Mid & West Wales News
Glaciologists from Aberystwyth University are set to return to the Himalayas, a year on from a successful mission to drill through the world’s highest glacier.
More than £5m will be spent on Powys schools in coming three financial years as part of a major improvement plan, following a decision by Powys County Council’s cabinet.
Sir Karl Jenkins’ Cantata Memoria: For the Children, composed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan tragedy in 2016, will be performed at Aberystwyth Arts Centre on Saturday 21 April 2018, after being postponed from 3 March due to snow.
A flight of steps along a footpath to one of Wales’ most popular waterfalls have been repaired, Powys County Council has announced.
Plans to introduce a dedicated bus interchange in Llandrindod Wells have moved a step closer after Powys County Council purchased a key piece of land.
The oldest document held by Powys County Council’s Archives service celebrates its 700th birthday later this month.
Mid Wales motorists are being reminded that the A489 Newtown to Kerry road will be closed for two weeks from next week for crucial bypass alignment work.
An unique opportunity has become available to graziers. Over 2,000 acres of grass keep, which includes open hill, lower fields and two hay meadows, have become available in Powys, through Roger Parry & Partners, for a nominal fee.
One of the UK’s leading telematics companies has been confirmed as a sponsor of this year’s Wales Transport Awards.
In a Ceremony held on 16 March, the British Empire Medal was awarded to Tony Hawkins, formerly of Llandysul. The medal was awarded for voluntary services to disabled people in Ceredigion.