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O2 offering more than £1000 for old mobiles and other devices - how to claim
O2 is offering more than £1000 for old mobile phones, tablets and other devices as part of its recycle service. The O2 service first launched back in 2009 and has seen more than 3.8 million devices sustainably recycled, with over £320 million paid
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Welsh motorcyclist killed in crash caused by pensioner
A MAN has admitted causing the death of a motorcyclist in Powys and will be sentenced in the crown court. Clifford Dunn, 73, admits causing the death of Paul Bush by careless driving on August 17, 2023, in Llandegley. Dunn, of Saxon Close,
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24 complaints about Pembrokeshire councillors made in last year
Pembrokeshire had 24 councillor code of conduct complaints in 2023-‘24, Pembrokeshire County Council’s Standards Committee heard today, October 14. The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW), in its annual letter, highlighted six code of conduct
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Man accused of threatening to burn down house after attack
A TENBY man has been accused of threatening to burn down a house and attacking two men. Dean Phillips, 35, of Church Hill Close, was charged with six offences across two dates in September. Phillips was accused of assault by beating against
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Asda Christmas delivery slots open today - how to book yours
Asda shoppers can book their Christmas delivery slots from today. With just 10 weeks to go until Christmas, Asda has announced Asda Delivery Pass shoppers can now pre-book their festive food deliveries. All other Asda customers will be able
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Pembrokeshire Olympic sailor raffles his boat to raise £18,000
Olympic sailor Micky Beckett has raised more than £18,000 to help children get on the water. Mr Beckett, who represented Team GB in the men's dinghy class at the Paris 2024 Olympics and is from Solva in Pembrokeshire, raffled the boat he raced
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Paedophile abused multiple young girls over 40-year period
A MAN in his seventies has been jailed for 20 years for sexually abusing six girls over a more than 40-year period. Alan Roberts, of Picton Road in Hakin, appeared at Swansea Crown Court charged with 23 child sex abuse offences. The court heard
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Town's food festival serves up a feast of tasty treats
A mouthwatering festival celebrating an abundance of Pembrokeshire flavours and producers has proved to be a succulent success. The Fishguard Bay Food Festival, organised by the Fishguard Bay Sustainable Food Initiative, was a 'vibrant celebration
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HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches
More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months, HMRC has revealed. More than 10,000 payments worth £12.5 million have been made through the new digital service to boost people’s State
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‘Loving' Welsh dad took his own life in crash with HGV
A FATHER from Meliden who died in a crash with a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) near Wrexham took his own life, an inquest concluded. Peter Footitt, 61, of Lon Elan, died of multiple injuries in the early hours of January 19 after the car he was driving
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Man accused of raping and sexually assaulting two 16-year-old girls
A MAN has gone on trial accused of raping two 16-year-old girls. Nathan John, 19, of Richard John Road in Milford Haven, appeared at Swansea Crown Court charged with seven offences from two alleged attacks on October 2, 2022, and May 16 this year
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Woman's bizarre warning sign that told her cancer was crushing her heart
A woman is urging people to get unusual symptoms checked out after a small rash on her leg turned out to be a warning sign that she had a cancerous tumour lurking inside her chest - 'crushing' her heart even while she got engaged. Jessica Hamersley
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The amount taxing Pembrokeshire second homeowners earned council last year
Second home-owners in Pembrokeshire, whose 200 per cent council tax premiums have contributed more than £9m to council coffers in this financial year, are not expected to see that level rise if a recommendation before full council is backed later this
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Man carried out rail station attack before obstructing train
A Pembrokeshire man assaulted a man at a train station and on the same day obstructed a train and used threatening or abusive words or behaviour. Gareth Richards had previously admitted assaulting a man by beating him at Shrewsbury Train Station
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Emergency services rush to rescue stricken yacht off Pembrokeshire coast
A yacht suffering from electrical issues and at the mercy of increasing easterly winds has been rescued off the Pembrokeshire coast. The 30-foot yacht got into trouble at Dale Anchorage on the afternoon of Sunday, October 13. Despite efforts by
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Your chance to shine on stage with Pembrokeshire theatre group
Do you fancy taking to the stage in an award-winning musical with an acclaimed local director? Pembrokeshire Performing Arts is holding auditions for its next production, Jesus Christ Superstar this weekend. The recently formed drama company
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Up to 760,000 set to miss out on Winter Fuel Payment despite being eligible
As many as 760,000 may be missing out on a benefit worth up to £3,900 a year, while also missing out on becoming eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that last year, 760,000 families who
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Do you have asbestos in your home? How to identify this dangerous material
Once widely used in construction projects across the UK, asbestos has been fully banned since 1999. The dangers of this material are well-known with those exposed to it suffering from conditions like asbestosis (an inflammatory condition affecting
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Haverfordwest couple donate £620 to hospice to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary
A couple raised £620 for charity by asking for donations instead of presents at their 25th wedding anniversary. Jamie and Alyson Griffiths from Haverfordwest celebrated their anniversary at Haverfordwest Cricket Club on Friday, August 16 with family
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Pub landlords ban kids - and 'don't give a toss' about backlash
Defiant landlords who have banned children from their village pub say they “couldn’t give a toss” about the backlash on social media. Mandy Keefe and John Forge welcomed punters back to The Wheel Inn in Westwell, near Ashford, last week after it
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Boyfriend strangled and kicked partner in callous three-hour attack
A PARANOID boyfriend strangled, kicked and threw a phone at his girlfriend as he accused her of cheating, before pressuring her in to withdrawing her complaint to the police. Prosecutor Ieuan Rees told the court that an argument broke out between
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Fish quilt plans for north Pembrokeshire town could take a dive
Proposals to display a giant fish themed quilt in a north Pembrokeshire town may have to be addressed to Pembrokeshire County Council, it has been revealed. As previously reported by the Western Telegraph, PETA said it had contacted Fishguard and
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Man to stand trial accused of raping and sexually assaulting woman
A MAN has denied raping and sexually assaulting a woman in Pembrokeshire. Richard Murray, 46, of Hill Street in Haverfordwest, appeared at Swansea Crown Court charged with three offences. It was alleged that Murray orally raped a woman in Narberth
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Popular swimming pool at Pembrokeshire holiday resort to open to public
A new Pembrokeshire charity set up following the tragic death of a teenager will be helped by the next fundraising night at the Bluestone National Park Resort’s Blue Lagoon. The Sammy-sized Gap offers help and support to those having suicidal thoughts
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Five county trophies for teen bowler Katie as her club celebrates success
A teenage bowler from Pembrokeshire has been crowned this year’s Victrix Ludorum of the West Wales Ladies Bowling Assocation. Katie Dickinson of Tenby, who plays for Whitland Bowling Club, received her accolade at the annual WWLBA luncheon and
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New 115-home Haverfordwest development set to be unveiled
A show home is set to open at a Haverfordwest development which will deliver 115 two and three-bedroom properties. The show home launch event at Augustus Grange, which will consist of 69 per cent affordable homes, will take place on Saturday, October
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Man killed by train after moving friend off Welsh rail line
A MAN sat down on railway tracks in Prestatyn before being removed from them by his friend, who was then struck by a train himself and killed, a court heard. Patrick Kennedy, 49, of Woodlands Road, Manchester, denies the manslaughter of 40-year-old
