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Elaine Harries and Brian Buckle, both of fishguard
Brian Buckle and Elaine Harries were married recently at Haverfordwest Registrar Office. The best man was Darren Turner, the bridesmaids were Georgia Buckle (couple's daughter), Kelsey Hall (granddaughter) Ashley Murrow and Angharad George (nieces) and
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Emma jane Bateman and Dean mark jeffries, both of letterston
MARRIED recently at Haverfordwest Registrar Office were Emma Jane Bateman and Dean Mark Jeffries. The bride, a care assistant, is the middle daughter of Meurig and Lin Bateman, of Spring Gardens, Castlemorris, and the groom, a sales assistant, is the
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Obituaries published on Wednesday 10th May 2006
Here are the obituaries published in the Western Telegraph on Wednesday 10th May 2006. Mr D. L. Harries haverfordwest The death of Mr David Leslie George Harries occurred at his home in Prescelly Road, Haverfordwest, on April 16th. He was 59. Mr
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Energy plan is making a few waves
DEAR EDITOR - I read with interest Dr Burn's Letter of May 3rd. I am glad he is willing to express his support for renewable energies and wish to answer his concerns regarding Wave Dragon. Wave Dragon operates similarly to a traditional hydroelectric
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Conversion of cubicles is not very convenient
Dear editor - I would like to know why more and more public conveniences are being converted to individual units both for men and women. Who has thought up this idea? The effect is that one has to wait in the open for a unit to be free, whereas beforehand
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What price a civil servant?
dear editor - It is a little ironic that, since the matter of the salary increase of £28,000 for the chief executive of Pembrokeshire County Council, attention has been drawn to the sad case of a physical training instructor who has a brain disorder.
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Turnaround is a surprise
Dear Editor - Historically, Christine Gwyther has supported the option of single health boards. Yet now we hear that she would like to merge both the three trusts and health boards in west Wales, meaning "a saving of literally millions of pounds each
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What price a civil servant?
dear editor - I am sure the Independent councillors in Pembrokeshire who voted through the pay rise for the chief executive would not have said that they needed to match private sector levels in order to retain the chief executive without having good
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Former hotel is an eyesore
Dear Editor - It was with much disappointment that the news of the demolition of the Sir Benfro Hotel was sanctioned, a long standing jewel in the history of Pembrokeshire tourism. However, to allow the site to remain an eyesore and discredit to what
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Treat yourself to this!
Jam packed with pre-school favourites, the first ever Milkshake! Treats DVD is available to buy now! The DVD features one episode from each of the 16 most popular children's programmes on Five's top rating pre-school block, including Fifi and the Flowertots
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Birthday greetings for this week go to:
Rhys Goodchild, 12, of Pembroke; Rachael Evans, 14, of Newport; Angharad Clark, 14, of Haverfordwest; Jessica Webb, ten, of Carew; Sion Jones, 11, of Keyston; Charlotte Thomas, seven, of Freystrop; Ioan Lewis, five, of Fishguard; Emma Martin, ten, of
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Gorky’s - where are they now?
Probably the most famous and influential band to emerge from our area in recent years is Gorky's Zygotic Mynci, who were formed 15 years ago by Euros Childs, Richard James and John Lawrence while they were still in their teens. They became one of
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Opera society’s Fair attraction
FOR most of us, an opera is a relaxing, uplifting or thought-provoking show that we enjoy from the comfort of the auditorium. However, from our luxurious position it is easy to forget the many hours spent holding auditions, learning lines, rehearsing
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Cllr vows to act on mast concerns
A Haverfordwest county councillor says he will closely examine a new planning application for a communication mast in the town. Plans have been submitted by Hutchinson 3G Ltd, of the Three network, for a 12.5 metre mobile phone base station in Milford
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Well done Melissa
A Pembroke Dock schoolgirl's portrait of the Queen appeared in the Sunday Express when she came runner-up in the under-10s section of a national competition. This was no mean feat given the huge number of entries. Melissa Richards, aged six, was
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Tall ship dream comes true for brave Margaret
Margaret Payne was only 31 when she suffered a stroke. It left her unable to walk or talk. Thanks to intensive rehabilitation, physiotherapy and speech therapy she fought back to regain her life. At the end of this month - 12 years after her stroke
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Statue marks port’s past
An enterprising fund-raising exercise by the community of Lower Town, Fishguard, has brought in £25,000 to cover the expenses of erecting a major sculpture, which is to be sited at Pendock on the Lower Town quay. The bronze sculpture depicting a shoal
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Polar explorer flies flag for county
A Solva man who moved to America in the 1960s, aged 21, recently reached the North Pole, where he proudly placed a Welsh flag. John Hughes, who went to Ysgol Dewi Sant, St Davids, left for America to find his fortune, but he also discovered a love
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Ten-year Refectory project complete
After ten years of planning, fundraising, designing and building, phase one of the restoration of St David's Cathedral cloisters is now complete, and the new Refectory opened its doors last week. The Refectory at St Davids finally allows the Dean and
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Housing shortage prompts survey
Concern at the lack of affordable housing available in the Jeffreyston, Cresselly, Cresswell Quay, Loveston and Yerbeston areas is being voiced by local councillors. Jeffreyston Community Council would like to see more properties for local people wishing
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Summer music events go-ahead
AN open air music venue has won a licence for a series of events this summer. Julian Williams, owner of Lampeter House at Lampeter Velfrey, the venue for summertime open air music charity events, applied to the county licensing sub-committee on for
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Double life of town’s new mayor!
A busy year beckons for Narberth's new mayor, Councillor Wynne Evans. For alongside taking on the role of First Citizen, he will also continue to represent the town on Pembrokeshire County Council. "I know I am serving as mayor with the backing
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Strong demand as Euro market opens
The first consignment of calves left Pembroke-shire bound for the Continent on Thursday in a week when farmers were given the green light to resume live exports. Anglo European Farmers says around 100 calves from the region were transferred from an
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Ex-brickie wins farm accolade
A former bricklayer who realised his ambition to farm after moving to Pembrokeshire has been honoured for his significant contribution to the farming industry. Terry Clarke, who developed a successful dairy farming business at Knapps Farm, Martletwy
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New era at county golf club
AN 18-HOLE links course and luxury accommodation are part of an exciting new development at Newport Links Golf Club. Work has already begun on the development designed by local chartered building consultant Tom Kinver. The new nine holes, designed
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Delivering the goods to success
STARTING up your own business is a formidable prospect - especially when you are 17-years-old and registered blind. Andrew Phillips, of Neyland, was diagnosed blind at the age of three. He left Ysgol Preseli with GCSEs in English, Welsh, science, technology
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Expanding market sparks move west
GROWTH in the Pembrokeshire market has led to a Bridgend-based company to establish a base in Pembroke Dock. J. W. and E. Morris and Son has supplied industrial and commercial engineering services throughout south Wales since 1945. Recent growth
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We are sailing
Blue skies and a 10 knots southerly breeze greeted sailors on Friday for race four of the Dinghy Spring series, writes Norman Williams. With four boats on the same handicap, two Breezes and two Phantoms, close racing was assured. Both Ross Prytherick
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Army invade STP athletic track
The army recently invaded the grounds at Sir Thomas Picton School when the 14th Signal Regiment (Electronics Warfare) from Cawdor Barracks held its sports day on the athletics track. There was strong competition between the squadrons but athletes were
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Borderers backs win it
Tenby United 15 Whitland 20 Whitland's experienced second team fended off a strong challenge from a determined Tenby United Seconds to win the Junior Union Cup at Haverfordwest, with their backs having that extra thrust that saw points scored at key
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James boys win it for Town
Herbrandston (141 all out) lost to Haverfordwest 2nds (143 for 7) Umpires: Geordie Fraser and Terry Sandy. Scorer: Ros Phillips (Haverfordwest). The father and son duo of Steve and Julian James helped Haverfordwest 2nds gain a nail-biting victory
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Twenty years of top rugby
It was again all systems go at Neyland Rugby Club for the 20th annual junior rugby festival sponsored by Total Oil Refinery, Milford Haven. As ever, the festival featured talented young players from all over the county, and this year there were teams
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Hope therapy chamber shut
Bureaucratic red tape has temporarily strangled the use of the vital hyperbaric decompression chamber at the HOPE MS alternative therapy centre at Honeyborough, Neyland. The vital piece of equipment, used to relieve the effects of multiple sclerosis
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Best foot forward for dawn walkers
TheRE has been another magnificent response to the Pembrokeshire Dawn Walk which takes place for the third year running on Sunday. The maximum 175 walkers have entered. Half will walk the full 26-mile scenic route from Withybush Hospital via Slebech
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MRSA rates are lowest in country
NEW figures have revealed that Pembrokeshire and Derwen NHS Trust has one of the lowest rates in Wales for superbug MRSA infection. Last week the Welsh Assembly released blood stream infection rates for individual NHS Trusts for the first time.
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Compost bins will help to exterminate waste
DALEK-LIKE creatures have started appearing in Pembrokeshire communities. But these invaders are more down-to-earth than outer space. They are free compost bins being delivered to every household in Pembrokeshire over the next few months as part
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Students take a trip to Ghost City
A-level drama students at Pembrokeshire College recently performed Ghost City - a play by Pembrokeshire-born playwright Garry Owen. Set in the mean streets of Cardiff, the play explores the lives of young people in the inner city. As well as developing
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Remembering Rorke’s Drift hero
A CAMROSE man who fought in one of history's most famous battles was remembered last week. Pembrokeshire County Council chairman Clive Collins unveiled a plaque in memory of namesake Private Thomas Collins, who fought at the Battle of Rorke's Drift
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Actor gears up for challenge
Tenby-born actor Charles Dale plans to take on one of the most challenging roles of his career when he climbs into the saddle to take part in a 1,000-mile charity bike ride. Charles - currently on screen in BBC Wales' acclaimed series Belonging - hopes
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Emotional plea to save tradition of town’s fairs
The 84-year-old vice-president of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain made an emotional plea to save the 168-year-old Haverfordwest Portfield and May fairs. Mr Pat Evans' comments came after the opening of what is probably the last Portfield Fair
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We’re feline fine now!
A KITTEN rescued by the fire service makes a cute story. But a kitten rescued from the fire service? That's news! Naughty Tom Drinkwater stowed away on a fire engine for an incredible 36 hours - including at least two call-outs. Tom's brother
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New local Labour leader is appointed
Pembrokeshire County Council's new Labour leader is looking forward to the challenges of the job. The Pembroke Dock councillor takes over from Councillor Joyce Watson, who is on Labour's list of regional candidates and will be busy during next year's
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Shoppers could receive the gift of life from staff
PARAMEDICS know it as the golden hour' - the crucial 60 minutes after someone is hit by a life-threatening condition. And, when it comes to a heart attack, early treatment really can be the difference between life and death. With that in mind, 16
