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Body of woman discovered on Welsh beach
THE body of a 58-year-old woman was sadly found on a beach near Pensarn. Police received a report of the discovery of the woman’s body shortly before 8am yesterday morning (October 13). A spokesperson for the force said: “We can confirm that
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Experts share 4 tips on how to prepare your boiler before turning heating on
Colder temperatures are now finally emerging in the UK this year after a relatively mild start to autumn and many people might be in the mood to put the heating on. However, it is vital to ensure a few checks are completed before this is done,
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Councillor allowed to speak on South Quay development
A Pembroke county councillor has been special dispensation to speak on discussions on the ongoing South Quay development in the town after applying for permission as a close family members owns a property next to it. Led by Pembrokeshire County
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'Super rare' animal that 'shouldn't be here' spotted in the UK
A wildlife enthusiast on TikTok has discovered a "super rare" animal "that shouldn't be in the UK" hiding up in Scotland. The Kookaburra is a type of bird native to Australia. It is part of the kingfisher family and is well-known for its distinctive
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Cage fighter launched sickening attack on woman outside pub
A BARE-KNUCKLE boxer and former cage fighter was told to ‘keep his fists to himself’ as he avoided a prison sentence for attacking a woman outside a pub. David Round, of Camuset Close in Hakin, was accused of attacking a woman in the car park of
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Apartments for pensioners and hospital patients to be built in Haverfordwest
A housing scheme for people who are recovering from hospital treatment and need short term accommodation is set to happen. Pembrokeshire County Council’s plan to create a dedicated centre for physical rehabilitation in Haverfordwest was approved
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Three amateur actresses to perform classic Talking Heads monologues
Three classic monologues are set to be performed by three amateur actresses for a good cause. As part of Torch Theatre’s ‘One More Time’ campaign, three actresses from the area will perform Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads on Thursday 17 and Friday
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Pembrokeshire arts festival continues to blaze a trail
A local arts festival described as ‘an essential part of the cultural scene in west Wales’ has been hailed a success. On Land’s Edge/Ar Ymyl y Tir is a festival of all the arts – music, theatre, film, literature, the visual arts and more as well
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Pembrokeshire market town with a 'handsome' high street among best in the UK
A market town in Pembrokeshire with a "handsome" high street located in the "shadow of a ruined castle" has been named among the best in the UK. From Shrewsbury in Shropshire to Sandwich in Kent, and everywhere in between, The Telegraph has come
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Missing man found after huge emergency search off Pembrokeshire coast
A missing man, last seen at a remote Pembrokeshire harbour, has been found. The 33-year-old man had last been seen on CCTV at Porth Clais Harbour, St Davids, at about 5.30pm, yesterday Sunday October 13. Yesterday evening a massive multi agency
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Teenager attacked woman and threatened to burn down her house
A TEENAGER threatened to burn down a woman’s home and turned up at her address with a bottle of lighter fluid. Carl Thomas, of Tenby Court in Monkton, appeared at Swansea Crown Court charged with six offences. It was alleged that 18-year-old
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Cash boost for exciting Pembrokeshire project that helps families to learn together
A Pembrokeshire project which offers fun and free activities to get families learning together is looking forward to even more exciting times ahead. Springboard, set up by Learning Pembrokeshire, is now extending its reach to new schools and doubling
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British Airways cancels hundreds of long-haul flights due to Rolls-Royce delays
British Airways has cancelled hundreds of long-haul flights due to issues related to the delivery of engines and parts from Rolls-Royce. The Heathrow-Kuala Lumpur and Gatwick-New York JFK routes are among those impacted. Alongside that, one
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Beautiful hillside home with scenic coastal views for sale
Would you like to be able to lie in bed and enjoy the vista of Carmarthen Bay? Or cheer Ironman Wales and Long Course Weekend cyclists up ‘Heartbreak Hill’ from your front garden? Then a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Saundersfoot boasting
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Man airlifted to hospital after 'falling out of moving vehicle' on Welsh road
A MAN has been left with 'serious injuries' after falling out of a moving vehicle in Wales. Over the weekend, the Leader reported that a Wales Air Ambulance had been spotted landing on the A548 in Flint. Now, North Wales Police has confirmed
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New hotel on site of town's historic department store welcomed
The plans for a 17-bedroom spa hotel and restaurant in Tenby’s former TP Hughes department store have been welcomed by town councillors. The High Street property inside the town walls had traded as a shop for more than a century. The family-run
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Huge emergency services search for missing man off Pembrokeshire coast
Police, coastguards and lifeboats will resume a multi-agency search this morning for a man missing near the Pembrokeshire coast. Yesterday evening, Sunday, October 13, emergency services began searching for a 33-year-old man last seen on CCTV at
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National Trust 'worried' about the future of 500 sites UK wide
The National Trust has expressed concern over the future of its gardens, parks, and woodlands. Rangers and gardeners are poised for potential damage from further storms as the UK faces increasingly extreme weather conditions. Luke Barley, the
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Supper and song to be served up by choir and soloists at Pembrokeshire venue
An evening of delicious food and favourites from the musicals will be served up in Pembrokeshire next week. The event, entitled Encore!, is being staged by Côr Dyfed Choir at Rhosygilwen on Saturday October 26 at 7.30pm. The evening of supper
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Fears insect meat could soon form part of Pembrokeshire school dinners
Pembrokeshire councillors will be asked if insect protein will be on the school dinner menu in the county soon, with children “effectively being forced to consume” it. In a submitted question to be heard at the Pembrokeshire County Council meeting
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Pembrokeshire's £150,000 e-bike scheme to come under spotlight
Pembrokeshire County Council’s £150,000 e-bikes scheme, which got off to a rocky start with limited availability at weekends and bikes unavailable to hire in Haverfordwest ‘due to required repairs’ is to come under the spotlight next week. Introduced
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New outdoor adventure centre could be built on old bus depot site
A scheme for a new adventure tourism hub in north Pembrokeshire will be decided by national park planners after a previous ‘call-in’ plea for it to be decided by Welsh Government was rejected. Adventure Beyond Ltd is seeking permission for an outdoor
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Nurses share experiences working for Hywel Dda health board
Three nurses shared their stories of moving to west Wales at Hywel Dda University Health Board’s annual general meeting. Sithara Kunjumol and Soniya Jose from Kerala, India, and Kandace Winter-Lawson from Trinidad and Tobago, spoke about leaving
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New state-of-the-art facility opens at Pembrokeshire college
A new skills hub has officially opened to support people in finding jobs in energy projects. Pembrokeshire College announced the opening of its Energy Transition Skills Hub at its Haverfordwest site. The hub is supported by Shell UK and is
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Pembrokeshire village roads to close due to bridge and sewer repairs
Road closures will be in force in and around a Pembrokeshire village from Monday, October 14. The closures in Saundersfoot affect Westfield Road and Valley Road. Valley Road The closure of the C3150 Valley Road is to enable railway bridge
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Pembrokeshire theatre launches beanstalk growing competition
A Pembrokeshire theatre is asking schools to take part in a beanstalk growing competition. The Torch Theatre in Milford Haven is inviting all schools attending its pantomime performance of Jack and the Beanstalk to enter the 'Magic Bean' competition
