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Powys murder accused 'had tried to break into Buckingham Palace'
A man who killed his friend on Christmas Eve in Cardiff previously tried to break into Buckingham Palace, a court has heard. Dylan Thomas, 24, is accused of murdering William Bush, 23, in a “frenzied attack” on December 24 last year at their home
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One person injured in crash that left oil spilled across Powys road
One person was injured after crash that left “a large amount of oil” across the road. Emergency services were called to near Churchstoke yesterday evening (November 12) after reports of a two-vehicle crash. According to Dyfed-Powys Police they
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Man who stabbed former Powys schoolmate with two knives denies it was murder
A man killed his Powys schoolmate at their home in Wales on Christmas Eve using two knives, a court has heard. Dylan Thomas, 24, is accused of murdering William Bush, 23, who died on December 24 last year in Cardiff. Thomas, previously of Llandaff
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A470 near Powys town closed due to emergency roadworks
THE A470 near Rhayader has been closed this morning (November 13), due to “emergency roadworks”. The road is closed in both directions between Rhayader and Llangurig. Motorists have reported road closed signs being placed on the road at both
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Source of oil leak that has left foul smell hanging over town still a mystery
A Powys border town is still being affected by a kerosene leak which was first noticed two weeks ago. The source of the problem has yet to be found in Bishop's Castle which the town's Mayor says the situation has become desperate. The heating
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The campsites in Powys named the best in mid Wales in major camping awards
Powys campsites have been recognised among the best in the country in a recent set of awards. Several Powys campsites were recognised in this year’s Campsites.co.uk Camping and Glamping Awards. The star of the night was Cwmdu Campsite in Crickhowell
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Post Office could be set to close 115 branches putting 1000s of jobs at risk
The Post Office could be set to close 115 "loss-making" branches across the UK putting more than 1000 jobs at risk. Post Office chairman Nigel Railton is expected to set out a “transformation plan” on Wednesday (November 13) to postmasters, retail
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Drug farmer chased over Welshpool rooftops by police and drones
Police chased a drug farmer across the rooftops of Welshpool after finding his £340,000 cannabis grow in a town centre shop. A police drone and a dog were brought in to help chase down Alban Qemalli after the raid on the former Savers store in
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Dwindling numbers force Powys WI to announce closure after 77 years
A WOMEN’s Institute branch in Powys, which was established nearly 80 years ago, has announced it has closed, due to dwindling numbers. Felindre WI announced that the group had ceased activity on November 6, having started 77 years ago. “It
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Restoration work at Montgomery Canal completed ahead of schedule
A project to restore a canal has been completed five months ahead of schedule. Volunteers from the Shropshire Union Canal Society gathered for a work party to finish works on the Montgomery Canal. This marked the completion of all channel and
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Diocese welcomes new priest starting work next week
A new priest will start work in north Wales next week. The Revd Mike Haslam has been appointed as the Director of Transforming Ministry for the Diocese of St Asaph. He will be licensed by the Bishop of St Asaph on November 17. Mr Haslam
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Council team wins national award for second year
A council initiative to cut its carbon footprint has been recognised with a national award for the second consecutive year. Powys County Council's Procurement and Commercial Services Team won the Best Net Zero Initiative category at the GO (Government
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Man accused of dangerous driving and injuring two passengers will head to crown court
A MOTORIST who allegedly left two passengers with life-altering injuries following a car crash is to appear at the crown court, charged with dangerous driving. David Pritchard, 36, appeared at Welshpool Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, November 12
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Newtown named as the best place in the UK to pass driving test
Newtown has been named as the best place in the UK to pass a driving test, topping a recent report. A look at the best and worst driving test centres in the UK by financial services comparison company GoCompare saw the north Powys test centre come
