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Powys man admits engaging in sexual communication with a child
A POWYS man has admitted engaging in sexual communication with a child and will be sentenced next month. Ryan Hughes, 30, appeared at Mold Crown Court on Friday, May 24, where he entered a guilty plea to one charge of engaging in sexual communication
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Meet the new mayor and deputy mayor in Newtown
A new mayor has been appointed at Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council. The council announced that Councillor Mike Childs was elected at the town council's annual meeting on May 20. He will serve as the new mayor of Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn
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Major hotel, pub and drive-through development to go ahead near Newtown
PLANS that could create over 200 jobs by building a hotel, pub, drive through coffee shop and petrol station on the outskirts of Newtown have been given the go ahead by Powys planners. The scheme by Melrose Bros Ltd was lodged with Powys County
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WATCH: Dogs seen on CCTV stealing bread from Powys border shop
Video: Griffiths Garage AN UNUSUAL pair of thieves have been caught on camera in a Herefordshire village shop. The shoplifters might have hoped to have got away with their crime... but they were caught in the act as they attempted to make off
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Powys health board's budget plans in turmoil as Welsh Government rejects deficit
THE Welsh Government has rejected Powys health bosses plans for a £25million deficit budget for this year. At a meeting of Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) on Wednesday, May 22 board members were told, that following feedback on its initial budget
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Exciting new tourist attraction in Powys revealed after two years of work
A PROJECT aimed at capitalising on the Elan Valley’s half a million annual visitors has finally been launched after a painstaking process. TimeScape Rhayader, a brand-new visitor attraction, opened in the town on Thursday, May 23. TimeScape
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Big names boycott Hay Festival over sponsor's 'Israeli settlement' links
Charlotte Church and Nish Kumar have pulled out of this years Hay festival due to sponsorship links with Israel. The pair are part of a growing number of stars and writers who have boycotted the event due to the sponsorship Baillie Gifford who
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Three Powys clubs pass criteria for promotion to the Ardal leagues
THREE clubs have passed criteria to make the step up from the MMP Central Wales League to Ardal North East League next season. Northern league champions Kerry are joined by Four Crosses in passing criteria while Rhayader Town have applied from
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Legendary captain Marriott departs New Saints after 15 years and 26 trophies
LEGENDARY TNS defender and current club captain Chris Marriott will depart the club after 15 outstanding years of service. After joining TNS in 2009, Marriott has been a spearhead for the club in a dynasty that has seen him win 26 titles across
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Nationwide to pay free £100 bonus to millions of UK customers
Nationwide is offering a free £100 to certain customers as part of its 'Fairer Share' scheme. The bonus will be paid to millions of its current account customers who also have savings or a mortgage with the lender. This is the second time Nationwide
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Powys households named the least energy efficient in the country
Powys homes have the lowest Energy Efficiency Score in England and Wales. A recent study by energy experts at Utility Bidder analysed official government data to reveal areas in England and Wales with the most energy-efficient dwellings and those
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Firefighter prepares to run Newtown 10K in his full kit for charity
A firefighter is preparing to run the Newtown 10K wearing his full kit weighing 10 kilograms to help raise money for a charity that does "spectacular" work for the fire and rescue community and their families. Rob Jones, who is based at the Newtown
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Plans submitted to turn historic Welshpool bank building into flats
A Grade II listed former Powys bank could be converted into flats. An application has been made to turn 42 Broad Street in Welshpool into a set of eight new flats. The building was once the home of Montgomeryshire Bank before it was taken over
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Your guide to Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe ahead of the General Election
Here’s all you need to know about the upcoming election in Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe. The General Election called by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will see voters go to the polls on July 4. Here at the County Times we have put together a guide
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Bosses provide update on future of Bishop's Castle hospital
Health bosses in Shropshire say they will make an announcement shortly regarding a future opening date for in-patient services at Bishop’s Castle Hospital. Last month, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (ShropCom) announced it would re-open
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Athlete Adele Nicoll opens new chapter for Welshpool youth centre
Olympic athlete Adele Nicoll cut the ribbon on a new community programme from Welshpool’s Youth Centre. Welshpool’s Youth Centre has been given a new lease of life by the organisation Feathers, who recently opened facility and expansion into Wales
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Remembering when the Urdd National Eisteddfod came to Newtown in 1988
WELCOME to a very special edition of bygones. This week we look ahead to the upcoming Urdd Eisteddfod near Meifod by remembering the last beloved celebration of Welsh language and culture in Montgomeryshire. The year was 1988 and the eyes of
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Paramedic acquitted of injuring motorcyclist after prosecution offers no evidence
A paramedic has been cleared of causing serious injury by careless driving in an ambulance after the prosecution said it was offering no evidence against her. Eileen Ann Ireland, of Bryn Lane, Llanllwchaiarn, near Newtown, had denied the charge