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countytimes.co.uk > news > 26540021.brecons-country-kitchen-deli-bistro-close-month

Powys bistro owner announces she will close business at end of September

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (498+ words) ANOTHER Brecon business has announced it is to close, with owner Anne Davies revealing that she will be shutting the doors at the Country Kitchen Deli & Bistro at the end of the month. Anne announced the news with a “heavy…...

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countytimes.co.uk > news > 26535092.bishops-castle-poppy-house-caf-reopens-revamp

Much-loved café reopens after takeover by award-winning hotel

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (341+ words) A much-loved Bishop's Castle café has welcomed customers back through its doors after becoming part of an award-winning hotel. The Poppy House Café has officially reopened following a refurbishment programme carried out since The Castle Hotel announced its takeover of…...

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countytimes.co.uk > news > 26534714.ministry-defence-confirms-low-flying-training-schedule

Find out when military aircraft will fly just 100 feet above Mid Wales

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (568+ words) Have you ever wanted to see low-flying military aircraft close up? Well, the Ministry of Defence regularly provides details of its flight training schedules that pass across the UK, but also Mid Wales. The MOD says low flying remains is…...

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countytimes.co.uk > news > 26522855.mayors-civic-service-aims-celebration-newtown

Mayor's Civic Service hopes to be community celebration for Newtown

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (273+ words) A community celebration is bringing people together for a day of reflection and unity. The Mayor's Civic Service will take place at 11am on Sunday, September 27, at All Saints Church in Newtown, and will be followed by refreshments at The Monty…...

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countytimes.co.uk > news > 26525804.newtown-food-festival-brings-food-music-town

Newtown Food Festival brings food and music to town

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (328+ words) Newtown’s annual Food Festival brought food, music and family activities to the town on its first day. The festival is being held across the Town Hall Grounds and Newtown High Street on Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6. Entry is free....

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countytimes.co.uk > news > 26523741.welshpool-council-trial-window-displays-empty-shopfronts

Empty shops in Welshpool could be brightened up with window displays

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (361+ words) A pilot scheme could soon brighten up empty shopfronts in Welshpool with colourful displays. Welshpool Town Council is considering a plan to improve the appearance of vacant commercial units in the town centre using temporary window displays. The scheme will…...

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countytimes.co.uk > news > 26520458.powys-shop-owners-leave-post-covid-struggles

Garden centre to close doors as owners retire after seeing drop in custom post-Covid

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (406+ words) A POWYS couple who enjoyed their “busiest time ever” during lockdown, are now looking forward to retirement, after announcing they will leave the garden centre they have run for almost a decade. Kate and Brian Popsys have run Brecon Pet…...

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countytimes.co.uk > news > 26517034.by-wye-hay-named-one-uks-favourite-businesses

Powys glamping site named one of UK's favourite small businesses

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (399+ words) A glamping site in Powys has been named one of the UK’s favourite small businesses. By the Wye, based in Hay on Wye, was selected as part of this year’s Nation’s Favourite Business line-up by the Small Business Saturday campaign,…...

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countytimes.co.uk > news > 26515861.former-newtown-nightclub-reborn-gym-opening-weekend

Former Newtown nightclub transformed into gym as owner reveals new facility

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (466+ words) A former Newtown nightclub has been transformed into a gym, with owners thanking residents for helping make its opening weekend a "fantastic success". Great Fitness Newtown officially opened at the Regent Centre on Broad Street over the weekend after converting…...

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countytimes.co.uk > news > 26509128.powys-motorists-reminded-a458-road-closure-starting-soon

Powys motorists reminded of A458 road closure starting soon

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (152+ words) MOTORISTS in and near Welshpool are being reminded that nine days of disruption are ahead, as a stretch of the A458 closes overnight for resurfacing work. Traffic Wales North and Mid announced recently that the A458 at Buttington Cross will be closed…...