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Farmer admits selling "smokies"
A Llandysul farmer appeared in court last week to admit dealing in illegal ‘smokies’. Julian Idwal Mark Jones, aged 46, had been stopped as he drove a lorry near Newport, last year. Jones, of Penrhiwdilfa in Gwernogle, near Llandysul, admitted possessing
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U-turn on blooming village sign
Wolfscastle residents are celebrating a U-turn on the siting of a new sign to highlight their Wales in Bloom success. The community council asked Preseli Pembrokeshire AM Paul Davies for help in getting a ‘winner of Wales in Bloom’ sign put up in the
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Woodland eco home given thumbs up
The Welsh Assembly has given the go-ahead for a low-impact dwelling near Maenclochog, the third such project in the county. Following a public hearing in Maenclochog village hall, Antony Cutajar and Jenny Carr were recently awarded temporary retrospective
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Claire gets back to work with help from Jobcentre Plus
A Pembroke Dock woman has proved that, despite the recession, jobs are still available. Claire Draper became unemployed from her cleaning job in December 2008. She claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance at Pembroke Dock Jobcentre and started to look for work.
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Rollie refusal ended in arson attempt
An 18-year-old upset about being refused tobacco, lit cigarette papers and pushed them through a friend’s letterbox, a court has heard. The Milford Haven teenager pleaded guilty to arson at Haverfordwest magistrates court last Tuesday. Kelly Marie Picton
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Clear rounds lead to Sarah’s success
Sarah Hughes, of Hook, competed over the winter series at the Trailblazers first rounds with three of her ponies. Gaining a double clear in different showjumping rounds allowed her to take part in the qualifying rounds at Moor Farm at the end of the
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Haverfordwest teen admits fuel fraud
A Haverfordwest teenager has pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false representation and two of making off without payment. Prosecutor Nick Newton told Haverfordwest magistrates court last Tuesday that James Watts had attended four petrol stations
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Haverfordwest celebrates 900th birthday
A year of celebration is underway, as Haverfordwest reaches its 900th birthday. The year of Haverfordwest 900 got off to an auspicious start with its launch at St Martin’s Church last week, with a service conducted by Archdeacon John Harvey and addressed
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Lifeboat returned to Fishguard 100 years after first launch
Fishguard’s famous lifeboat has been officially handed back to the town, 100 years to the date and time it was first launched. Locals were joined by members of the Charterhouse school at a service held recently to mark the boat’s return. A large gathering
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Princes' portrait has Pembrokeshire link
Pembrokeshire is well known for its artists — and now the National Portrait Gallery is linked to the county by the first double portrait of Prince William and Prince Harry. The new portrait, unveiled at the gallery in London last week, is the work of
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Give jobs to local people
Dear Editor When Preseli Pembrokeshire MP Stephen Crabb visited the new Pembroke Power Station site, how many local people did he encounter working there? Work has also begun at Blackbridge and the local grapevine suggests that 1,500 people are currently
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MORE Eco Friendly Homes Planned For Pembrokeshire - Exclusive!
Coming soon to Pembrokeshire? See the photo of the proposed design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you hadn't guessed, this is a spoof, after the recent severe weather.... However, if this global COOLING ..
