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1 day ago · Welshpool tax payers could be having to dig deep after shocking vandalism was discovered over the weekend at the former Victoria Bowling Club on the historic Motte and Bailey site opposite Tesco. The area is the responsibility of Welshpool Town Council to maintain, but has fallen into a sorry state ...

9 hours ago · A local charity that has helped more than 4,100 throughout Powys during 2024 is seeking voluntary trustees to help them. Citizens Advice Powys is part of the 85-year-old national charity helping people navigate a wide range of problems. The charity provides free, impartial, and independent advice ...

2 days ago · Powys County Council is set to spend a large chunk of £250,000 on reverting some 20mph zones back to 30mph, with more to come in the next financial year. The controversial Welsh Government scheme has proved to be successful in reducing accidents on our roads, but has been criticised for the way it ...

3 days ago · Armed officers are among a large police presence at the Leighton Arches traveller site on the edge of Welshpool this lunch time. Readers reported up to 10 police vehicles at the site this morning, and eye witnesses said armed officers were present, along with an ambulance.

3 days ago · mywelshpool news article list. Armed officers among large police presence at Leighton Arches Local teenager charged with drug dealing Rail crossing damage closes main road Inside Welshpool drugs farm as man jailed Green bins shocker as cost doubles in six years

Jan 13, 2025 · Thankfully no casualties were reported from this morning’s blaze that closed Berriew Street and sparked a major emergency services response. Firefighters from all local stations were joined by specialist teams from Aberystwyth and Shropshire following the emergency call shortly after 9am. The road ...

Jan 10, 2025 · It's the maximum increase allowed by the Welsh Government. By Elgan Hearn, Local Democracy Reporter. It will cost 2.7% more a year to live in a Powys council house from April, the maximum increase allowed by the Welsh Government.

Nov 11, 2024 · The Welshpool train line suffered another safety scare today after services were suspended due to a road vehicle striking a bridge. The incident happened near Caersws, forcing morning rail services to be stopped, but the incident was not far from the tragic fatal train collision that shocked the area just three weeks ago.

Jan 6, 2025 · The High Court is set to review a controversial and hugely unpopular decision to close Welshpool’s lifesaving Wales Air Ambulance base next year.