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Headteacher's sexual assault appeal dismissed
A once revered headteacher jailed for sexually abusing young girls had his convictions upheld today, despite his lawyers' plea that doubts linger over the fairness of his trial. David Bryan Thorley, 57, was jailed for two years at Swansea crown
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Haiti heroes praised for courage and devotion
Pembrokeshire's Haiti Heroes were officially welcomed home yesterday (Wednesday) at their base in Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service's Carmarthen HQ. The seven firefighters, including Pembroke Dock watch manager, Gerwyn Howells, Pembroke
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Boxer cleared of dancefloor assault
A boxer in training who admitted punching a New Year's Eve reveller to the floor has been cleared of a charge of unlawful wounding. Sean Meaney, aged 22, had been accused of an unprovoked attack on Alfie "Digger" Boswell inside the Three Mariners
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MP slams FSA in dairy debate
Preseli Pembrokeshire MP Stephen Crabb used a parliamentary debate on dairy farming yesterday (Wednesday) to criticise the Government for giving out mixed messages about the dairy industry. This followed the launch of the latest stage of what Stephen
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Car ransacked and cash stolen
Thieves ransacked a car and stole a small amount of cash during an incident in Milford Haven's Skomer Drive. The car was targeted between 5.30am and and 1pm on Thursday, January 21st. Items were taken from the glove box and strewn about the car,
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Narberth car fire started accidentally
Narberth firefighters extinguished a car fire in the town's RAOB car park yesterday (Wednesday) morning. They used one hose reel jet to deal with the blaze, which started accidentally. The fire was extinguished shortly before 11am and the crew returned
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Derelict cars go up in flames
Two derelict cars parked at the Withybush East Business Park caught fire this morning (Thursday). Haverfordwest fire fighters attended the blaze, which was reported at 10.04am. They used two hose reel jets to extinguish the flames. The cause of
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Golden Fleece fire at Saundersfoot Harbour
Coastguards, police and fire fighters were all called to a fishing boat fire in Saundersfoot Harbour shortly after midnight last night (Wednesday). The vessel, the Golden Fleece, was tied to the harbor wall at Saunderfoot and no crew were aboard.
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Welsh Assembly to decide Haverfordwest development
A final decision on a planning appeal which could see more than 900 homes built on the outskirts of Haverfordwest will be made by the Welsh Assembly. In September 2008 outline plans for 962 homes, a primary school and public open spaces on
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Sexual assault headteacher appeals conviction
A former Pembrokeshire primary school headteacher jailed for sexually assaulting young girls is appealing his conviction at London's court of appeal today (Thursday). David Bryan Thorley, aged 56, was convicted for nine offences of sexual assault
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Pembroke, Tenby, Neyland, Fishguard and St Davids win
Crymych suffered a double blow to their season losing 29-12 at Laugharne, with the game doubling up as a division three and Swalec Plate match. The home side led 16-5 at the interval thanks to tries from Chris Thomas and Jack Tremlett, but the Preseli
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Otters move up the table
Narberth 15 Llangennech 3 Narberth gained a deserved victory over Llangennech at the Lewis-Lloyd ground. The Otters maintained their form from the previous week against a side four places higher than them in the table and who won their home match
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Vital points lost at Builth
Builth Wells 12 Whitland 12 Whitland were unable to repeat their excellent play of the previous week in the Swalec Cup as they made the long journey to Builth Wells and came away with a single point from a disappointing draw. The home side played
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Super Steve records second highest score in competition
Cresselly batsman Steve Thomas made an amazing debut in indoor cricket by smashing an undefeated 91 against Fishguard to record the second-highest score in the history of the competition. Thomas blasted five sixes and seven fours in his powerful innings
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Monkton man to appear on ABH and assault charges
A Monkton man is due to appear at Swansea crown court today (Thursday) charged with actual bodily harm and common assault. David Anthony Brundrett, aged 38, is due to appear in front of Judge Peter Heywood this morning for a plea and case management
