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Diving death remains a mystery
The devastated father and brother of a Haverfordwest woman who died after collapsing while scuba diving in Phuket, Thailand, in April, told an inquest today (Thursday) that they still had no satisfactory explanation of what happened. Louise Jane Killa
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Coroner registers drug poisoning verdict
A heavy smoker throughout her adult life, a former Milford Haven midwife had to retire early because of ill-health, an inquest heard today (Thursday). Mrs Alyson Jane Thomas (44) of 30, Great North Road, suffered from emphysema, a collapsed lung and
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Haverfordwest hit by power cut
Parts of Haverfordwest, including the Western Telegraph offices, have been plunged into darkness this afternoon as a power cut has hit the town. SWALEC says that that the power could be down for as long as an hour. If you have been affected by the
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Charity and hall a "perfect partnership"
A local educational charity has found a new home after having to leave its Goodwick base. Theatr Fforwm Cymru was given notice to vacate Goodwick Community Centre by the county council. After battling for over two years to keep the building for the
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Mill spins out top award
A converted mill perched on the edge of the Pembrokeshire coast path has been named cream of the crop at this year's National Park awards. The 2008 awards were presented by the Chairman of the national park authority, Cllr Simon Hancock, at a ceremony
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Will you be in the pink tomorrow?
The Western Telegraph is looking for people who will be in the pink tomorrow. Is your school, office or place of work putting on the pink for Breast Cancer Campaign as part of their wear it pink day on Friday, October 31st? If so we want your pink
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Rural wages
In these times of economic uncertainty, many people on low incomes are anxious about things like being able to manage the household budget and keeping enough in the bank to cover bills and mortgage payments. This month we’ve seen two wage increases
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Crews called out to clear floods
Pembrokeshire's fire crews were called to the Whitland area last night after widespread flooding in the town and nearby villages. Appliances from Tenby and Crymych were called to deal with flooded properties and to divert floodwater . In Llanddowror
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Brynithel versus Llangwm
The match between Brynithel and Llangwm was cancelled because the Wasps were unable to raise a full team to travel to the opposition, who are bottom of Division Four (East) and are based near Abertillery, in Gwent. It means that Brynithel will move automatically
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Seagulls shine in defeat
Fishguard and Goodwick 20. Tondu 27. Fishguard and Goodwick made their expected exit from this season’s Swalec Cup competition as they lost to an experienced Tondu team which is currently top of Division Three (South-West) – but pushed the opposition
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Cwm come good against Borderers
Cwmllynfell 12. Whitland 3. Whitland were unable to reproduce their excellent form of the previous week and went down to defeat at a windswept Cwmllynfell to disappoint their hardy band of supporters in attendance. Their respective league positions
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Iestyn’s penalty steers Cardis through
Cardigan 22. Pwllheli 21. A last-gasp penalty from outside half Iestyn Crompton sent Cardigan into the draw for round three as won by a single point and sent Pwllheli on the long trek back to north Wales with nothing to show for their efforts.
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Otters disappoint as Athletic take charge
Narberth 8. Carmarthen Athletic 17. Narberth produced a lacklustre performance and allowed visiting Carmarthen Athletic to gain a victory at the Lewis Lloyd Ground. The defeat at Corus the previous week had been regarded as a blip on their good
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Brave Saints battle hard
St Davids 10. Pencoed 34. St Davids struggled to raise a side against visiting Pencoed, but with typical Saints pride and passion they pushed Pencoed hard before bowing out of the Swalec Cup. Defeat was no surprise but in the final analysis the
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Gritty Mariners progress
Milford Haven 28. Cefn Coed 12. Milford Haven defied the strong winds and rain blowing up the estuary at the Observatory Field to beat a physically strong Cefn Coed side that is near the foot of division four (south-east) but still playing a section
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Preseli Men pack a punch
Crymych 54. Cefneithin 0. Crymych ran in eight tries without reply against division five (west) leaders Cefneithin, who could only muster 14 players. The game was played with uncontested scrums, which didn’t please the Preseli Men. However,
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You nose it'll be a good show
Ever fallen in love with the most wonderful, beautiful person in the world and been unable to act upon it because of the way you look? In today’s image obsessed society, Cyrano, which is performed by Theatr Na n’Og at the Torch Theatre next
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Quins too strong
Pembroke Dock Harlequins 39. RTB Ebbw Vale 0. Pembroke Dock Harlequins marched into the third round, proving far too strong in all departments against RTB Ebbw Vale, who play in division five (east) and have lost four of their first five matches
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Blues hit by early try glut
Gilfach Goch 46. Haverfordwest 6. Haverfordwest conceded 36 points in the opening period at Gilfach Goch as the homesters showed why they are third in division two (west). But the Blues refused to surrender and can take consolation from the fact
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Scarlets’ shocker
Cwmgors 7. Pembroke 0. Cwmgors produced one of the shock results of the round as they scored the only try of the match against Pembroke to gain revenge for a record 89-6 thumping at Crickmarren in a recent league match. The home side had clearly
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Wales leads on fallen stock rules
The Welsh Assembly is seeking to amend EU rules preventing on-farm burial of stock, which would allow containment prior to disposal and bring huge savings for farmers. Rural Affairs minister Elin Jones said: “Farmers are right to be concerned about
