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Someone riding a black bike in a cycle lane.

Council still waiting on £6m in levelling up funds

Powys County Council hopes to use the money on a variety of projects to help promote tourism.

A mock-up graphic of trains on a trainline

Rail track testing complex at former mine delayed

The project needs new planning permission and it will be at least 2030 before it is operational.

A black parking meter, with a sign listing charges behind it and a lampost to the left.

Council makes car park changes after 'cash cow' claims

Fixed tariffs and one-hour tickets are coming back, but blue badge holders will now be charged too.

Michael Davies kneels behind a sheep. He is wearing a black and red and white stripey jumper and has short brown hair and stubble.One of his young daughters, who looks about five, kneels next to the sheep in a pink jumper and blue jeans. She has curly blonde hair. On the right of the sheep Davies' older daughter, who looks to be about seven or eight wears a matching pink hoodie and grey jeans. She has long brown hair. She is holding the sheep's head. Bind them in the background a tree and bushes are visible.

Farmer's 'world ended' after getting tenancy axe

A farmer who rented land from a council said his "world ended" after his tenancy was ended.

A portrait pictures of Pete Roberts who is wearing a blue checked shirt.

Councillor will not resign despite critical report

Opposition councillors called on Cllr Pete Roberts, who has the education portfolio, to stand down.

Exterior view of Brynhafren Community Primary School - a single storey building with drawings on the wall

Wales-England border school taken off closure list

When Welsh border schools close, pupils go to one in England rather than Powys, meeting hears.

A wall that at the bottom of a garden that has collapsed into a river

Residents scared to sleep as gardens crumble into river

The four homes' gardens are being eaten away by the river after a dividing wall collapsed.

County Councillor Glyn Preston looking into the camera stood in front of Llanidloes Hospital sign.

Powys hospital changes a downgrade says councillor

One Powys GP also says a proposal means patients would have to travel further for treatment.

Brecon site of Powys Pupil Referral Unit

Specialist school needs big improvement - watchdog

The Wales education watchdog seeks "significant improvements" at a specialist school.