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Super tribute to super band at Narberth
A celebration show band will be unleasing the genius of Genesis on audiences in Pembrokeshire this Saturday, June 15. The super group once featured pillars of British rock, pop and progressive rock that set the careers for Phil Collins, Tony Banks
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Driver caught seven times the drink drive limit
A man who failed to stop for police in Tenby this Afternoon (Tuesday, June 11) was found to be more than seven times the drink drive limit. To stop the driver police had to deploy a stinger, which punctured the driver's tyres. 1180 - assisted
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Mercy mission led to penalty points
A mercy mission to deal with escaped horses led to a Monkton man gaining points on his licence. Tommylee Jones, of Castle Quarry, Long Mains, appeared at Haverfordwest magistrates court on Wednesday, June 5, after previously pleading guilty to speeding
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Pembrokeshire choirs join fundraising cause
THE MIDSUMMER concert at St David’s Cathedral this year will feature two Pembrokeshire choirs and will raise funds for an MS support charity. Haverfordwest Male Voice is one of the oldest choirs in Wales being formed in 1896, almost 125 years ago
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Normandy veteran comes face-to-face with his younger self on streets of French town
A D-DAY veteran returned to Normandy for the 75th anniversary of the landings to find a picture of his younger self on display in a town he helped to liberate. At the age of 19, Ted Owens of Pembroke Dock, landed on Sword Beach on June 6, 1944 as
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Tish win at Whitland despite a late stumble
Division 1: Whitland (127 all out) lost to St Ishmaels (128-7) It was tense, but Tish worked their way to a win at Whitland on Saturday in a low scoring game at Spring Hill. Having restricted the home side to 127 all out, the chase wasn’t straightforward
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How Tenby's harbourmaster acted quickly to save a sunken yacht
THE TENBY Harbourmaster and his assistant have been praised for the help they gave the crew of a sinking yacht over the weekend. Chris Salisbury and his assistant, Jack Oliver, worked long hours in a bid to save the vessel and prevent pollution
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First World War trenches tours this weekend
A CHANCE TO visit trenches built in the First World War to replicate the Western Front is being offered in Penally this Saturday, June 15. Dyfed Archaeological Trust is working with Defence Infrastructure Organisation and Penally History Group to
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Emergency services called to supermarket crash
Emergency services have been called to Morrisons in Haverfordwest after what appears to be a minor car crash that trapped one person. The fire services were called out to the incident at 12.30pm. Two Haverfordwest crews attended the incident to
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Pembrokeshire Councillors' £1m wages and expenses
MORE than £1.1million was paid to Pembrokeshire’s councillors according to unaudited accounts showing their allowances and expenses for 2018-19. This year’s total wage bill for its 60 members was £1,121,024.10 – a similar figure to the previous
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Emergency services put on a great show for charity at Marble Hall
A great day for some great causes. The charity event at Marble Hall in Milford went brilliantly on Sunday with perfect weather, a good turn out, and more than £1000 split between Eliza's SDR Journey and the Fire Fighters Charity. The highlight
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'We need to stop the auction' - Gun Tower plot to save historic building
“We have got four weeks to stop it” – that was the message from a Pembroke Dock community meeting to fight county council plans to sell the Front Street Gun Tower. Forty-eight people – from the young to the elderly - turned up to give their views
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Neyland beat Lawrenny to pull clear at the top
Division 1: Neyland (173-2) beat Lawrenny (171 all out) by 8 wickets Neyland now have a 31 point lead at the top of Division 1 after Patrick Bellerby’s knock of 84 led them to a comfortable win over Lawrenny on Saturday. That result, coupled
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Tributes to former chief fireman and war veteran
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former chief fireman and merchant navy war veteran who died at the end of May. Allen John Thomas, of Stonecroft, Portfield Gate, passed away aged 94 at Withybush Hospital on May 25. His friends and family have remembered
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Man bites dog, dog dispenses speedy justice
A dog dispensed ‘simple, speedy summary justice’ after a man bit its ear following a fight. Matthew Tudge, of Cardy Close, Redditch, pleaded guilty to assault when he appeared from custody at Haverfordwest magistrates court on Wednesday, June 5
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New port boss takes the helm
The Port of Milford Haven has appointed Andy Jones as its new Chief Executive. Mr Jones, who has been with the organisation for eight years, starts his position with immediate effect. The Port said Mr Jones brings much needed experience and expertise
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Classic motors delight on 2019 Bluestone Run
ON a beautiful sunny Sunday morning well over 100 vehicles, including several motorbikes, lined the entire seafront of Gelliswick Bay in Milford Haven to take part on the Western Telegraph Preseli Bluestone Run 2019 in aid of the British Heart Foundation
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Swimmer Lewis looks forward to British Summer Championships
A young Fishguard swimmer will next month compete in two events at the British Summer Championships in Glasgow. Rachael Lewis, 14, has achieved demanding qualifying times in the 200m and 100m breaststroke for the meet, held from July 23rd to the
