Stories for 15 September 2004

Pembrokeshire News

Protesters win LNG plan delay

COUNTY Council planners yesterday deferred an application to store liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the Petroplus site, near Waterston.  more...

County says farewell to `Lord Gord'

NEYLAND came to a standstill on Thursday as the town, the county and far beyond paid a last tribute to a favourite and most distinguished son.  more...

Town needs park and ride

Park and Ride is the obvious answer to Haverfordwest's parking problems, says the Pembrokeshire branch of the Federation of Small Businesses.  more...

Hunting supporters target MP's home

FOX HUNTING supporters targeted the Pembroke Dock home of MP Nick Ainger on Sunday morning, to protest against a Government vote today (Wednesday) which could outlaw hunting within three months.  more...

Residents win right to voice their views

Angry residents of Penbanc, Fishguard, have succeeded in securing a stay of execution over a controversial planning application.  more...

Politicians in fight to save Crown post office

LOCAL politicians were among angry customers fighting, at a meeting last week, to save Pembrokeshire's last Crown post office from being sold to a franchise.  more...

Wallaby cutie takes a bow

FOLLY FARM has greeted many unusual arrivals in recent months, but none more so than the latest addition to their zoo - an albino wallaby!  more...

Song hits it big in cuddly toys!

CANADA might seem a long way from Pembrokeshire, but one Haverfordwest musician is well on his way to becoming a national institution across the pond.  more...

Pavement drawing drives council up wall

A pavement artist was ordered to wipe clean the front wall of Pembroke's 200-year-old town hall after his drawing of a colourful serpent annoyed the council.   more...

Battle is on to save eco community

THE battle is on to save a tiny community hidden in woodland at the Brithdir Mawr eco-village, near Newport.  more...

Tablers dress for success!

The recent Fishguard and District Round Table's annual carnival raised over £4,000 for local causes.   more...

Bitter battle of words over Commercial Row development

THE future development of Commercial Row is brewing into a bitter battle of words before proposals have even been finalised.  more...

Hospital unit named after county woman

A MILFORD Haven couple has expressed pride and delight that a specialist medical centre is to be named in honour of their late daughter.  more...

Pembrokeshire Sport

Jayne's hard sweat pays off

IT WAS a race of Olympic proportions that saw Liverpool city centre come to a standstill, but it was a Pembrokeshire-born police officer who broke the finishing tape first to win the British National Age Group triathlon Championships.  more...

Jessica excels in first Peterborough horse show

At the recent prestigious BSPS summer championships in Peterborough a young rider from Croesgoch excelled in her first visit to the show.  more...

Alan collects `rider of the year' award

Alan Johns of Pencnwc Farm, Castlemorris won the British Show Pony Society Rider of the Year award at the Society's Championships held recently at Peterborough.  more...

Davies drives Borderers to big win

County Rugby Division One: Whitland 31 Brynmawr 0 Whitland's Aled Davies was the catalyst for Whitland's comfortable home win against a Brynmawr side which could well find life difficult in this division unless they can strengthen their squad.  more...

Lewis interception helps County beat Seagulls

Centenary Rugby Match: Fishguard and Goodwick 13 Pembroke County 19 An interception try by centre Tom Lewis helped Pembroke County edge to victory over Fishguard and Goodwick as the Seagulls started their centenary celebrations with a rousing performance.  more...

Narberth youngsters win well

Junior Cricket Play-Offs: Under 15s: Narberth Under 15s (109 for 3) beat Haverfordwest Under 15s (65 all out) Narberth played really well to dispose of Haverfordwest's challenge, overcoming a determined effort and home advantage for The Town's youngsters to deservedly take the trophy as the best under 15 team in the county.  more...

James Williams Pembrokeshire Football League results, tables and fixtures

Midweek results:  more...

Bridge big-guns batter sorry Saundersfoot

THE return of Merlins Bridge's Welsh Premier players ensured the cup-holders gave lowly Saundersfoot Sports an absolute thumping at the Racecourse, winning 7-0.  more...

Lewis strikes as Quins' perseverance pays off

Rugby: Division Three (West): Tumble 19 Pembroke Dock Harlequins 20 A last-gasp touchline penalty from Tom Lewis edged Pembroke Dock Harlequins to a one-point win at Tumble.  more...

Jonah bags double to sink Herbie

Football: Pembrokeshire League first division Hakin United 4 Herbrandston 1 FOUR quality finishes earned Hakin United the points in Saturday's derby league clash against Herbrandston.  more...