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End of the thread for Bon Marche in Llandrindod after 117 years
9+ hour, 42+ min ago (745+ words) The shop, on Middleton Street, has been a feature of the spa town since 1909, and Margaret Price has run a haberdashery from the premises for the last 43 years. (Image: Matt Jones) A SHOP described as a “Llandrindod institution” will be…...
Early morning trains cancelled across Mid Wales due to shortage
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (193+ words) Early morning train journeys through Mid Wales have been disrupted due to a shortage of available trains. Services between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth were cancelled today (Wednesday, September 9) after more trains than usual needed repairs at the same time. The incident…...
Grand Tour presenter Francis Bourgeois visits Powys attractions aboard luxury train
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (437+ words) New Grand Tour presenter Francis Bourgeois has put Mid Wales visitor attractions in the spotlight while travelling aboard Britain's newest luxury sleeper train. Bourgeois, whose real name is Luke Nicolson, documented a three-night journey on the Britannic Explorer, a luxury…...
Train services disrupted by crew shortage between Pwllheli and Machynlleth
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (155+ words) A shortage of train crew has led to travel disruption. Services between Pwllheli and Machynlleth were affected from 9.34am, with the disruption expected to last until 11.30am. Transport for Wales (TfW) cancelled the 9.34am service and warned passengers to expect delays on other…...
Passenger taken ill at Powys station causes train delays
1+ week, 3+ day ago (292+ words) Train services along the Cambrian railway line in Mid Wales have been disrupted after a passenger became ill at a Powys station. Transport for Wales (TfW) said services were being affected on Thursday morning (September 3) after the medical incident at…...
B&M confirms Newtown store opening date after months of speculation
1+ week, 4+ day ago (436+ words) B&M has confirmed it will open a new store in Newtown later this year, ending months of speculation surrounding the former Poundstretcher site on Pool Road. The discount retailer has announced that the new store will open on Saturday,…...
Thunderstorms could hit Powys as Met Office warns of flooding, hail and lightning
2+ week, 2+ day ago (448+ words) A yellow weather warning has been issued for large parts of Wales and the English border counties, with thunderstorms expected to bring heavy downpours, flooding and travel disruption later today. The Met Office warning is in force from 12pm until 9pm on…...
Overnight visitor levy could be introduced in Powys under proposed rules
2+ week, 5+ day ago (358+ words) Powys residents, businesses and visitors are being asked whether the county should introduce a charge on overnight stays. A Visitor Levy is a small charge added to overnight stays in visitor accommodation. Welsh Government legislation allows councils to introduce it,…...