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Powys politicians hit out at 'bullying tactics' of windfarm developer
Montgomeryshire politicians have accused Bute Energy of “bullying tactics” in its bid to build new windfarms and pylon routes in Powys. Montgomeryshire MP Craig Williams and MS Russell George have written to the chairman of Bute Energy to demand
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Major blow for Welsh Government as Plaid ends cooperation agreement
The Welsh Government has suffered a hammer blow after Plaid Cymru ended its cooperation agreement with Labour with "immediate effect". Vaughan Gething said he was disappointed about the end of the agreement, suggesting Plaid Cymru “has decided
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Powys author releases book about the horse charity she helped launch
A Llanidloes author will be signing copies of her 'must have' new book for animal lover and anyone interested in the mid Wales countryside. Stella Gratrix along with her friend Barbara Medtcalfe have compiled ‘The Story of the Lluest Horse and
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Powys water supplier's chief defends seven-figure pay package
Severn Trent has outlined plans to spend a major cash injection on reducing sewage spills as chief executive Liv Garfield defended her seven-figure pay package. In an announcement on Friday, the water firm said it will spend £450 million by late
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Emergency crews called after car overturns on rural road
Emergency crews were called out to a late-night crash on Thursday, in which a car was left on its roof. The private saloon vehicle overturned in Plowden, near Bishop's Castle close to the Powys-England border, at about 10.50pm on Thursday, May
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New dental plan to debut in Powys this summer amid long waiting lists
A scheme to ease the issue of long dental waiting lists in Powys as a new project will debut in the county this summer. First Minister of Wales Vaughan Gething confirmed that Powys Teaching Health Board is set to pilot a suggested new system for
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Here’s why a firefighter was seen climbing up a building in Newtown
Firefighters forced entry into an empty home near Newtown town centre over fears of a possible fire. Two fire engines were sent to help, and a firefighter was seen climbing a seven-meter ladder up the three-storey building near the Crescent roundabout
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Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Pictures reveal sheep's injuries after dogs chased off Powys farmland
POLICE are investigating a livestock worrying incident in Powys where two dogs were chased from a field after injuring two ewes and their lambs. Dyfed Powys Police’s Rural Crime Team tweeted about the incident, which occurred in the Y Fan area,
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Powys man freed from prison after making threats with machete-style knife
A young man who lunged with a machete or bayonet-style knife to scare a man during an argument about who owned a bike has been spared an immediate prison sentence. Brynton Bowen, 21, was freed from jail today (Thursday, May 16) after a judge gave
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Downton Abbey actor praises Powys theatre as it plans big future
MID Powys Youth Theatre (MPYT) is delighted to have been awarded a major grant of almost £50,000 from Arts Council Wales to support a year of growth and transformation. The funding, which amounts to £46,571, will enable business development work
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Powys NHS Staff with combined 600 years of service honoured with awards
Medical staff who have served Powys for decades were celebrated at a special event. Staff from across Powys Teaching Health Board came together to celebrate their 30 or more years of service to the NHS. Hosted by the chair of Powys Teaching
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New project to explain Powys councillors' pay rise to the public
WORK will be done by a committee to better explain what Powys County Councillors do for their wages. This comes after it was said that as some councillors are “uncomfortable” with the way their salary and expenses are reported annually. At
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Welshpool canal footbridge in need of emergency repairs ahead of big rebuild
A canal bridge in Welshpool will undergo emergency repairs ahead of a larger rebuild scheduled for later this year. A bridge on Berriew Road crossing Welshpool’s canal is once again in need of repairs amid a dispute over ownership and responsibility