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A former Powys public toilet could be converted into a chapel of rest
Plans have been submitted to turn a former Powys pubic toilet into a chapel of rest. Proposals submitted to Powys County Council would see the former public toilets on Temple Street in Llandrindod Wells turned into a chapel of rest. The plans
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Applicants being sought to run Powys town's post office
BUILTH Wells Post Office is seeking a new postmaster/mistress to run the town’s branch. Post Office Ltd said it is seeking applicants to run the town’s post office, located at 1 High Street. The post was highlighted by Brecon, Radnor and Cwm
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Proposal to build holiday pods on Newtown site rejected by Powys Council
Powys County Council have refused to grant planning permission to a proposal to build a number of holiday pods on a piece of land near Newtown. Plans to add holiday pods, as well as the removal of a stable block, erection of a storage building
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New clothing and shoe store hopes to 'grow with locals' after opening in Powys
A NEW clothing and shoe store in Llandrindod Wells is hoping to “grow with the locals” after opening last week. Hill’s opened on the spa town’s High Street last Wednesday, November 6. Owners Hannah and David Hill describe the shop as an “independent
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Man guilty of sexually assaulting woman at Powys leisure centre to be sentenced
A MAN who was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman at a Powys leisure centre has been told he will be sentenced later this month. Emrah Orhan, 37, appeared at Swansea Crown Court from prison on Friday, November 15, but he could not be sentenced
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Moving McDonald's to the bypass would help ease Newtown traffic congestion
I see from a letter that recently appeared in your newspaper - ‘when is a by-pass not a by-pass’ (10th November 2024) - that I am not the only resident to notice that a £90 million by-pass has done relatively little to reduce traffic congestion in
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Driver crashed into telegraph pole near Newtown after three glasses of wine
A driver who was twice the drink alcohol limit will keep his job after a glowing letter from his employers, who described him as someone who “goes above and beyond to succeed”. Ben Jones, 31, was disqualified from driving for nearly 2 years at
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Public given chance to have a say on overhead lines crossing Powys
Residents can now have their say about plans for overhead lines from Llangurig to Cefn Coch. Green Gen Cymru has announced that a period of non-statutory consultation started on last week (November 5) and runs until Tuesday, December 17. Public
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Powys death notices and funeral announcements from the County Times
The County Times published 11 death notices last week. Every week, the County Times publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages
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The lost Powys village submerged under 84ft of water
Hidden beneath 84ft of water, deep below Lake Vyrnwy lies the lost village of Llanwddyn. Around 200,000 people visit the picturesque Lake Vyrnwy, which is tucked away amongst the Berwyn Mountains, every year. Little do they know, submerged
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Businesses step in to save Llandrindod Wells Christmas market event
BUSINESS owners in Llandrindod Wells have quite literally stepped in to save Christmas, after a festive market planned since the summer seemed to disappear without a trace. Despite being advertised since July or August, the Llandrindod Wells Christmas
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Llanfair Caereinon firefighter hangs up helmet after 44 years of service
A Mid Wales firefighter has been celebrated following more than four decades of service to the community of Llanfair Caereinion. After 44 years of service, Watch Manager at Llanfair Caereinion Fire Station Dai Gwalchmai has hung up his white helmet
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Homes in UK's National Parks cost 25% more than in the rest of the country
Properties in National Parks command a 25% (£66,000) premium on average compared with similar homes elsewhere, according to analysis. Nationwide Building Society, which made the calculations, said there is also a “fringe benefit” for properties
