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Police seek help in finding missing Powys teenager Amelia
Police have issued an appeal for a missing teenager from Powys. Dyfed-Powys Police have asked the public for help in locating 13-year-old Amelia, reported missing from their home in the Rhyader area. Amelia is described as about
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Teenager allegedly paid by Huw Edwards for explicit photos felt ‘groomed’
The teenager at the centre of allegations Huw Edwards paid for sexual photos said he felt “groomed” by the broadcaster and “sick” after learning he was charged with child sex crimes. The veteran broadcaster admitted having indecent images of children
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'Lessons continue to be learnt' after murder of toddler by mid Wales man
There were missed opportunities to protect a toddler who was murdered by her stepfather four years ago, a review has found. Lola James, who died in July 2020, was fatally attacked in her home in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, by her mum’s boyfriend
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How much could your state pension increase by next year?
Millions of pensioners could be set for a £655 increase in 2025. Under the triple lock – which guarantees an increase in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest – pensioners would have been in line for a rise linked
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Welshpool man to be sentenced for handling stolen goods
A POWYS man is due to be sentenced later this month after admitting handling stolen goods – having previously denied burglary. Niles Taylor, 22, appeared at Mold Crown Court on Thursday, August 1, where he entered a guilty plea to handling stolen
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Powys death notices and funeral announcements from the County Times
The County Times published seven death notices last week. Every week, the County Times publishes death notices and funeral announcements from families whose loved ones have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages
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Popular Newtown nursery will reopen after suspension lifted
A Newtown nursery that was suddenly closed six weeks ago to ensure children's "safety and wellbeing" has been told that it can reopen next week. Canbee Curious Day Nursery, which cared for up to 50 children from babies to seven-year-olds, was forced
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Shocking footage shows man trimming his beard while driving on a motorway
Shocking footage shows a van driver trimming his beard with clippers as he drives along a motorway. The motorist was captured taking both hands off the wheel to prune his facial hair with a pair of tin snips, normally used for cutting sheet metal
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Brass performances and Powys sports days of 2000 remembered in pictures
WELCOME to another edition of bygones. Today we invite our beloved readers to join us in revisiting Powys life in 2000. As ever we encourage all our readers to share their own pictures from the past by emailing gavin.grosvenor@newsquest.co.uk
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Armed police arrest man who was carrying air pistol to shoot rats
ARMED police swooped on a public park in a Powys town after receiving reports that a man was walking around carrying a gun. Mark Jones was found walking around Llandrindod Wells on June 4 carrying an air pistol. Jones, 61, admitted being in
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Grade II-listed farm near Llanidloes with 100 acres up for sale
A 100-acre Grade II-listed farm in Powys has been put up for sale. Tyddyn Farm in Llandinam, near Llanidloes is described as an “attractive” holding that comes with 100 acres of farmland with a 20 further acres available in a separate sale.
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Powys newlyweds to host special fundraiser for rural mental health charity
A newlywed couple will be hosting a fundraising event for a charity that is close to their hearts this weekend. Lissa Charles and Jason Pryce will be celebrating their wedding with a charity event starting from 1pm until 10pm in the grounds of
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Letter: Does our new MP back Labour's 'spiteful' attack on pensioners
So now we know where the new Labour Government’s priorities are. Taking money from pensioners (winter fuel allowance) and giving public sector workers a 22% pay rise. This is a mean spirited, spiteful and outrageous attack on pensioners’
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Opinion: Welsh Labour must re-earn the trust of the Senedd and people of Wales
I would like to personally congratulate Eluned Morgan on her successful nomination as the leader of Welsh Labour, it would be a fantastic achievement to be the first female First Leader and I am delighted to see another woman leading the way in Welsh
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Speed camera spots in Powys this month from A470 to outside Newtown school
There are set to be a more than 15 mobile speed cameras out and about across Powys during August. Speeding is one of the largest contributing factors to collisions on Welsh roads according to GoSafe - a partnership made up of authorities including
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Appeal issued to locate century old key for Powys town institute
AN appeal has been issued to track down a rare key. Llanfair Caereinion Institute’s Facebook page issued an appeal to track down the rare and expensive key. A statement read: “If anyone has seen the key we would be very happy to have it back
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Lorry and vehicle crash closed main Powys road for hours
A motor vehicle and a lorry were involved in the crash near Refail outside Berriew on Friday afternoon, the fire service said. Another car was struck by debris from the collision. Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that there
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Powys project gives young people who struggle with mainstream education a lifeline
A project that offers a lifeline to young people who struggle in mainstream education for various reasons has celebrated its achievements with an awards evening near Newtown. Over the past year, more than 100 teenagers have attended life skills
