Sunday, 5th February 2012

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Ludlow stab victim lost sight after attack, court told.

A man was left virtually blind in one eye after being stabbed with a kitchen knife during an attack in the street by a mother and daughter in Ludlow, a court heard.

Bishop’s Castle GPs: ‘We’re Doing All We Can’

Doctors at a crisis-hit surgery in Bishop’s Castle say they are doing everything they can to protect services and maintain patient care.

Tributes flood in for ‘legend’ Les

The devastated family of one of Llandrindod Wells’ longest serving councillors have said they miss him terribly, following his sudden death at a public meeting last Thursday.

Power lines inspection for beleaguered locals

A power company has agreed to re-inspect the network in the Radnorshire area and undertake maintenance of power lines a year ahead of schedule.

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Research boosted by nine-year-old survivor

A nine-year-old girl from Rhayader has successfully raised funds for Meningitis Research Foundation after surviving the dreaded disease herself.

Seminar offers support to families with autistic teens

A family support programme from the National Autistic Society Cymru (NAS Cymru) is coming to Llandrindod Wells.

Historic horse chestnuts to be axed as disease spreads

More than 20 trees are to be felled in the Elan Village because of a disease that is ravaging horse chestnut trees, the providers of conkers for generations of schoolboys.
The blight is affecting up to 50,000 trees across the country according to the Forestry Commission and is the worst outbreak of a tree disease since […]

Joy as Biomass Plant scheme bites dust

THE £5 million biomass plant planned for Bishop’s Castle will now not be built, after scheme leaders failed to agree a deal to buy land for the burner after more than a year of negotiations.

Days of Diamond Jubilee fun planned for Ludlow

Thousands of people will be dancing in the streets of Ludlow when the town hosts a four-day celebration to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Fears for future of Bishop’s Castle leisure centre

Ludlow MP Philip Dunne is spearheading a campaign to secure the future of Bishop’s Castle’s leisure centre – amid fears the venue’s budget could be slashed by Shropshire Council.