Breaking News Alert: Over 200 pupils and staff at Powys primary school evacuated after bomb threat

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Over 200 pupils and staff at Powys primary school evacuated after bomb threat

Police said the bomb threat turned out to be a hoax and that one person had been arrested.

The evacuation of hundreds of pupils and staff from a Powys primary school on Thursday came about after a bomb scare.

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Firefighter Brian Hamer with Assistant Chief Fire Officer Craig Flannery.

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Newtown Rugby Club coach Bob Jones will be joined by former teammates Mark Jones, Craig Thomas and Tom Pelling on the 350-mile cycle ride from Cornwall to Newtown Recreation Ground from Father's Day (June 16).

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Ysgol Cefnllys in Llandrindod was evacuated around lunchtime on Thursday.

Children and staff evacuated from Powys primary school

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