Matt Jones

Builth Wells

Wordsmith. Ex-camel racing correspondent @Sport360. Now back where it all began, the @CountyTimes. Got some scandal? Talk to me: [email protected]

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Articles

Rhayader Fire Station praised for making town a safer place

2 weeks ago | countytimes.co.uk | Matt Jones

The praise has come from the local community support group, The Arches, as part of its recognition of local groups and individuals in Rhayader during the week, taking place from June 2-8. Multiple individuals and businesses in Rhayader have been singled out by Rhayader & District Community Support throughout the week, but the tributes to the town’s firefighters and station was particularly poignant.
Powys woman told court order will continue following breaches

3 weeks ago | countytimes.co.uk | Matt Jones

Llandrindod Magistrates' Court. (Image: Newsquest archive) A LLANDRINDOD Wells woman’s court order will continue, after she admitted breaching it on several occasions this week. Bronwen Lonsdale-Lowther, 26, appeared at Llandrindod Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, June 3, where she admitted breaching a community order imposed by Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court in January.
Drink driver banned from road after only passing driving test in January

3 weeks ago | countytimes.co.uk | Matt Jones

Isaac Chawasarira was found “rolling back towards the road” by police who had been contacted following concerns regarding his manner of driving. A POWYS man who only passed his driving test in January has had his licence taken off him, after he was convicted of drink driving. Isaac Chawasarira, 39, was found “rolling back towards the road” by police who had been contacted following concerns regarding his manner of driving in Llandrindod Wells in the early hours of May 3.
Powys woman's rescue dog spared immediate destruction after biting two people

3 weeks ago | countytimes.co.uk | Matt Jones

Elizabeth Pavry appeared in court this week, where a complaint was brought against her by Dyfed Powys Police following two occasions where her rescue dog, Rex, bit two people. (Image: Newsquest archive) A POWYS dog owner refuted suggestions that her dog is “at all harmful to the public” after a court ordered he be muzzled in public for biting two people.
Royal British Legion dismayed as flag commemorating VE Day vandalised

3 weeks ago | countytimes.co.uk | Matt Jones

The Royal British Legion in Llandrindod Wells said it was disappointed by the act of vandalism. (Image: Google Street View) THE Royal British Legion in Llandrindod Wells has expressed disappointment after a flag commemorating VE Day was vandalised. The club reiterated its support for veterans living in and from the town after the incident, which is believed to have occurred sometime after May 8, which marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Powys man used TV app and Ring doorbell to harass ex in her own home

3 weeks ago | countytimes.co.uk | Matt Jones

Following the break-up, Jamie Hughes moved out of the home but would access the victim's ring doorbell via his phone and try to speak to her while she was at home. Picture by Amazon/Ring. A POWYS man harassed his ex-girlfriend by speaking to her through her ring doorbell camera and logging into her television to post obscene messages.
Powys company lands major contract to manage billion-dollar US farming scheme

3 weeks ago | walesfarmer.co.uk | Matt Jones

In a “transformative” move for American agriculture and climate finance, Veteran’s Carbon Holdings, Inc. (VCH) announced it will distribute $1.1 billion in direct payments to US farmers and landowners over the next nine years as part of its newly launched carbon development programme.
Powys primary school described as 'thriving' by church inspectors

3 weeks ago | countytimes.co.uk | Matt Jones

Llanelwedd Church in Wales Primary School was described as “thriving” by inspectors who visited just before Easter. The Church in Wales visited the school, located in the village community on the outskirts of Builth, on April 1, and it was the subject of a Section 50 report. “We are really proud of the findings of the inspector during her inspection before the Easter holiday,” said headteacher Adam Shearman.
Trial for Powys man who denies assault and threatening behaviour

3 weeks ago | countytimes.co.uk | Matt Jones

William Roche's trial will take place at Llandrindod Magistrates' Court next month. (Image: Newsquest archive) A TRIAL is looming for a Llandrindod Wells man after he entered not guilty pleas to two charges this week. William Roche, 58, is accused of assault, as well as threatening behaviour in Builth Wells just days before Christmas last year. Roche, of Emporium House, Temple Street, Llandrindod, denies assault on a male in Builth on December 23 last year.
Powys man arrested for drug driving when he popped to shop to get milk

3 weeks ago | countytimes.co.uk | Matt Jones

Benjamin Smith was found to have more than three times the legal amount of cannabis in his system. (Image: Newsquest) A LLANDRINDOD Wells man was arrested for drug driving when he popped to the shop on his motorbike to get some milk. Benjamin Smith, 31, was found to have more than three times the legal amount of cannabis in his system when he was pulled over by the Metropole Hotel by police on January 11 this year.