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The surprising list of celebrities who visited Powys over 50 years
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (567+ words) Van Morrison, left, who played two sold-out concerts at Brecon Jazz Festival in 1996, alongside Jeremy Beadle. (Image: Wikipedia.) Powys has welcomed a remarkable cast of famous faces over the past half-century, from Hollywood actors and television personalities to sporting stars…...
Newtown pupils dress up as favourite characters to celebrate Roald Dahl Day
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (258+ words) Pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Newtown stepped into the pages of some of Roald Dahl's best-loved books as they celebrated Roald Dahl Day. The annual global event, held around the author's birthday on September 13, celebrates the stories,…...
Powys farmer banned from driving for four years after crash
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (485+ words) A Powys farmer who drank a bottle of vodka before overturning his pick-up truck near Welshpool has been banned from driving for four years after another drink-driving conviction. Gwyn Jones, 59, of Maes Eglwys, Berriew, admitted driving while over the legal…...
Josh Kerr caps stellar year with top prize at Ultimate Championships in Budapest
12+ hour, 28+ min ago (448+ words) Josh Kerr celebrates after winning the men’s 1500m final (Martin Rickett/PA) Josh Kerr capped off a stellar year with a 1500m triumph at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest. The Scot, who set a new mile world record in July,…...
Mobile speed cameras to operate across Powys this week
16+ hour, 50+ min ago (126+ words) Mobile speed cameras will be in operation across Powys this week. Enforcement will take place in these areas, as confirmed by the Go Safe website, which publishes the locations of all types of speed cameras across Wales. Drivers caught exceeding…...
Powys golf match ends all square while backing Bracken Trust
17+ hour, 50+ min ago (87+ words) County Times Powys golf charity match raises funds for Bracken Trust Lakeside Golf Club’s Ladies versus Seniors match ended in a draw while raising money for the Bracken Trust. Lady captain Gill James said the Montgomery-based club's event supported cancer…...
Four Crosses return to summit as goals flow across Powys leagues
17+ hour, 7+ min ago (537+ words) Presteigne St Andrews hit top form on Friday night as they cruised to a 6-0 victory over Llanidloes Town Reserves in the Watson Financial Mid Wales League South. Sam Roberts scored twice, while Mervyn Stephens, Hayden Weale, Liam Tomkins and Ryan…...
Brecon Corries make it back-to-back wins as Knighton Town triumph
17+ hour, 41+ min ago (247+ words) countytimes.co.uk Brecon Corries and Knighton Town claim Ardal League wins Brecon Corries make it back-to-back wins as Knighton Town triumph Action from Brecon Corries' clash with Tredegar Town. (Image: Stuart Townsend.) Brecon Corries recorded back-to-back Elite Stands UK…...
Hudson-Smith did not quite have the finish required to scoop the jackpot
22+ hour, 9+ min ago (455+ words) Matt Hudson-Smith did not quite have the finish required to scoop the jackpot at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship but the Olympic silver medallist is adamant he is on the right track for LA 2028. A month on from his momentous…...
US secretly flew diplomat out of UK after indecent image allegations – reports
22+ hour, 8+ min ago (417+ words) US officials secretly flew an American diplomat accused of possessing indecent images of children out of the UK without telling British police, it has been reported. According to The Sun, US authorities raided the diplomat’s London flat last month, seizing…...