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Police close investigation into car aerial thefts in Llanfair Caereinion
Police have confirmed that an investigation into reports of aerials being stolen from cars in the Llanfair Caereinion area has closed. Earlier in July, Dyfed-Powys Police said they were investigating reports that a “large number” of vehicles were
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Controversy as Welsh football chiefs award cup finals to English League club
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has confirmed that Rodney Parade will host the 2025 JD Welsh Cup final and Bute Energy Welsh Cup final. It will be the second consecutive year that Wales’ two most prestigious cup competitions will culminate
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Powys rider just misses out on double gold at British Championships
AELWEN Davies brought the curtain down on another season at last weekend's British Championships in Dalby. The 16 year old from Builth Wells made the trip with confidence having won the Welsh Championships double earlier in the month and taking
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Powys town hall could be run by the community under new plans
Presteigne Memorial Hall could be run by a new committee on behalf of the community under an agreement with Powys County Council. Councillors at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, July 30, will receive a report to approve the trusteeship transfer following
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Powys teenager claims double gold at British Schools athletics championship
Two Maldwyn Harriers represented Wales at the SIAB Track and Field International this month. Madison Hughes and Max Evans are pupils of Llanidloes High School. SIAB pits the best Welsh schools U17 athletes against those from England, Scotland
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Powys health board budget deficit could reach £23million
A REVISED budget predicts that Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) will post a deficit budget of £22.9 million this year. Members were told at a board meeting on Wednesday, July 24, that this sum is £2 million less than the budget deficit PTHB had
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Welshpool council agrees to spend £20,000 on emergency repairs to clocktower
Welshpool Town Council has authorised the spending of up to £20,000 to carry out emergency repairs to the town hall clocktower. At a full meeting of Welshpool Town Council, held on Wednesday, July 25, councillors were told that the issue was a
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Welshpool Town unveil new management team for North Wales Women's League season
Welshpool Town will be managed by a new-look coaching set up in next season's North Wales Women's League. The Lilywhites have unveiled Mark Roberts and Jim Douglass to the vacant managerial position following the departure of Gwynfor Edwards to
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Managerless Guilsfield include Chirk raid in flurry of new signings
GUILSFIELD have raided relegated JD Cymru North side Chirk AAA for a host of players. Defender Spencer Parrish has returned to Clos Mytton for a second spell and is joined by forward James Smallwood who joined the Colliers from Llanidloes Town
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Powys farm hosts the final round of the Welsh Mountain Bike Series
THE final round of the Welsh MTB series hosted by Hafren Cycling Club was held at Glynhafren farm just outside Llanidloes earlier this month. An entry of 165 riders were wet and muddy conditions following rain on a late on Saturday and overnight
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Busy main Powys road reopens after two-vehicle crash
A main road in south Powys has reopened in both directions following a collision. Dyfed-Powys Police told motorists to avoid the A470 and A483 between Llyswen and Felinfach while they responded to the incident. It is understood that two vehicles
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Family-friendly gardens to visit in Powys during the school holidays
If you want to venture further than your local park with your children during the school holidays, there are some glorious gardens to visit this summer, which don’t have to cost a fortune. Children go free at the majority of National Garden Scheme
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Man who injured his head with axe returns to Royal Welsh Show
A man who injured his head with an axe at the Royal Welsh Show was back the next day, show organisers have confirmed. The man was injured on Monday (July 22) while competing in the Wood Chopping competition in the axe ring as the show kicked off
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Powys primary school receives glowing Estyn report after inspection
One of Powys' newest primary schools has received a glowing Estyn report, which described it as a school filled with “happiness, satisfaction and complete enjoyment”. Ysgol Cwm Banwy, located in Llangadfan, near Welshpool, has received the results
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Young farmer teams up with family to save 200-year-old Powys farm
A young farmer teaming up with a Welsh family who have been farming for five generations has helped save a 200-year-old farm. A succession problem for Maesmachreth, an upland farm near Machynlleth, that has been farmed on by Ben Ryder’s family
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Powys theatre legend receives honorary degree from Bangor University
A hugely influential figure of the past 40 years in Mid Wales theatre has received an honorary degree from her university. Bangor University presented alumna Linda Gittins MBE, from the Llanfair Caereinion area, with an honorary degree for her
