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Business Rates Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Rates Relief – still time to apply

Powys businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors still have time to apply for a rate relief scheme that will see their business rates bill reduced.

News|8 hours ago

Powys' directory of warm spaces for residents has been updated.

News|10 hours ago

Could alternative budget proposals bring down 8.9% Council Tax proposal?

Budget could be set later - if more funding comes to Powys from the Welsh Government

Festive cheer and community spirit shine bright at Llandrindod Wells Community Fridge Christmas dinner!

Bishop's Castle pub which celebrates culture and colour of local area and provides place for all to enjoy a pint

Council house rents in Powys are due to rise by 2.7 per cent from April 1

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Brecon and Radnorshire MP calls for greater support for off-grid homes

A council tax increase of 8.9 per cent will be considered by Powys County Council on Tuesday.

Herefordshire Council considering a 4.99 per cent increase in council tax for 2025/2026

Cheapest way to get the best odds on winning a £4 million house and a £100k Range Rover

Free drop-in session aiming to help people keep warm and save money

Step off the train and walk into a Codsall pub full of character

Early budget discussions in Kington suggest the town council’s council tax may increase by about 4.8 per cent.

News|Dec 31, 2024

Historic pub with a riverside view, excellent beer and a warm Shropshire welcome to all

News|Dec 29, 2024

'All of Shrewsbury' invited to grab leftover Christmas food for free after charity receives mountains of Yorkshire puds, sprouts and more

News|Dec 27, 2024

15.27 per cent increase for Llandrindod Wells Town Council's budget

News|Dec 24, 2024

Polish PM says he wants ‘Breturn’ not Brexit as Starmer visits Warsaw

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Prince of Wales to meet young people experiencing homelessness at London shelter

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British content creators call looming US TikTok ban ‘deeply unfair’

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Harris ‘obsessed’ with delivery as party meets to mull plan for new government

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Mortgage and contactless rules could be shaken up under FCA plans

UK News|4 hours ago

Caldwell family to meet Swinney amid concerns over who should lead inquiry

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WATCH: Dog who lost more than half her body weight and had to be put down after owner left her starving

Watch: Man tries to swig lager while being arrested for drink driving

Brigit Festival to celebrate women of all ages and from all walks of life

Viral news|Jan 13

Royal award for ‘selfless’ teenager who supported fellow young cancer patients

Viral news|Jan 6

Thousands brave freezing Forth for annual Loony Dook

Viral news|Jan 1

How a 1904 Dublin boot store was brought back to life by a ‘trendy’ coffee shop

Viral news|Dec 29, 2024

Israel’s cabinet backs deal for Gaza ceasefire and release of dozens of hostages

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Tens of thousands protest outside Serbian TV HQ after student badly injured

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Judge warns Capitol riot could ‘happen again’ as Trump supporter jailed

World News|3 hours ago

Bolivian judge orders arrest of ex-president Evo Morales in sex abuse case

World News|3 hours ago

Trump to take oath inside due to freezing temperatures

World News|5 hours ago

SpaceX craft was destroyed by fire after fuel leak, tests suggest

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