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Powys teenager claims gold and sets new personal best at English Championships
MAX Evans’ stock continues to rise as one of Britain’s most exciting developing athletics stars. The Llanidloes High School student and Maldwyn Harrier Athletics Club starlet was in action at the England U15/U17/U20 Championships Birmingham last
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Tribute paid to history-making Powys councillor Viola E. Evans
Tributes have been paid to “fantastic servant” and history-making Llanfair Caereinion councillor Viola E. Evans who has died. The long-serving community stalwart who was the first woman to have served on Llanfair Caereinion Town Council represented
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Powys specialist schools could both stay open as council mulls u-turn
EDUCATION chiefs in Powys are looking again at budget savings agreed earlier this year in a move that could prevent the closure of one of the county's two pupil referral units. A review into strategic and financial changes will be shared with Powys
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Daytime road closure between Powys villages to last until Monday
A Powys-Shropshire border road is closed from 9.30am to 4pm until Monday, August 6. The Shropshire section of the A489 between Churchstoke and Sarn, near Montgomery is undergoing roadworks by the council. Carriageway repairs started on Wednesday
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Parking restrictions could be coming to these streets
Action is being proposed by Shropshire Council to establish new parking restrictions in several streets in Bishop’s Castle in a bid to improve road conditions and accessibility. These include introducing two lengths of double-yellow line restrictions
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Two chances to spot the Red Arrows flying over Powys next week
The Red Arrows have revealed where they can be seen in Powys next week. There will be two chances to spot the famous aerobatics display team in Powys next week, as the team fly over the county twice in two days. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic
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Ex-Wales rugby star Mike Phillips banned for drink driving in Powys
FORMER Wales and British & Irish Lions rugby star Mike Phillips has been banned from the roads for more than two years, after he was caught drink driving in Powys. Phillips, 41, was three times the legal drink drive limit when police stopped him
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Powys medical centres fear hospital plans are 'downgrade by stealth'
Two Powys Medical centres have said new plans could be “downgrading our community hospital wards by stealth”. Dyfi Valley Health, near Machynlleth and Arwystli Medical Practice near Llanidloes have both publicly opposed proposals by Powys Teaching
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Car parking prices review finished in April - but it hasn't been released yet
A REVIEW of car parking price hikes in Powys has been complete for three months – but has not been shown to councillors while it is being 'refined' by council staff. Earlier this month Powys Independents councillor, Graham Breeze expressed his
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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards admits making indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children. The veteran broadcaster admitted having 41 on WhatsApp, including seven of the most serious type. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard the offences were
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Powys pensioner completes wing walk - months before he turns 90!
A BRAVE Powys man who will celebrate his 90th birthday on Christmas Day has raised an incredible £4,000 – by completing a wing walk! Chris Jones, from Knighton, was one of a group of daredevils who took to the skies and raised nearly £40,000 for
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Powys town hosts visit from French and German twin towns
Over 40 visitors from France and Germany recently finished a four-day stay in Llandrindod Wells. The guests, come from Llandrindod Wells' twin towns of Contrexéville, France and Bad Rappenau, Germany. The visit saw a complete programme of events
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Mid Wales career event set to connect graduates and students with top employers
Mid Wales will host a graduate roles and careers event in September, organised by Darogan Talent. The event, taking place on September 9 at Hafan yr Afon in Newtown, welcomes students and graduates to assess the career opportunities in Powys.
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Successful NFU Cymru charity event in Builth Wells raises thousands
A dinner held by NFU Cymru Brecon & Radnor has raised more than £8,000, for two important charities. Organised by County chairman Rob Powell and his family, the event at Blaenbwch farm, near Builth Wells pulled in more than 200 attendees from across
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Coffee shop opens in former solicitors offices in Powys town centre
IF you’ve been smelling something good in Rhayader this month, it’s probably been the town’s newest addition to the high street, a coffee shop. Narrative Coffee opened on West Street at the beginning of July, taking over a premises previously occupied
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Council top brass vow to avoid £16 million schools budget black hole
SENIOR councillors have vowed that they will not allow a school funding black hole of just under £16 million to materialise in Powys in three years’ time. Members of Powys County Council’s Liberal Democrat/Labour Cabinet received a report on school
