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Pub shuts just 7 months after reopening due to circumstances 'beyond control'
A POWYS pub that reopened last December after being shut for 10 years has been forced to close just seven months later. Rhayader’s Black Lion pub announced on Friday, May 31, that it was shutting due to circumstances “beyond our control”. “
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Road traffic collision in northern Powys closes road
A ROAD Traffic Collision caused a road in northern Powys to close on Saturday (June 1). Dyfed Powys Police said the B4391 between Llangynog and Penybontfawr, near Llanfyllin, was closed following a crash in the morning. “The road is currently
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TV executive raised on Powys farm honoured for achievements at Urdd Eisteddfod
A woman raised on a farm near Llanidloes who is responsible for commissioning some of Welsh language television’s most popular and successful programmes had the honour of being the National Urdd Eisteddfod President of the Day on Wednesday. Elen
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Hundreds of people injured on Powys roads in single year, figures show
Hundreds of people were injured on Powys roads last year, new figures show. Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart said whoever wins the upcoming election should prioritise an updated road safety plan, to further reduce unnecessary injuries and deaths
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Three Powys sisters pick up gold at this year's Urdd Eisteddfod
Three Powys sisters are celebrating after winning four medals between them at this year’s Urdd Eisteddfod. Rose, Ella and Isabelle Foskett from Penstrowed, near Newtown picked up an impressive three gold medals and one bronze at this year’s Urdd
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Hundreds descend on farm near Newtown for annual young farmers rally
Montgomeryshire Young Farmers have been busy this month. On May 16th and 25th, the county YFC held its stocking judging competitions hosted by kind permission of the Oliver family Cefn Coch, and the Owen family, Red House Aberhafesp. More than
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Water company works set to close Powys road next week
A temporary road closure will be in place near Machynlleth, as a stretch of road will be closed for a day on behalf of Hafren Dyfrdwy. On June 5, a traffic order will be in place prohibiting any vehicles from driving along a length of the B4404
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Letter: Use independent grocer if supermarket fruit and veg fails to satisfy
I am writing because I hear people saying that when they buy their fruit and veg from the supermarket it doesn’t last very long and they are wasting more than what they use. So my question is why are they not using the new greengrocers that has
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BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James describes Powys Eisteddfod winner Ruby as 'a star'
As the 2024, Powys based Urdd Eisteddfod reaches its final few days, one of its prize winners has become one of the event’s standout stars. Ruby Davies, a pupil from Ysgol Gynradd Swiss Valley, Carmarthenshire, has become a viral hit as footage
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Month of delays on busy stretch of A483 in Powys for 'essential' road repairs
Roadworks are set to cause delays on the A483 in Powys for over a month. Traffic Wales have announced that there will be roadworks on the A483 between Dolfor and Llanbadarn Fynydd with the road is set to be resurfaced. The organisation, which
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In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 1977?
WELCOME to another edition of bygones as we invite readers to join us in the past. Today we venture to 1977 and offer some gems from the archive. Remember to share your own pictures by emailing gavin.grosvenor@newsquest.co.uk today. Llandrindod
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Powys church looks set to close after nearly 130 years of worship
AN iconic Builth Wells building looks likely to close in the coming months as it has been deemed too expensive to run. The future of Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, on Garth Road, is set to be decided at an AGM next month, with the church’s fate all
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Powys business bosses accused of 45 environment offences over five years
A POWYS company and two of its senior figures will pleaded to 45 charges of environmental breaches in November, a judge has ruled. James Edward Potter and David Williams of Sundorne Products (Llanidloes) Ltd, in Llanidloes, both appeared at Mold
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Landlord of Powys pub pleased with 'successful' and 'busy' beer festival
A Machynlleth pub celebrated the tenth anniversary of their annual beer and ale festival, with the organiser calling it a “busy and successful”. The White Lion Hotel's annual Machynlleth beer festival welcomed visitors and community members headed
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Trains late more than half the time at some Powys stations, data shows
Some trains in Powys were running on schedule less than half the time in the past six months according to new performance data. The latest performance data shows where the railway stations of Powys rank amongst the UK Rail Network and how often
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Welshpool man admits making and distributing almost 200 indecent images of children
A Powys man has been told by a judge that he faces a prison sentence after he admitted making and distributing indecent images of children. Ross Simmons, 36, admitted in the crown court to having almost 200 photos while living at his home in Hall
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Four bedroom riverside house in Powys on sale for over £500,000
A four-bedroom detached house on the banks of the River Banwy is currently up for sale with an asking price of more than half a million pounds. The property, located near Pont Robert by Meifod, is on the market at a price of £550,000 has four bedrooms