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Council chair's emotional tribute to former leader after his death at 84
TRIBUTES have been paid to former Powys council leader, E. Michael Jones, who died last month. Evan Michael Jones known as Michael was an Independent Powys County Councillor for nearly 40 years before he stood down in May 2022 at the age of 84.
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Police officer rescued dog and woman nearly 100ft up Powys dam
A Powys officer who made a daring rescue of a woman and a dog who fell 20 feet down a dam in the Elan Valley has been nominated for a police bravery award. Rhodri Jones, 45, a police officer at Dyfed Powys Police has been nominated for the National
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Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again this week
The Northern Lights could be visible in parts of the UK again as early as this week, according to the Met Office. The Aurora Borealis stunned the nation last week, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south as Essex, Cambridgeshire
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Road reopens in Welshpool town centre after emergency service closure
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Driver taken to hospital after three-car crash outside Powys Greggs
A MOTORIST was taken to hospital after he almost crashed into a Greggs store in Powys on Tuesday. The motorist, driving what looked like a black people carrier-type vehicle, collided with two other vehicles outside Greggs, next to the Texaco garage
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More chaos at Welshpool council as four members walk out mid-meeting
Welshpool's council chamber was witness to more scenes of chaos at the annual full meeting as multiple councillors stormed out mid-meeting. As Welshpool Town Council gathered for its full annual meeting on Wednesday, May 15, a dispute over the
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Sex offender failed to tell police he was staying at caravan park
A convicted sex offender living in Powys who didn't tell police that he was staying on a Welsh coast caravan park and a residential street in Wrexham for more than seven nights will be sentenced by a judge at the crown court. Richard Roe, 67, who
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for heavy rain in Powys
A YELLOW weather warning for rain covering most of Powys on Thursday afternoon has been confirmed by the Met Office. The yellow warning was issued on Thursday morning for heavy rain and covers all of Mid and North Wales and is set to start at 1pm
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'Do not eat': Tesco issues warning as food may contain 'pieces of glass'
Tesco shoppers have been issued a “do not eat” warning over a product which may contain pieces of glass. The supermarket giant is recalling one of its sandwich products due to the possible presence of “small pieces of glass”. Tesco has recalled
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Family escape after torrents of water hit home in flash flood
A Powys family have been left counting the cost after being hit by torrents of water in a freak flash flood. Rachel and James Powell’s family and the animals on their farm were left miraculously unscathed after several feet of fast-moving water
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Welshpool town council unveils plans for 2024 carnival with Caribbean twist
Welshpool Town Council is preparing to host the 2024 town carnival and will be putting a Caribbean twist on the event this year. The town council has began advertising their Caribbean themed town carnival, scheduled to be held on Sunday, June 23
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Farm shop plans near Newtown Bypass given the go-ahead
A fruit and veg producer who wants to build a shop on his land on the outskirts of Newtown says it's "very exciting" that the plans have been given the go-ahead. John Phillips was told by Powys County Council this week that he now has permission
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'Cavalier attitude' farmer whose cattle were found in slurry must pay £13,000
A POWYS farmer with a “completely cavalier” attitude towards farm management has been ordered to pay £13,000 after being found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals in his care. Robert Evans, 67, was found guilty of two of the offences
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Powys cattle auction reports a boom in recent sales prices
A Powys cattle sale reported booming sales with average prices rising by over £300. McCartneys Auctioneers at Brecon said that interest from both pedigree and commercial buyers drove the trade at the Limousin sale on May 11. The auction had