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Thousands of Eon Next customers due compensation after 'unacceptable' failings
Eon Next will pay out £14.5 million in compensation to customers after “unacceptable” failures. The power firm failed to provide final bills and refund credit balances to almost 250,000 pre-payment meter customers, the energy watchdog has said.
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Energy bills increase pushes up inflation rate following price cap hike
Rising energy bills have pushed up the UK inflation rate to its highest level since April. It marks the sharpest month-on-month increase in the rate of inflation for two years. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index
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Pembrokeshire pub with campsite and function room put up for sale
A Pembrokeshire property described as "a rare fusion of character, business opportunity, and expansion potential" has just come on the market. Not only an established wedding venue, but a pub, restaurant, function room for up to 499 people, campsite
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Ferry company with base at Pembrokeshire port to axe 110 jobs
A ferry giant with a base at a Pembrokeshire port is planning to make 110 people redundant. Stena Line announced earlier this month, during a live broadcast and Q&A with CEO Niclas Mårtensson, that it would make 80 employees and 30 consultants
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New lounge bar and restaurant opens in Haverfordwest
The new lounge bar in Haverfordwest town centre officially opened its doors to the public today (Wednesday, November 20). Waldo Lounge, which is based near the Western Quayside Development, saw numerous locals attend the opening. The venue
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Heavy rain forecast sparks urgent weather warning for Pembrokeshire
A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for South Wales over the weekend of Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24. The Met Office has shared that the warning will be in place from 6am on Saturday, November 23 until 6am on Sunday
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Mum issues mouth ulcer warning after check-up revealed tongue cancer
A mum issued a warning over mouth ulcers that don't heal - after what she'd dismissed as a 'bitten tongue' turned out to be tongue cancer. Lynn Hunt woke up one morning with a sore tongue and, curious to see what was causing it, whipped her phone
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Two people in critical condition after serious crash
A 71-year-old man and 14 year old girl are in critical condition after a collision with a driver over the prescribed limit of drugs. Gwent Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision in Caerphilly. The collision
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Tesco issues warning to shoppers as FSA says 'do not eat' due to salmonella
Tesco is apologising to customers after recalling one of its products due to the presence of Salmonella. The supermarket giant is recalling its Tzatziki Dip because Salmonella has been found in the product. The affected product has a use by
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Man spotted carrying cross 25 miles across Pembrokeshire
A man carried a cross for 25 miles across Pembrokeshire to raise money for his local church. Jordan Rawlinson completed the first part of his challenge on Monday (November 18) when he walked over ten hours from Pembroke Dock to St Clears to generate
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Snow and ice causes disruption across west Wales
Drivers in west Wales are warned to take extra care on their journeys this morning as snow and ice are present on the county’s roads. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice and snow for parts of Ceredigion. The office said that
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Six grants you can claim to help with energy bills this winter
As temperatures drop across the UK, millions of Brits will be faced with difficult decisions to heat their homes. With energy costs rising, what grants are available to Brits who may be in need of extra financial support this winter? Andy Kerr
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Haverfordwest school to be partially closed until Friday
A Pembrokeshire school will be partially closed for a few days because of staff illness. Portfield School in Haverfordwest will host a reduced number of pupils from today (Wednesday, November 20) until Friday. Contingency plans have been introduced
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Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity
A charity has announced a festive fundraising event to support young cancer patients. The Youth Cancer Trust, based in Dorset, is staging The Elf Olympics to help spread festive cheer and help teenagers and young adults living with and beyond cancer
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Pembrokeshire hall to be lit up for anti-domestic abuse campaign
A Pembrokeshire landmark will be lit up orange as part of an anti-domestic abuse campaign. Pembrokeshire County Hall is one of the landmarks that will be illuminated by Soroptimist International Great Britain & Ireland (SIGBI) to raise awareness
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Critically acclaimed one-woman show coming to Pembrokeshire
A one-woman show will be coming to Milford Haven. The critically acclaimed play, Fluff, will be performed at the Torch Theatre on March 2, 2025. The play, presented by Teepee Productions and Joe Brown, was the winner of the Best Theatre Production
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Pembrokeshire golfers raise hundreds for west Wales charity
A group of Pembrokeshire golfers have raised hundreds of pounds for a west Wales charity. St David's Ladies Golf Section donated £800 to the DPJ Foundation. DPJ Foundation was the charity chosen by the captain of the ladies' section and the
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Pembrokeshire castle to be transformed into magical winter wonderland
Carew Castle is set to sparkle this Christmas with its festive event, Glow. The castle will transform into a dazzling display of light and music, welcoming families and visitors every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 29 to December 15
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Meeting on improved bus station and new multi-storey car park in Haverfordwest
A community evening is set to take place this week to discuss Haverfordwest's new public transport interchange (PTI). The event, hosted by Kier Construction Ltd, will be held at HaverHub on Thursday, November 21, from 3pm to 7pm. The public
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Man admits dealing cocaine in Pembrokeshire town
THREE men have been in court accused of dealing cocaine in Pembroke Dock. Akmaal Elsiddiq, Zain Habib, and Toby Thomas appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court accused of drug offences. The trio were charged with possession with intent to
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Pembrokeshire council seeks views on new planning guidance
Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking public views on planning guidance for caravan, camping, and chalet developments. The supplementary planning guidance is based on a capacity assessment conducted in 2019 and is intended to be used with the
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Pembrokeshire cadets attend official awards ceremony
Two Pembrokeshire cadet sergeants attended the HM Lord Lieutenant Awards. Dyfed Cadet Sergeant Mari Lemon from Pembroke Dock Detachment, and Cadet Squadron Sergeant Major Archie Measey from Neyland Detachment, were present at the ceremony held
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60% of Pembrokeshire homes and businesses get better broadband
More than half of the county now has access to gigabit-capable broadband. Pembrokeshire County Council has announced that 60 per cent of homes and businesses in the county now have access to full-fibre broadband. This is a significant increase
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Man held in custody after alleged attack in Pembrokeshire town
A MAN has been charged with assaulting a woman. Zachariah Roberts, 23, of Marble Hall Road in Milford Haven, appeared at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court accused of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. It was alleged that Roberts assaulted the
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Haverfordwest man raped and sexually abused children while a youth
A HAVERFORDWEST man abused two children when he was aged just 10 or 11. Joshua King, now 28, appeared at Swansea Crown Court to be sentenced after being found guilty of rape and four offences of sexual assault at trial. King had been accused
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OPINION: Don't tax the hand that feeds you, Chancellor
Is bankrupting small farmers, booting them off the land, really the best way to protect food security in Wales? Business secretary Steve Reed is right when he states that food security is national security. But evidently he and the Chancellor haven
