About Powys

Powys is an area of Wales that covers the traditional counties of Montgomeryshire, Radnorshire and Brecknockshire. Its main towns and cities include Brecon, Builth Wells, Llandinam, Llandrindod Wells, Llanidloes, Llanymynech, Machynlleth, Newtown and Welshpool.

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Town consults on transport plans
People living in Builth Wells are asked for their views on plans to improve transport in and around the town.

Man loses part of ear in attack
A 22-year-old man lost part of his ear as a result of being assaulted during a disturbance in a football club car park, say police.

Diesel spill near river tributary
The Environment Agency Wales is supervising a cleaning-up operation after a diesel spillage near the tributary of a river.

Laura Ashley sculpture unveiled
A sculpture of fabrics and fashion designer Laura Ashley is unveiled as the first in a series featuring distinguished women.

Gas boiler repair 'led to deaths'
A gas fitter failed to fix a boiler which led to the death of two friends from carbon monoxide poisoning, a court is told.

Stage Buddha is too big for door
Stage hands find a Buddha statue is too big to get out of the door and on stage for a production of the musical The King and I.

School closure proposal delayed
A village school which had been due to close this year is given a 12-month-repreive.

Trapped horse rescued from gully
A stud farm owner praises fire crews and a farmer who rescued a horse after it became trapped in a deep gully.

RAF crew finds missing woman, 67
An RAF helicopter is called out to help rescuers find a pensioner with dementia, missing from her home.

Hospital worker suffers swine flu
A 24-year-old man from Powys is among three new swine flu cases confirmed in Wales.

Funding call after rally restored
The Motor Sports Association calls for a £2.2m grant for the Wales Rally GB to be revived after the event's status is secured.

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Sky attack
Protective seagull menaces library users

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