Ruairi Walsh, County Times Journalist Profile

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Bluetongue rules 'risk devastating farmers' along the Welsh border

1 week ago | countytimes.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

MP for Brecon, Radnorshire and Cwm Tawe David Chadwick and Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds have demanded urgent action to support farmers in Powys and across the Welsh marches. New rules set to come into force on July 1 will see sheep unable to cross the Welsh border unless it has had a bluetongue test, even if it has been vaccinated, which can cost as much as £70 per animal.
New cross-border livestock rules an 'impossible cost burden' for Powys farmers

1 week ago | countytimes.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

Steve Witherden, MP for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr, said: "The rules they collectively impose must not make farming life impossible for farmers with cross border farms. (Image: Parliament TV) The new rules for bluetongue would place an “impossible cost burden” on farmers according to a Powys MP.
Police confirm two vehicles involved in crash that closed road

1 week ago | countytimes.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

Dyfed-Powys Police have revealed more information about a crash that took place between Guislfield and Addleen (Image: North Wales Police) Police have revealed more details about a crash which took place overnight in Powys. Dyfed-Powys Police have revealed more information about a crash that took place between Guislfield and Addleen last night (June 19).
Welsh Government now says bluetongue vaccinated cattle WILL be let into Wales

1 week ago | countytimes.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

Cattle will now be able to travel across the border if they are vaccinated. (Image: Newsquest) Cattle moving from England into Wales WILL be permitted if they are vaccinated for bluetongue, the Welsh Government says - but sheep must still be tested before crossing the border.
Calls to fix 'catastrophic' bluetongue rules which will cost local farmers thousands

1 week ago | bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

North Shropshire MP, Helen Morgan said: “The decision by the Welsh Government to limit livestock movement from England into Wales will be catastrophic for the cross-border trade that so many farmers rely on." (Image: Helen Morgan) Concerns have been raised over “catastrophic” Welsh border rules for the movement of livestock which could cost farmers thousands.
Four people taken to hospital after crash on main road in Powys

1 week ago | countytimes.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed four people were injured after a crash on the A483 overnight (Image: Newsquest) Four people were taken to hospital after a crash in the middle of the night on a main road in Powys. Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed four people were injured after a crash on the A483 overnight (June 19) According to officers, the single-vehicle crash took place at 11.30pm.
Farmer fears she will have to sell sheep over disease rules on Welsh border

1 week ago | bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

New Bluetongue restrictions which are set to come into force on July 1 would require any cow or sheep to be tested for the disease if it travels across the border- which would cost farmers thousands (Image: Newsquest) Local figures have warned the “whole rural economy” in Shropshire will be “thrown up into the air” with new rules which mean it could cost tens thousands of pounds to move animals into Wales.
Police appeal after quad bikes stolen in night-time raid on farm

1 week ago | countytimes.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

Dyfed-Powys Police are appealing for help from the public after two quad bikes were stolen from a farm near Brecon (Image: Newsquest) Police are appealing for information after quad bikes were stolen from a Powys farm. Dyfed-Powys Police are appealing for help from the public after two quad bikes were stolen from a farm near Brecon overnight According to officers the bikes were stolen from a farm Glasfynydd, Trecastle sometime yesterday evening (June 19).
Farmer faces £25,000 bill to move sheep between fields as new rules bite

1 week ago | thescottishfarmer.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

In a move to tackle the Bluetongue virus the Welsh Government will not allow sheep or cattle to cross the Welsh border without it being tested which can cost over £40 per animal (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Powys farmers could be forced to pay up to £25,000 to move their sheep across the Welsh border in new rules expected to be brought in by the Welsh Government.
Bus services in Powys set to be completely redesigned after public feedback

1 week ago | countytimes.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

Powys County Council said it has revised its local bus timetables and service routes. (Image: Canva) “Enhanced” bus services could be coming to Powys after recommendations to the council. Powys County Council said it has revised its local bus timetables and service routes, incorporating public feedback to “ensure a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable transport network”.