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REVEALED: The crown and chair created by Powys craftsmen for the Urdd Eisteddfod
The Urdd Eisteddfod's most prestigious and sought-after prizes - the chair and crown - have been revealed ahead of one of Europe's largest youth festivals return to Montgomeryshire for the first time in more than 30 years. The Caersws-made chair
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Battery box which can power 200 homes to be installed in Newtown
PLANS for an energy storage facility in Newtown that could provide electricity for 200 homes during a power cut have been given the go ahead by Powys planners. In February, Thomas Fox-Davies of AMP Clean Energy lodged a planning application with
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One of the most popular Welsh language bands to perform in Newtown
One of Welsh language’s most popular music acts will be performing at a special gig in Newtown during the lead-up to the Urdd Eisteddfod. Caernarfon-based rock-folk band Bwncath will be bringing their string of hits to the Elephant and Castle Hotel
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Machynlleth Pride organisers 'thrilled' to bring 'milestone' event to town
Machynlleth is set to host its first ever LGTBQ Pride event, which organisers of the event have called “a labour of love”. As the Powys town prepares to host the first event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in its history, organised by newly formed
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Can my neighbour have a bonfire? The rules and regulations you need to know
Neighbours sometimes having a bonfire in the garden can be a common enough occurrence depending on who you live next to, but are they actually allowed to do it? The smoke from bonfires can be an issue to deal with, and especially in the summer
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Mid Wales man loses court battle over English-only parking ticket
A court in Aberystwyth has dismissed a case brought by a language campaigner, against parking company, concerning an English-only parking notice. Toni Schiavone brought the case against One Parking Solution. Despite the ruling on May 13, Mr
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Powys carpet shop owner has no plans for retirement after turning 80
A CARPET shop owner from Powys who celebrated her 80th birthday this week says she has no plans to roll up and retire anytime soon. Anne James has been in charge at Anvic Carpets, a Newbridge-on-Wye institution, for 42 years, and turned 80 on Monday
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Star-studded King of the Hill Sprint Enduro takes Rhayader by storm
The Rhayader Motorcycle Club recently laid witness to a star-studded King of the Hill Sprint Enduro. The event, held at the Cwmythig Hill venue, saw the participation of six present and past world enduro champions. Making the most of the spring
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Powys hotel's stunning beer garden transformation
WITH wedding season underway and summer approaching, a reputable Powys hotel has unveiled its stunning new garden courtyard, as part of an outside transformation. The Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells has been busy regenerating its underused
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Powys school builds community garden with £9,000 of funding from Hafren Dyfrdwy
A Powys school was awarded over £9,000 as part of a community fund towards a community garden on the premises. The Hafren Dyfrdwy Community Fund awarded £9,875 to the Friends of Ysgol Meifod to support their community project, Meifod Coronation
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Man, 23, charged with attempted murder at Powys mental health hospital
A man has been detained in prison after being charged with attempted murder at a mental health hospital in Powys. James Griffiths, 23, is also accused of an alternative charge of causing grievous bodily harm at Bronllys Hospital, near Brecon, over
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Land near Newtown could become three new farm enterprises
LAND near Newtown could be transformed into a trio of farm enterprises creating six jobs, if plans lodged with Powys planners bear fruit. Future Farms Steering Group wants to build three temporary rural enterprise buildings on land north of Wern