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Powys County Times
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- Health
- Powys County Times
Letter: NHS failure deserves to see Labour voted out
I would like to give my support to the letter from Louise Brown in your last issue which pointed out the failures of our local Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) in proving adequate NHS services to the people of Powys. An example of this, on a personal experience, is that some months ago whilst suffering from chronic toothache and being unable to get any treatment from the almost non-existent dental services in Powys I secured an appointment with an emergency local health centre in Oswestry and got treatment the same day. This is an example of what can happen over the border and yet the PTHB are going to deny this service to the people in Powys. Berriew bowlers sweep up the silverware at Welsh Championships High street retailer Claire's files for administration with 281 stores at risk Police investigating theft of stones from remote Powys graveyard We should not forget the steady deterioration of NHS services in Wales and who is responsible for it. During the tenure of our First Minister as Health Secretary the NHS started its decline and has continued ever since to its present day appalling standards. In her final paragraph your correspondent asks 'When are we going to wake up?' The answer to this is quite simple. The people of Wales have the opportunity next year to vote out the present Labour Government in the Senedd , under which we have suffered for nearly twenty five years, and who have caused all the NHS problems we have and replace it with a Government who are going to sort out this situation.
Powys County Times
04-08-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Catch up on the weekend's Dragon Designs Welsh Trophy action
BRECON Corries fell at the first hurdle of the Dragon Designs Welsh Trophy after succumbing to a 3-1 shoot-out defeat at home to Penlan on Saturday. The tie ended goalless despite the visitors ending the match with 10 men following the dismissal of Liam Logan. However, misses from Dale Evans, Craig Evans and Paul Keddle from the spot ensured Penlan their progress. Llanfyllin Town bowed out with a 3-1 defeat at Rhostyllen with goals from Kurt Isaac, Steve Jones and Ryan O'Malley cancelling a reply from Liam Jones. Llanrhaeadr made light work of 10 man Llanilar with Ioan Jones sent off for the hosts. Will Howard starred with a hat-trick and Billy Clarke struck twice while Owain Lloyd-Jones completed the scoring. Llansantffraid sealed their progress with a 4-3 penalty shoot out win at Llanerchymedd. Peter Udoh broke the deadlock for the Saints early in the second-half only for the hosts to level with Cai Miller on target. Miller and Dylan Jones failed to find the target in the resulting shoot-out as Mamadu Dabo fired the decisive penalty for his side. Four Crosses battled to a 3-2 win at Mountain Rangers. Goals from Llion Hughes and Aeron Williams gave the hosts the lead only for Crosses to storm back with two goals from Ben Simms before Rhys Owen came off the bench to complete the comeback. Llanidloes Town led before crashing to a 4-1 defeat at Connah's Quay Town. Josh Peck broke the deadlock for the Daffodils but the hosts were not to be denied as Alister Randles bagged a four goal haul. Dyffryn Banw bowed out with a late strike from Rowan Chapman consolation in a 3-1 defeat at home to Deiniolen who were led to glory by goals from Kaden Nisbet, Deio Roberts and Arwyn Price. Berriew needed penalties to prevail 4-3 winners at Gaerwen. Charlie Williams-Scott struck twice and Tom Jones and Alessandra Siddi struck for the Rhiewsiders while Lee Patterson replied with a double and goals from Calum Thomas and Cian Williams ensured the tie ended 4-4. However, Berriew held their nerve from the spot to seal a second round ticket. Rhayader Town bowed out with a 3-2 defeat at home to Mochdre Sports. The Red Kites twice led with goals from Bradley Goodwin and Ollie Leadbetter only for Mochdre to prevail with goals from Owen Edwards, Cian Evans and Finlay Jones. Carno crashed out as a Dion Jones double inspired Llangefni Town to a 2-0 win at Ty Brith while Tywyn Bryncrug suffered a 6-0 thrashing at Bethesda Athletic with Osian Hughes netting twice and strikes from Caio Hywel, Kyle Hartleb, Cian Williams and a Dave Jenkins own goal completing the scoring. Llandrindod Wells suffered a 6-0 thrashing at Menai Bridge Tigers with Callum Davidson leading the way with a double while Matthew Jones, Cameron Barry, Jamie McDaid and Tom Roberts completed the rout. Forden United fell to a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of nine man Mynydd Isa who had Ross Walker and Dane Shorrock sent off late on. Henry O'Donnell broke the deadlock for the hosts but goals from Sam Wainwright and Lewis Tudor completed the visitor's comeback. Barmouth United tasted a 4-2 defeat at Llanfairfechan Town with two goals each from Cyril Casey and Osian Roberts sealing glory while Osian Owen and Sion Williams replied. Both sides ended with 10 men with Meurig Evans sent off for the hosts and Ryan Jones for the Magpies. Knighton Town strolled to a 5-1 win at Henllan with Will Evans, Luke Boundford, Shane Sutton, Callum Stead and Declan Beddoes goals cancelling a reply from Billy Wylde. Montgomery Town lost 2-0 at home to Cerrigydrudion courtesy of strikes from Jac Edwards and Tirion Griffiths while Kerry lost 3-1 at St Asaph City with goals from Josh Roberts, Luke O'Mahoney and David Burns cancelling a reply from Steffan Rogers. Ten man Llanfair United booked their progress with Josh Astley netting twice in a 4-0 win while Karl Seliaerts and Tom Jones completed the scoring while goalkeeper Sion Williams saw red for the hosts. Machynlleth lost 1-0 at Rhos Aelwyd with Jack White's strike proving crucial while Builth Wells fell to a 2-0 defeat at Nantyglo with Matthew Francis and Jack Watkins netting.
Powys County Times
28-07-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Catch up on all the results from last weekend's JD Welsh Cup
CLUBS across the region kicked off their season with the first qualifying round of the JD Welsh Cup last weekend. The action began on Friday night with a solitary 37th minute strike from Dylan Tilsley sealing a 1-0 win for Berriew at home to MMP Central Wales League North rivals Llanfyllin Town. Dolgellau AA sealed their progress with two goals from William Gruffydd inspiring a 3-1 win at home to Llanfairfechain Town while Gerwyn Williams completed their scoring while Harry Croston reduced the arrears. Llanfair United strolled to a 4-0 win at home to Gaerwen with Josh Astley netting twice and goals from Karl Seliaerts and Ryan McVeagh settling the outcome at Mount Field. Builth Wells bowed out of the cup at the first hurdle following a 6-5 penalty shoot out defeat at Lex XI. The Wrexham side saw Joshua Betteley sent off before a late flurry of action with Bradley Rollinson firing the Bulls into a 75th minute lead only for George Baxter to net an injury time leveller to force penalties. Seth Bridgeman and Ryan Powell were unsuccessful from the spot as the hosts edged a 6-5 win. Kerry endured a weekend to forget with the Lambs thrashed 7-1 at home to Penycae. Osian Williams and Zac Davies shared the limelight with each netting hat-tricks while Tom Blaze completed the rout while Luke Mumford mustered a consolation for the hosts. Montgomery Town's cup adventure came to an end with a 2-1 defeat at home to Llanberis with goals from Marvin Pritchard and Kurt Hellfeld cancelling a reply from Owen Davies. Waterloo Rovers fell to a 2-0 defeat at Llanerchymedd with the home side prevailing courtesy of goals from Dion Owen and Callum Roberts while Llanilar tasted a 2-0 defeat at Hawarden Rangers with Paul Lindfield and Scott Davies on target. Llandrindod Wells were defeated 3-2 at home to Ardal North East League rivals Llangollen Town with Meuryn Hughes' double and a Hari Gould strike cancelling replies from Ruben Edwards and Samed De Groot. Llanidloes Town celebrated booking their place in the next round with a 5-2 win at home to Llanfairpwll. Joe Evans struck twice while Alex Jones, Lewis Jones and Steffan Marshman goals ensured victory and cancelled replies from Dylan Williams and Ywain McQuire-Jones. Ryan Edwards starred with both goals as Forden United celebrated a 2-0 win at Llanrhaaedr. Barmouth United fell to a 1-0 defeat at Porthmadog with a solitary Zac Pike strike proving the difference. Knighton Town outclassed Penyffordd Lions 6-1 win Jack Hoyle starring with a hat-trick while Luke Boundford struck twice and Kieran Dovey completed the scoring with the hosts reducing the arrears through Dan Shaw. Four Crosses battled to a 3-2 win at home to Talysarn Celts with goals from Max Thomas, Lewis Birch and Ruben Coslett-Hughes ensuring a Luke Baum double was consolation. Rhys Hughes struck a hat-trick as Bow Street eased to a 4-0 win at Cefni with a Jon Williams own goal completing the tally. Radnor Valley tasted shoot-out defeat at Morriston Town. A Jack Clarke double for the Goats was not enough with Charlie Coates netting twice for the hosts who prevailed 5-4 on penalties after Geraint Lloyd was denied from the spot. Llansantffraid earned a 2-1 win at home to Bro Cernyw with goals from Armani Bennett and Stephen O'Neill cancelling a reply from Jac Parry. Welshpool Town booked their progress with a 5-4 shoot-out win at home to Meliden following a 1-1 draw. Jake Ellison fired the hosts ahead only for Macauley Ross to level with Matthew Griffiths missing the decisive penalty in the resulting shoot-out. Rhayader Town sealed their progress with a 5-3 win at home to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Rhys Thomas led the scoring with two goals while Oscar Davies, Ollie Leadbetter and Cameron Mills completed the tally while the visitors remained in contention with replies from Cai Jones, Gethin Roberts and Cai Price. Abermule bowed out with a 3-0 defeat at Sychdyn with goals from Harri Mitchell, Iwan Mitchell and Jordan Walker settling the outcome. Ffostrasol sealed a 3-2 win at Tonyrefaiil with goals from Andrii Solyiak, Keane Moore and Tom Rogers cancelling replies from Osian Howells and Brandon Jones. Hay St Mary's suffered a 12-0 mauling at Newport Corries with Jayden Ward leading the rout with a five goal haul.
Powys County Times
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Party atmosphere as Newtown Football Club hits 150 years
THERE was a carnival atmosphere as Newtown Football Club invited the community to Latham Park to celebrate the club's 150th anniversary on Saturday. Hundreds of football fans made the pilgrimage and played their part in a successful event. Many of the club's living legends were also on hand to meet fans and catch up on old times. Junior matches took centre stage in the morning as the future of Newtown Football Club entertained before Newtown Football Club's newly-formed women's senior team took on Berriew. The main action of the day saw Newtown take on AFC Liverpool with the Merseyside club edging a 1-0 win. Live music, a bouncy castle and entertainment from Newtown Silver Band ensured a day not to be forgotten as fans of all ages left Latham Park with a smile on their faces. The club also marked the tragic death of Liverpool star Diogo Jota with two minute's of applause in front of a Liverpool shirt which was lovingly placed on the Latham Park turf before the afternoon's final match. Check out pictures from the day by Phil Blagg Photography. (Image: Phil Blagg Photography.)
Powys County Times
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Powys spa town prepares to host British bowls elite
EXCITEMENT is building ahead of the forthcoming British Isles Bowls Championships and International Series set for Llandrindod Wells. The prestigious lawn bowls event takes place at Llandrindod Wells Bowling Club's international standard Rock Park. The championships attract the top bowlers from across the country and also provide the town with a financial boost with hundreds of people investing in the local economy. The three green facility has hosted both events in the past and is known as one of the top bowls clubs in Britain. The action start with a practise day on Monday, June 23 before the real competition begins with the final day on Sunday, June 29. A host of mid Wales-based players will make the trip to the Spa town. They include June Morgan, Barbara Sheers, Fiona Preece and Joanna Weale of Presteigne who will be competing in the ladies fours championship. Berriew's Caroline Taylor captains the senior women's side in the international series and is joined by clubmate Emma Gittins, along with Naomi Evans from Llanidloes and also Joanna Weale from Presteigne. Machynlleth's Andrew Fleming is included in the senior men's squad alongside Sam Roff of Llandrindod Wells. As well as Sam Roff, teenager Ffion Stephens has been selected to play in the international women's team, together with Emma Woodcock of Cardiff, who originates from Knighton. Meanwhile youngsters Ffion Stephens and Cara Dunne of Llandrindod Wells Bowling Club have been selected to represent Wales in the Under 18 International Series being played in Ayr, Scotland on July 20-21. It has also been confirmed two Powys bowlers can look forward to winter in Malaysia this year.
