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Nicky Hayen Leaves Haverfordwest County

Pure West Sport's Ben Stone, caught up with Haverfordwest County Chairman, Rob Edwards, shortly after the news broke.

Challenge Sportive, Fishguard

We wonder what could possibly be happening........

We wonder what could possibly be happening........

All will be revealed soon!

Pupils lead project to get parents to switch off engines at the school gates

Environmentally-minded pupils at Neyland Community School are encouraging parents and carers to ‘No Idle’ and tackle air pollution at the school gates.

UK’s Energy Capital Maps Out Low Carbon Vision

The Milford Haven Waterway Future Energy Cluster, which supplies 20% of the UK’s annual energy demand, maps out a vision to drive a 30 year multi-billion pound investment platform to deliver a secure, resilient, low carbon future.

Gwyl y Dysgwyr

A Welsh festival in Scolton Manor celebrating Welsh Learners in Scolton Manor

Discover meadows on your doorstep on Pembrokeshire Open Meadows Day

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority is encouraging people to make the most of Pembrokeshire Open Meadows Day on Saturday 2 July, with gates opening to the public across the county to mark National Meadows Day.

Pembrokeshire Teenagers Daniel Davies & Grace Morris are International Weightlifting Champions

16 year old Daniel Davies and14 year old Grace Morris, both from Haverfordwest, have taken part in the Juniors Battle, being held in Austria.

Both have achieved amazing things!

Local Artist of the week: TINFACE 20/06/22

This is the second album to be released by Tinface aka Tim Facer of Pembroke Dock. The album is titled Twilight Zone and contains 12 self-penned tracks on which Tinface (aided here and there by Feasty Boothroyd on harmonica, Lee Mason on keyboards, and Steve Roberts on lead guitar) delivers his quirky and compelling brand of folk and country tinged indie-pop.

Charitable donations deliver up-to-date cardiac detection technology to Withybush Hospital

Thanks to charitable donations, patients at Withybush General Hospital’s Cardio Respiratory Department are benefitting from the latest equipment for diagnosing life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias.

New pilot scheme aims to help disabled people maintain mobility and independence

A new pilot scheme is being introduced this year to help disabled people access a parking space near their property if they don’t have a driveway.
Pembrokeshire County Council will be accepting applications for Disabled Persons Parking Places (DPPPs) from Monday 20th June for a six-week period.

60 year old walks 60km in a day to raise £6,000

On 5th July 2022, local man Derek Owen is turning 60, and to celebrate he will be walking 60 km (37.3 miles) on a route around South Pembrokeshire. He will be accompanied by Lydia May from The Three Mariners, Tenby and they aim to raise £6000 for Paul Sartori Foundation

The food hub in Pembroke was launched

The food hub in Pembroke was launched yesterday
The community food hub in Pembroke will initially offer fresh fruit and vegetables with a view to growing produce range in the future.

Save Withybush Hospital Campaign issues local “Call to arms” ahead of Senedd debate showdown.

Campaigners determined to save the A&E at Withybush hospital have announced that they will be ramping up efforts to engage local support for the hospital in the run up to the Senedd debate, which is to be held on Wednesday June 29.

Universal Free School Meals Roll-out to Commence in September

Pembrokeshire County Council welcome’s the Welsh Government’s rollout of universal primary free school meals.
From September, Full Time Reception and Years 1 and 2 will receive free school meals which will be extended to all primary school pupils by September 2023.

New hospital sites to be reviewed by appraisal group

People from communities across the three counties will next week help score five potential sites for a new hospital in a zone including and between Narberth and St Clears.

Busy drop-in event sees initial designs for Tenby housing development revealed

Last week, another successful drop-in event took place for members of the public to find out more about the planned Brynhir housing development in Tenby.
Around 100 people took the opportunity to see the initial designs and provide feedback for the design team.
The next stage will be the pre-planning consultation in summer 2022.

MILFORD HAVEN SET FOR A BUMPER WEEKEND OF CARNIVAL FUN!

Milford Haven is off “To the Sea” on Saturday 2nd July as Milford Haven Round Table’s annual Carnival returns after a two-year break looking refreshed, bigger and brighter than ever before!

Viva La Diva

Narberth and Whitland Rotary give you - VIVA LA DIVA!

For one night only!
Sunday June 26

ALL TICKETS NOW JUST £15 each!

Lucy Hawkins and Tom Davies

Lucy Hawkins - Welsh Commonwealth athlete in solo and pairs diving
Tom Davies - Organiser of a '100' memorial cricket match

Local Artist of the Week: ROOKERY LANE 27/06/22

Rookery Lane is a six piece folk rock band who hail from near Laugharne (viola/mandolin player Stephen Castle is from Pembroke).
They have just released a new album, Reflections of the Tao, which is available on the usual platforms.

Pembrokeshire Homeshare launches to tackle loneliness and the cost-of-living crisis

This Summer, the second Homeshare service in Wales is starting, bringing cheer by matching older people living alone with those seeking affordable accommodation in and around Pembrokeshire, Wales.
The news comes as the true scale of loneliness in the UK is becoming understood.

24 Hour Tennis Challenge Completed!

THERE was blood, sweat and tears at Haverfordwest Tennis Club on Sunday afternoon as three heroic players completed a mammoth 24-hour tennis marathon.

Tenby mass vaccination centre temporarily closed due to Long Course Weekend

Tenby’s mass vaccination centre will be temporarily closed on Saturday 2 July and Sunday 3 July due to the Long Course Weekend.
The vaccination centre, located at Tenby Leisure Centre, SA70 8EJ, will be open Friday 1 July between 10am and 7.30pm for drop-ins.

Vision Youth Theatre performs Annie Jr at Boulevard Showbar

For one night… and one night only, the talented youngsters from Vision Youth Theatre will be performing the musical Annie Jr.

This versatile troup originally rehearsed this show at the end of last year - but Covid lockdowns and restrictions meant that their public performance had to be postponed.

PLANED Pembrokeshire, Unveil their new three year Vision

In response to new ways of working and with a greater emphasis on grass roots informed partnership working, the long established community development charity in Pembrokeshire,
PLANED, have unveiled their new three year Vision Document for the organisation.

Unpaid carers urged to apply for their £500 payment

Unpaid carers in North Wales are being urged to apply for a £500 payment to help with the increased cost of caring during the cost-of living-crisis.

Pembrokeshire people join hundreds around the world with honour of carrying Queen’s Baton

When the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay travels through north Pembrokeshire on Friday 1st July, it will be carried by a host of local people, joining the hundreds around the world chosen for the honour.
Local schoolchildren, members of Fishguard Sea Cadets, people who make a real difference to their communities in Pembrokeshire and those with an inspiring story to tell are among the Batonbearers.

Council continues efforts to increase social housing stock

Pembrokeshire County Council is continuing efforts to increase its social housing stock in response to the current housing challenges faced in the County.

Pure West Radio will be broadcasting on 87.7FM July 23 - 19 August 2022, 24 hours a day,

Pure West Radio will be broadcasting on 87.7FM July 23 - 19 August 2022, 24 hours a day, during the 28 days with the latest local news and great music from across the decades.

This period was specifically selected to ensure we cover some of the biggest events in the County with our coverage, including; Pembrokeshire County Show, Oakwood After Dark, Edge Festival, Welsh Stock, Riverside Funday, Charity Golf Days and various outside broadcasts.

Tenby Pedestrianisation scheme returns for summer 2022

The summer Tenby Pedestrianisation scheme will begin on Monday 4th July and will operate daily between 11am and 5.30pm until Friday 9th September.

Save Withybush Hospital Campaign issues local “Call to arms” ahead of Senedd debate showdown.

Campaigners determined to save the A&E at Withybush hospital have announced that they will be ramping up efforts to engage local support for the hospital in the run up to the Senedd debate, which is to be held on Wednesday June 29.

Wiltshire Farm Foods hit by cyber attack

Popular food delivery service Wiltshire Farm Foods has been hit by a cyber attack which has caused problems with deliveries.

Pure West Radio sponsored Tenby Blues Festival announcement!

Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday 1st July.
Three days of amazing Blues and related music in one of Pembrokeshire's most beautiful seaside towns.

Support for people with type 2 diabetes

People with Type 2 diabetes are being offered the chance to participate in a six-week long programme that will help them manage their condition.

Young People urged to have their say on policing matters

Young people in Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Powys are being encouraged to ensure their voices are being heard on policing matters by applying to become members of PCC (Powys Police and Crime Commissioner) Dafydd Llywelyn’s Youth Forum.

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