Matt Jones

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Llandrindod Magistrates' Court heard Richard Cooper was on a “cocktail” of crack cocaine, Xanax and alcohol after he thought his girlfriend had left him. (Image: Newsquest archive) A KNIGHTON man seen smashing a car windscreen with a metal broomstick was on a “path to destruction” after his partner went missing, and he thought she had left him.

1 day ago | countytimes.co.uk | Matt Jones

Chelsie Edwards, 35, was arrested at 4.26am on April 14, on an unrelated matter, but while she was at Brecon Police Station, officers suspected she had taken Class A drugs and requested a sample off her. She refused and at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, May 13, she entered a guilty plea to a charge of failing to provide. Prosecutor Skye Connors said: “At 4.26am the defendant was arrested on unrelated matters and taken to Brecon.

1 day ago | countytimes.co.uk | Matt Jones

3 1/1 THE Welsh Black Cattle Society has agreed a new catering partnership with a family firm near Builth Wells. The society says the new partnership will bring an exciting culinary experience to the pavilion at the heart of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society events – including the Royal Welsh Show.

1 day ago | countytimes.co.uk | Matt Jones

This vehicle was left completely destroyed by fire and unrecognisable, after it was found on Llangynidr mountain this week. Dyfed Powys Police say every bit of information it receives helps, after officers were able to identify it as stolen and notify the owner. “A member of the public had reported a burnt out vehicle located in an obscure location on Llangynidr mountain,” said the force. “The vehicle was completely destroyed by fire and unrecognisable.

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

3 1/1 A POWYS author, who only turned to writing after being made redundant, has just released her third novel – and her first since signing a book deal with iconic publishing house Harper Collins. Kathy Biggs’ third novel, ‘Attention All Shipping’, is the first from the Bradford-born writer since she signed with the industry giant – one of the big five global publishing companies.