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State pension will need to rise to 71 in near future, careers experts claim
The state pension age could increase to 71 in the near future, some careers experts have claimed. Middle-aged workers could see the state pension age increase by a few years due to the impact of growing life expectancy and falling birthrates.
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Man caught with knife twice in just over two weeks left man fearing for life
A MERLIN'S Bridge man who was twice caught with a knife in a public place has apologised for his actions from prison. James Macleod, 31, of Freemans View, was drunk and disorderly at the Silverdale Inn on Vine Road in Johnston on November 27 last
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Call to keep Teifi canoe launch sites gets planners' approval
Plans to retain a commercial canoe launching and landing area on the River Teifi, in use without planning permission since 2010, have been approved. Mr Moore, of commercial canoe trip business Adventure Beyond sought retrospective permission to
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Popular town bus route safe, council says
There will be no changes to a popular bus service with a much-loved driver, however the service could run under a different provider, the council has said. Concerns circulating on social media that the 410 Fishguard to Goodwick Town Service was
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'Sustainable' Pembrokeshire restaurant awarded Green Star by Michelin Guide
A Narberth-based restaurant was recognised at the 2024 Michelin Guide Ceremony receiving a Green Star. The Michelin Guide Ceremony Great Britain & Ireland 2024 took place at The Midland Hotel in Manchester on Monday (February 5). The event
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Man charged with cannabis possession after ordering CBD tea found not guilty
A MILFORD Haven man who was charged with cannabis possession after buying CBD products has been found not guilty. Joshua Davies has been accused of possessing “approximately 30 grams” of cannabis on September 28, 2022 – which he denied. The
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Bidders urged not to get caught short as loos go under the hammer
Potential bidders are being urged not to get caught short as a public loo goes to auction with a guide price between £5,000 and £10,000. The toilets in Parc y Shwt car park closed in 2019 after new ‘pay to pee’ public toilets were built at Fishguard
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Pembrokeshire shows support to King Charles following cancer diagnosis
Pembrokeshire is showing its solidarity with King Charles following news of his cancer diagnosis. Buckingham Palace announced on Monday night that the King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and had begun a schedule of regular treatments.
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Firefighters called as 'flames and black smoke' seen coming from launderette
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire at a launderette in Kilgetty on Monday afternoon. Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service received reports of “visible flames and black smoke” coming from the Kilgetty Laundry Services building just before
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Visit to mobile phone ban school to come under councillors' scrutiny
A Pembrokeshire school, praised for its pupils’ mobile phone policy, will come under scrutiny by Pembrokeshire councillors following a recent visit. Pembrokeshire County Council’s schools & learning overview and scrutiny committee, meeting on February
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Man on trial accused of raping women and 11-year-old and sexually abusing girls
A MAN has gone on trial accused of raping three women and a child, and repeatedly sexually assaulting two young girls. Kevin Offland is on trial at Swansea Crown Court facing eighteen charges for alleged sexual offences over a period of 24 years
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Local cancer patients get 'Heads Up!' for Wales' pioneering hair-loss initiative
A new hair loss support service which will benefit cancer patients across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion has been awarded £165,000 in funding, thanks to generous donations from the public. The Withybush Hospital Cancer Day Unit Appeal
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Cyberbullying fears highlighted by Welsh schoolkids on Safer Internet Day
Cyberbullying, misinformation and inadequate regulation of apps are just some of the issues youngsters say they are most worried about when it comes to online safety, according to a group of young people from Wales. To mark Safer Internet Day today
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Grandad Tommy recovered from bladder cancer
Tommy was diagnosed with bladder cancer just before his 60th birthday. Now, thanks to a Cancer Research UK trial, he’s enjoying playing football with his grandson. “It was March 2012 when I first noticed some blood in my pee. I decided to go to
