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Explore Nanteos Mansion, the Gwili Valley’s railway heritage, the National Eisteddfod’s 850th anniversary, West Wales beaches, summer events, local food and much more.

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The National Eisteddfod returns to Pembrokeshire 850 years after the celebrated gathering at Cardigan Castle

Culture & Heritage

National Eisteddfod in Pembrokeshire: Celebrating 850 Years of Welsh Culture

The National Eisteddfod returns to West Wales 850 years after the celebrated gathering at Cardigan Castle.

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Carew Castle volunteers receive royal recognition for five years of work caring for one of Pembrokeshire’s most important heritage sites

Business & Community

Carew Castle Volunteers Honoured at Buckingham Palace

West Wales heritage volunteers receive an invitation to Buckingham Palace.

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Explore the railway history, wooded valleys and industrial past of the Gwili Valley in Carmarthenshire

Travel & Places

Exploring the Gwili Valley Railway and Industrial Heritage

A journey through the Gwili Valley and the traces of its industrial past.

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The Croeso Awards shortlist celebrates leading tourism and hospitality businesses across Pembrokeshire

Business & Community

Croeso Awards 2026: Pembrokeshire Tourism Finalists Revealed

The Croeso Awards return to celebrate Pembrokeshire tourism and hospitality.

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Dogs trained in Carmarthenshire join a specialist conservation unit protecting endangered wildlife in Zimbabwe

Outdoors & Coast

West Wales Conservation Dogs Join Anti-Poaching Mission in Zimbabwe

West Wales trained anti-poaching dogs join the mission to protect black rhino.

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Explore beaches across Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, from famous bays to quieter coastal gems

Outdoors & Coast

Best Beaches in West Wales: A Guide to the Coast

A guide to celebrated and lesser-known seaside spots along the West Wales coast.

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