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  • Fin-tastic week of fun!

    Pembrokeshire Fish Week has flourished since it was launched six years ago and is now one of the most popular annual festivals in west Wales. This year's event, which will be held between June 25th and July 3rd, is packed full of family friendly events

  • Egg-cellent giveaway!

    This is Henrietta Hen. Henrietta lays eggs. CHow many other animals can you think of that lay eggs? Clcik ont he link to submit your entry by Wednesday, June 29th. The winner will get a Folly Farm T-shirt and a family ticket and one runner-up will win

  • Authorities face balancing act over marine leisure

    Managing Pembroke- shire's marine leisure sector is a complex balancing act, members of the Economy Overview and Scrutiny Committee were told on Thursday. As part of an on-going review, Charles Mathieson, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority recreational

  • It's time for some fun

    Kids just want to have fun in the Hands On Hideaway, Pembrokeshire's latest attraction for children. Art and craft, music and drama, creative play, wet play and outdoor games are all on offer at the Hideaway, which is the first activity centre of its

  • Motor park talks 'back on track'

    Negotiations over a possible motor retail park at Withybush are back on track. That's what Pembrokeshire County Council director of development, Roger Barrett-Evans, told Thursday's meeting of the economy committee. The assurance came in light of criticism

  • Residents denied choice

    DEAR EDITOR, - Chief Constable Terence Grange stated on Radio Pembrokeshire on Tuesday, June 7th, that those opposed to the Tetra communication mast on Haverfordwest police station will regularly take their mobile phones out of their pockets and that

  • Judgement reserved in Bluestone battle

    THE 'jury is out' on whether the Bluestone holiday village should be allowed. The Council for National Parks (CNP) went head-to-head in the High Court on Friday with the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. The London-based charity is hoping to

  • Government must recognise needs of road transport

    DEAR EDITOR, - The new Government must firmly commit to improving our national transport operations for the movement of both people and freight. It was sad and significant that transport played such a small role in the recent General Election, once again

  • Rhys shines in work setting

    Harper Adams University College HND agriculture student Rhys James, from Haverfordwest, has been honoured for his outstanding performance while on work placement with top businesses. Rhys received second place and has been awarded one of the college's

  • Obituaries published June 22nd, 2005

    Obituaries published in the Western Telegraph on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2005: Miss J. P. HYNES SAUNDERSFOOT Children and parents from Pembrokeshire and beyond, whose lives had been touched by the inspired Irish dancing teaching of Julie Hynes, were among

  • Happy birthday!

    Birthday greetings for this week go to: Christine Kelly, 14, of Maenclochog; John Kaighin, nine, of Kirk Michel, Isle of Man; Iwan Bowen Rees, ten, of Whitland; Carianne Robb, ten, of Goodwick; Glyn Bates, seven, of St Athan; Samuel Thomas Bartlett, eight

  • Reggae festival - win tickets!

    The reggae Festival of Wales is back with over 30 top international and UK roots 'n' culture artists performing on three stages, over two days. In the year that Bob Marley would have turned 60, his son is to visit Pembrokeshire. Ky-Mani Marley will perform

  • Add a spash of colour

    This is Henrietta Hen. Henrietta lays eggs. Can you colour her in? How many other animals can you think of that lay eggs? Send your colourful Henrietta Hen to Presspack, Western telegraph, Old Hakin Road, Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire,

  • Raymond brothers' day at the Palace

    Two of the most prominent names in Welsh agriculture, Meurig and Mansel Raymond, have been presented with their MBEs at Buckingham Palace. The twin brothers, who farm in north Pembrokeshire, were awarded their MBEs in recognition of their services to

  • There can only be one winner

    The Battle of the Bands at Theatr Mwldan brought to a conclusion this year's week-long AMP festival in Cardigan. Four bands competed for the top prize of £200 and most tastes were catered for, no matter where you stand on the musical spectrum. The biggest

  • County missing out on Euro grants?

    Fears that Pembrokeshire is missing the boat on possible grant aid links with Ireland have spurred local officials to try and get involved in INTERREG discussions going on between North Wales Water Sports and the Irish Federation of Marine Industries.

  • Welcome new Presspackers!

    A big Presspack welcome this week goes to: Ben and Harry Hinksman, of East Williamston; Cara Arnold, of St Twynnells; Carwyn Williams, of Maenclochog; Zoe Workman, of Maenclochog; Laura Katrina John, of Lamphey; Bradley Martin, of Fishguard; Sam Harries

  • Councillor made a mistake and his apology should be accepted

    DEAR EDITOR, - Reference recent comments made by St Davids city councillor Jim Braby and your report (June 15th) headlined 'Call for councillor's resignation'. I am St Davids born and St Davids bred, 66 years old - old enough to know a goody from a baddy