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Jobs blow for region as lender plans branch cuts

Three branches of the West Bromwich Building Society in Shropshire and Mid Wales are to close under plans which will see 80 jobs axed and 11 branches shut in total, it was revealed today.

Woman, 81, in three-vehicle crash dies

A Mid Wales woman who was involved in a serious three-vehicle crash has died. The 81-year-old, who was from the Knighton area, has been named locally as Pam Ryder.

Mad shopping dashes and seasonal snow

Shoppers in Shropshire and Mid Wales were today hitting high streets, shopping centres and supermarkets to snap up some last-minute stocking fillers despite the county being hit by its first real snow of the festive season.

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Parking fees plan shelved

Controversial plans to introduce parking charges on eight free car parks in Powys have been put on hold after thousands of residents objected.

£500,000 bid announced by county store

A Shropshire supermarket today announced a £500,000 improvement scheme including on-site accommodation for staff. The project is at Harry Tuffins, in Craven Arms.

Red Lion Hotel, Knighton

Reviewer’s rating *** My husband and I were delighted to find the Red Lion, right opposite the clock tower in the centre of the town, a perfect lunch spot after a lengthy ramble one Saturday.

Seven men charged with violent disorder

Seven men have been charged with violent disorder in Knighton.

Traders feel lucky after collision

Traders say it was “just luck” that nobody was injured when a trailer carrying straw bales collided with scaffolding around a building in a Mid Wales town.

Inquiries after cable tragedy

Investigations were continuing today into the death of a man who was electrocuted at a showground on the Powys border.

The Saffron, Knighton

Star rating: *** Sophie Bignall discovers an excellent restaurant

Collision driver cut out of car

A woman had to be cut out of a car by firefighters after two cars collided in a Mid Wales village.

Verdict on crash driver, 87

An 87-year-old man died from massive internal injuries after his car was crushed between two lorries, an inquest heard.