Last Chance To Save Your Post Office

June 30, 2008 — You’ve only got 14 days left to save your Post Office That’s the message from South Pembrokeshire AM Angela Burns as the consultation period for the post office closure programme ends on July 14th “I have been to many public . . . Read more

Adult Learners Gain Awards

June 28, 2008 — The Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Councillor Robin Evans , has hosted an Award Ceremony in County Hall for adult learners and their tutors. The learners recently passed their City and Guilds qualifications in adult literacy . . . Read more

Pembrokeshire Traveller Group Goes to Brussels

June 28, 2008 — Plaid MEP Jill Evans hosted a visit of young people from the Gypsy Traveller community in Pembrokeshire who came to Brussels to the European Parliament. The young people from Monkton School had taken part in making a DVD about their . . . Read more

AM Calls for Update on Gatehouse Hotel

June 19, 2008 — The pile of rubble that was formerly The Royal Gatehouse Hotel needs to be removed as soon as possible, says South Pembrokeshire Assembly Member Angela Burns. Mrs Burns has now written to hotel owner Graham Fry to request that he gives an . . . Read more

County Education 'Head and Shoulders' Above the Rest

June 19, 2008 — Government inspectors have delivered an outstanding report on the quality of Pembrokeshire County Council 's education service. The report published on 28th May by Estyn , the Welsh Education Inspectorate, is considered to be the best . . . Read more

Families to be Hit by Tax Hikes on Large Cars

June 19, 2008 — Working families across South Pembrokeshire will find it even harder to cope with the soaring cost of living thanks to new plans to hike taxes on family cars, says Conservative Parliamentary candidate Simon Hart . Fuel prices at the pump . . . Read more

Plaid Accuses Labour of Crocodile Tears Ahead of Post Offices Closures

June 19, 2008 — Plaid AM for Mid and West Wales, Nerys Evans has slammed Labour AMs and MP's claiming to support local Post Offices, when it is the UK Labour Government that is actually responsible for their planned closure. Labour AMs have stated that . . . Read more

Schools Go Underground at Dan-Yr-Ogof

June 19, 2008 — An innovative scheme has enabled over 45,000 school children to enjoy a free visit to the Dan-Yr-Ogof National Showcaves , in the Upper Swansea Valley. The ‘free school visits' scheme, sponsored by the Countryside Council for . . . Read more

Your Views Needed to Keep Local Post Offices Open!

June 19, 2008 — If you want to keep your local Post Office going then make your views known, says South Pembrokeshire AM Angela Burns . A total of 18 branches in the county have been earmarked for closure or downgrading. The public now has just over . . . Read more

Ysgolion yn mentro 'dan yr ogof'

June 19, 2008 — Mae cynllun arloesol wedi galluogi 45,000 o blant ysgol i fwynhau ymweliad rhad ac am ddim â Chanolfan Ogofâu Arddangos Cenedlaethol Dan yr Ogof yng Nghwm Tawe Uchaf. Caiff y cynllun 'ymweliadau rhad ac am ddim i blant . . . Read more

Survey Reveals Pembrokeshire's Small Businesses are Drowning in Red Tape

June 18, 2008 — A new survey has revealed that Pembrokeshire's small businesses are drowning in red tape. Simon Hart , Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, sent 200 surveys to small businesses. More than . . . Read more

Action Required to Save "Disappearing" Welsh Haulage Industry

June 17, 2008 — Preseli Pembrokeshire MP Stephen Crabb recently reiterated his support for the haulage industry as Welsh hauliers stepped up protests about the impact of the rising costs of fuel. Stephen repeated the warning he gave during the St . . . Read more

Celebrating Carers

June 17, 2008 — Carers and their supporters marked Carers Week last week. Over 50 people attended a one-day event at the Cricket Club in Haverfordwest, which highlighted the support and services available for them. It is estimated that there are . . . Read more

Crabb Against 42-day Detention Limit

June 17, 2008 — Preseli Pembrokeshire MP Stephen Crabb has announced his opposition to plans to detain terror suspects for up to 42 days without charge. Ahead of a crunch vote on the Counter Terrorism Bill which took place on 11th June, Stephen said: . . . Read more

Davies Concerned Over Tax Office Closures

June 17, 2008 — Commenting on the news that HM Revenue and Customs plans to withdraw from both Haverfordwest and Pembroke Dock tax office Paul Davies , Preseli Pembrokeshire Assembly Member, said: "I am very concerned to hear that fears about the . . . Read more

Joyce Stands Up For Pembrokeshire Farm Workers

June 17, 2008 — The Welsh farming and food industry has a bright future but workers must not be left behind, said Welsh Labour spokesperson for rural Affairs, Joyce Watson today. At the launch of a consultation on the long-term future of the farming . . . Read more

Learning Pembrokeshire Exhibition at Tenby

June 17, 2008 — An exhibition by students at Tenby Community Learning Centre was officially opened by the former Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Bill Roberts , who praised the high standard of the work on display. Held to celebrate Adult . . . Read more

Plaid Minister Delivers on Affordable Housing

June 17, 2008 — Plaid Cymru AM Nerys Evans and Tenby North Councillor Mike Williams , have welcomed measures introduced by the Plaid deputy Minister for Housing, Jocelyn Davies , which will increase the availability of affordable housing in rural . . . Read more 1

Plaid Renews Call for National Fuel Regulator

June 17, 2008 — Plaid Cymru AM Nerys Evans recently renewed her party's call for a national fuel regulator to protect hauliers and farmers from rises in oil prices. With fuel prices continuing to rise, Ms Evans who represents Wales' most rural region, . . . Read more

Proposed H'west and P. Dock Tax Office Closures Condemned

June 17, 2008 — Plaid AM for Mid and West Wales Nerys Evans has blasted the announcement made on June 11th by the Labour Westminster government that they are proposing to close the HMRC offices in Haverfordwest and Pembroke Dock . Ninety Five . . . Read more

Wales is World's First Fair Trade Nation!

June 17, 2008 — With the help of dedicated volunteers from across the country, Wales has become the world's first Fair Trade Nation and is pioneering the way in helping poor developing world producers get a fair price for their products. It means the . . . Read more

Wales' Broadband Users Suffer with Slow Speeds

June 17, 2008 — Chair of the Assembly Cross Party group for broadband in rural Wales, Nerys Evans , has hit out at recent tests that have shown it is possible for London's broadband users to go online at average speeds nearly twice those in Wales. . . . Read more

Crabb Sponsors Bill to Remove Innocents from DNA Database

June 13, 2008 — Pembrokeshire MP Stephen Crabb teamed up with Jenny Willott MP (Cardiff Central) on Wednesday 11th June to bring forward a Bill calling for all innocent people to be removed from the Police DNA database . Police powers to take DNA . . . Read more

Learning and Discovery Exhibition Needs Your Help

June 13, 2008 — If you've had a spring clean and you're wondering what to do with your old school books or your grandfather's mortar board, help may be at hand. The Education and Events Officer at Oriel y Parc , the £3million gallery set to open . . . Read more

Look Who's Coming to Bluestone this Summer!

June 13, 2008 — Everybody who's anybody is going to Bluestone this summer, including some larger-than-life TV stars. Children's TV characters Peppa Pig and The Tweenies will be making special appearances at Pembrokeshire's new short-break . . . Read more

National Park Award Deadline Looming

June 12, 2008 — Time is running out for people wishing to nominate themselves or another worthy cause for the 2008 National Park Award . (news) Nominations for the prestigious award must be with the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority by . . . Read more

It Could Be an Expensive Round for Drink-Drivers!

June 11, 2008 — Pembrokeshire Road Safety officers are urging drivers not to drink and drive because the consequent cost could be too much. They say drinking and driving could lead to a court conviction; a driving ban of at least 12 months; an . . . Read more

Pembrokeshire Children Learn Vital Beach Safety Lesson

June 11, 2008 — Pembrokeshire schoolchildren have been puckering up - to learn vital life saving skills. The Tavernspite CP School pupils learned how to give the kiss of life as part of a beach safety day organised by Angela Burns AM and the Royal . . . Read more

Port Authority Makes Director & Board Appointments

June 11, 2008 — Milford Haven Port Authority has strengthened its senior management team by appointing Joe Besch as commercial director. In addition, Tom Kovar , general manager for Chevron 's Pembroke refinery, has been appointed as a . . . Read more

Half Term Fun For Youngsters

June 10, 2008 — A group of Pembrokeshire youngsters helped celebrate 2008 as the National Year of Reading recently. Pembrokeshire Looked After Children and Young Carers took part in a special activity day in Letterston during half term and were . . . Read more

New Website has Ministerial Seal of Approval

June 10, 2008 — An exciting new website which gives a fresh insight into Pembrokeshire's heritage and environment has been declared a winning concept by a Welsh Assembly minister. Rhodri Glyn Thomas , who was at PLANED 's offices in Narberth on Friday . . . Read more

Zenith Feel the Bluestone Effect

June 10, 2008 — A Milford Haven-based kitchen company is the latest local firm to benefit from 'The Bluestone Effect.' In a contract worth over £100,000, Zenith Interiors have designed, supplied and installed all the kitchens for Bluestone's 24 . . . Read more

Heritage Minister to Launch New Web Portal in Narberth

June 6, 2008 — On Friday 6th June Welsh Assembly Government Minister for Heritage, Rhodri Glyn Thomas , will officially launch the first development stage of PLANED 's new Experience Pembrokeshire Web Portal. This exciting new website will provide . . . Read more

Abracadabra Bully Kazam!

June 6, 2008 — Forget Spielberg and Scorcese - Stackpole pupils have shown they're first-class movie-makers in their own right, with the release of their first film. ' Abracadabra Bully Kazam! ' was written, directed, filmed and acted by six pupils . . . Read more

College Partnership Helps Keep Park Special

June 6, 2008 — Three new recruits have set to work helping to keep the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park special for everyone to enjoy. Gethin Young , Vikki Jarman and Sean Brosnan have been employed by the National Park Authority as Seasonal . . . Read more

MP Joins Campaign to Support Pembrokeshire's "Amazing" Carers

June 6, 2008 — Member of Parliament Stephen Crabb will be helping to launch Carers Week in Pembrokeshire at a special Carers stand on display at Haverfordwest Farmers Market today. There are over 350,000 carers in Wales, 15,000 of whom live in . . . Read more

Alun Davies AM Attacks Post Office Closure Plan

June 3, 2008 — The proposal to close a number of Post Offices in Pembrokeshire has been attacked by local Mid and West Wales AM, Alun Davies . The announcement made today (Tuesday 3rd June) is part of plan to cut costs across the network. Alun . . . Read more

Go-Ahead Given For 'Lost Gem' Farmhouse Restoration

June 3, 2008 — An historic disused farmhouse with an exceptional ‘Flemish' chimney will be returned to a family home after planning approval was given by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority . The Grade II Listed Philbeach Farmhouse , Dale, . . . Read more

Haverfordwest and Rural Villages to Bear the Brunt of County Post Office Cuts

June 3, 2008 — Commenting on the formal announcement of the seven post offices in Preseli Pembrokeshire identified for closure and the five earmarked for downgrading to a mobile van 'Outreach' service, local MP Stephen Crabb said: "The people of . . . Read more

Plaid Standing Firm Against Post Office Closures

June 3, 2008 — Plaid standing firm against Post Office closures West Wales AM and ex-sub postmistress Nerys Evans has today condemned the decision by the Labour Westminster Government to close 15 post offices in Pembrokeshire. The Regional . . . Read more

Post Office Closures Blow to Pembrokeshire

June 3, 2008 — Commenting on the news that Penally and Templeton Post Offices face closure and another seven in the area are earmarked for outreach, Angela Burns Assembly Member for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire said: “At last this lengthy . . . Read more

3,000 More Post Offices May Shut If Card Account Contract Is Lost

May 13, 2008 — Plaid AM for Mid and West Wales Nerys Evans and Carmarthen East and Dinefwr MP Adam Price has backed the calls made by the National Federation of SubPostmasters to award the contract to run the new Post Office card account (POCA) to . . . Read more

Love and Learn at Oriel y Parc

May 11, 2008 — A fun-packed programme of education and activities is being developed by the new Education and Events Officer at Oriel y Parc Landscape Gallery , St Davids. Art, geography, science and tourism are among the subjects being covered by Luci . . . Read more

Broadband Problems Spelled Out to Senedd

... 42% of Welsh households have no access to broadband internet.

April 13, 2008 — Households in Pembrokeshire are among the least likely in Wales to have broadband internet access, says the Welsh Consumer Council . The shocking fact was highlighted in the Welsh Assembly by Preseli Pembrokeshire AM Paul Davies who . . . Read more

Award Flag To Fly At 33 County Beaches

April 6, 2008 — A total of 33 Pembrokeshire beaches - the most in Wales - have qualified to fly the coveted blue and yellow Seaside Award flag for the next 12 months. To achieve Seaside Award status, the award-winning beaches will have attained the . . . Read more

Road Crash Friend Remembered In Dale

March 13, 2008 — Over 60 years former Royal Navy sailor Steve Baker has never forgotten a friend and colleague from Dale naval air station who was killed in a road tragedy. Eighty-year-old Steve, from Llantarnam, near Cwmbran, was a member of the crew of a . . . Read more