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Cambrian News
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cambrian News
Machynlleth mayor shows support for controversial council bar with football team
The t-shirts call to 'Rock the Plas Bar' - a council bar which recently came under scrutiny by the public, council and this newspaper for its contract's exclusivity, lack of end date and £30 fee - leaving the contract holder to stay in post 'in perpetuity' whilst not giving the council financial benefit from the large scale events that take place at the Plas, including Machynlleth Comedy Festival.
Daily Mirror
18-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Beautiful 31-mile train journey past both mountains and beaches named UK's best
From green-capped mountains to creamy golden beaches and dense forests, this two-hour train journey has been crowned one of the country's best - and it's pretty easy to see why Watch rolling countryside and golden sandy beaches from the comfort of your own seat on this picturesque train journey. Let's face it, the UK's railways don't exactly have the best reputation. Plagued with constant delays, cancellations, and crowded carriages - hopping on a train for leisure seems like an oxymoron. However, if you look hard enough, you'll find a slew of beautiful trains that seem worlds away from your bleak morning commute. Take the Machynlleth to Pwllheli route in Wales, for example, which was recently named one of the best train journeys in the country by Conde Nast Traveller. The 31-mile track, which lasts for around two hours and 12 minutes, idles through breathtaking mountains, stunning beaches, and dense forests, and can cost less than £20 for a return. "Just inside the southernmost rim of Snowdonia National Park, this route is blessed by nature from the moment the train departs," the publication hailed. "Passengers gaze onto scenes of tall grass smattered with waist-high wildflowers and puffy clouds over peaks fringed with forest... Not long after Dovey Junction station, the ride follows the bends of the River Dyfi until it opens wide onto the Cardigan Bay coast, shaped by fingers of creamy sand and dunes melting into the water." The train has 25 stops, including the 'most isolated station in Wales', Dovey Junction, and the acclaimed seaside town of Barmouth - just make sure you get a window seat to make the most of the journey. Most of the track hugs the country's stunning coastline, allowing for plenty of beach vistas and sea views. However, there are no first class carriages, so it might be worth bringing your own train picnic. Machynlleth to Pwllheli - the full route Machynlleth Dovey Junction Penhelig Aberdovey Tywyn Tonfanau Llwyngwril Fairbourne Morfa Mawddach Barmouth Llanaber Talybont Dyffryn Ardudwy Llanbedr Pensarn (Gwynedd) Llandanwg Harlech Tygwyn Talsarnau Llandecwyn Penrhyndeudraeth Minffordd Porthmadog Criccieth Penychain Abererch Pwllheli Machynlleth is located 217 miles from Central London, meaning you'll have to drive around four hours and 47 minutes to get there. You can catch an indirect train from London Euston, which includes a stop over at Birmingham but only takes three hours and 52 minutes. Single adult fares start from £37.20. After arriving in Machynlleth, you can hop straight onto the train to Pwllheli or spend the night in the market town. Here, you'll find an array of museums, the Michelin-starred restaurant Ynyshir, and - if you time it right - Machynlleth Comedy Festival. You can grab return fares to Pwllheli and back for as little as £21.09. If you have a railcard, this can cut down the price to an even more impressive £13.99 - which works out at less than £7 each way! *Prices based on Trainline listings at the time of writing.
Powys County Times
11-05-2025
- Powys County Times
Police make arrests after late-night brawl in Machynlleth
Police have said arrests were made after a late-night brawl kicked off in a Powys town. Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that they are investigating reports of "disorder" in Machynlleth this weekend. Posts online reported that a large group of men met at around 1pm on Saturday morning and engaged in a fight which saw people being knocked to the pavement. Residents were left horrified by the behaviour, which took place during the Machynlleth Comedy Festival weekend – one of the biggest weekends for the year in the town. One resident said: 'All those involved should be ashamed of themselves for giving our town an unjustified bad name, they are not representative of our town and must be reported to the Police so they can get the punishment they deserve.' Another added it was 'such a shame these events get ruined by the ridiculous, uncontrollable behaviour of idiots'. Dyfed-Powys Police had confirmed that it had arrested two men following the incident who have since been released on bail. A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: 'Dyfed-Police are investigating following reports of disorder on Heol Maengwynne in Machynlleth in the early hours of Saturday morning, May 3. 'Two men, aged 39 and 19, were arrested on suspicion of affray and released on bail pending further police enquiries.' Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police, either online at: by emailing 101@ or by calling 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908. Quote reference: 14 of May 3.
