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Mid Wales trunk road closed by Powys police following collision
A stretch of the A470 in Powys was shut due to a collision, with emergency services reportedly at the scene. Dyfed Powys Police closed a stretch of the A470 between Carno and Commins Coch for several hours because of a collision at approximately
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School performances and silverware memories from Powys life in 1982
WELCOME to bygones as we celebrate Powys life from the past. Today we invite readers to join us in revisiting 1982 as we share a selection of pictures from our archive. As ever we encourage all readers to share their own pictures from the past
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Prescriptions to be given in advance of system change at Llanfair Medical Practice
Patients of Llanfair Caereinion Medical Practice will need to collect prescriptions early ahead of a system change at the practice. As the Powys practice prepares to make a change to its clinical system on August 7, measures are being put in place
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How you can recycle pre-loved clothes to support our ambulance service
People can now recycle their pre-loved clothes in Newtown which will then go on towards supporting the ambulance service. The Welsh Ambulance Service has partnered with The Ambulance Staff Charity (TASC) to launch a textile bank scheme. Old
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Funds from popular Powys singing group's concert donated to church hall
LLANDRINDOD Wells’ Bracken Trust Singers performed a concert to an almost full house at Llanyre Church Hall last month. The proceeds from ticket sales for the Saturday, June 22 concert, as well as the raffle and donations on the night, were in
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Powys groups benefit from donations after tractor run
THE eighth Nantmel Tractor Run took place on Sunday, July 7, organised by the Tractor Enthusiasts of Nantmel. Brecon and Radnorshire Member of the Senedd James Evans and Nantmel county councillor Claire Johnson-Wood were on hand to welcome everyone
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Farmers health project to make monthly visits to Powys livestock markets
Powys council have launched an outreach project focussing on the health and wellbeing of farmers in the area. Farming Fit, is an outreach service to help meet the health and wellbeing needs of the county’s farming community. The outreach service
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Committee members thanked for a decade of Powys town primary school fundraising
Friends of Llanidloes C.P. School has paid tribute to four members who have helped provide pupils with memorable experiences during their time in school. Alice, Sue, Nicola and Kate have been running, organising and raising money for Llanidloes
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Forden Primary School excels for second year in a row at engineering awards
Pupils from a Powys primary school excelled for the second year in a row at a country-wide engineering competition. Forden Primary School, near Welshpool, walked away as prize winners for the second year in a row at the annual Primary Engineer
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Pair to go on trial over GBH attack on man in Powys town
Two men are to go on trial after they both denied allegations that they seriously injured a man in a Powys town. James Demaio, 35, pleaded not guilty to committing to two counts of inflicting grievous bodily harm (GBH) and assault by occasioning
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Resurfacing work to force road closure through village near Newtown
A SECTION of road through a village near Newtown will be closed during the daytime over five days while work is carried out to resurface the road. The B4386 in Abermule will be shut to traffic between 8am and 6pm from next Monday to Friday.
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Community saddle up to enjoy bike ride at renowned Powys cycle park
A community bike ride in Machynlleth gave some cyclists the chance to see some trails usually reserved for racing. On Saturday, July 13, Dyfi Bike Park hosted Dyfi Wild Ride, a cycling event taking riders on a tour of some of Machynlleth’s bike
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Letter: Even discussing the potential closure of leisure centres is a betrayal
The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 either means what it says or is a con. Leisure and activity centres are essential for healthy and well-rounded individuals, especially young ones. OTHER NEWS: Newtown salon owner
