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Man admits dangerous driving in Powys and set for crown court sentence
A MOTORIST will be sentenced in the crown court after he admitted a charge of dangerous driving in Powys.

Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court.

Deaf man who punched neighbour in chest says he 'lashed out'

Barry Macdonald and Luce Green with two of their birds of prey.

Award-winning Powys falconry business urgently seeking new home

Jess Childs has written the books to help children deal with real life issues, inspired by her own personal experiences

Personal tragedies that inspired Powys author's children’s literary series

Aled Breeze, Deri McCluskey and Maddie Griffiths.

Maldwyn Harriers young stars shine at home and abroad for club and country

Bus companies in Wales are set to receive emergency funding. (Picture: Welsh Government)

£48m emergency funding for bus companies announced by Welsh Government

David Painter has been jailed for 16 months after causing serious injury by dangerous driving while being 16 times over the drug driving limit

Jail for dad who caused accident while 16 times over the limit for cocaine

A farmer wearing a face mask looks at sheep at Knighton Livestock Market in Powys. Picture date: Thursday February 11, 2021. Pic: PA.

Census data – some of the things we have learned about Powys

Taxi drivers. Pic: PA.

Increase in taxi fares in Powys confirmed by councillors

Powys Council is working with the police on fraud crackdowns. File pic.

Woman's council tax fraud highlighted as Powys Council plans crackdown

The pride flag. Pic: Pixabay.

Powys becomes first rural council in Wales to sign up to LGBTQ+ Pride partnership

Peter Webber, half a century in business.

Pioneering Newtown company sold for second time – as founder marks 50 years in business

Former rugby referee and TV persoanility Nigel Owens with NPTC Group of Colleges’aAssistant principal Geraint Jones and human resources manager Stephanie Rees

Nigel Owens talks about mental health and addiction in Powys

Thomas Jones (1742-1803) Buildings in Naples 1774

Wales' favourite artworks will soon be on show in Powys

Welshpool Magistrates Court.

Parents tell court they are 'prisoners in own home' due to son's behaviour

Flood water around the plains of Welshpool. Picture by Rich Pittman.

Councillors near Welshpool call for investment to tackle flooding

EDUCATION. Pic: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire.

Concerns raised over switching on the heating at Powys schools after energy costs spiral

Barclays branch in Broad Street, Newtown.

Barclays staff in Welshpool and Newtown to be asked to work from home

File photo dated 07/11/03 of a prison cell as thousands of criminals are coming before the courts with more than 10 previous convictions, figures have shown. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Wednesday June 11, 2014. Data released by the Ministry of

Prisoner flicks rude gestures at Welshpool magistrates after being handed new sentence

Powys coach joins ex-Ajax and England chiefs as Manchester United stars return

Park Hall, home of TNS.

New Saints to kick off JD Cymru Premier title defence with tough derby at Newtown

Newtown Football Club's Latham Park.

Newtown to open JD Cymru Premier season with derby date against champions TNS

Welsh Government basic income scheme: from July 1, more than 500 people leaving care in Wales will be offered £1,600 each month before tax for two years to support them as they make the transition to adult life.

Care leavers in Wales to benefit from Basic Income pilot scheme from July 1

British Gas customers can claim £1,500 off energy bills - how to apply. (PA)

British Gas is offering up to £1,500 off your energy bills - how to apply

1921 census. Credit: PA/Findmypast

How to buy the 1921 census as 2021 census is released

Gemma on Love Island, tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox. Credit: ITV

Michael Owen ‘can’t watch’ as Love Island’s Gemma does heart rate challenge

Powys County Council’s Cabinet Member for a More Prosperous Powys Councillor David Selby (seated second from right) and Mid Wales Manufacturing Group manager Ceri Stephens (standing far left) with sponsors of this year’s Powys Business Awards

Powys Business Awards 2022: Search is on for county's champion companies

Artist's impression of the new Ysgol Cedewain special needs school in Newtown. Picture by Powys County Council.

Building set to begin on long-awaited £22m 'world-class' Ysgol Cedewain

Llandrindod Carnival takes place this Saturday, July 2

Britain's Got Talent finalist making carnival appearance

The case was adjourned by magistrates in Welshpool.

Llanrhaeadr man accused of being drunk in charge of car sees case adjourned

Picture of Gigi a chocolate labrador rescued from a puppy farm. Pic courtesy of the RSPCA

Report shows fall in illegal puppy farming reports in Powys – but figure is still shockingly high

TOWIE star Pete Wicks is coming to Builth Wells for Royal Welsh Show week

Pub announces star-studded line-up for Royal Welsh Show

The Tesco Food Collection is running between June 30 and July 2

Powys shoppers urged to lend helping hand to food banks and charities

The order was imposed at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court.

Llanfair man issued with stalking protection order after harassing his ex

Welsh Water has said the incident in Rhayader was not a burst pipe

"Burst" water pipe that saw primary school pupils sent home was faulty valve

Getting their entries ready for the show are Jac, Iwan and Cerys Davies from Llanfyllin

Deadline set for entries as show prepares to make grand return

Young Syrian refugees.

Group that helped refugees settle in north Powys 'closes for now'

A Judicial Review lodged by supporters of Dolau school has failed, but the council is revisiting the decision to close it

Legal challenge over decision to close primary school fails

Carreghofa pupils working on the kits

Powys pupils reach national finals in young business competition

The North Powys Bulking Facility on the outskirts of Abermule - picture by Elgan Hearn

Plans for 250,000 litre water tank to settle recycling fire fears lodged

Dyfed-Powys Police.

Powys teacher banned from roads after near-miss with police car following pint of cider

Covid boosters will be needed in September, expert says (PA)

Covid boosters will be needed in September, expert says

NHS to fast track 2 year treatment backlog by offering patients the option to travel (PA)

NHS to fast track 2 year treatment backlog by offering patients option to travel

Travelodge room. Credit: Travelodge Media Centre

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Dyfed-Powys Police.

Man found in Powys supermarket with trousers down had washed down 30 Xanax with flower vase water

Adele Nicoll (centre) is British women's shot put champion.

Welshpool shot put star Nicoll celebrates first ever British title as dream year continues

Welshpool Magistrates' Court. Picture by Google Street View

Driver stopped without insurance claims it was a 'misunderstanding'

Sun lovers and heat haters can agree Powys is the best place spend their summer

The new centre at Ysgol Calon Cymru's Llandrindod campus. Pic Lia Price

Teenagers make the move from Llandrindod Wells campus to new sixth form hub

Cefn Carnedd near Caersws. Picture by Thexbarbarian.

Former Llandinam man issues appeal for pictures of local landmarks for book

The Great Oak Cafe, Llanidloes. Image: The Great Oak Cafe

Traditional and digital art exhibition to take place at Llanidloes cafe

Knighton YFC finished second at this year's rally. Picture Ruth Rees Photography

Young farmers rally around for event as Radnorshire club toast their return

People gather at the Newtown Outdoor Festival hub at the Oriel Davies Gallery.

Organisers confirm return of Newtown Outdoor Festival in summer of 2023

Llawr-y-Glyn Craft Group created a textile map of the village.

Village near Llanidloes immortalised in textile map thanks to craft group