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Making pizza with local produce at the Pembrokeshire Food Story

Pembrokeshire producers and Panic Circus - the kids' area at county show

Jamie Vaughan with the best pigeon in show.

Pigeon show flies high at 2023 Pembrokeshire County Show

Vets and farmers are set to be given more powers as part of a plan to tackle bovine TB in Pembrokeshire.

Vets and farmers to be given greater disease control powers to tackle bovine TB

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Children get hands on experience and learn where their food comes from

Children get hands on experience to learn where their food comes from

Dyfed Shire Horse Farm's Major Apollo (Ed) will play a key part in the coronation procession on Saturday.

Updated Pembrokeshire gentle giant to play key role in coronation procession

Tributes have been paid to Sir Eric Howells CBE, of Llanddewi Velfrey, who died last Wednesday.

Tributes paid to Pembrokeshire politician, letter writer and farming stalwart

Thousands of pounds of equipment stolen from county councillor's farm

Thousands of pounds of equipment stolen from county councillor's farm

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The cattle shed was refused retrospective planning permission and an enforcement notice served to remove it.

Court Brothers fined thousands for farm building failure

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The controlled burn on Carningli earlier this month.

Mountain fires were set on purpose, fire service reveals

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Dr Lorna Anguilano has been named as one of the UK’s top 50 female game changers and one of the top three in Wales.

Scientist awarded £50,000 and named as one of UK's top female entrepreneurs

The Watkinson family are fighting to keep their home and livleyhood at Beeview Farm Newport. Picture: Beeview Farm

Family fights to keep off grid home and farm as legal action is threatened

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The Western Telegraph's most read stories this week included plans to open a Greggs in a popular resort town and a motorist falling to his knees in court and begging a judge not to jail him. Picture: Pexels Andrea Piacquadio

In case you missed them- this week's most read stories

Sean Burns (left) leaves Haverfordwest magistrates court after a hearing in 2020 alongside his then solicitor Aled Owen

COURT Owner of 'horror farm' admits breaking law by keeping animals

Himalayan balsam and Japanese knotweed in rivers in the national park wil be the target of the Stitch in Time project.

Over £380k of conservation funding for two Pembrokeshire projects

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Disaster was averted on New Year's Eve but has prompted a warning abiout the danger of sky lanterns. Picture: Pexels/Pixabay

New Year's disaster averted by quick-thinking farmer

83-year-old farmer who died after fall from tractor was active and loved work

83-year-old farmer who died after fall from tractor was active and loved work

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Rural Affairs Minister with Matthew Thomas of Puffin Produce

Pembrokeshire company succeeds in protecting the Welsh leek

The young farmers alone donated 16 boxes of food to the pod. Picture: Peninsula Community Pod

Schools and churches help local food pod with harvest festival donations

The festival will explore the plethora of food and drink production in and around Newport

Feasts and farm tours at food festival with a difference

MP Stephen Crabb presents Edna with her NFU Community Hero award

Edna's dedication to next generation of farmers recognised and rewarded

North Pembrokeshire Hotels' delight at AA accolades

North Pembrokeshire hotels' delight at AA accolades

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Court appearance for farmer banned from keeping animals indefinitely

Court appearance for farmer banned from keeping animals indefinitely

Find out how you could benefit from a grant of up to £10,000 from the Abergwaun Community Turbine. Picture Transition Bro Gwaun

How you can benefit from a £10,000 grant from local clean energy project?

Dyfed Shire Horse Farm's Major Apollo (Ed) led the draped drumhorses from Westmisnter Abbey today. Picture Daydream Equine Art

Pride as Pembrokeshire shire horse plays key role in funeral procession

The Dyfed Shire Horse Farm in Eglwyswrw will close until after the Queen’s state funeral as a mark of respect.. Picture: Dyfed Shire Horse Farm

Pembrokeshire tourist attraction to close until after state funeral

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An outbreak of avian flu has been confirmed on a large Pembrokeshire poultry farm

Avian flu outbreak confirmed on large poultry farm

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Mansel Raymond said that being president of Pembrokeshire County Show was something that he would never forget

Show president- 'It’s been something we will never forget'

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Carys Phillips, Pembrokeshire County Show's lady ambassador, said it was great to be back

Pembrokeshire County Show's lady ambassador- It's great to be back

Lady ambassador, Carys Phillips and friends at Ladies' Day. Picture: Western Telegraph

In Pictures: Ladies dazzle and raise funds for a great cause

Tom Williams from Llys y Fran with his winning bee painting. Picture: Western Telegraph

In Pictures: Green fingers and clever creators at Pembrokeshire County Show

Jack absorbed in decorating eggs in the family area. Picture: Western Telegraph

In Pictures: The next generation learns about farming at County Show

The Jenkins family from Newcastle Emlyn won commercial beef best pair. Picture: Western Telegraph

In Pictures: Pembrokeshire County Show cattle classes

Local kids Skyler, Ella, Harry and Lucas get up close to the exhibits. Picture: Western Telegraph

In Pictures: Fun for all as show returns after three-year absence

Great entries at a previous Nevern Show. Picture: Western Telegraph

It's showtime! Popular Pembrokeshire event returns this week

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A previous winner at Fishguard Show. Picture: Johnny Morris

It's back! Town's agricultural show returns for first time this decade

The CADAMM open day will take place this Saturday, June 9. Picture: CADAMM/ Facebook

Kids go free at CADAMM open day on Dyfed Shire Horse Farm

A decorated bridle bit fragment dating from between 50 and 75 ad. Picture: National Museum Wales

Iron Age Celtic chariot finds discovered in Pembrokeshire declared treasure

Adam and Bobby high in the canopy of the Elm collecting seeds for the project

Ancient tree could help to save the species

The crowds at a previous Pembrokeshire County Show

It's back! Pembrokeshire County Show returns this summer

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An artist's depiction of the Rebecca Riots from the Illustrated London News, 1843

'Statue of cross dressing hero better than one of oppressor'

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Calls are being made to reopen the Preselis to paragliders. Picture: Pixabay

Calls to reopen 'perfect' Preselis to paragliders after ten-year ban

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Câr-Y-Môr (For the Love of the Sea) has been granted a licence to set up Wales' first commercial ocean farm off Ramsey Sound. Picture: Câr-Y-Môr

Licence granted for Wales' first commercial seaweed and shellfish ocean farm

Firefighters tackled the blaze on Dinas Mountain using beaters. Picture: Operation Dawns Glaw Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Mountain fire treated by police as suspected arson

'Exceptional' Pembrokeshire dairy farm for sale for £3,700,000

'Exceptional' Pembrokeshire dairy farm for sale for £3,700,000

The Welsh rugby team is enjoying Pembrokeshire's good stuff

Which Pembrokeshire ingredient is fuelling the Welsh rugby team against France?

Donations for people in and fleeing from Ukraine can be taken to Trehale Farm, Mathry. Picture: Visar Kryeziu/PA

Ukraine Crisis Where can you donate to Ukraine in north Pembrokeshire and what is needed?

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Sasha, pictured, originally came to Pembrokeshire Llamas as a volunteer from Ukraine to learn about llamas.

Ukraine Crisis 'Running from the jaws of death'- Llama farmer's fears for Ukrainian friends

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Jonathan Huw Howells was electrocuted when equipment he was using moved dangerously close to an overhead power line, the inquest heard. Picture: Dyfed-Powys Police

Farmer was electrocuted when equipment came close to power lines, inquest hears

Children from Selwyn Primary School with Jewson's Ian Lewis, Andrew Wilson and Andrew McNabney, Lower Treginnis' Sue Ford, Dan Jones and Fiona Day, Counsellor Allan York, St Davids Mayor and Christopher James and Carl Palmer of C James Carpentry &

City children farm shop will help support vital charity

There will be festive fayre aplenty at the local farmers' markets

Where is the best place in Pembrokeshire to buy fresh local Christmas produce?

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Letter: 'They always end up facing horrific and terrifying deaths'

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Root Zero potatoes are among the products on display at BlasCymru/TasteWales, which returns today (Monday). Picture: Nate Warlow

UK's first carbon neutral spuds, grown in Pembrokeshire, go on display

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The two brooches date to the medieval period. Both have been declared treasure

Metal detectorists find treasure in Pembrokeshire fields

Celt was the youngest shire horse to take part in Trooping the Colours and was known for his ability to follow commands in English and Welsh

Devastation over death of gentle giant