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Legendary BBC Radio 2 presenter, Steve Wright, dies aged 69
DJ Steve Wright, who was mostly known for presenting programmes for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than 40 years has died at the age of 69, his family have confirmed. Wright's family said: "It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce
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Train driver in harrowing near miss with rail worker on tracks near Fishguard
A RAILWAY worker clearing vegetation from the line between Letterston and Fishguard narrowly avoided being hit by a train. The track worker was part of a small team who were clearing vegetation from the areas around the railway line on the morning
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Patients urged to stay away from 'under significant pressure' west Wales A&Es
People have been urged to stay away from A&E departments at two West Wales hospitals as the service finds itself "under significant pressure". The Hywel Dda University Health Board has urged people only to visit the emergency departments at
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Stalker breached restraining order five times in six months
A NEWPORT man breached a restraining order five times in the six months after it was imposed. Bobby Williams, 39, of Parrog Road, had previously admitted stalking a woman in the Newport area between July 7 and 14 last year after turning up at her
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Solar farm scheme withdrawn from planning meeting
A scheme for a south Pembrokeshire solar farm, which was recommended for refusal, was dropped from a county planning committee today, February 13. The plans for a nine-megawatt solar farm at West Farm, Cosheston, near Pembroke Dock were submitted
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7 emergency cost of living support schemes on offer worth £3,000 in total
Struggling to cope with the current cost of living crisis? Here are seven ways to get free financial support. As previously reported by ourselves, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is giving out cash to Universal Credit and other benefits
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The Body Shop officially enters administration with hundreds of jobs at risk
The Body Shop has officially entered administration today (Tuesday, February 13) with hundreds of stores and jobs now at risk. FRP Advisory has been brought in to handle an insolvency process just weeks since the new owners took control of the
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Gavin & Stacey to return to BBC for Christmas special according to reports
Reports have suggested that the beloved British sitcom Gavin & Stacey could be returning to the BBC for a Christmas special. The show, created by James Corden and Ruth Jones last aired a new episode on the BBC five years ago for the 2019 Christmas
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Pembrokeshire man attacked woman in Bristol incident
A PEMBROKESHIRE man has been sentenced after assaulting a woman in Bristol last May. Rory Harland, 21, of Observatory Avenue in Hakin, was sentenced at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court for a charge of assault by beating. Harland was alleged
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Can dogs eat pancakes? Vet breaks down the dangers this Shrove Tuesday
A vet has explained whether dogs can eat pancakes and has warned owners of the dangers ahead of Shrove Tuesday. Pancake Day always falls 47 days before Easter and is considered the final day of indulgence before the 40 days of Lent. If you're
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Tenby's traditional civic ball axed amid town council budget cuts
A long-standing tradition in a Pembrokeshire town has been axed as a money-saving exercise. Tenby’s Civic Ball, which usually follows the mayor-making ceremony in the Mayor's Parlour in May, is to be replaced by the much lower-key offering of post-event
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Dozens of tractors block Welsh road as farmers protest
ANGRY farmers have blocked a road in protest at a controversial new Welsh Government sustainable farming scheme. Around 20 tractors and 15 pick-up trucks parked up outside Rural Affairs minister Lesley Griffiths' office on Rhosddu Road in Wrexham
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Drink and drug drivers among local criminals recently in the dock
THESE four defendants have had their cases heard in court recently. The defendants faced charges including drug and drink driving, handling stolen goods, and driving while uninsured. The cases were heard at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court, Haverfordwest
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Pembrokeshire firms set to join innovative Welsh support scheme
Two Pembrokeshire companies have been chosen to take part in the first Welsh programme which supports businesses bidding for work in the floating offshore wind industry. Ledwood Mechanical Engineering and Mainstay Marine Solutions - both based
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Food for thought as 1,200 children meet producers of pancake ingredients
Pancake Day came unexpectedly early for the 1,200 children who enjoyed the recent Food Story event organised by the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society (PAS). During the two-day event, the youngsters, aged from five to 16, leant how pancake ingredients
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Overnight campervan car park trial in Pembrokeshire gets green light
A trial scheme to allow motorhome and campervan users to park and sleep overnight at selected Pembrokeshire car parks has been given the go-ahead. Members of the council’s Cabinet at their meeting today (Monday, February 12) backed a proposal for
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Little west Wales jeweller nominated for national wedding award
It’s not just on Valentine’s Day that romance is in the air for Rosie Thorne in her silversmith workshop. Throughout the year she gets to share in couples’ love stories as they visit her little family-run shop in west Wales to make their own wedding
