Friday, 18th May 2012

Singer shares work with football hero

A young Builth Wells singer’s dream came true when he got the chance to perform in front  of the subject of one of his songs.

Sheep Festival back after two-year gap

The Sheep Music festival returns to Wentes’ Meadow, Presteigne, from July 20 to 22, with a weekend packed full of music and workshops.

5pc rise for council house tenants

Council house rent is to rise by almost five per cent for the next financial year after Powys County Council’s Cabinet approved the increase on Tuesday.

Welsh NHS hit by stress sick leave

The number of NHS staff in Wales who took leave due to stress or stress-related health problems has risen significantly over the last three years.

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Taskforce set up to look at firms

Investigations are to take place into the setting up of three Powys business growth zones, including one around Llandrindod Wells, to support and develop small businesses.

Charity pushes ahead with drug centre plans

A controversial planning application to turn a former Llandrindod Wells bakery into a drugs and alcohol treatment centre, has been submitted to Powys County Council.

Bank’s change of heart means ATM is to stay

The only cash point in Presteigne will be left open even after the HSBC bank closes its doors in March, after bank bosses had a change of heart.

Cadets dig in to plant Queen’s jubilee wood

Cadets from Gwent and Powys Army Cadet Force spent a blustery Saturday helping plant 1,450 young trees at Dyffryn Farm, Llanwrthwl, Wales’ first Diamond Jubilee Wood.

Battlefield to be included in historic sites’ register

Pilleth is to be included in a new register of historic battlefields in Wales.

Fridges and tables stolen from rugby club

Builth police are investigating after a number of items were stolen from Builth Wells Rugby Club.