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Welsh Government shelves school holiday changes in boost to Royal Welsh Show
Plans to overhaul the school year have been delayed by the Welsh government, with teaching groups branding it a “waste of time”. Proposals which would have seen a week taken from the summer holidays and added to the one-week break in October have
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Fire crews wade into River Banwy to contain pollution after Llanfair oil spill
Firefighters and Natural Resources Wales were called out as 30 litres of oil was spilled along the River Banwy in Llanfair Caereinion. As a street of houses in Llanfair Caereinion reported a strong smell of oil in the area, Mid and West Wales Fire
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Network Rail sorry after stuck barrier at Caersws crossing led to road delays
Network Rail has apologised to any motorists who were delayed after a Powys level crossing failed. Drivers were caused delays yesterday evening (June 2) after the level crossing on the A470 at Caersws developed a technical fault leaving the barriers
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Bradley boost as New Saints strengthen with signing of ex-Caernarfon Town star
The New Saints has completed their first signing of the summer as Sion Bradley joins the JD Cymru Premier champions following his incredible season for Caernarfon Town. The Welshman, who was recently included on the shortlist for the 2023-24 JD
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Powys manufacturer lands new £2.5 million international contract
A Machynlleth based renewable energy company has secured a £2.5 million contract to supply life saving vaccine fridges to remote parts of West Africa. Dulas, which develops renewable energy solutions to support communities in the most rural parts
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Biker taken to hospital after crash that closed road over weekend
A MALE motorcyclist was taken to hospital on Saturday (June 1) after he was involved in an accident. The incident involved a single vehicle, a black Triumph motorcycle, with Dyfed Powys Police attending the crash, which occurred north of Llanfyllin
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Record breaking number of entrants as Powys welcomes historic Urdd Eisteddfod
Organisers of the Urdd Eisteddfod have revealed that the 2024 event in Montgomeryshire saw a record-breaking number of competitors. As thousands of people visited the fields of Mathrafal Farm in Maldwyn between May 27 and June 1, the Urdd celebrated
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Welshpool gets ready to welcome international sporting event this week
Powys is preparing to welcome some of the world’s best female cyclists as Welshpool will host British Cycling’s first major race of 2024. The Lloyds Bank Women’s Tour of Britain is scheduled to set off from the start line in Welshpool on Thursday
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Objectors hit out as Powys parish hall bids to make changes to alcohol licence
CHANGES to a church parish hall alcohol premises licence which would extend its opening hours on New Year’s Eve will be decided by Powys County Councillors. In April, Powys council received an application from the St. Mary’s Church council in Hay-on-Wye
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The Powys fish and chip shop that's Michelin star chefs favourite among UK's best
A fish and chip shop in Powys has been named among the best in the UK. Fish and chips has long been a staple on British menus. It has become so well liked it was even voted the most popular British dish in 2024 by YouGov recently. But with
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Jail for Powys thug who punched and kicked woman in unprovoked attack
A Powys thug was branded 'a high risk of physical and sexual harm to the public' after being jailed for two years for a brutal attack in Newtown. Louise Thomas, of Llanllwchaiarn Road in Newtown, appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court via video link
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Police investigating burglary after items are stolen from outbuildings
POLICE are investigating after a number of items were stolen from outbuildings at a rural property in Powys. Dyfed Powys Police officers are investigating a burglary in the Llangenny area of Crickhowell which took place sometime between 11am on
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Two motorcyclists taken to hospital with injuries following A470 crash
TWO motorcyclists were taken to hospital after colliding with each other over the May bank holiday weekend. Police said neither of the motorcyclists’ injuries were believed to be life threatening following the collision, which occurred on the A470
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A major change to banknotes is being introduced this week
Brits have been told to keep an eye out for a major change to the banknotes they receive from this week. Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5, the Bank of England confirmed. The portrait
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Tories promise £20 million for Newtown - but Labour slam 'unfunded' plan
The Tories have announced a pledge to give £20 million to towns across the country including Newtown, a plan that Labour has described as a “reckless, unfunded” commitment. The Conservatives announced they would add the towns to their long-term
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Letter: Our MP makes no apology for polluted rivers and crashed economy
I am sure that I wasn’t the only person to notice that our MP, Craig Williams, doesn’t appear to realise that he is standing at the General Election. His latest propaganda reads as a campaign for the Senedd elections, thinly disguised a satisfaction
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Powys town councillors approach wind turbine protest group in bid to join ranks
AS a follow up to the public meeting organised by Llandrindod Wells Town Council a month ago, the council has approached resistance group RE-think about town councillors joining them. There was a lively debate at the Pavilion in Llandrindod Wells
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In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 1998?
WELCOME to another edition of bygones. Today we venture back in time as far as 1998 to offer a collection of pictures from Powys life. As ever we encourage all our readers to share their own pictures from the past by emailing gavin.grosvenor
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Newtown woman facing trial accused of burglary in ‘stonking gorgeous’ town
A woman is to stand trial accused of burglary at a house in Montgomery from where she is alleged to have stolen house keys and two mobile phones. Amy Lewis, 33, of Lon Maesycoed, Newtown, denied the burglary dwelling charge of theft with violence
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Powys town names queen as preparations continue for for 120th carnival
THE community of Rhayader is gearing up to host its 120th carnival later this summer, and the carnival queen has been announced. This year’s queen is 14-year-old Emily Lewis, from Nantmel. Emily is a pupil at Ysgol Calon Cymru in Llandrindod
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Man appears in court accused of attacking girlfriend in car
A man has appeared in court accused of contacting his ex-girlfriend from prison after he was arrested for allegedly punching her in the face. Kevin Rowland, 41, gave no pleas to two charges of assault by occasioning actual bodily harm and intimidating