"The position in which Pembrokeshire County Council finds itself will set alarm bells ringing throughout local government, " the authority said.

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The liberal quartet of Justices, recognizing that their position was probably hopeless, did their best to raise the alarm with the public, if not with their colleagues.

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The alarm set off by the men is known as an EPIRB - an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon.

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