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  • Land's End to John O'Groats - in a straight line

    LAND’S End to John O’Groats has been done time and time again but never in a straight line – until now.At 25 she was the youngest British woman and the first Welsh woman to climb Everest. Seven years on 32-year-old Tori James, who grew

  • Ten man Solva lose out against Clarbie in extra time

    Clarbeston Road 2 Solva 0 CLARBESTON Road clinched two goals in the first period of extra time to capture the Second Division Cup against determined Solva at the Bridge Meadow. After a stalemate over 90 minutes the final sprung to life

  • MP visits stove business fuelling Pembrokeshire economy

    PRESELI Pembrokeshire MP Stephen Crabb has enjoyed a visit to a Fishguard supplier of high quality stoves which is due to double its workforce over the next year.Last year, businessman Mark Davies teamed up with Richard Mason, formerly a managing director

  • Holiday cottage company spreads its wings

    SOLVA-based Quality Cottages has opened a new satellite office at the former HSBC bank, Cross Square, St Davids.With more than 50-years experience renting cottages across Wales from its office in the families converted farm at Cerbid, Solva, the Rees

  • A great night out: Definitely, maybe

    On Saturday, May 3 the UK's number one tribute to Oasis will be performing a live show at the RAOB in Kilgetty.Ohasis got together and set out with one goal - to become the worlds’ greatest tribute band to Oasis.They take their stage show very

  • Art Council backs furniture makers latest project

    A NATURE-INSPIRED furniture maker has won the support of the Arts Council for Wales for his latest project.St Davids-based Grant Sonnex’s work hit the small screen recently with his 14-seater leaf dining table being used as the villain’s desk

  • Carew firm lays solid foundations for success

    A PEMBROKESHIRE paving installer has been recognised its outstanding quality of work.Carew Driveways and Patios won the best large driveway 2013 at the Brett Approved Installer Awards which showcases the best businesses in the industry.The awards, now

  • LOCAL HISTORY: Last man hanged in Haverfordwest

    This week, local historian Mark Muller looks at crime and punishment and the story of the last man hanged in Haverfordwest... ON April 21, 1821, William Roblin was hanged at Haverfordwest Castle. It was not only the last public execution, but

  • Alan Carr presents award to Haverfordwest contact centre

    A HAVERFORDWEST contact centre has been honoured at a special awards ceremony at Cardiff City Stadium hosted by ‘Chatty Man’ television star Alan Carr.The Barclays Welsh language contact centre took home the best community initiative award

  • Great weather means glowing tourist figures

    VISITORS flocking to Pembrokeshire to enjoy a spot of sunshine over the Easter weekend have given a boost to the county’s tourist trade.As new figures show that 2013 was a bumper year for tourism in Wales, there are hopes that economic recovery

  • Pembrokeshire employers’ lead the way

    FIVE Pembrokeshire firms have been honoured for putting equality, diversity and good employment practice at the heart of their businesses.The businesses were Park House Court Nursing Home, Pembrokshire Tourism, Apple Blossom Cleaning Servcies, Ashmole

  • Insurance brokers' doubles its executive team

    A HAVERFORDWEST insurance brokers’ has expanded, doubling the size of its executive team.Thomas Carroll Group PLC has made four new appointments at its Haverfordwest office.Experienced insurance broker Ian Ace has been appointed non-executive director

  • Horse exhibition to coincide with Barley Saturday

    TWO talented artists are joining forces once again to showcase a collection of their new equestrian work.The 2014 exhibition entitled 'Always There Are Horses' marks the return to the Corn Exchange Gallery in Cardigan for painter Debbie Dunbar