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Powys councillor 'frustrated' by lack of solutions to Welshpool crashes

4 days ago | countytimes.co.uk | Josh Price

Damage to the steps of a building on Red Bank, Welshpool. (Image: Josh Price) A Powys councillor who organised a meeting over speeding cars in Welshpool has said he has been left “a little frustrated” over the lack of a solution. Following multiple incidents and crashes on Red Bank in Welshpool, Cllr Graham Breeze organised a meeting with Powys Council highways officers, the town council and Dyfed Powys Police to try and find a solution.
Oswestry author to release new version of Welsh peaks challenge guide

4 days ago | bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk | Josh Price

2 1/1 An Oswestry author is releasing a new version of his book this summer offering a guide to the highest peaks in Wales. Dafydd Andrews - who has also written books as Dave Andrews - will be sharing a reworked volume of his guide ‘The Welsh One Hundred Challenge’. It will be released later this month and is aimed at guiding hikers looking for a Welsh adventure up some of the highest peaks in the country.
Plans to convert former Newtown butchers into flats approved by council

4 days ago | countytimes.co.uk | Josh Price

2 1/1 A building in the centre of Newtown could become a new shopfront with two studio apartments after plans were approved. The plans will see the conversion a property on Market Street, Newtown, that was a butchers into a commercial premises with two flats for residences. The application's planning statement as put together by Morris, Marshall & Poole on behalf of Mr Thakur from Tregynon Post Office and submitted in April 2025.
IN PICTURES: Wet weather doesn't stop the fun for annual Welshpool Carnival

5 days ago | countytimes.co.uk | Josh Price

11 1/1 The wet weather wasn't going to put people off yesterday (Sunday, June 22) as Welshpool became a hive of activity for its annual carnival. In what has already been dubbed "a huge success" by the town council, the event included a parade through the town centre towards Maes y Dre, while those who attended and volunteered have been thanked for their “energy and enthusiasm”.
Powys schools spend over £3 million on supply teachers during 2024/2025

5 days ago | countytimes.co.uk | Josh Price

Schools in the Powys area spent a total of more than £3million on supply teachers in 2024/2025. (Image: PA/PA Wire) Powys schools spent over £3 million during the last financial year on supply teachers to fill in when permanent staff were ill or on training or leave.
Llanfair Caereinon couple mark 65th anniversary by raising £200 for charity

6 days ago | countytimes.co.uk | Josh Price

Ken and Sheila Wynne, from Llanfair Caearinion, marking their 65th anniversary. (Image: Diane Williams) A couple in Llanfair Caereinion who moved there shortly after getting married celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Ken and Sheila Wynne, who have lived in Llanfair Caereinion for more than six decades, marked their milestone anniversary with a party at the Goat Hotel in Llanfair on Saturday, June 14.
This is how much house prices have risen in Powys this year

6 days ago | countytimes.co.uk | Josh Price

Stock image house sales (Image: PA) The Office of National Statistics has revealed the average house prices and average rent, as well as how much they have risen since last year. Statistics on how house prices and rents are changing in Powys have been published by the Office of National Statistics as part of a nationwide study of house prices compared to this time last year.
Acting headteacher appointed to Llanfair Caereinon school after double resignation

1 week ago | countytimes.co.uk | Josh Price

Llanfair Caereinion High School. An acting headteacher has been appointed to a Powys school following the resignation of its headteacher and deputy head. As the search for a new permanent headteacher and deputy head for Ysgol Bro Caereinion in Llanfair Creation is underway, Powys Council have confirmed that an acting headteacher has been appointed to the school.
Newtown carnival committee makes plea for volunteers for event's 2026 return

1 week ago | countytimes.co.uk | Josh Price

Newtown's Broad Street was packed with people watching the carnival floats. (Image: Anwen Parry/County Times) Newtown’s Carnival Committee have made a plea for volunteers to help make sure the event can return to the Powys town for 2026. While Newtown Carnival shared the news that it could not go ahead with the 2025 carnival earlier this year due to a lack of volunteers, hopes that the event might return in 2026 depend on recruiting volunteers to help with the committee.
Headteacher of primary school near Oswestry set to publish children's novel

1 week ago | bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk | Josh Price

Morda Primary School headteacher Helen Chapman with pupils reading her new book. The headteacher of a primary school near Oswestry has written a new children’s novel set to be published later this month. ‘Midsummer Moondance’, a children’s novel set to be released on June 21, should have a special appeal to the children of Morda Primary School as it was written by their headteacher.