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January 22, 2025

Wetherspoons calls for pub food tax cuts ahead of Budget cost increases

UK News|13 hours ago

January 21, 2025

Proposed police precept to be scrutinised by Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel

January 20, 2025

Blue Monday: What is Blue Monday? When is Blue Monday? Along with three key ways to combat Blue Monday

January 19, 2025

The historic pub offering a gateway to the Shropshire countryside with amazing food and beer

Food and Drink|Jan 19

January 18, 2025

Seven incredible restaurant deals to beat the January blues in Shropshire

January 17, 2025

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

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

January 15, 2025

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

January 13, 2025

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

January 12, 2025

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

January 10, 2025

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

January 9, 2025

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.

January 8, 2025

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

January 6, 2025

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

January 5, 2025

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

December 31, 2024

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

News|Dec 31, 2024

December 29, 2024

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

News|Dec 29, 2024

December 27, 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

December 24, 2024

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

News|Dec 24, 2024

Benefit payments over Christmas: when are benefits paid in 2024 - payment dates including Child Benefit

News|Dec 24, 2024

December 23, 2024

Peter Rhodes on hi-tech voting, dirty old coal and a joke that crossed the line

News|Dec 23, 2024

Builth Wells Town Council could provide washing vouchers to help struggling families

News|Dec 23, 2024

December 22, 2024

Watch: Inside the Wellington pub with a friendly welcome, family feeling and great beer

News|Dec 22, 2024

December 20, 2024

Referrals to Shropshire housing association's debt advice service jump by over a fifth

News|Dec 20, 2024

Disused Llandrindod Wells nightclub transformed into food bank and advice centre

News|Dec 20, 2024

New funding worth nearly £3 million to help rough sleepers and tackle homelessness in Shropshire

News|Dec 20, 2024

December 19, 2024

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service to rise 6.3% next year

News|Dec 19, 2024

Updating the Powys network of warm spaces

News|Dec 19, 2024

December 18, 2024

Funding boost for Newport food bank charity

News|Dec 18, 2024

December 17, 2024

Martin Lewis: how to watch new Money Saving Expert show How to Win at Board Games on ITV

News|Dec 17, 2024

December 15, 2024

Take a look inside a traditional Bridgnorth pub with a family feeling

News|Dec 15, 2024

December 8, 2024

Take a look inside pub on outskirts of Bridgnorth which is warm and welcoming with great views

News|Dec 8, 2024

December 2, 2024

Meet Telford pub couple who don't buy each other Christmas gifts and instead spend thousands spreading joy

Madeley|Dec 2, 2024

December 1, 2024

Take a trip into the open countryside to find Bobbington family pub steeped in history and full of character

News|Dec 1, 2024

November 27, 2024

Telford family support charity gets ready for festive fundraising drive

News|Nov 27, 2024

November 25, 2024

Llandrindod Wells schools have launched a Christmas Toy Appeal for 2024

News|Nov 25, 2024

'The fact is there are some people who don't have a choice' - Shropshire foodbanks ready to help as winter descends

News|Nov 25, 2024

November 24, 2024

In a small Shropshire village lies a pub which is the heart of the community

News|Nov 24, 2024

November 21, 2024

'It will be a grim winter' Shropshire residents explain the measures they are taking amid rising fuel costs and winter fuel allowance cuts

News|Nov 21, 2024

November 17, 2024

Inside the Shropshire countryside pub which has become a hub to the whole community

News|Nov 17, 2024

November 16, 2024

Pensioners in West Midlands put on alert by police over cruel winter heating scams

News|Nov 16, 2024

November 13, 2024

Peter Rhodes on mulch, tortoises and a variant on the four-day working week

News|Nov 13, 2024

November 6, 2024

Donald Trump: how will election 2024 win and return to president impact UK mortgages, inflation and economy?

News|Nov 6, 2024

November 5, 2024

Four groups lined up to run Kington charity shop this month

News|Nov 5, 2024

November 3, 2024

Watch: Oswestry pub which aims to be all things and welcome all for a pint and home-cooked meal

News|Nov 3, 2024

October 27, 2024

A pub 'created for people' tucked away amid Shropshire and Staffordshire countryside

Shifnal|Oct 27, 2024

October 25, 2024

'Time for better paternity leave and pay for new dads': Telford MP sets tone in Westminster debate

Business|Oct 25, 2024