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Police investigate deaths of seagull and rook in 'unnatural' circumstances
Wildlife crime officers in mid Wales are investigating after two birds were killed in "unnatural" circumstances at the same location. A seagull and a rook were the victims in the unknown incidents at Bow Street, Dyfed-Powys Police say. In a
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Revealed: The most popular baby names in Powys
The most popular names for babies born in Powys have been revealed. The Office for National Statistics has announced the most popular names for boys and girls born in 2022, the most recent data available. Lily was the most popular girl's name
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Powys farmer named new chairman of county council
MEIFOD farmer Jonathan Wilkinson is the Powys County Council chairman for the next year. At the council’s annual meeting on Thursday, May 16 Conservative Cllr Wilkinson was unanimously supported to take over the role from Cllr Beverley Baynham.
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Met Office warns of thunder and heavy rain for large parts of Powys
THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for large parts of mid Wales today. The yellow warning for thunderstorms is in place from 1pm until 8pm today (May 18) and is expected to cause some flooding and disruption. The warning covers
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Wales bovine TB slaughter law changes welcomed by NFU Cymru
The changes to bovine TB slaughter laws in Wales has been welcomed by NFU Cymru. Cabinet secretary Huw Irranca-Davies announced on Friday, May 17 that farmers can now opt to delay slaughtering heavily pregnant bTB reactor animals until after calving
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Caged mouse left shivering on a doorstep in Powys finds loving new home
A WHITE mouse that was left abandoned in its cage outside a house in Powys has found a new home. Now named Stuart Little after the movie mouse of the same name and white hue, the poor pet was found shivering in a small pink cage outside a property
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The UK's top 20 most expensive (and most affordable) dog breeds to own revealed
The UK's most expensive and most affordable dog breeds to own have been revealed - but where does your furry friend come? Dog owners know all too well how the costs stack up when looking after their pets from their food to vet bills. Whether
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Fuel spilled across road after car crash in Powys town
Fuel was left spilled across the road in a Powys town after a crash on Friday evening. Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service said it was called to Montgomery following a road traffic collision. One fire appliance was called to the scene, along with
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Sebastian Coe sends good luck message to Powys runners at Elan Valley race
RHAYADER Running Club’s Elan Valley 5k event kicks off next week and competitors have received a good luck message from a very special legendary athlete – World Athletics president Sebastian Coe. Lord Coe, who was a hugely successful athlete before
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Strong trade reported at Powys border cattle sale
“Very strong trade” was reported at a recent Powys border cattle sale. Halls auctioneers reported a total clearance of 150 quality store cattle which generated a “very strong trade” at Bishops Castle Auction on May 9. Overall steer averages
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Powys School celebrates first Estyn report as all ages campus
Ysgol Llanfyllin is celebrating its first Estyn Report after it was amalgamated into an all ages school. The school received a largely positive Estyn report which praised the school ethos of ‘dysgu gyda’n gilydd, tyfu gyda’n gilydd’, ‘together
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Unique play and nature park unveiled in Powys town
A NEW children’s play and nature park in Llandrindod Wells was officially opened to the public earlier this month. The Tremont Park Play and Nature Park was opened on May 4. This new community space is a haven for nature, while also providing a
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Plans to resurface two car parks in Powys town after cash bid
Llanfair Caereinion Town Council are hoping to move forward with improving the town’s car parks and tennis courts. The town council announced is launching a number of consultations towards grant aid applications designed to fund work on several
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Rundown former newsagent shop set to get a new lease of life
A rundown former Powys border shop is set to get a new lease of life as a community building after three years of planning and building work. Planning permission to convert the former Stars newsagent in Bishop's Castle into two flats and a community
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Man who damaged car that didn't belong to him gave police false details
A man will be sentenced by a judge for giving police officers in Welshpool false details after taking a vehicle without consent from Wigan and damaging it more than two years ago. Adrian Foster, 56, admitted perverting the course of public justice
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Meet the mayor tasked with bringing order to the town council
Welshpool town council has elected a new mayor for the municipal year of 2024/2025. At the town council’s annual full council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, May 15, councillors elected Cllr Phil Owen as the new mayor, succeeding Cllr Nick
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Powys farmer fined for animal care 'could have endangered food supply'
A POWYS farmer’s non-compliance with maintaining proper records relating to his livestock had the potential to endanger the food supply, the local authority has said. Robert Evans of Ty Canol Farm, Tafolwern, Llanbrynmair, was prosecuted by Powys
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Powys family win top award at major show and sale in Welshpool
A Powys family have won the top award at a farm show and sale in Welshpool. The Lewis family's Garyvaughan Tango was crowned Overall Male Champion at North West Midlands & North Wales Limousin Club Spring Show & Sale held at Welshpool Market on
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Newtown dad-of-five raised hand at police officer during arrest
A father-of-five raised his hand at a police officer when he didn't want to be arrested, a court has heard. Daniel Breeze, 34, tensed up to prevent handcuffs from being placed around his wrists and began to struggle with officers. Breeze pleaded
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Daring Powys wing walker will take to skies – as he nears 90th birthday
A POWYS man will fly for only the second time in his life later this year, to raise money for charity – it’ll take place just a few months before his 90th birthday. Pensioner Chris Jones, 89, has only ever flown once before in his life, and even
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How Powys woman's idea helped create one of the world's best-known brands
Kellogg’s has confirmed that a Powys woman was behind the famous corn flakes cockerel. The world-famous cereal company says the inspiration for the iconic rooster, named Cornelius, on the front of corn flakes was inspired by one Powys woman.
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Seventeenth century property in Powys on the market for over £600,000
A seventeenth century, five-bedroom property in Llandrindod Wells has been put on the market at a price of nearly £650,000. A large property within a spacious garden in Llanwrthwl near Llandrindod Wells has gone up for sale at a price of £648,000
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£675,000 grant funding provides relief for under-pressure Powys arts groups
TEN Powys arts organisations are set to benefit from a grant funding programme of more than half a million pounds, created to support creative industries. Earlier this year, Powys County Council’s (PCC) arts service was successful in securing £675,000
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Death notices and funeral announcements from the County Times
The County Times published 15 death notices last week. Every week, the County Times publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages