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  • Lack of electricity led to perfume theft

    Stealing Britney Spears scent led to a suspended prison sentence for a Monkton man. Adam Vivian Barlow, of Colley Court, pleaded guilty to theft from a shop when he appeared at Haverfordwest magistrates court on Tuesday, April 9. Prosecutor Dennis

  • Traffic queue 'a mile long'

    THERE are long delays between Pembroke and Pembroke Dock, believed to be due to road works. One resident said they had only moved 100 yards in 10 minutes. They said: "There are massive tailbacks in Pembroke, I think because of road works in

  • Breaking news: Body found during police search

    DYFED-POWYS Police has confirmed that a body has been found during the search for Jonathan Wheelhouse. A police spokesman said that a formal identification of the body has not been carried out, but Mr Wheelhouse's family has been made aware of

  • Dramatic sheep flock rescue from 70 metre-high cliffs

    A RESCUE operation to safely remove a flock of sheep trapped on sea cliffs has been successfully completed by the RSPCA. The operation at cliffs near Mathry began on April 1, and has been described as the “most technical rescue”, involving

  • Kala's colours in the running for national award

    A Solva hair salon is one of just ten in the country to be listed for Colour Technician of the Year in this year's Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards. Kala's Hair Boutique, in the village's Main Street, is owned by former Western Telegraph employee Kala

  • MP Simon Hart says public vote on Brexit deal may be needed

    LOCAL MP Simon Hart has acknowledged that a confirmatory public vote may be needed on Brexit. The comments have been described as significant because Mr Hart, the MP for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, is the chairman of the Brexit Delivery

  • Police called to estate incident

    POLICE have been called to an incident at Milford Haven’s Mount Estate this morning, April 11. A witness said: “They're raiding someone's flat. They got chainsaws and the ramming thing.” Dyfed-Powys Police have been contacted for a statement.

  • Leanne looking to get more females on track

    Leanne Holder from Llanycefn is making a stand for females in motorsport and encouraging others to join her. The 25-year-old is competing in the Pembrokeshire Karting Championship this season.  Having worked in motorsport preparing drivers

  • Closing Poundland store will be divided into three new shops

    POUNDLAND's Milford Haven store will be divided into three vacant units when the national retailer closes down later this month. The shop at the Havens Head Retail Park is set to close its doors for the last time on Saturday, April 20, after Poundland

  • Teen denies driving while unfit though drugs

    A Hakin teenager has denied driving while unfit though drugs. Kian Rozblat-Jones, of St Lawrence Avenue, pleaded not guilty to driving a Peugeot 206 while unfit through drugs when he appeared at Haverfordwest magistrates court on Tuesday, April

  • Veteran rehabilitation centre's funding claims denied

    Multiple companies listed in a military charity’s promotional material have denied that they were going to give money to veteran rehabilitation service. Camp Valour (CV), had aimed to convert Hubberston Fort into a military-based residential camp

  • Early morning burglary, police appeal

    POLICE are appealing for information following a burglary at Ocean Way, Pennar on Wednesday morning, April 10. The burglary happened between 5.30am and 8am. If anyone has seen or heard anything please ring 101 and ask to speak to PC 545.

  • Stricken yacht towed to safety

    ST DAVIDS RNLI all-weather lifeboat, Norah Wortley, launched at 5.12pm yesterday (Wednesday) to assist a 37-foot yacht with power failure and a fault with its rigging. Angle’s Tamar class lifeboat launched at 5:27pm to assist St Davids in the tow