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Hero couple walk past burning boat and save four children and two adults

2 days ago | msn.com | Ruairi Walsh

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'Purely evil' north Shropshire soldier rapist jailed for rape

2 days ago | whitchurchherald.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

John Harvey, 25, was sentenced to nine years in jail after committing what police described as a 'purely evil' crime (Image: West Mercia Police) A north Shropshire soldier who committed a “purely evil” double rape has been sentenced to nine years in jail.
£125,000 awarded by the Welsh Government to tackle child poverty in Powys

2 days ago | countytimes.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

Powys County Council has been awarded £125,000 to tackle child poverty in the county (Image: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire) Over £100,000 has been awarded to Powys County Council to tackle child poverty. The council received a £125,000 grant from the Welsh Government which “supports bold, collaborative approaches by public and third sector organisations to tackle child poverty and improve outcomes for children and families”.
Police appeal for witnesses after criminal damage near Oswestry

2 days ago | bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

Police are appealing for information about the damage at Bryn y Castell Coppice in Gobowen (Image: West Mercia Police) Police are investigating after a spate of vandalism near Oswestry. West Mercia Police are appealing for information about instances of criminal damage at Bryn y Castell Coppice in Gobowen.
Heroic couple tell how they rescued six people after river boat exploded

2 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

Police said Josh Hobbs and Hannah Lloyd-Hobbs displayed "heroic bravery" when they rescued four children and two adults from drowning after an explosion on the River Thames (Image: Josh Hobbs/Hannah Lloyd-Hobbs) A couple has recalled saving the lives of four children and two adults after a boat exploded on the River Thames.
Powys man becomes first disabled competitor in one of the toughest skiing events

2 days ago | countytimes.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

Oliver Vaughan Jones said taking part in the Freeride World tour was "insane and is a real adrenaline rush" (Image: Oliver Vaughan Jones/Evolution Two/ Free Ride World Tour) A Powys man has become one of the first disabled competitors in one of the most challenging ski events in the world. Oliver Vaughan Jones, from Llandyssil, was the first disabled person from the UK to enter the Free Ride World Tour on a sit ski and said it was “fun to break that barrier down”.
Council set to reverse controversial one hour parking changes after review

3 days ago | countytimes.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

One hour parking could be set to return to car park such as Back Lane in Newtown after a council review (Image: Google Street View) Powys County Council is proposing re-introducing the one-hour parking after controversial changes made last year. The recommendations have been made following the council’s car park review which was the subject of criticism for damaging trade on the county’s high streets.
Heroic Powys couple tell how they rescued six people after river boat exploded

3 days ago | countytimes.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

Police said Josh Hobbs and Hannah Lloyd-Hobbs displayed "heroic bravery" when they rescued four children and two adults from drowning after an explosion on the River Thames (Image: Josh Hobbs/Hannah Lloyd-Hobbs) A Powys couple saved the lives of four children and two adults after a boat exploded on the River Thames.
Main road in Powys closed by police after car smashes into a wall

3 days ago | countytimes.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that the A470 near Builth Wells was closed both ways after a car crashed into a wall (Image: Western Telegraph) A main road in Powys was closed by Police after a Volkswagen crashed into wall. Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that the A470 near Builth Wells was closed both ways after reports of a “single vehicle collision”.
Police officers praise public after crash on a roundabout near Oswestry

3 days ago | bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

Police have confirmed that no one was injured in crash at the Gledrid roundabout (Image: West Mercia Police) Police were in attendance after a crash on a roundabout near Oswestry. West Mercia Police have confirmed that no one was injured after a crash on the Gledrid roundabout yesterday (June 3). Officers confirmed the road was able to remain open during the crash and praised the patience of local drivers.