Saturday, 4th July 2009

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Fly the flag for Wales

Patriotic drivers in Wales will now be allowed to display the red dragon on their car number plates.

Regulars beg for fun in The Sun

Residents of Clun are totally fed up with living in a town with only one pub and blame the situation on lack of action by brewery giant Marston’s.

Fireworks fest fizzles

For the last two years, the Ludlow Festival of Fireworks has taken place at Ludlow Racecourse. But organisers have pulled the plug on the 2009 event. The prestigious Ludlow-based fireworks festival has become the latest victim of the credit crunch.

Baroness slams schools policy

The Liberal Democrat spokesperson on children, schools and families in the Lords, Baroness Walmsley, has criticised Shropshire’s schools policy.

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Explosions rattle the ranges

Residents in a Radnorshire village are claiming violent explosions and a major escalation in action at a range are shaking their homes, scattering debris around their properties and causing vibrations to be felt miles away.

Presteigne top of ‘rich list’

It’s official – Presteigne is one of the most expensive places to live in Wales, according to a new survey.

Windfarm graffiti

Several properties in New Radnor have been daubed with logos in favour of windfarm development in an overnight attack.

Hotel’s shock closure

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A Mid Wales town’s premier hotel has closed and is to be put up for auction next month at a guide price of £375,000. The Knighton Hotel on Broad Street, Knighton, closed its doors for accommodation and meals on Tuesday and some staff have already left, including the manager.

Objectors urged to air views

Residents along the Mid Wales border opposed to a controversial windfarm are being urged to write to the Government requesting that the planning application be called in.

Net closing in on car thieves

One of Wales’ young rally stars whose £50,000 car was stolen from his parents’ Builth Wells garage, has warned the thieves the net will be closing around them because the car is so recognisable.