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Meet the Powys football team with SIX sets of brothers playing for them

A POWYS village football club could line up with its very own band of brothers next season. Forden United have no less than six sets of brothers on their books as they head into the MMP Central Wales League North season. Pryce brothers Jack

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Judge's 'exceptional course of action' as Powys drug dealer avoids jail

A JUDGE has admitted taking an “exceptional course of action” in not jailing a Powys drug dealer for his role in supplying cocaine. Richard Jarman, 44, was instead handed a suspended prison sentence by Judge Paul Hobson at Merthyr Tydfil Crown

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Ride closed at popular west Wales theme park after passengers injured

SEVERAL parkgoers were injured on a ride at Oakwood Theme Park. A statement from the theme park confirmed that the drop tower ride Bounce “experienced a programmed emergency stop procedure” on Wednesday. This resulted in “a number of guests

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RECAP: Main road near Welshpool closed because of 'police incident'

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Controversial development of historic hall near Welshpool featured on Channel 4

Development of a Grade II listed Powys mansion will be featured in an ongoing Channel 4 TV series. The Channel 4 reality series ‘Help! We Bought a Hotel’, which follows a number of British people taking on large scale hotel developments, will feature

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Newtown and TNS two of only four Welsh clubs to receive top academy status

THE region's top football clubs will continue to operate elite academies next season. Both Newtown and TNS have confirmed their academies have received top status. Category A is recognised as the highest level of provision available to players

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'Disgusting' man jailed for targeting family of Dylan Price with 'pack of lies'

A MAN who terrorised the parents of Dylan Price with his ‘pack of lies’ by claiming to be the person who killed him was jailed on Thursday. David Brown, 61 and of Oak Meadow in Bishop’s Castle, was sent down for 15 months for two offences of conveying

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New era for Powys and mid Wales sport as partnership is launched

“It’s time to take bold steps toward a healthier and happier Mid Wales.” That’s the message from Sherrie Woolf who has been appointed as Chair of the Mid Wales Sports Partnership - a brand-new organisation that has been tasked with shaping the

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Road closed for several hours after car and lorry crash at beauty spot

A ROAD leading to a Powys beauty spot was closed for several hours on Wednesday (July 10) following a road traffic collision involving two vehicles. Dyfed Powys Police said the accident occurred on the B4518 between Rhayader and the Elan Valley

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Berriew fly the Powys flag at football festival in memory of Tallie Brazier

BERRIEW Football Club represented Powys at the recent Tallie Brazier Cup held in Oswestry. Shropshire and border clubs paid their respects to a much-missed young football player on a day of football and fundraising. The first annual Tallie

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Friends celebrate the life of much-missed Gareth Earp with football festival

RHAYADER Town Football Club hosted a six-a-side tournament in memory of the much-missed Gareth Earp earlier this month. Mr Earp, a highly respected police officer who served as an inspector with Dyfed Powys Police, died, aged 43, after he was involved

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Fury over 'disrespect' as cottage to be demolished for Costa drive-thru

Welshpool Town Council were once again left “frustrated” as a development involving the Buttington drive-thru, proposing to demolish a cottage in the area. A planning application to demolish a house to make way for the proposed Buttington drive-thru

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Eight Powys swimming pools under threat amid cuts, councillor claims

EIGHT swimming pools across Powys could be under threat of closure, a councillor has claimed after hearing a briefing of town and community councils. Comments made at meetings by Powys County Council chiefs have indicated the severity of the cuts

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Driver arrested and drugs seized from passenger after illegal off-road reports

A POWYS motorist is likely to appear in court in the near future after he was arrested and charged with drug driving. The driver was arrested when police were called out to the Rhayader area on Sunday, June 30, following reports of illegal off-roading

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Water bills set to soar - here's how it will affect Powys suppliers

Household water bills in England and Wales are to rise by an average £19 a year over the next five years – a third less than the increase requested by companies, under draft proposals announced by Ofwat. The regulator said water firms proposed

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A470 in Powys town to be closed in both directions for the next two nights

THE A470 on the approach into Rhayader will be closed in both directions for the next two nights, it has been confirmed. Traffic Wales revealed this morning that the A470 at South Street (approaching from the Builth Wells direction) will be shut

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From Walkers to Tyrrells see who the UK voted as their favourite crisp brand

From Walkers and Tyrrells to Kettle and McCoy's there are so many crisps to choose from in the UK. Even all of the major supermarkets like Aldi, Tesco, Asda and M&S have their own brand of crisps these days. But which crisps are the best

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County Times readers can subscribe for just £4 for 4 months in this flash sale

Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for 4 months or over 40% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion.  A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers

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Generous donation to support lifesaving volunteer scheme in Powys

New funding is set to help St John Ambulance Cymru volunteers in Powys continue to save lives in the community. The £35,000 donation comes from Knighton Hospital and Community League of Friends. This money is set to support the creation of

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17th-century Powys inn 'brimming with character' wins at national AA awards

A fine dining restaurant with rooms in Montgomery, Powys, has been named the best in Wales at the recent AA B&B Awards 2024. The Checkers - located on Broad Street in Montgomery (SY15 6PN) - was one of three Welsh establishments recognised

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River Severn Partnership triumphs again with innovation award

The River Severn Partnership has won a second award in recognition of its "groundbreaking work" to support the communities alongside the river. The recognition came from The MJ (Municipal Journal) Achievement Awards 2024 where the partnership won

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Boom Circus and Exotic Animals feature as part of Presteigne Carnival line-up

A GRAND day is anticipated at Presteigne Carnival, which takes place this Saturday, July 13. Boom Circus has been named as the star act, while Exotic Animals return after wowing the crowds last year. The wonderful Stiklings will also be performing

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Powys reservoir water levels 'very healthy', despite concerning images

WATER levels at reservoirs in the Elan Valley are in a “very healthy position”, despite images appearing in recent weeks showing levels at two of them to be worryingly low. Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water announced last month that it was carrying out essential