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Welcome new Presspackers!
A big Presspack welcome this week goes to: Jack Studley, of Llangwm; George and Eddie John, of Llangwm; Allan Walters, of Johnston; Lewis Hough, of Merlins Bridge; James John, of Wooden.
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Sheep dip chemical disposal warning
Sheep producers who dispose of dip chemical without Environment Agency authorisation and pollute waterways are putting their single farm payment entitlements in jeopardy. According to Bob Merriman, the Haverfordwest-based Environment Agency Wales Agriculture
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Dairy farmers urged to be dynamic
Two Pembrokeshire milk producers will be among the speakers at the Milk Development Council's first national dynamic dairying conference in West Sussex later this month. Alan Wheatley, of the Picton Castle Estate, The Rhos, and Chris James, of Stackpole
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A twist to the tale
Film Review: Shark Tale The makers of Shark Tale have appeared to make sure that their film is about as many things as possible, including a fish who gets lost. Will Smith plays Oscar, a feckless fish who works at Sykes' whale wash. Renee Zellweger is
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Think big and win a great dino prize!
To win a free family pass to the Tenby Dinosaur Park, just name the dinosaur in the picture. Is it: A - Tyrannosaurus Rex B- Brachiosaurus or C - Dimetrodon You can meet up with him on the mile-long Dino Trail deep in the woodlands at the park. There
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Commonsense approach need to urban design
Dear Editor, - Pembroke Dock Civic Society would like to draw attention to two quotes from this month's Civic Trust Magazine for Wales: "If Heritage carries on like this it is likely to talk itself out of existence" and "Places and artefacts are abandoned
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Equestrian extravaganza
Review: The Spirit of the Horse: The Legend Continues. I bet you didn't know a horse could tap dance. Well, the thousands who flocked to The Spirit of the Horse: The Legend Continues theatre show at Withybush last week do. The 30 equine stars performed
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LNG: Safety must win out over jobs
Dear Editor, - I can understand G. Thomas, of Hubberston, being anxious to work on the LNG plant construction. He might be lucky to get a job, but most experienced workers for the construction and certainly the small maintenance crew, when established
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County fire service on its knees
Dear Editor, - In response to the article, published in the Western Telegraph (September 29th), regarding cuts in the Fire Service, the article concerns the proposed withdrawal of 24-hour cover in Haverfordwest and the possible loss of the emergency tender
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Capturing the mood
An exhibition of photography by David Wilson (pictured) entitled Pembrokeshire: Beauty and the Bleak, opens tomorrow (Thursday) at the Queens Hall, Narberth. This body of work captures the subtlety and drama of the light in Pembrokeshire, focusing mainly
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Are you a winner? Find out...
Rhys Evans, of Haverfordwest, has won a fantastic Thunderbirds set, including a Thunderbird 2, Tracy Island palm kit and secret base playset. Well done, Rhys! The latest Oakwood winner is Kevin MacDonald, of Fishguard. The latest Heatherton winner is
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Happy birthday Presspackers!
Birthday greetings for this week go to: Catherine Williams, 12, of Clynderwen; Rhian Rogers, of Bosherston; Amy Lewis-Norman, 13, of Haverfordwest; Shannon Roche, 11, of Neyland; Hattie Whiting, five, of Johnston; Vanessa Jenkins, 14, of Crymych; Ryan
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Autumn season opens with a blinder
The new autumn season at the Queens Hall opened with a blinder, with an outstanding performance from Welsh Music Industry winner of best female artist (two years running) - Amy Wadge, and the perfect support band - Persona B. Milford Haven's Persona B
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Fabulous Furball pictures!
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Ploughs about that!
Pictured is Bill Warlow, of Ffynnongain, Penffordd, Clynderwen, who won the vintage high-cut class at the recent Llawhaden ploughing match.
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A living nightmare of secrets and lies
I met a remarkable woman recently. She demonstrated the human - almost superhuman - ability to rise above the most appalling trauma and carry on with life. Susan (all names have been changed for legal reasons) was sexually abused throughout her childhood
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Off you trot to Heatherton
To win a child's day pass to Heatherton this week, just name the Heatherton activity pictured. Is it: A- Paintball B- Master Blaster or C- Family Horse Riding Click on the link to submit your entry, by Wednesday, October 20th. The winner will be able
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Spook-tastic Folly Farm competition!
As well as our weekly Folly Farm competition (which you'll find on this week's fun-packed Presspack page, we have an extra Hallowe'en giveaway for you! Wow! Folly Farm is the place to be over Hallowe'en, with two fun-packed Shriek Weeks to look forward
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Council Tax - unfair and unjust
Dear Editor, - The proposed changes to council tax valuation bands are both unfair and unjust for three reasons in particular. 1. It is unfair that 216 tenants, should be penalised because their landlords' property has greatly increased in value since
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Animal magic!
