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Powys A-road closed following collision, police confirm
A Powys A-road is closed this evening after a crash, police have confirmed. Dyfed-Powys Police said the A489 between Sarn and the Bluebell Crossing at Churchstoke was shut following a collision. Drivers are being told to avoid the area.
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Youth anti-social behaviour forces police to issue Newtown dispersal order
Another dispersal order is in place as anti-social behaviour among youths continue to cause problems in Newtown. The dispersal order is in place for the Newtown East area until 9pm on Wednesday (November 13). The area includes the secondary
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Three fruit and veg farms plan near Newtown approved by Powys council
Six jobs could be created after plans to transform land near Newtown into three farm enterprises was given the go ahead. Earlier this year Future Farms Steering Group lodged a planning application with Powys County Council to build three temporary
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Petition to keep Rhayader Leisure Centre open signed by 1,000 in just three days
A THOUSAND people have signed a petition to keep Rhayader Leisure Centre open – just a matter of days since proposals were announced that could close leisure and swimming facilities in Powys. Powys County Council (PCC) revealed proposals for the
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Newtown bridge opening delayed again as builders wait for 'critical' parts
Despite hopes that Newtown’s new bridge would be open before the end of 2024, work on the bridge will continue into the New Year. Powys County Council has confirmed that work on the new cycle and pedestrian active travel bridge over the River Severn
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Powys man's 'incredible' London Remembrance Parade experience
A Welshpool resident and organiser of the town’s annual 1940s Weekend said taking part in the 2024 London Remembrance Parade was “incredible”. Alan Crowe, from Welshpool, was among the 10,000 people who marched in the annual Remembrance Parade
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Former popular pub could have its own village shop and Post Office
A popular village pub and hotel could be adding a a village shop with Post Office services to its premises. The Lion Hotel in Llandinam could also be adding additional accommodation, according to a planning application submitted to Powys County
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Crowdfunder launched to stop Powys forest becoming sprawling energy park
A GROUP determined to stop developers turning the Radnor Forest into a sprawling energy park say they need to raise £35,000 in order to employ experts to help them combat proposals. Members of campaign group RE-Think: Don't Break the Heart of Wales
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Renovations to Grade II-listed 16th century barn approved by Powys council
Powys County Council has approved the restoration of a Grade II-listed barn that's more than 400 years old. Restoration work to Pentre Barn in Llanfechain, near Llanfyllin, has been given the greenlight after an application for planning permission
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Consultation for proposed housing development in Powys town begins
Llanfyllin residents will have their chance to share their views on plans to build 16 new homes in the area. Powys County Council has announced that a consultation for a proposed housing development on land opposite Maesydre has started. A
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Newtown man told police he'd looked at indecent images and videos of children
A NEWTOWN man has admitted multiple charges of making indecent images of children and has been told he will be sentenced at the crown court. Liam O’Shaughnessy, 34, appeared at Welshpool Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, November 12, where he entered
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Court agrees to amend Powys drink driver's order on grounds of ill health
A POWYS man who was handed the maximum amount of hours of community service the last time he appeared in court, will not have to complete the last 37, due to his ill health. William Killick, 42, was disqualified from driving for just shy of 4 years
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Plans for rental flats above former popular Newtown butcher shop
Plans have been submitted to convert flats above a former popular butchers shop in Newtown. Powys County Council has received a planning application asking for permission to convert space above the former Peter Jacks Butchers in Market Street.