THE QUESTION of whether Ali G was ever really going to appear at Haverfordwest carnival will answered at crown court. The famous comedy character, played by Sacha Baron Cohen, was billed to appear at the carnival last year as a guest of Evolution Event
IT"S THAT time of the year again - the time when the Mercury casts a net for the best amateur talent in the county. Though the applause from the first Mercury junior talent contest has barely died down, we're now throwing down the gauntlet for the senior
Pembrokeshire County Cricket sponsored by Dragon Sports Results from Saturday June 21 Division 1 Hook (14) 180-6 drew with Llangwm (18) 195-8; Narberth (3) 80-10 lost to Carew (27) 81-3; Lawrenny (23) 233-6 drew with Pembroke (9) 164-8; Haverfordwest
COMMUNITIES would be 'foregoing their responsibilities' if the county council took over maintenance of play areas, says council leader Maurice Hughes. Almost two years ago, the county council adopted a policy placing on local councils and community organisations
POLICE have cracked-down against the louts and troublemakers who, for the second weekend in a row, have baited officers and terrorised residents on Milford Haven's Mount Estate. Gangs of youths, said to number up to 60, have been roaming the estate, fighting
A very successful BDS corporate day was held on Saturday, with 179 golfers supporting the popular annual event, hosted by Brian and Alan Summons. Over the last four years, the BDS corporate day has raised £2000 for the children's Christmas party, and
Llangwm get the better of the draw with derby rivals Hook (180 for 6) drew with Llangwm (195 for 8) Llangwm's George Thomas showed once again what a magnificent player he is with yet another half century in this season's league. The talented opener smacked
Dear Sir, I WRITE in response to your recent article covering the announcement on leisure facilities for Pembrokeshire from the County Council. Whilst it can be generally applauded that funding for improvements has been made available, I feel that a great
Dear Sir May I, through your pages, thank everyone who voted for me in the recent election for the Hakin seat on Milford Haven Town Council. I would also like to congratulate the successful candidate, Lillian Stoney, who will, I have no doubt, do an excellent
Dear Sir THROUGH the pages of your newspaper may we express our thanks to all those young people who took part in the recent Mercury Young Persons Talent Competition? A very big thank you to Mr Jeff Dunn and his wife Carole for organising the event and
THE CHEAPEST drugs in Wales are at the heart of the problems on the Mount Estate, it's being said. The estate has been plagued by disorder among gangs of youths in recent weeks, culminating on Saturday in what one resident called "a near riot." On Monday
Captain Unstoppable THE forecasters predicted a fine day with the possibility of a shower or two for last Sunday, which for mid summer would have been generally acceptable, but once again the Pembrokeshire coast had the last say in the matter. The thirty
Dear Sir FOLLOWING the recent tirade directed against me from the Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council, I would respond as follows. Cllr Hughes describes my criticism of the authority as "Taking aim and shooting myself in the foot". Judging by his squeals
THE COUNTY 'S economic development consultant is threatening to sue a local journalist and a county councillor for libel. Solicitors acting for Dr Michael Ryan have written to Mike Stoddart and Cllr Michael Williams demanding an apology and retraction
St Ishmaels (206 all out) lost to Cresselly (272 for 5) Umpires: Dave Loosmore and Trevor Evans. STAR batsman Simon Cole made a welcome return to the Cresselly line-up on Sunday, scoring a magnificent century that helped his side to a five-wicket victory
Following the criticisms of the new, £36,000 viewing area, members of Milford Haven Town Council's Rath Improvement Committee are this week celebrating a small victory. Following a meeting last week with the contractors, landscape architect and representatives
CLUBBERS in the county are going to be disappointed this weekend when they discover RJs has closed indefinitely. The 575 people who normally pack out the Masonic Hall in Haverfordwest on Friday and Saturday nights will be left without a venue to bop the
No joy West Glam 117 Pembrokeshire 89 There was no joy for manager Graham Poole and his team as they went down to their second defeat of the season away at Neath. There were pockets of stern resistance, especially from Mackie Brace, Dave Morgan, Terry
A highly entertaining evening was recently held at Eddie's Snooker and Social Club, Haverfordwest, where professional Willie Thorne beat four out five challenges. Cllr Mark Edwards, proprietor of Eddie's was extremely pleased that the event went off so
