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I tried this £2.50 household item to clean my white shoes - here are my thoughts

With the winter months slowly creeping in, grit on pavements, mucky grass and splashes from puddles make it nearly impossible to keep white shoes clean. Over time, I've noticed my otherwise well-kept trainers have started to become duller and worn

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Road reopened after earlier crash on main Pembrokeshire route, police confirm

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Expert warns homeowners to look out for these 5 pests during colder months

In the colder months of the year, you might notice some pests that have made their way into your garden. Identifying a pest problem as soon as possible is crucial to avoid damage and the spread of diseases, explains a pest control expert. Joshua

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Petition to replace traffic lights at notorious Pembrokeshire junction

A petition to replace the traffic lights at a notorious Pembrokeshire accident blackspot with a roundabout has been considered at the Senedd. The 439-strong petition was submitted to the Senedd’s petition committee by Laura Griffiths who said that

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Welsh motorcyclist found dead on the roadside as inquest opens

AN inquest has opened into the death of a motorcyclist following a ‘crash’. Paul MacDougall was found dead on Duckington Lane in September, age 59. The Wrexham resident was discovered next to his motorbike on the side of the road by a passing

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Seal pup found dead on beach after protective fence ripped down

Members of the public are being warned to keep their distance from wildlife following the terrible mutilation of a seal pup on a Pembrokeshire beach. The seal pup at Ceibwr Beach, Moylegrove, was killed on Sunday. It was seen alive earlier in the

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Pembrokeshire drivers in the dock after being caught speeding

THESE Pembrokeshire drivers were caught speeding elsewhere in Wales and England. The three drivers were clocked going over the limit in Rochdale and Newport. Their cases were heard at Manchester Magistrates’ Court and Newport Magistrates’ Court

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Wales' 'most wanted man' arrested in Portugal

ONE of the UK’s most wanted men has been brought back to South Wales by the National Crime Agency (NCA) after spending four years allegedly on the run. Calvin Parris, 34, from Cardiff was arrested by the Portuguese Judicial Police near the town

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Local veteran shares Falklands War's bloodiest battle memories

A first-hand account of one of the bloodiest battles of the Falklands War has been given to a Pembrokeshire group, Former Parachute Regiment soldier Marvin ‘Manny’ Manfred, who now lives in Newcastle Emlyn, has given his talk to over 20,000 people

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Magnificent 1950s steam train to visit Pembrokeshire this weekend

Fans of transport nostalgia are in for a treat this weekend. They will be able to enjoy the magnificent sight of a steam train making its way through south Pembrokeshire,  The Pembroke Coast Express recalls the 1950s days of named steam trains

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New Home Bargains store set to open in former Pembrokeshire Wilko store

The countdown is on for the opening of Pembrokeshire’s latest Home Bargains store. The discount retailer is within days of throwing the doors wide to its new store in Pembroke Dock. Home Bargains is setting up shop in the former Wilko premises

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'Start now': Martin Lewis six month warning of 'most lucrative' thing you can do

Martin Lewis has issued a “six-month warning” to thousands of people, urging them to do the “most lucrative” thing they can do. People have until April 5, 2025, to make voluntary National Insurance contributions and maximise their State Pension

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Major A-road hit by flooding as drivers told to avoid area

Police are advising drivers to avoid a main road in Powys this morning due to flooding. Dyfed-Powys Police are advising drivers to avoid the A470 after heavy rain this morning (October 16) caused flooding in the area. This flooding is causing

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Huge delays after incident on Pembrokeshire road - As it happened

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HMRC to crackdown on parents who've 'gifted' children money in past 7 years

Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government are considering a possible crackdown on "inheritance tax" which could decrease HMRC relief for parents who gift children money.  Inheritance tax is paid on the estates of people who have sadly passed away.

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Mum's warning to tea drinkers after suffering agonising burns in accident

A mum is urging Brits to always enjoy their morning cuppa at a table or diluted with cold water - after spilling her herbal tea into her lap and 'melting off' her thigh. Rosalind Levine wanted to take advantage of the 'peace and silence' while

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Pembrokeshire parents reminded of secondary school deadline

Time is running out for Pembrokeshire parents to apply for secondary school places for their year six children. Parents and guardians have until December 22 to submit applications for September 2025. Applications made after this date will be

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Man admits role trafficking cocaine worth £2,000 into Pembrokeshire

A MAN has admitted trafficking cocaine worth £2,000 in to Pembrokeshire for a woman to sell. Leslie Thomas, Adam Idris and Jessie Thompson initially came before Swansea Crown Court last month accused of a series of drug and knife offences.

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Hundleton WI enjoy visit to Pembrokeshire Cider Company

A Pembrokeshire WI group recently visited the Pembrokeshire Cider Company. During the visit, which took place on October 1, members of Hundleton WI learned about apple history and cider-making from David Halsted. They had the opportunity to

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Pembrokeshire school dinners insect claims disputed

The Pembrokeshire woman behind Dr Beynon’s Bug Farm and Bug Farm Foods has disputed claims that insect protein ‘mince’ will soon be rolled out to school dinner menus in the county. In a submitted question to be heard at the Pembrokeshire County

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Local lifeboat fundraisers hand over £18,625 cheque

Local lifeboat fundraisers have handed over a cheque for £18,625 during the charity’s 200th anniversary year. Fishguard and Goodwick RNLI fundraisers presented the cheque to lifeboat coxswain Gemma Gill. The money was raised through several

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Milford Haven Town Council offering festive donations

Milford Haven Town Council is accepting applications for festive funds. In total, the council is offering offering £2,500. This is available to organisations to help with Christmas celebrations. The donations to each organisation will typically

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Pembrokeshire YFC video goes viral with 1.5 million views

A Pembrokeshire young farmers' club video has gone viral, amassing more than 1.5 million views. Martletwy Young Farmers' Club (YFC) shared a video of members playing a cup game during an October meeting. The video attracted shares from prominent

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Open house at Pembrokeshire chapel with history records

A Pembrokeshire chapel is hosting an open house and history afternoon this month. Capel Berea Congregational Chapel in Berea, St David's, will open its doors on Saturday, October 26, from 2pm to 4pm. The chapel, which dates back to the 1830s

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Man strangled and hit nine-month pregnant girlfriend in front of her children

A man in Wales has been sent to jail after strangling and hitting his girlfriend who was nine months pregnant with their child at the time. Joshua Gray, 30, of Ladyhill Green in Alway, Newport, was sentenced to years in prison for a 'series of