Politics Archive
Exciting projects and events planned for Builth Wells but the town also faces challenges, the new mayor says
Setting up a corporation to drive projects and create income will be the focus of Rhayader’s new mayor
'Shropshire bus services have been reduced to a dire state, it's unacceptable' - MP tells Parliament concerns over public transport services
Network Rail delivers its verdict on Wrexham to London Euston rail link plans - but it's not good news for those backing proposals
Shropshire MP Stuart Anderson calls for spending on UK's defence to rise to 3.5 per cent
Six Llandrindod Wells organisations are celebrating after receiving over £12,000 of grant money between them
Report on the impacts of inheritance tax reforms cannot be put any clearer, says FUW
'Fascinating and humbling to see' - Telford MP witnesses interception of Russian 'spy plane' during Poland visit
Almost 150 households in Shropshire benefit from Government's plan for social homes' energy efficiency
Peter Rhodes on a scramble for bulbs, a new phone pole and the dangers of playing the Nazi card
Stop light system to be installed at 'danger' rail crossing near Chirk Viaduct after 13 incidents including dog walker near-miss
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Nine defence firms in Shropshire and the West Midlands which could benefit from new military spending plans
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Shotgun threats and dog mess put through letterboxes - new report reveals shocking harassment of Shropshire councillors
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West Midlands gang leaders warned they face jail for forcing children to conceal drugs
MPs debate decriminalising abortion as opponents warn it would be a radical step
'A lack of respect' Mayor voices anger as travellers' caravans temporarily block off Market Drayton businesses
'Good news': Shropshire Council leader optimistic the controversial North West Relief Road saga will conclude as the government agrees to meet with her
'We are living in an increasingly dangerous world' - Telford MP reacts to Government defence spending review
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‘We are being terrorised by a flock of peacocks in our quaint Staffordshire village - they keep us up until 2am’
“I look forward to attending as many community events as possible,” said Llandrindod Wells’ new mayor
Kington Museum stalwarts and the town’s ‘go to’ man were presented with this year’s Civic Awards
Greenhouse café extension at King's Nursery in Garthmy is given the go ahead
Planning chairman Cllr Gareth D Jones continues in the hotseat for another year
Peter Rhodes on new reservoirs, billions of shells and preparing for the battle of the nerds
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'What are your plans for a zombie invasion?' among bizarre Freedom of Information requests to Telford & Wrekin Council
NI hike leaves £36 million hole in Wales' budget - Drakeford
Panel set to interview candidates vying for £140,000 ‘director of place’ job at Telford & Wrekin Council
NFU Cymru meets with Powys County Council leader to raise council farm tenants’ concerns
'Government must do more to help Shropshire's fantastic high street businesses' says MP
'If we don’t act we'll be looking at water rationing like in the Mediterranean' - Minister explains why Government will force through reservoir plans
Shropshire youth hostel charity gets permission for unauthorised changes to historic building within world heritage site
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Peter Rhodes on dodgy fees, wise words from Mr President and a new house for every farm
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A Powys town council is taking action to ensure public safety at its toilets
MP 'deeply disappointed' by Powys Teaching Health Board’s changes to make patients wait longer for hospital treatment
'There is real momentum behind the idea' - Shrewsbury MP 'optimistic' that daily rail link to London will be realised soon
'Bad news for nature' - Wildlife groups fume as plan to review environmental targets welcomed by housebuilders
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Bill to repair Shrewsbury's landmark Lord Hill statue is revealed - and it won't come cheap
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Government steps in to deliver new reservoirs amid water supply concerns - with one planned for the West Midlands
Sustainable Powys is concept rather than a work programme
Better engagement needed for people to buy into Sustainable Powys vision
Builth Wells Town Council’s newsletter will be shortened to a summary every month, as another local leaflet already exists
'There is a lack of funding for smaller affordable housing schemes in rural areas' - MP calls for scheme extension
Oswestry Town Council Lib Dems hit back over Climate Panel review after Green attack
'A coming of age moment' - Your nine point guide to radical policies Nigel Farage hopes to adopt as Prime Minister
UK public asked four real citizenship test questions - could you pass the UK citizenship test?
