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Drag artist to take part in Strictly Christmas special in show first
Strictly Come Dancing has announced the second celebrity who will be taking part in its Christmas special. This year will be the first to see a drag artist take part in the Christmas dancing competition as RuPaul’s Drag Race UK finalist Tayce joins
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Experts share 5 ways you can use coffee to clean your home
Coffee is a staple in many UK households but did you know it can be used for more than making a cuppa? The cupboard essential can help you achieve a clean home as experts share five ways you can use coffee grounds as a cleaning product. With
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'Community man' loses everything including his business in devastating fire
A MAN has lost everything in a large scale fire in Abergavenny that has destroyed a piece of history, a Grade II listed building on Frogmore Street. The building was attached to Paul Cable's home and business, Cable News - a business that has been
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Pembrokeshire pensioner's home has windows smashed by vandals
Police are investigating reports that criminals smashed the ground floor windows of a pensioner’s house in an early hours act of vandalism. The ground floor windows of the 71-year-old grandfather’s home were damaged at 12.45am last Saturday, November
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Martin Lewis issues 3-week Tesco Clubcard warning as vouchers set to expire
Martin Lewis has issued a 3-week warning to all Tesco Clubcard owners as £18 million worth of vouchers are set to expire at the end of November. Tesco Clubcard vouchers are only valid for 2 years from the date they were issued (unless extended)
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Pembrokeshire man accused of threatening woman with scissors
A MAN has denied assaulting two women and threatening one of them with a pair of scissors. Brett Lesman, 34, of Castle Street in Pennar, appeared at Swansea Crown Court charged with four offences. Lesman was accused of threatening a woman with
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Key Haverfordwest bridge to close for construction work
A footbridge in the centre of Haverfordwest will be closed for the next few days because of construction work. The footbridge located between the clock tower at the riverside quay and the former Ocky White building will shut from Wednesday, November
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Lidl customers hit out at changes in supermarket branches
Lidl customers have hit out at changes made to the checkouts in some of the supermarket’s UK stores. Increased security measures have been introduced at a number of supermarkets across the country as part of “enhancements”. They include the
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How to watch the 'stunning' Taurid meteor shower in the UK tonight
A "stunning" meteor shower will bring a spectacular light display to UK skies over the next two nights. Yes, that's right, we're in for another treat. The Northern Taurids will glow brightly as they enter the Earth’s atmosphere this week and
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Man caught with cannabis and kitchen knife in town centre
A MAN has pleaded guilty to having a kitchen knife in Haverfordwest town centre. Arturs Malkovs, 31, appeared at Swansea Crown Court charged with possessing a knife in a public place. He was alleged to have been found with a kitchen knife on
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Fire-ravaged Pembrokeshire pub to relocate to temporary new home
The heartbroken team of a Pembrokeshire pub seriously damaged by fire will relocate to a town centre location while their own premises is being repaired. On Wednesday November 6, a fire ravaged The Bristol Trader on Haverfordwest’s riverside, affecting
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Pair admit involvement in dealing cocaine and cannabis in town
TWO drug dealers have admitted their involvement in dealing cocaine and cannabis. Maxence Pochic, 27, and 25-year-old Tara Mitchell appeared at Swansea Crown Court each charged with a series of drug supply offences. The pair were both charged
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'Cinematic' Pembrokeshire beach among the top 5 in Britain for a winter walk
A "cinematic" Pembrokeshire beach perfect for a "dramatic day out whatever the weather" has been named among Britain's best for a winter walk. A brisk walk on an empty beach followed by lunch at a cosy pub in front of an open fire, some might say
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Ministers considering new changes to £300 DWP Winter Fuel Payment
The Government are “looking at” the potential of further changes to the DWP Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300 for some households. The benefit was previously available to almost everyone in the UK born before September 25, 1957 to help cover
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Mum issues sunbed warning after stage four cancer diagnosis
A mum is warning people to avoid sunbeds and wear cream after what she thought was a pulled muscle from passing her daughter a croissant in the car turned out to be stage four skin cancer. Claire Turner was sat in the front passenger seat as her
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Tenby Sailing Club to host 2025 National Championship classes
Tenby Sailing Club will be hosting several National Championship dinghy classes in 2025. These include the GP14, Enterprise, Miracle, and Cygnet classes from August 2 to 8, and the National Redwing Class from August 23 to 29. The next dinghy
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Calls for 'dangerous' speed limit in Pembrokeshire village to be lowered
A petition calling for the speed limit to be reduced through a north Pembrokeshire village to address “a serious safety concern for the community” is to be heard by councillors later this week. Pembrokeshire County Council’s Services Overview and
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Pembrokeshire swimmer fights back after devastating cancer diagnosis
A Pembrokeshire man is raising funds for Cancer Research UK. Lee Burton, from Narberth, was diagnosed with prostate cancer a couple of years ago. This led to an operation for its removal. The cancer was then found in a lymph node, for which
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The banks that'll give you up to £200 to switch this Christmas
Free money is something we could all do with as Christmas approaches, and some banks are so keen to take on new customers that they offer a cash incentive. There are also various rewards up for grabs which people can make the most of. The
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Open mic nights and workshops launched for young performers
A new youth arts platform in Narberth is offering open mic nights and workshops. The initiative, launched in August by Queens Hall, volunteers, and partners, aims to create live events and social experiences for children, young people, and their
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Angry locals fight plans for 'cash grab' seaside village parking charges
A call to stop national park-approved council “cash grab” parking and traffic changes in a rural north Pembrokeshire seaside village will be heard by councillors later this week. Pembrokeshire County Council, in an application before the September
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Haverfordwest high street stalwart celebrates 25 years
A popular opticians in Haverfordwest kickstarted its weeklong event to celebrate its 25th anniversary today (Monday, November 11). Maggs Optics has opened its doors to the public with a selection of cakes, sweets and drinks to mark the occasion
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Haverfordwest locals slam 'disgraceful' county council for overspending
Haverfordwest locals have expressed how ‘disgraceful’ it is for Pembrokeshire County Council to overspend by almost £4 million. At the last cabinet meeting, a report on the quarter two figures for the 2024-2025 budget revealed how excess expenditure
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Campaign launched to recruit 800 foster families by 2026
A campaign has been launched to recruit 800 foster families by 2026. Foster Wales, the national network of 22 Welsh council fostering teams, launched the campaign in January to help more than 7,000 young people in care across Wales. Foster
