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Meet the Powys magistrate looking for people to join him in delivering justice
A restaurateur and presiding magistrate is calling on the people of Powys to join him in making sure victims get justice. This comes as the 14,500 volunteer magistrates across England and Wales gain new enhanced sentencing powers this week.
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More than 830 house fires in Mid and West Wales caused by faulty electrics
More than 830 house fires in Mid and West Wales were caused by faulty electrics in the last three years. The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MWWFRS) was called out to more than 1,350 electrical fires during this period. Figures
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Newtown pub's toilets given top award
A Newtown pub has been recognised for the quality and standards of its toilets. The Black Boy on Broad Street was awarded a platinum plus grading in the Loo of the Year Awards 2024. These awards aim to enhance the standards of 'away from home
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Eight Welsh food and drink producers to showcase at Royal Welsh Winter Fair
Eight up-and-coming Welsh food and drink producers are set to showcase their products at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. The event, which is now in its 34th year, is one of the most important public events of the year and will take place on November
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Unicorn Hotel landlords owed over £140,000 before sudden closure
The former landlords of the Unicorn Hotel in Llanidloes had debts of over £140,000 when they went into liquidation. New public records of the creditors of the company CL Davies Leisure Ltd, who ran the Unicorn Hotel, found that the company had
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Powys social services need £6 million bailout from council
A FINANCIAL bailout of nearly £6 million for Powys County Council’s Social Services needs to be agreed at a full council meeting.. At a meeting of the council’s Liberal Democrat/Labour Cabinet on Tuesday, November 19, director of social services
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Carers Rights Day 2024: Recognising your rights
This November, we are raising awareness for Carers Rights Day 2024: Thursday 21, November. Carers Rights Day is a UK-wide opportunity, and the theme this year is ‘Recognising Your Rights’. People who support someone else: a loved one, friend, family
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200-year-old Montgomery canal aqueduct reopens after major restoration works
A 200-year-old aqueduct on the Montgomery Canal has been given a new lease of life. The Grade II-listed Aberbechan Aqueduct, which carries the canal over Bechan Brook, is vital for supplying water to the south of the canal from the Severn.
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Volunteer gardeners assist at Llandrindod Wells cancer support centre
A charity that provides support to families affected by cancer in Wales has received help to maintain the gardens at its support centre in Llandrindod Wells. The Bracken Trust received assistance from volunteers at National Grid Electricity Distribution
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Play space created for dogs rescued from cruelty cases
A play space has been created for dogs rescued from cruelty cases. The Welshpool-based animal rescue, Forget-Me-Not, was able to create a safe space for the dogs after a donation from artificial lawn experts, PermaLawn. Forget-Me-Not Animal
