberystwyth made their expected progress in the Pembrokeshire Knock Out Cup but not before they had been pushed all the way by a determined Fishguard and Goodwick side from two divisions lower. Indeed, Fishguard

  • Nigel Davies names side to face Edinburgh

    Scarlets Head Coach Nigel Davies has brought back some of the Scarlets' big performers for his team's clash against Edinburgh this Friday in the Magners League (Fri 4th December 7.05pm Parc y Scarlets). Inculded in the XV for the game tomorrow are returning

  • Winklers rescued by Fishguard lifeboat

    Two winkle pickers who got into trouble off Saddle point were rescued by Fishguard lifeboat on Tuesday. The men were in a ten foot dinghy and had suffered engine failure while winkling off the rocks between Goodwick and Fishguard. As evening fell

  • Cars damaged in resort town

    Police in Tenby are appealing for information after two vehicles were vandalised in the town over the weekend. Between 6pm and 11pm a blunt implement was used to scratch the side of a vehicle parked in the Maudlins. Between 9pm on Friday and 9am

  • Calor Gas bottles stolen

    A large amount of 47kg and 19kg Calor Gas bottles have been stolen from a premises in the New Hedges area. The bottles were taken between 4pm on on November 30th and 7.30 am on December 1st. Anyone who saw a vehicle acting suspiciously during the

  • Officers warn farmers of possible cull problems

    Officers from Narberth police station have been visiting marts in Whitland and Crymych to give farmers crime prevention advice. They have also been speaking to them about potential issues that could arise from next year's bovine TB eradication

  • Sign smashed up

    A sign at the entrance to Rushacre Enterprise Park, Redstone Road, Narberth has been criminally damaged. Between 5.50pm on November 24th and 8.30am on 25th the 3 foot by two foot plastic sign directing the public to Pets Way was badly damaged. Any

  • Police urge homeowners to keep sheds safe

    Police are urging homeowners to ensure their sheds are locked up safely, especially in the run up to Christmas. The warning comes after the shed of an unoccupied property in Redstone Road, Narberth was burgled. Between £200 and £300 of goods were stolen

  • Mum's warning after tragic poppy tea overdose

    The mother of a 28-year-old Pembrokeshire man who died after drinking poppy tea has warned others that there is no "safe dose" of the drink. Tristan Fredric Owain Roberts died on September 4th 2009 from an overdose of morphine and codeine.

  • Carew bow out

    Carew travelled to Ystradgynlais and lost 3-2 to bow out of the West Wales Intermediate Cup. The home side built up a 2-0 cushion at half time and then added a third midway through the second period. However, the visitors didn’t throw in the towel and

  • Nomads cause cup upset

    Neyland 3 Johnstown 1 Neyland caused an upset by deservedly defeating Carmarthenshire Premier outfit Johnstown at home to progress to the next round of the West Wales Intermediate Cup. This cup clash had been postponed twice because of the heavy

  • Shaw victory for chirpy Robins

    Clarbeston Road 1 Pennar Robins 3 Darren Shaw scored twice to help Pennar Robins overcome a determined Clarbeston Road outfit. This thoroughly deserved victory puts the Robins up to third in the table, while the Road slip down to 12th. Dai Patterson

  • Tenby spring a surprise at Hakin

    Hakin United 1 Tenby 2 Tenby go top of the table after a surprise victory over champions Hakin United at the Observatory. Mike Lewis’ Seasiders have had a brilliant return to the top flight in this campaign, and were delighted to come from behind

  • Super Solva’s second half triumph

    Herbrandston 1 Solva 3 Solva's fine second-half display ensured they claimed victory over Herbrandston to progress into the quarter-final. Peter Cole’s Solva outfit trailed 1-0 at the interval, but they certainly woke up in the second period to get