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Illegal tobacco and vapes seized in Powys stores in multi-agency operation

Illegal tobacco and vape products have been seized from three convenience stores across Powys as part of a multi-agency operation hosted by Powys County Council.

Supporting image for story: Illegal tobacco and vapes seized in Powys stores in multi-agency operation

Supporting image for story: Open day announced at Welshpool’s new independent living facility

Open day announced at Welshpool’s new independent living facility

Supporting image for story: Town Council shortlisted for national award

Town Council shortlisted for national award

Supporting image for story: Welshpool Rotaract are on the move!

Welshpool Rotaract are on the move!

Supporting image for story: Building firm employees smash fundraising target conquering 12 mountain Snowdonia peaks in a day

Building firm employees smash fundraising target conquering 12 mountain Snowdonia peaks in a day

Supporting image for story: Campaigners pledge to fight on against closure of Welshpool's air ambulance base - latest update in saga

Campaigners pledge to fight on against closure of Welshpool's air ambulance base - latest update in saga

Supporting image for story: Watch: Firefighters tackle large blaze at Mid Wales farm

Watch: Firefighters tackle large blaze at Mid Wales farm

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Illegal tobacco and vapes seized in Powys stores in multi-agency operation

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Welshpool's air ambulance base set to close after campaigners lose legal battle

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Police launch 'urgent' witness appeal after six people hurt in two-car crash on border of Shropshire and Wales

Supporting image for story: Major county route reopens after overnight crash

Major county route reopens after overnight crash

Supporting image for story: Welshpool care home celebrates 65th anniversary

Welshpool care home celebrates 65th anniversary

Supporting image for story: Natwest announces closure of 55 branches across the country - including mobile banking service in Welshpool

Natwest announces closure of 55 branches across the country - including mobile banking service in Welshpool

Supporting image for story: Watch: CCTV footage shows driver ignoring solid white lines before fatal A458 border tragedy as family issues plea

Watch: CCTV footage shows driver ignoring solid white lines before fatal A458 border tragedy as family issues plea

Supporting image for story: A483 update - major road re-opens after lengthy closure following crash

A483 update - major road re-opens after lengthy closure following crash

Supporting image for story: Major bypass on A483 set for week-long disruption for 'essential maintenance'

Major bypass on A483 set for week-long disruption for 'essential maintenance'

Supporting image for story: Welshpool Rotaract put 13 “life savers” on the streets of Welshpool

Welshpool Rotaract put 13 “life savers” on the streets of Welshpool

Supporting image for story: Watch: Firefighters battle blaze at Welshpool factory 'sparked by electric car'

Watch: Firefighters battle blaze at Welshpool factory 'sparked by electric car'

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Possibly best known for the iconic Powis Castle that looks down on the market town from rolling green hills, this 'gateway to Wales' offers an attractive canal wharf, the Powysland Museum, steam trains on the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway and The Flash Leisure Centre plus superstores, trendy coffee shops and boutiques.