Of all the bands in west Wales who have possessed the necessary talent to make it, top of the list has to be Milford Haven's Jylt. They were hugely popular, hotly tipped and had a record contract firmly under their belts. At the centre of the band was
OVER 30 lorries, tractors and other vehicles joined the fuel protests outside refineries at Pembroke and Milford Haven on Monday, with more arriving yesterday morning (Tuesday). One of the protest leaders, Mike Greene, told the Western Telegraph: "We
Mallards Reach Equestrian Training Centre, based in Camrose, Haverfordwest, is expanding by opening a new premises in England to extend the opportunities of the business. Formed five years ago, with help from Pembrokeshire Lottery, Andrew and Amy James
SPECULATION that rock star David Bowie is interested in buying a Pembrokeshire fortress island has unimpressed the locals. If the rumour proves to be true and Bowie buys Thorne Island, from the Van Essen Hotels Group, as a private retreat, the economic
A big Presspack welcome this week goes to: Harry and Charlotte Coombe, of Clarbeston; Courtney Blake, of Scleddau; Lanesra Myrane, of Bagshot, Surrey; Jack Griffiths, of Goodwick.
Birthday greetings for this week go to: Bria Gammer, 11, of Pembroke Dock; Thomas Meehan, ten, of Llangwm; Sian Rees, 13, of Hakin; Emily Morris, 13, of Pembroke; Maria Myers, 12, of Llangolman; Betsan Williams, 11, of Llangolman; James Richards, 13,
New light has been thrown on the Commerce House statues, the one surviving twin of which was removed for restoration last week. During recent research, Simon Hancock, town museum manager, found a report in The Pembrokeshire Herald of Friday, October 5th
DEAR EDITOR, - Might I suggest the following questions for our General Election candidates? Tory question: Will your cuts in 'wasteful public spending' include the £3 billion a year in subsidies to privately-owned rail companies? Liberal Democrat question
DEAR EDITOR,- I have just found out that Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, has just started a policy of charging disabled drivers for parking their cars when they attend the hospital for treatment. Surely this cannot be allowed to stand, as most disabled
Pembrokeshire farmers have just weeks to meet the May 16th Single Farm Payment deadline - although forms have only landed on some doormats this week. The pressure to get the forms completed in time could have been avoided if they had been sent out earlier
DEAR EDITOR, - As a member of the Pembrokeshire LVA, I write to express the concern of the members and, hopefully, start some kind of discussion with the customers we try to provide a service to. The concern is in regard to the proposals of the Welsh
DEAR EDITOR, - I have taken note of the letter from Anthony Wales published in the Western Telegraph on April 6th. In the letter he questioned my ability to speak as a truly independent elected member of Pembrokeshire County Council, as I am a member
Theatre review The Day of Reckoning Torch Theatre, Milford Haven, April 8th DESPITE being an amateur production, a superb cast and wonderful dialogue puts The Day of Reckoning in the same category as the Torch's most prestigious offerings. The performance
DEAR EDITOR, - With reference to Mr Derek Lloyd's comments in the Western Telegraph (April 13th) justifying foreign labour on the Waterston LNG project. With all the furore surrounding the LNG developments in the locality, surely the most favourable factor
Theatre review Ha! Ha! Ha! by Narberth Talespinners Queens Hall, Narberth, April 14th -16th A serious bout of uncontrolled laughter broke out in Narberth last week when The Talespinners took to the stage at the Queens Hall, once again. As ever, humour
COMMERCIAL shell fishermen have been gathering cockles from Angle Bay this week after the beds were given a clean bill of health. The arrival of the Penclawdd cockle gatherers in this Pembrokeshire Marine Special Area of Conservation has alarmed local
PEMBROKESHIRE surfers recently got on board a nationwide fundraising campaign to raise money for victims of the Boxing Day tsunami. Defending Welsh Surf Champion, Vicki Travers, arranged the local Tsunami Surf Relief Day as a member of the British Surfing
The complex dune system at one of Pembrokeshire's most unspoilt beaches is being eroded by quad bikes and scramblers. Although several farmers have diversified by establishing quad bike trails, the National Trust says people are increasingly targeting
Aspiring actor Oliver Hopkins gets exterminated on his first-ever television appearance - and he couldn't be more delighted. For 19-year-old Oliver's assassins are none other than the deadly Dr Who villains, the Daleks! Meeting his fate at close proximity
A NAIL-BITING bus ride five years ago has led to a 500 kilometre charity cycle ride this summer. In 2000, Matthew Lowe, Richie Williams and Sam Groves took a two-day bus journey across the Leh Manali Highway in the Himalayas. Due to the dubious skills
Neyland's first part of their annual Festival of Junior Rugby took place in glorious weather recently as over 200 talented junior players served up a feast of attractive rugby for a large crowd at the Athletic Ground. Indeed, it was considered to be one
A tornado or whirlwind was spotted in north Pembrokeshire last week by a local tornado enthusiast. Martin Williams from Trefin has always wanted to see a tornado and his dream came true last Tuesday at 4.15pm, when he spotted one four miles from his house
DEAR EDITOR, - Whether or not you agree with Cllr John Griffiths' view that corporal punishment should be reintroduced against children in schools and the home, he is entitled to his view and should have the right to express it. The motion submitted by
TEMPORARY accommodation for LNG plant workers may be provided in caravans. Pat and Danny Thomas believe an application has been submitted to put 40 caravans on an industrial estate next to their house in Waterston. They say this follows a letter from
CAREW 0 ST ISHMAELS 2 ADAM Davies created history for St Ishmaels, scoring twice against Carew, in front of a good crowd at Monkton Lane, which deservedly handed them the Senior Cup for the very first time. Tish have cruelly lost in four previous finals
DEAR EDITOR, - It saddens me that so many schoolchildren, parents and concerned people of Haverfordwest had to stand in a cold, wet and windy street to make their feelings known about not wanting a Tetra mast in their community, anywhere. Not one body
AS the race for Westminster hots up, national bookmakers Ladbrokes have put Labour just ahead of the Tories for the marginal Preseli Pembrokeshire seat. The betting stands at 4/6 Labour, 11/10 Conservative, 40/1 Plaid Cymru and 50/1 Liberal Democrat.
POTENTIAL risks posed by LNG will continue to be monitored by Milford Haven Port Authority, insists its general manager Ted Sangster. Mr Sangster refuted claims last week that a full quantitative risk assessment had not been carried out into LNG tankers
Some residents of Penbanc, Fishguard, are at loggerheads with certain senior Pembrokeshire County Council officers over plans for the new school on the site of the FE Centre. Ruth Mills, a spokesman for a group of residents, claims that Roger Barrett
LOYAL, lifetime Wrexham soccer supporter, Kenny Pemberton, of Clarbeston Road, is at the centre of a major national football controversy. Kenny, and fellow fan, Lindsay Jones, have recently handed over, to North Wales Police, secret audio tapes allegedly
JAMIE Oliver's school dinner fever has hit two schools in Pembrokeshire this month and I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to taste what was on offer. Pembrokeshire County Council has been promoting healthy meals for some time - well before Jamie
