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Seven police officers under investigation after fatal horror A48 crash

SEVEN serving police officers from Gwent Police are under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for their conduct after a group of young people were reported missing and later found in a fatal crash on the A48 near St Mellons

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'Dangerous' predator found guilty of having child sex abuse pictures

A SEXUAL predator who was found with pictures and videos of children as young as four being sexually abused has been described as a “dangerous man who poses an immediate risk to young boys”. Daniel Byrne-Crowley, 28, has been found guilty of four

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Sainsbury's to axe 1,500 jobs in the UK in effort to cut costs

Sainsbury’s has announced it will cut around 1500 jobs across stores in the UK in an effort to cut costs by around £1 billion a year. The supermarket giant said it would look to cut roles in its contact centre in Widnes, in Cheshire, at its in-store

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'Gorgeous' Welsh fish and chip shop crowned best in the UK

Cod-gratulations are in order as a family-run Welsh fish and chip shop has been crowned the best in the UK. Dreams really do come true as Ship Deck in Trethomas, Caerphilly, took home the Takeaway of the Year prize at the National Fish and Chip

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Warning issued to older drivers amid calls for mandatory eyesight tests

An Optometrist has warned older drivers to get annual eyesight tests to stay on top of their eye health amid calls to make them mandatory.  The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency strongly recommends that senior drivers attend eye examinations

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High child mortality rates in Wales spark call for action

Welsh Liberal Democrats have called on the Welsh Government to address child health inequality in Wales. Public Health Wales reports show child mortality in the country is 70 per cent higher for the most deprived children compared to those less

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Chase pledges support for Wales' football over a four-year period

Chase has become the Official Banking Partner of all four Men’s, Women’s, Youth and Para Welsh Teams. The digital bank will be working with these teams across a four-year period, with their logo visible on the Welsh National Team training kits.

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Low and non-alcoholic drinks surge in popularity in Wales

Welsh drinkers lead the UK in the consumption of low and no alcohol products, according to The Portman Group. Its sixth annual survey, in association with YouGov, indicates that 40 per cent of Welsh drinkers also semi-regularly drink low and no-alcohol

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Driver dies in hospital after serious A48 crash in early hours

A MAN has died in hospital after a crash on the A48 in the early hours of Thursday morning. Emergency services were called following a report of a car crashing in to a set of traffic lights at around 2.50am on the Pensarn roundabout. The road

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Ultra-processed food linked to 32 health effects, including cancer and diabetes

Eating ultra-processed foods (UPFs) such as sugary cereals, fizzy drinks and ready meals have been linked with 32 harmful health effects. UPFs are usually higher in fat, sugar and salt and contain chemicals, colourings, sweeteners and preservatives

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Pembrokeshire set for white St David's Day as snow forecast

Pembrokeshire is among locations in Wales that could be in for a white St David's Day on Friday (March 1) with "heavy snow" forecast. Both the Met Office and BBC Weather have said Pembrokeshire could see snow from as early as tonight (Thursday,

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How police caught paedophile social worker who arranged to meet girl, 13, for sex

Police have described how they caught a former Pembrokeshire social worker who arranged to meet a 13-year-old girl for sex in a hotel room and sexually abused a teenager. Richard Ford, 51, who was formerly known as Dale Richard Barker, attempted

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'Please stay safe': Expert issues warning to parents over Cadbury Mini Eggs

A team of experts has issued a warning to parents over a possible choking hazard for children posed by a popular Easter chocolate. The Child Accident Prevention Trust has urged parents to "please be safe" when giving Cadbury Mini Eggs to their

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Yellow weather warning issued for Pembrokeshire with rain to cause disruption

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Pembrokeshire with rain expected to cause disruptions on Friday (March 1). The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning due to rain which will be in place across most of Wales on Friday from 12am to

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Hairy Biker Dave Myers dies aged 66 after cancer battle

TV chef and one half of the Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers has died 66, his co star and “best friend” Si King announced. He found fame alongside King, his friend of 30 years, as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo. He reached new fans in 2013

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RECAP: Man dies after A48 crash leaves road closed for several hours

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Touring caravan theft from Pembrokeshire sales site

Thieves have driven off with a touring caravan from a sales site in south Pembrokeshire. The 2019 model Lunar Venus 620-6 was taken sometime between 9am on Friday February 16 and 3pm on Saturday February 17 from Tenby Tourers at Crofty, Llanteg

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Celebrate the Equinox with a special art experience

A Pembrokeshire artist is hosting a Spring Equinox workshop near St Davids. Di Ford will host the session from 10am to 1pm on Sunday, March 17 at Roch Castle, she encourages attendees saying: "No drawing skills are required, just bring yourself

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Rugby legend Jonathan Davies to visit Pembrokeshire pub

Welsh rugby legend, Jonathan 'Jiffy' Davies OBE, will share insights into his career at a Pembrokeshire event. The Stackpole Inn will host 'Jiffy' on April 24. Rugby union and league fans can hear about his experiences both on and off the field

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Plans for new Pembroke diner to serve alcohol until 2am sparks policing fears

The police presence in Pembroke is “woefully inadequate,” at a time when antisocial behaviour and drug-taking is “on the rise” in the town, councillors heard. The concerns at the level of policing in the town were raised by local county councillor

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Man denies having pictures of children as young as four being sexually abused

A MAN who worked in a Pembroke Dock newsagents has been accused of having pictures of children as young as four being abused and talking about porn and masturbation with a 10-year-old. Daniel Byrne-Crowley, 28, has been charged with three offences

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St David’s Day free feast and community clean-up to take place in Narberth

An afternoon of free soup and a community clean-up is taking place in Narberth on St David’s Day. Following on from the success of previous events, Plastic Free Narberth and The Queens Hall, Narberth are coming together for their first community

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Seaside village calls public meeting over water quality concerns

A Pembrokeshire seaside resort which has seen downgrading of its bathing water quality has called a public meeting with the fellow guardians of its waters. Amroth Community Council was joined by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Dŵr Cymru and Pembrokeshire

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Hospice charities unite for poignant Light up a Life concert

A poignant concert of music and reflection held at the end of January in the stunning setting of St Davids Cathedral helped raise thousands for charity. Hospice charities The Paul Sartori Foundation and Shalom House coordinated their efforts to

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Man who beat up police officers in Pembrokeshire town jailed

A MAN has been jailed after attacking two police officers in Tenby. Mark Ion, 52, of no fixed abode, appeared in court charged with two offences of common assault of an emergency worker. Ion was accused of assaulting the two officers in Tenby