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Remarkable local woman Jemima Nicholas honoured in Fishguard
The first purple plaque in Pembrokeshire will be unveiled later this month, celebrating a remarkable local woman. The plaque will celebrate the life of Jemima Nicholas, the formidable Fishguard woman who played a significant part in defeating the
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RNLI is looking to hire lifeguards in Pembrokeshire this summer
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is seeking budding lifeguards to launch their lifesaving careers on some of Pembrokeshire’s most popular beaches. The charity’s lifeguards not only rescue those in difficulty in the water, they also
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Money linked to Bluestone National Park Resort could soon stop
A call to end a legal agreement for financial contributions associated with the creation of Pembrokeshire’s Bluestone National Park Resort has been submitted to the national park. In a submitted application to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
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Positive group’s panto raises thousands for Cancer Day Unit
A newly-formed Pembrokeshire entertainment group has raised £3,400 for Withybush Cancer Day Unit (CDU). The group – Cause for Drama - staged their own version of pantomime favourite Cinderella at Letterston Memorial Hall and played to three packed
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'Widespread pollution' in seaside village stream highlighted in new report
Worrying findings have been unveiled on river pollution in south Pembrokeshire. A one-year water quality study of a stream that feeds into a popular tourist village's bay identified ‘widespread pollution’ from 268 water quality tests. Five
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One week warning to all Tesco Clubcard shoppers
Tesco shoppers will be able to claim double Clubcard points on their shops for the next week. Until February 25, Tesco Clubcard shoppers will earn double points every time they shop. This is the first time the supermarket has offered a double
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Local event raises funds to send medical aid to Palestinians
An impressive £1,426 was raised at a recent fundraiser to help bring medical aid to Palestinians. The event, held at Haverhub on Sunday, February 11 was a success with a ‘warm and lovely atmosphere’ hosting a café area, pre-loved clothes for sale
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Enforcement notice served on Pembrokeshire 'stink bomb' landfill site
An enforcement notice has been served on the operators of Pembrokeshire landfill site which has been the subject of long-standing complaints about its smell. Residents who have been campaigning for action to be taken against the odours from the
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Polls open in race to succeed Welsh Labour leader and first minister Mark Drakeford
VOTING began on Friday for the two candidates vying to be the next first minister of Wales. Jeremy Miles, the current minister for education and Welsh language, and Vaughan Gething, the minister for the economy, are competing to see who will lead
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for heavy rain throughout the weekend
A WEATHER warning for heavy rain covering all of Wales has been issued for Saturday afternoon through to Sunday evening. The Met Office yellow warning runs from 3pm today, Saturday, February 17, and runs until 6pm the following day, Sunday, February
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In the dock: Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire residents in court recently
THESE Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire residents have had their cases heard in court recently. The defendants were accused of cannabis possession, making nuisance phone calls, and refusing to provide a breath test. The cases were heard at
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The latest death notices and funeral announcements from the Western Telegraph
The Western Telegraph has published 9 death notices this week. Every week, the Western Telegraph publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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Speed limit on key Pembrokeshire trunk road to be cut to 40mph
A MAIN Pembrokeshire road will have a temporary speed limit put in place in early March. The Welsh Government has announced that it will be imposing a 40mph speed limit on the A477 trunk road at Nash Fingerpost Junction. The stretch of road
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Pembrokeshire's most beautiful pictures as taken by our readers
THE members of our Western Telegraph Camera Club are always out and about capturing the beauty of the county. We have more than 3,100 members who are constantly taking great photos from all over Pembrokeshire, including of landmarks, beauty spots
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Pictures show St Davids Lifeboat Station in its 1960s heyday
Local lifeboat heroes of yesteryear have brought into glorious technicolour to celebrate the RNLI’s 200th anniversary. As part of the celebrations the charity has brought some of its rich history to life with the release of a stunning collection
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5th Great St Florence Potato Challenge to take place - register now
The Great St Florence Potato Challenge has grown into a popular event in the village calendar. Last year, it helped raise more than £1,500 for the village church. And as the challenge returns for the fifth year in succession, there are hopes
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Pembrock Dock cocaine supply court hearing delayed
A court hearing concerning two Albanian men, allegedly caught with cocaine on the Cleddau Bridge with intent to supply, has been adjourned due to a representational muddle. Pajtim Meta, of Ray Bell House, Ruskin Road, Northampton, and Albert Nikolla
