BREAKING NEWS

Firm’s interest raises hopes of pub revival

IN a potential major coup for Fishguard Square, pub giant JD Wetherspoon has set its sights on the empty Abergwaun Hotel, the County Echo understands.

Although talks are thought to be in their infancy, the Echo understands the company is loo... read on

£240,000 paid for pub which is set to be demolished

THE Ship and Anchor pub, which is set to be demolished as part of a proposed one-way system in Fishguard, cost Pembrokeshire County Council nearly a quarter of a million pounds to buy. read on...

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Dual carriageway call for A40

THE WELSH Government has been urged to make the A40 between Fishguard and Haverfordwest a dual carriageway for the benefit of locals and tourists. read on...

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Claims staff were ‘bullied’ over pay cuts

AN escalating row at County Hall over a review of pay for Pembrokeshire County Council staff could see some take legal action over claims of people being “bullied” into signing up to a new deal. read on...

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Seagulls miss out in final

FISHGUARD and Goodwick made a terrific start to the national Swalec Bowl final against Rhondda Valley side Wattstown at the Millennium Stadium, but the Division Four South East champions hit back to shatter the Pembrokeshire dream. The Seagulls were deservedly 10 points ahead with three minutes of the first half remaining – but 10 minutes of mayhem either side of half-time saw them concede crucial points as their hopes were dashed. Wattstown, who are nicknamed The Ducks, were awarded an early penalty in the fourth minute for hands in at a ruck, but outside half Ian Jones pushed wide from some 30 metres allowing for the angle.The Seagulls were then awarded penalty in the ninth minute, but outside half James Griffiths missed from out on the left hand touchline. Two minutes later, Griffiths made amends with a superb 35 metre penalty that gave the 1,200 Seagulls supporters plenty to cheer about. It got even better as Griffiths then went over for a brilliant solo try in the 16th... read on