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Senedd passes vote of no confidence in First Minister Vaughan Gething
The First Minister of Wales, Vaughan Gething has received a vote of no confidence in the Welsh Senedd. The vote came after a growing level of dissatisfaction in his leadership in the Senedd following his following a highly controversial political
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Newtown goalkeeping coach departs for new role at New Zealand's top club
A POWYS based goalkeeper is looking ahead to an exciting new chapter in his career. Ed Harding, head of goalkeeping at JD Cymru Premier side Newtown, leaving the club to take up a new role with Wellington Phoenix FC who finished runners up in the
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Llanfair United unveil ex-Welshpool boss as new women's team manager
POWYS' top women's football club has unveiled a new manager. Llanfair United will be led by the vastly experienced Gwynfor Edwards next season as the ex-Carno and Machynlleth boss looks to mastermind to greater fortunes for the Adran Genero North
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RNLI go to rescue overturned boat in Mid Wales - but have a nasty surprise
The RNLI were called out to a Mid Wales beach to rescue an overturned boat – only to find that it was a dead dolphin. The RNLI were called out to help at Borth by the coastguard after a member of the public called in what they thought was a boat
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Powys judo star Powell misses out on third consecutive Olympic Games call up
NATALIE Powell has missed out a third consecutive Olympic Games. The Beulah raised judoka confirmed she had not been selected for Great Britain for the summer spectacle in Paris despite directly qualifying. Powell said: “Eleven months ago I
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Rider's lucky escape after falling during 70ft gorge jump at bike event
A mountain biker had a miraculous escape after failing a gorge jump in preparation for the Red Bull Hardline extreme mountain bike event. The incident happened as the event, which is held near Dinas Maddwy on the Gwynedd-Powys border, was being
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Welsh First Minister could lose no confidence vote, Labour says
The Welsh First Minister could lose a vote of no confidence, with two Labour members of the Senedd “unwell”. Welsh Conservatives tabled a motion of no confidence in Vaughan Gething, the leader of the Welsh Government, on Wednesday, following the
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Car ploughs through hedge after head-on crash in Powys
One car went through a hedge after a head on collision in Powys. A hatchback car ploughed through a hedge after colliding head on with another vehicle near Llanfair Caereinion on Tuesday evening (June 4). Police and Fire crews were both called
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WATCH: 'Big cat' caught on camera roaming Powys countryside, group claims
A man has claimed he has spotted a large wild cat in Powys. Puma Watch North Wales who collect all the sightings of big cats in the wild in the region have revealed there has been a sighting in the Knighton area earlier this year. The sighting
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Adfa farmer win Powys Council by-election for Conservatives
POTHOLES and school transport issues will be the top priority for Powys County Council’s newest member, On Tuesday, June 4, residents in the Rhiwcynon ward went to the polls to choose a successor to Heulwen Hulme who stood down as an Independent
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Son of Powys rugby player earns Major League move as he chases USA cap
FORMER Ebbw Vale winger Toby Fricker has joined the New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby as he hunts international honours with America. The 28-year-old, whose father is from Builth Wells, has signed for the Massachusetts-based club after
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Two chances to see the Red Arrows in the skies around Powys this week
There will be two chances to catch the Red Arrows in Powys later this week The Red Arrows team revealed that there will be two chances for the public to see them in the skies around the county this week as their summer season of displays kicks
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Road closures and parking restrictions in Welshpool for the 2024 Women's Tour
As the first leg of the 2024 Women’s Tour sets off from Welshpool, residents and visitors can expect a few roads in the area to be temporarily closed. With some of the top female cyclists in the world arriving in Powys for the opening stage of
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Powys rugby star Lydiate to keep playing as Dragons line up coaching role
JUDGEMENT Day won’t be a farewell for Dan Lydiate with the Dragons aiming to secure a deal with the Wales and Lions flanker as a player-coach. The 36-year-old from Abbeycwmhir returned to the Rodney Parade club, where he came through the academy
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Aldi named UK's cheapest supermarket for fifth consecutive month by Which?
Aldi has been named the UK’s cheapest supermarket for the fifth consecutive month this year, according to consumer group Which? The supermarket is known for its low prices, making it a popular choice for budget-savvy shoppers. Which? conducted
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Hornets nest near children's play park in Newtown raises concerns
Concerns have been raised about a hornets nest near a children’s play park in Powys. A large nest of hornets have been found near the scout hut near Ysgol Calon y Dderwen in Newtown, leading to concern from local residents. The nest was initially
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Powys pub confident it can bounce back after 'severe' zero food hygiene rating
A zero-rated Powys pub has promised it will immediately bounce back after a “severe” food hygiene inspection. The Wheelwright Arms in Erwood was given a zero by inspectors but have said the majority of the issues were brought about by a broken
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Powys runner's 100-mile ultra marathon in memory of teen following his death
A POWYS woman running a 100-mile ultra marathon this month to raise money for a teenager with cancer will now be running it in his memory after he died last month. Izzy Watts is taking on the Epona 100 on June 22, a 100-mile race that takes in
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In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life during 1977?
WELCOME to bygones as we return to days long passed. Today we invite readers to revisit 1977 with a selection of pictures from our archive. As ever readers are encouraged to share their own pictures from the past by emailing gavin.grosvenor
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Phase 2 of 'farcical' active travel scheme in Powys town begins next week
WORK implementing phase two of an active travel scheme to enhance routes for walkers and cyclists in a Powys town begins next week – but locals have reiterated that the entire project is “farcical”. Phase 2 of the A483 Llandrindod to Howey Active