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Discover the highest-rated fish and chip shop in Powys described as 'the best'

1 day ago | countytimes.co.uk | Patrick Glover

Victoria Fish Bar, located in Presteigne, boasts a near-perfect 4.8-star rating on Google Reviews (from 76 reviews). (Image: Google Maps/Getty Images) The highest-rated fish and chip shop in Powys has been revealed. Victoria Fish Bar, located in Presteigne, boasts a near-flawless 4.8-star rating on Google Reviews (from 76 reviews) - the highest of any chippy in the county.
£125,000 awarded by the Welsh Government to tackle child poverty in Powys

3 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”.
Powys man becomes first disabled competitor in one of the toughest skiing events

3 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

4 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

4 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

4 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”.
LIVE: Police close the A470 in Powys after crash

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

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More than £10 million of cash to pay for transport projects in Powys revealed

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

Steve Witherden MP welcomed the news and said it would "go a long way towards improving our community infrastructure across Montgomeryshire" (Image: Bobby Crosby) Over £10 million has been secured in levelling-up funding to improve roads and transport. MP for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr, Steve Witherden has announced £10m secured for “vital economic regeneration projects” in Powys.
Man admits threatening mother's landlord with a knife at pub in Powys

5 days ago | countytimes.co.uk | Emily Lloyd

Adam Holland admitted threatening David Williams with a knife at The New Inn, Llangynog. A man who threatened his mother's landlord with a knife in a pub car park will be sentenced next month. Adam Michael Holland had previously denied threatening David Williams with a bladed article following an incident at the New Inn at Llangynog on September 9, 2023. He was also accused of causing criminal damage to Mr Williams' Mitsubishi in the same incident.
Nissan Qashqai driver admits drink-driving in Telford

5 days ago | countytimes.co.uk | Emily Lloyd

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