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Biker killed in crash with 4x4 on A470 in Powys
A man has died after a crash on a main road in Powys over the weekend. Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that the rider of a motorcycle has died after a crash on the A470 near Rhayader yesterday afternoon (August 4). Dyfed Powys Police have
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Outstanding finalists announced for 2024 Powys Business Awards
The finalists for this year's Powys Business Awards, praised for their "exceptional calibre", have been announced by the organisers. The awards, organised by the Mid Wales Manufacturing Group (MWMG), aim to highlight successful businesses within
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Powys town will get cash machine when last bank closes next year
A CASH machine will be available to residents in Presteigne once the Radnorshire town’s last high street bank closes next year. However, Lloyds is remaining non-committal on whether a new machine will be available to locals 24 hours a day.
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Police explain heavy presence in Powys town as woman is arrested
A woman has been arrested after the burglary of a Catholic presbytery in Powys over the weekend. Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that they have made an arrest after two properties in Llandrindod Wells were burgled in the early hours of yesterday
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Powys men 'lucky to be alive' after a charity trek in the Alps goes awry
TWO Powys men say they are lucky to be alive after a charity trek to summit one of the highest mountains in Europe took a dramatic and dangerous turn. Dewi Evans and Daniel Hartford, farmers and friends who both live near Llanwrtyd Wells, planned
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Sheepdog that went missing for four days around local mountain returns home
A sheepdog was found on the Powys border after spending four days missing from its home in the county. Meg the sheepdog was rescued after search and rescue teams spent four days looking for her after she went missing in Cwm Cywarch near Dinas Mawddwy
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Powys raised Newport County striker on the verge of switch to Mansfield Town
WILL Evans could be set for a new chapter in his career after being linked with a move to English League One side Mansfield Town. Newport County and Mansfield have agreed a fee for the forward who is undergoing a medical today (Monday) before the
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Brits issued warning over fake weight-loss jabs as Ozempic shortages continue
Pharmacy leaders in the UK have urged people not to buy fake weight-loss jabs online as shortages of Ozempic are expected to stretch into next year, they have said. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) warned of a possible “explosion in the
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Dutch football tours and dancing days remembered from Powys life in 1969
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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Trial for Powys woman accused of threatening texts to former partner
A POWYS woman faces a trial next year over alleged threatening texts she sent her ex-partner. Georgina Ganley, 35, appeared at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Friday, August 2, where she entered a not guilty plea to sending an electronic communication
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Letter: Powys needs to embrace dark skies and start switching off the lights
Rattus as heard that several communities in Powys have adopted Dark Skies Policies. In Presteigne and Norton this was partly to reduce light pollution which interferes with astronomical observations and has greatly helped the local Spaceguard
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Years of hard work celebrated as Jessica is thanked by Llanfyllin YFC
THANKS have been given to a member of the Llanfyllin Young Farmers Club who is handing over the reins to the next generation. Jessica Andrews was thanked by members after her ‘many years of service’ as secretary for the club after it held its most
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Convicted Powys stalker wasn't found for six days after fall at home
A convicted stalker who has been in hospital for seven months will no longer need to complete his whole sentence, a court has decided. Stephen Dyke, 54, of Van, Llanidloes, was given a 24-month community order in November 2022 after pleading guilty
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Mum's fury over bus travel after falling numbers see Powys school shut
THE family of a seven-year-old Powys boy have been left enraged after being told free transport to a new school will not be available to him from September. Irfon Valley Primary School closed at the end of term, and one family have also been left
