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Storm-damaged Armoth road reopens
Amroth’s seafront road has re-opened to traffic this afternoon (Friday). A single-lane temporary road has been reopened for all vehicles, with priority for traffic coming from the direction of Amroth. The road and the seawall were severely
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Report into hanging of 14 year-old Seren Bernard questions whether her death could have been prevented
A report into the death of a 14 year-old girl while under the care of Pembrokeshire County Council has been published. Seren Bernard – who is referred to as Child M in the report - was in foster care at the time of her death, in April 2012.
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Councillors in favour of retaining access order in Fishguard
FISHGUARD and Goodwick Town Council unanimously backed a proposal to maintain a controversial access order on The Slade in Fishguard.Councillors were asked by Pembrokeshire County Council’s traffic manager for their view on the retention or removal
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'She's never said sorry to me' - grandad speaks out about Milford Haven granddaughter who stole his savings
A PEMBROKESHIRE grandad has told of his heartbreak after his "little angel" granddaughter stole his life savings Harold Evans, 75, was left in tears after discovering Jodie Farrow, 24, had helped herself to his cheque book. Farrow stole £937
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Cooking up a storm in St Clears
Cooking up some new tastes on a traditional favourite is Sarah Jones of St Clears.The professional caterer has recently launched a range of Welsh cakes with a difference, following help from business support and start-up project Dewis MenterFlavours such
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Husband of missing woman thanks emergency services
THE husband of a Pennar woman who went missing earlier this month has praised the emergency services for their swift action.A 33-year-old woman was taken to Withybush Hospital after being found at Llanreath Beach, Pembroke Dock, on Wednesday, January
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Soldiers complete live-fire exercise at Castlemartin
SOLDIERS from 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards (The Welsh Cavalry) have completed a five-day live-firing exercise on the Castlemartin ranges.Exercise Pashtun Tempest involved more than 100 soldiers from the regiment operating the new Husky and Foxhound
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Pitch in to improve playing surface
A NATIONWIDE search is underway to find the worst football pitch in mainland Britain. Briggs & Stratton, one of the world’s leading producers of petrol lawn mower engines, has re-launched its Pitch to Win competition that offers a £3000 pitch
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What’s going wild in your back garden?
GETTING back to nature is the theme behind a Pembroke event.On February 20 the Pembroke Millponds Education Project will hold a wildlife event at Foundry House, Orange Way, Pembroke, from 6:30pm.Commentary from a local wildlife expert will accompany footage
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Painting inspired by Welsh icon of love is sold to Germany
AN original painting of Llanddwyn, the home a Welsh saint, has been sold by a Fishguard art gallery.St Dwynwen lived in the fifth century and became known as the patron saint of lovers and friendship. Her feast day is celebrated annually on January 25
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Villagers campaign for safer route between St Dogmaels and Poppit Sands
A PETITION has been launched calling for a safe, accessible path from St Dogmaels to Poppit Sands beach.More than 100 people have so far signed the petition, addressed to Pembrokeshire County Council chief executive Bryn Parry- Jones, which calls for
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Police warning after trio of crimes in Kilgetty and Begelly
People in the Kilgetty and Begelly areas are being asked to make sure their property is secure following a trio of crimes under the cover of darkness this week.A lorry parked overnight next to the public toilets in Kilgetty had half a tank of diesel siphoned
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Probus club enjoys school boy memories
PEMBROKE Probus Club members enjoyed a captivating account of one man’s experiences as a school boy in Pembroke Dock at a meeting on Tuesday, January 21.Guest speaker Dennis Williams talked about his time with the Air Training Corps when he experienced
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Pembroke Ladies Probus celebrates first anniversary
Pembroke Ladies Probus Club held its AGM and first anniversary lunch on January 15 at the Cleddau Bridge Hotel, Pembroke Dock.The 2013 president and founder member Sandra Thompson, opened the meeting introducing her husband Mac Thompson, who personally
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Warm tributes to 'true publican' Burt
FRIENDS have paid tribute to a legendary Pembrokeshire landlord who died last week. After twice being diagnosed with cancer, 61-year-old Burt Paterson lost his battle with the disease on Sunday, January 19. Well-known throughout the town, he
