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Pembrokeshire coastline inspires childrens book

It is renowned for its gorgeous coastline that has inspired artists throughout the ages, and attracts thousands of holidaymakers every year. Now, the name and landscape of Pembrokeshire has inspired head writer of The Simpsons, Josh Weinstein, to join forces with Cardiff-born Tim Fishlock to create a new children's book about Sir Benfro – an intrepid adventurer who is captivated by the natural wonders on offer in the region.

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New street market now open in Tenby

The people of Tenby have praised the opening of a new street market in the town, saying that it's arrival will be instrumental in bringing a welcome boost to the town's trade. Opening in the South Wales town last week, it features many stalls selling all manner of items such as produce, arts and crafts and even souvenirs of the region – with the latter sure to be popular with the many tourists who are looking forward to their Tenby cottage holidays this summer.

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Penguins introduced to Pembrokeshire zoo

Animal lovers headed for their Pembrokeshire cottage holidays over the coming months will be delighted to learn that a popular zoo in the county has welcomed some playful new arrivals. A large group of Humboldt penguins are bedding into their new surroundings – a £500,000 enclosure complete with a nursery, beach, saltwater pool and play area with plants and rocks – at Folly Farm, near Kilgetty, and visitors will be able to see them within the next few months.

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Red Bull Cliff Diving event to return to Pembrokeshire

Adrenaline pumping, thrill-inducing action is returning to Pembrokeshire this September in the shape of the Red Bull Cliff Diving Extravaganza. Thousands of visitors are expected to watch the event, which will form part of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series and will take place at Abereiddy on 14 September.

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Welsh Beach Scoops Third Prize in European Poll

Rhossili Bay in Swansea has beaten thousands of contenders to the title of the UK’s best beach, being awarded third place throughout the whole of Europe and even within the top ten beaches across the world. These amazing results will come as something of a surprise to Brits, who are used to their beaches being overshadowed by exotic coastlines.

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Wales Coastal Path attracts over one hundred thousand to Pembrokeshire in 2012

The total worth of one of Pembrokeshire’s and Wales’ leading natural attractions has been laid bare in figures released last month. The Wales Coastal Path, which runs through Pembrokeshire, attracted 102,000 visitors last year to the county and nearly three million visitors to Wales according to Cardiff University research. The path, which stretches 870 miles from the River Dee in Flintshire in the north to Chepstow in the south, provides 'a real economic boost to coastal towns in Wales' according to Environment Minister John Griffiths.

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New Map Charts Pembrokeshire Rights of Way

If you've enjoyed a break in one of the many Saundersfoot Cottages, the chances are you've gotten to enjoy some of the areas beautiful walks; now walking in the regions about to become even easy to enjoy, with the launch of an up-to-date public rights of way. The new map is the first such map for over half a century, with the last detailed rights of way map produced in the 1960's. The project was funded by the Welsh Government, with the final map taking four years to produce.

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New Years Day Swim 2013

Record Numbers for New Years Day Swim 2013 - Sponsored by Powells Cottage Holidays Powells Cottage Holidays are delighted to continue as the main sponsor for the Saundersfoot New Years Day Swim. A Giant Firework display started the 2013 swim on Saundersfoot Beach, where a record 1724 swimmers and thousands of spectators welcomed in the New Year at the annual Saundersfoot New Year's Day Swim in Pembrokeshire.

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Ancient Standing Stone Restored in Pembrokeshire

One of Pembrokeshire's iconic standing stones was recently restored to its former home after being knocked over by a passing vehicle last year.The standing stone of Bedd Morris makes for an impressive sight, standing at over six feet tall, and its restoration is welcome news for the local community. The standing stone marks the parish boundary between Pontfaen and Newport in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and is a popular attraction amongst visitors enjoying Pembrokeshire cottage holidays.

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