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In pictures: Powys' Monday winners at the National Urdd Eisteddfod
Europe’s largest travelling youth festival welcomed thousands of people to Montgomeryshire as the National Urdd Eisteddfod got underway at Mathrafal Farm, near Meifod on Monday (May 27). With more than 400 competitions taking place, from reciting
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Powys town pub shutting new Indian restaurant just months after opening
MONTHS after a pub landlord opened an Indian restaurant on the premises, he has announced he will be closing it. Sunny Singh, who runs the Royal Oak in Presteigne, introduced a menu featuring exclusively Indian cuisine in February this year, after
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Powys greengrocers closing down as running business has become 'too challenging'
A POPULAR greengrocers in Builth Wells will shut in the near future, citing the ongoing cost of living crisis and a lack of support for small businesses. The Root Cellar says it has taken the “difficult” decision to close its High Street shop because
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Book lovers of all ages soak up the atmosphere at Powys literary festival
CURIOSITY abounds at Hay Festival, with book lovers of all ages soaking up the atmosphere. The new generation of readers were fully immersed this bank holiday weekend, with children and young adult events including Michael Morpurgo, Zeb Soanes,
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Powys business bring pushed to the brink by 'absolutely crippling' BT bills
A Powys company has said its business is suffering due to the “crippling” payments it is being forced to pay by BT. Joanne and Adrian Moller have been in a battle with BT over “absolutely crippling” costs being charged to their business Simply
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Three storey house in Newtown on the market for nearly £400,000
A three storey, detached house with four bedrooms in Newtown has been put on the market for almost £400,000. Complete with a garage on the lower ground floor and an elevated living space, an “executive style” four-bedroom detached house on Woodland
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In pictures: Past Powys Eisteddfodau remembered ahead of Meifod 2024
IT IS an exciting week for north Powys as the region hosts its first National Urdd Eisteddfod since 1988. The County Times looks back even further to Machynlleth 1952 and Llanidloes 1970 to share a selection of pictures from past events. Llanbrynmair
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Opinion: Drugs, depression and cost of living are impacting pockets of Powys
For the next year, it’s my privilege to be High Sheriff of Powys, and I’m grateful to the County Times for giving me some space from time to time to tell you what I’m doing because I bet most readers have got as little idea about High Sheriffs as I
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Welshpool man made subject of sexual harm prevention order for 10 years
A POWYS man must adhere to the terms of a sexual harm prevention order for the next 10 years after his concerning sexual behaviour was reported to police. Magistrates sitting in Welshpool granted an application for a sexual harm prevention order
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Dad who assaulted ex as she held small child told he should be 'ashamed'
A POWYS father has been told he should be ashamed of himself after he assaulted his former partner while she was holding their infant son. Benjamin Rae was this week told to pay £300 compensation to his ex-partner, after causing her actual bodily
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In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 2004?
WELCOME to bygones as we invite readers to join us on a trip through the circuits of time. Today we venture back 20 years to 2004 to share a handful of pictures from our archive. Chris Owen and Amber Williams were among the Llanfyllin Primary
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June concert series celebrates Gregynog's musical culture
A series of concerts will take place in Newtown in June at the historic Gregynog Hall. The musical events are part of Gregynog's cultural programme, celebrating the hall's rich history as one of the significant music venues in Wales during the
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Montgomery Fire Station opens doors for insight into on-call firefighter's world
Montgomery Fire Station is opening its doors next month, in a bid to promote the service. They are hosting an open day on June 2 from 2pm to 6pm, offering an opportunity to learn what it takes to become an On-call firefighter. Organised by
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Council takes major step in move to take over community field
Llanfyllin Town Council have set up a special committee to manage running the Cae Bodfach community field if they take ownership. Llanfyllin Town Council wants to buy the community field of Cae Bodfach, a space used for several events and residents
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Powys primary school praised for kindness of its pupils by Estyn
Pupils at a Powys primary school were praised for their kindness in a recent Estyn report. Churchstoke C.P. School was praised by Estyn inspectors for the good standard of behaviour amongst their pupils. In their report Estyn inspectors said
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Letter: Powys people know what is best for them, not Cardiff Bay politicians
It is no secret that the Welsh Labour Government’s imposition of their 20mph speed limit has faced fierce opposition right across Wales. With a staggering and unprecedented 469,571 signatures in a Senedd petition calling for its repeal, the public