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Concerns after Powys County Council fails to provide grit heaps in cold snap

Concerns have been raised about gritting in rural areas of Powys after the council did not provide salt heaps for the first time in years. Powys County Council has been criticised for not providing salt heaps for rural areas for the first time,

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No action by police after high school pupils subjected to Tik Tok comments

POLICE say no action will be taken, following an investigation into malicious communications made to pupils via social media at a Powys secondary school. Brecon High School reported last week that pupils had been subjected to written comments and

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Powys school children brave cold to show their support for farmer protests

A very young farmer has got his classmates to back farmers protesting around the country. Students at Presteigne Primary school have been showing their support for the protests by farmers across Wales and UK. Dougie Powell, 8, who is in year

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Is there more snow expected in Powys? Find out with Met Office 24-hour forecast

Newtown and other areas of Powys woke up to snow on Tuesday (November 19) morning. The snow and wintery conditions caused disruptions including the closure of several schools in the area. Two yellow weather warnings have now been issued by

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Arrest warrant for man accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm on man in Newtown

AN arrest warrant has been issued after a man accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm on another man in Powys failed to show up for court. Dominic Grant, from Telford, is accused of unlawfully and maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm

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Three vehicle crash on Powys road as snow falls across mid Wales

Three vehicles were involved in a crash on a Powys road as icy conditions set in across mid Wales. On Tuesday, November 19, police in Powys attended the scene of a three vehicle crash on a stretch of the A495 in Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain. The

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Met Office issues two yellow weather warnings for Powys as more snow expected

Two yellow weather warning has been issued for Powys as the area braces for more snow and wintery conditions. Areas of Powys woke up to snow on Tuesday (November 19) morning, with the wintery conditions causing disruptions including the closure

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Body found in search for missing Powys woman

Police have confirmed they have found a body in the search for a missing Powys woman. Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that they have found a body when searching for a woman called Sally, 62, in the Llanwrtyd Wells area. The force put out

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Guilsfield confirm ex-Aberystwyth and Pontypridd boss Allen as new manager

GAVIN Allen has been unveiled as the new manager of Guilsfield Football Club. The former Aberystwyth Town manager joins the JD Cymru North club from JD Cymru South side Pontypridd United. Allen succeeds Matt Burton who took charge following

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RECAP: Schools closed and roads treacherous after snowfall in Powys

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Timothy West remembered by Montgomery Waterway Restoration Trust

The Montgomery Waterway Restoration Trust has paid tribute to its vice-president, Timothy West, following his death. The actor was a supporter of the Restore the Montgomery Canalfund-raising appeals and had visited the canal on a number of occasions

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Town council marks 50th anniversary with new bench

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has marked its 50th anniversary by installing a commemorative bench. The bench, located on Broad Street, features a plaque to note the occasion. The council hopes that the bench will be 'well received

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Grade II listed chapel in Newtown set to be auctioned

An imposing Grade II listed chapel, a place of worship since 1801, is set to be auctioned. Zion Baptist Chapel in Newtown is one of four religious buildings in Shropshire and Mid Wales that Halls auctioneers are selling at their Battlefield headquarters

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Welshpool school praised for following Estyn report recommendations

A visit by Estyn inspectors saw a Welshpool school praised for addressing recommendations made in a recent report. Estyn inspectors followed up after a report on Welshpool Church in Wales Primary School, and said the school had “refocussed the

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Wales National Park: One month left to respond to NRW consultation

People across Wales have just one month left to respond to a consultation on a new national park. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is urging the public to provide feedback on an updated draft boundary map for the proposed park. The map, referred

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Apprentices from various industries celebrated at Mid Wales event

Nearly 100 apprentices from across Wales have graduated at a ceremony in Mid Wales. The Cambrian Training Company, along with its sub-contractors, hosted the bi-annual event at the Royal Welsh Showground in Llanelwedd. The ceremony celebrated

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Historic workhouse celebrates 20 years as community hub

A historic workhouse has celebrated its 20th anniversary as a community enterprise centre. The Llanfyllin Dolydd Building Preservation Trust took over Y Dolydd, the Union Workhouse, in November 2004, when it was in a state of disrepair. The

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Rotary club sends 10 boxes of bras to recycling scheme

The Welshpool Rotary club has donated 10 large boxes of unwanted bras to a recycling charity. The bras were collected from the Against Breast Cancer Bra Bin at Morrisons in Welshpool. They were sent to a recycling company in the UK, which sorts

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Welshpool market chief elected chairman of Livestock Auctioneers' Association

A Welshpool livestock specialist has been elected as the new chairman of the his an industry association. Keith Davies, a partner at Morris Marshall & Poole and a director of Welshpool Livestock Sales, was chosen to head the Livestock Auctioneers

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Powys Community centre benefits from series of improvements

Derwenlas Community Centre has undergone a series of improvements over the past year. The centre has benefitted from various enhancements, with more improvements planned for the future. The Rotary Club of Machynlleth has played a significant