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In brief: Man in A&E after barrier crash
An elderly man was taken to Withybush Hospital this morning after his car collided with a barrier at the entrance to Milford Marina shortly after 11am. Fire crews from the town used hydraulic cutting equipment, small gear and a winch to extricate the
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Crews called to baleful bovine
Residents of a property in Ridgeway Close, Pennar had a huge surprise when they woke up this morning (Friday). They looked out the window to see a cow which had got trapped down a bank in their garden. The baleful bovine is believed to have been there
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Fire crews battle rubbish blaze
Fire fighters from Haverfordwest and Fishguard are currently dealing with a large fire at Penbicas, Trecwn. Fire crews have been at the scene for about two hours, a large amount of rubbish and tyres is alight and crews are using a ground meter and
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Brigitta's win dedicated to late owner
Less than two years after breaking a bone in her leg, Arab mare Brigitta has won a major race to fulfil her late owner's great ambition. Pure-bred Brigitta was inherited by Lynn Brooker of Ludchurch from her uncle, Clive Brooker.He had owned
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Letterston connection to Hamilton victory
A Pembrokeshire man has played a vital role in Lewis Hamilton's nail-biting drive to world champion success. Owen Jones, originally from Letterston, is one of the engine gurus for Mercedes. He was at the company's headquarters with 150
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Village post office saved through partnership
A village post office which has been run by the same family for over 40 years has been saved from closure. Llanboidy Post Office, which looked set to be replaced with a mobile service, will now stay open under a partnership agreement with Kilgetty
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Director assures that lights won't go out in risk areas
Pembrokeshire County Council has absolutely no intention of turning off street lamps where this might result in risk. This assurance was given by Director of Transportation and Environment, Ian Westley, to members of the Environment Overview
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Two trunks cause problems, says committee
Pembrokeshire is the only county in Wales served by two Trunk Road Agencies, and it has caused problems, said Deputy County Council Leader Jamie Adams. He told yesterday's (Thursday's) meeting of the council's Environment Overview and Scrutiny
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Bluetongue fears lead to import ban call
Calls are being renewed for a voluntary ban on imports after a new strain of bluetongue was found in Holland. The BTV1 strain of the disease has now been found in north west France and the BTV6 strain has been found for the first time. NFU Cymru president
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Opera to be screened as well as heard
Opera fans are in for a treat this month when Theatr Mwldan takes advantage of its status as one of the few cinemas in Wales with a digital projector to screen two shows from Glyndebourne opera house. Theatr Mwldan has teamed up with Glyndebourne
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Murder case for crown court mention
The case of a man accused of murdering a Saundersfoot mother of three will go before a judge at Swansea Crown Court today (Friday). Arthur Pitt Pladdy is charged with murdering Kim Butler on August 13th 2008. Mrs Butler's body was found in her home
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Pembrokeshire win team shield
Pembrokeshire’s flag was flying high in The Poole open gymnastic competition. With 44 gymnasts, coaches and family attending, Pembrokeshire special needs gymnastics club entered 17 gymnasts in the trampoline and artistic competitions. A total of 240
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Tenby Golf Club ladies section
The weather for the LGU medal was not particularly kind, judging by the scores. In the silver division Denise Edwards won with nett 75 and Ros Williams was second on 77, while the winner and runner-up in the bronze division, Ann Marsden and Ann Wilks
