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Welsh Government publishes newly revised guideline on 20mph speed limit
NEW guidance to support highways authorities when making decisions on local speed limits has been published today (Tuesday, July 16). The guidance has been co-developed with highways authorities, the Welsh Local Government Association, and the
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Tests confirm deadly crayfish plague in Powys river
Test results have confirmed that a potential fish plague has been found in a Powys river, with residents advised to follow safety guidelines. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are asking people to play their part in preventing the spread of a Crayfish
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Towering success as Machynlleth celebrates landmark's 150th anniversary
One of Machynlleth's most famous landmarks is 150 years old today. Standing at 24 metres high, the town centre clock tower was built by the residents of Machynlleth to celebrate the coming of age of the eldest son of the Fifth Marquess of Londonderry
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Man spared jail after police found worst type of child images in dawn raid
A MAN from near the Powys border who admitted making indecent pictures of children has avoided jail at Shrewsbury Crown Court. Samuel Rolfe, 35 and of Lydbury North, near Bishops Castle, indicated guilty pleas to three charges at Telford Magistrates
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End of an era as Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager
Gareth Southgate has stood down as England manager, saying it is time for a “new chapter” for the national team. He announced his decision to quit in a statement issued by the Football Association on Tuesday morning, following the team’s defeat
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New Montgomeryshire MP officially sworn in after personal loss
Montgomeryshire’s new MP has been officially sworn in after taking a leave of absence in his first week following a personal loss. Labour MP for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr, Steve Witherden, was officially sworn in as a Member of Parliament on
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Community farm in Powys honoured with Green Flag
A community farm in Powys has been awarded a coveted Green Flag title marking it out as a quality green space. Environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy has unveiled this year’s Green Flag Award winners which include Dolydd Gobaith, near Llanfyllin
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Llandrindod Library set to move to Radnorshire Museum building
Llandrindod Library will be moving from its current home at the Gwalia into the same building as Radnorshire Museum. Powys County Council has announced that Llandrindod Library will be moving from the iconic Ithon Road building to share the museum's
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New electricity station to be built for controversial 'idle' windfarm
A new electricity station is to be built in Powys to serve a controversial windfarm development that was left “idle”. Approval has been granted to build a new electricity substation near Howey outside Llandrindod Wells to help connect Hendy Wind
