Matt Jones

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

The A40 was closed between Crickhowell and Abergavenny in both directions earlier this morning following the spillage. (Image: Newsquest) A ROAD in the south of Powys has reopened following a fuel spill, with police warning motorists to drive carefully. The A40 was closed between Crickhowell and Abergavenny in both directions earlier this morning following the spillage, with diesel from a lorry said to have leaked out onto the road, one of the major roads passing through Powys.

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

Dyfed Powys Police said a blue Mini Cooper Countryman was stolen sometime between 9am and 12pm on Sunday, May 18. (Image: Dyfed Powys Police) THE theft of a car near a Powys beauty spot in being investigated by police. Dyfed Powys Police said a blue Mini Cooper Countryman was stolen sometime between 9am and 12pm on Sunday, May 18, from a car park at one of the reservoirs in the Elan Valley.

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

Dyfed Powys Police said the incident occurred last week at the Cwm Rhyd Ellywe bridge, near Talgarth. (Image: Archive) POLICE are investigating an incident of heritage crime near Talgarth, where stones/slabs have been forcibly removed and damaged near a Grade I listed church. Dyfed Powys Police said the incident occurred last week at the Cwm Rhyd Ellywe bridge, near Talgarth.

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

Kat James and Nat Morgan joined their local Slimming World group because they were frustrated at not being able to buy clothes that would fit them in high street stores. Since then, they’ve transformed not only their weight, but their health, habits and confidence too. They won the title of Brecon Slimming World’s Two Together competition – which recognises and celebrates duos who are supporting each other on their weight loss journey. This earned the twins a place at the national finals.

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

2 1/1 WORK to correct “historic failings” at a block of council flats in Rhayader is underway and is due to be completed next month. Loose brickwork on the outside of properties on the Brynheulog estate has been a cause for concern locally, with Powys County Council (PCC) providing reassurances that it is aware of the issue and that the loose bricks are part of ongoing works at the property.