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  • Blackford has big boots to fill at Goodwick

    Steve Blackford has been voted in as the new manager of division one outfit Goodwick United. He was narrowly voted in by members after defeating Nigel Delaney in a two-horse race for the position as manager at the club’s annual general meeting. Blackford

  • Luke is feeling on top of world

    A Pembrokeshire triathlete has capped off an incredible season by gaining selection for the World University Championships in Taipei. Luke Watson, from Haverfordwest, will compete at the prestigious international event on Friday, June 29th. This season

  • Welsh despair down under

    A second half try from Jonathan Davies wasn’t enough as Wales went down to an agonising defeat against Australia in Melbourne. With his side trailing 13-7, former Whitland centre Davies struck just moments into the second half, when he showed

  • Milford Haven 'would welcome nuclear submarines'

    Milford Haven 'would more than welcome' nuclear-armed Trident submarines, First Minister Carwyn Jones has claimed. During First Minister's Questions on Tuesday Mr Jones was asked about potential investment in Welsh ports. Mr Jones responded by saying

  • Healthy bypass

    Now that The World Health Organisation has classified diesel fumes as a cause of cancer perhaps it is time for Pembrokeshire County Council to expedite the introduction of a western by-pass for Pembroke town. Every day, more especially during summer

  • Read the policy

    Dear Sir / Madam, The articles on the highly protected Marine Conservation Zone proposals on the front page and page 4 of the 23 May edition include several factually incorrect claims and statements and are therefore misleading for your readers. Whilst

  • Comfortable win for Carew

    Carew (178 for 7) beat Bronwydd (138 all out) Carew comfortably overcame Carmarthen side Bronwydd who had defeated Cresselly, in the previous round, to win the Village Cup Regional Final. Carew lost the toss and after a delay for rain, batted first

  • Planners should take notice

    It is now time for the Planners of Pembrokeshire County Council to take notice of what is happening throughout the UK and other countries in Europe. We will fight any proposals to install these Wind Turbines in Pembrokeshire. The Government is considering

  • Reliable technology

    Dear Editor:- Health and Safety – Recently I lost my telephone and computer connection. As it was daylight I didn’t realise it was due to a power cut. I have modern digital phones. If I had needed a phone in an emergency situation it could have caused

  • Beware of the RAMI

    Healthcare: how reliable is our information? The Welsh Assembly Government and its Health Boards will soon be announcing their plans supported by the widely publicized new report from Professor Marcus Longley “Best configuration of hospital services

  • Act now to preserve heritage

    Dear Editor, I was born in Hook, educated in Haverfordwest and spent most of my working life in Lancashire, but I come home to visit my family regularly. This time I made a point of walking around the county town and by the end of my walk I felt so

  • Diolch yn fawr

    Dear Editor, I am visiting Wales from Canada and ran the Wales Half Marathon on Sunday - my first! - and the atmosphere was amazing. The whole route from Pembroke to Tenby was lined with supporters who cheered us on and made the whole day just wonderful

  • Obituaries, June 20th 2012 page two

    Mr Anthony (Tony) Whitfield Tenby The funeral service of Tony Whitfield took place at Parc Gwyn on May 25. Tony passed away peacefully at Park House Court on 17 May after a long illness he was 73. A policeman for 33 years until his retirement

  • Obituaries, June 20th 2012

    Mrs R. M. Owen Narberth Ruth Owen of the Dingle, Narberth died at Withybush hospital on April 7th (Easter Saturday) after a short illness aged 89. Ruth was Pembrokeshire born and was a widely known, loved and respected lady. She led a full and independent