Machynlleth news, page 2


One man dies and five hurt in two crashes

One person has been killed and five others injured in two separate crashes across the region.


Town set to become Middle Earth

A town in Mid Wales is to be turned into a bit of Middle Earth next summer with the launch of a festival based on Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings.


Experts to examine town shop plan

An investigation examining two major supermarket plans earmarked  for a Mid Wales town is to take place.


Tesco store battle moves to Facebook

Residents in Machynlleth have turned to social networking site Facebook to voice their opinions over the biggest development to come to the town in years.


Letter: Tesco plans and democracy

Letter: Tesco’s plans to build new superstore in Machynlleth and its possible effects on the town.


Police divers recover body

Police divers have recovered the body of a man from a fast-flowing Mid Wales river after a two-day search for a missing camper.


Wind power cash ‘should go to homes nearest site’

Hundreds of thousands of pounds generated from the development of a proposed windfarm in Powys ought to be given to those who would be affected by the site, it has been claimed.


Windfarm ‘a risk to lives’

Lives will be put in danger and emergency services will face increased pressure if plans for a windfarm route through Mid Wales get the go-ahead, it has been claimed.


Vandals ‘hiding broken glass in pitch’

Vandals are deliberately putting the safety of residents in Machynlleth at risk by hiding jagged glass in sport pitches, it has been claimed. Machynlleth councillors fear someone could be killed.

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