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Enlightenment sought on Pembs black out
Councillor Tony Brinsden will be seeking enlightenment on the Pembrokeshire black out at this morning's meeting of full council. Cllr Brinsden is seeking an assurance that local members and community councils will be consulted before darkness descends
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In brief: Eight-year-old in Fishguard incident
An eight-year-old boy was taken to Withybush Hospital yesterday after being involved in a collision with a car on West Street, Fishguard. The incident occurred at around 4pm in front of Tenby House. He was taken by ambulance to Withybush
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Would be growers face dearth of earth
Fishguard's would-be gardeners, wishing to beat the credit crunch by growing their own, are being frustrated by a dearth of earth. So far over 20 people in the Fishguard and Goodwick area have put their names down on a waiting list for an allotment
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Gavin ready to take on world
Gavin Kerr, an Australian now based in Pembrokeshire, is aiming next month to become world powerlifting champion at his first attempt. Originally, a farmer from western Australia, but now residing in Clarbeston Road, five-miles north of Haverfordwest
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Sewage system is "third world"
Pressure should be exerted on Welsh Water to upgrade sewage infrastructure and treatment plants, whose shortcomings are delaying housing developments and affecting Blue Flag beach status say councillors. The urgency of the situation is stressed
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Councillors vote for remuneration rise
Pembrokeshire County Councillors decided to increase their basic and special responsibility allowances at yesterday's (Thursday's) full council meeting. The basic allowance is set to go up from £12,354 to £12,657, and all the rises are based on the 2.45%
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Young people's plan to go before council
Giving the children and young people of Pembrokeshire a flying start in life is one of the core aims of Pembrokeshire County Council’s Children and Young People’s Plan, which will be endorsed at a meeting of full council today (Thursday). The 72-page
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Welsh first as herd scoops title
One of the smallest herds of Hereford cattle in the UK has brought the national herd championship crown to Pembrokeshire and Wales for the first time. George and Ionwy Thorne’s 35 pedigree breeding cows and followers beat off competition from
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Seagulls douse Furnace fire
Fishguard and Goodwick 29. Furnace 0. Fishguard and Goodwick ran in four tries causing a big upset with bonus-point victory over third placed Furnace. The Seagulls were deservedly 15 points ahead at half time as their pack quickly quelled the Furnace
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Quick at the draw
Milford Haven 15. Cefneithin 15. The battle of the two sides with unblemished records in division five (west) ended all square as Milford Haven and Cefneithin shared 30 points. The Mariners had led 15-3 early in the second period with their pack
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Wasps wilt at Pill Parks
Llangwm 6. Aberaeron 25. Llangwm were never able to maintain momentum against Aberaeron at Pill Parks and in the final analysis could have few complaints in a disappointing home defeat. Ian Griffiths tried to lead the home side by example alongside
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All Blacks late come-back in vain
St Clears 20. Neyland 13. Neyland made a valiant attempt at a late come-back against St Clears but were unable to snatch the converted try that would at least have given them a draw. But the Saints, boosted by the second half inclusion of Steve
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Dan leads Seasiders’ try-feast
Tenby United 66. Cwmgors 10. Three tries by elusive winger Dan Colley was the highlight of Tenby United’s victory over lowly Cwmgors as the Seasiders treated their supporters to a total of ten tries from some excellent running rugby. Cwmgors had
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Pello grabs a brace
Pembroke 31. Trimsaran 14. Two cracking second half tries by powerful centre Mark ‘Pello’ Williams were the highlights of Pembroke’s excellent win at Crickmarren over Trimsaran. He brushed aside a couple of tackles on each occasion to storm through
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Llandeilo undefeated
Llandeilo 24. Pembroke Dock Harlequins 0. Pembroke Dock Harlequins went down to defeat against section leaders Llandeilo and although they were unable to score they were never overwhelmed by a team recording its sixth win on the trot. Quins coach
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Cardis win cracking local derby
Cardigan 12. Crymych 0. Cardigan came out on top in a cracking local derby against Crymych. This crunch derby was a credit to division three rugby as both sides showed total commitment, plenty of skill and pace, big hits aplenty and excitement
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Bang-on Borderers
Whitland 45. Llangennech 3. Whitland ran in six tries to comfortably overcome Llangennech at home. The Borderers were strong and mobile up front, and the backs handled slickly behind. Support work was excellent as they scored three first half
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Corus slam off-key Otters
Corus 34. Narberth 10. Narberth produced their worst performance of the season so far against a Corus side which had former Otters’ player Chris MacDonald leading the way behind a big pack. MacDonald has always relished a challenge and as well
