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Powys County Times
4 days ago
- Powys County Times
Powys bike shop targeted by thieves who stole electric bikes
The manager of a community bike shop in Newtown says he is "very disappointed" after thieves broke in and stole electric bikes. Bike to the Future, located near to The Hafren theatre in Pen Dinas, Llanidloes Road, was found broken into on this morning (Tuesday, August 12). Intruders smashed the front door glass pane and are understood to have stolen four electric bicycles during the raid. Project manager Tom Chandler has spoken to the County Times about the incident. "I haven't been inside the workshop to see any further damage as we're currently waiting for scene of crime officers. "There is CCTV which shows the perpetrator, which I haven't seen myself, but police are on the case. "We anticipate that we've had four electric bikes stolen." Tom added: "We anticipate we'll repair the damage to our door and be up and running ready to serve on Thursday (August 14). "We've been here since 2016 and it's quite a secure premises. It's the first time we've had any experience of this kind before." Despite the upset caused by the break-in, Tom praised the local community for their support. "It's very gratifying to read on Facebook the many notes of goodwill. It's lovely that we do have a supportive community." He added: "It's clearly very disappointing and I do hope that this doesn't affect the service we provide in the community. Going forward we can build on this and hopefully be better and bigger in the future." Bike to the Future offers bicycle repairs at its Pen Dinas site in Llanidloes Road from Tuesday to Friday between 9.30am to 4.30pm.
Powys County Times
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Comedian Harry Hill stays at Powys hotel during latest tour
One of the UK's most popular comedians enjoyed a stay at a Powys hotel while in the area as part of his latest stand-up tour. Harry Hill checked in at Mellington Hall Country House Hotel, near Churchstoke after appearing at The Hafren theatre in Newtown on Thursday (May 1). Staff were excited to welcome the doctor-turned-comedian, who is best known for narrating ITV's You've Been Framed! and hosting Harry Hill's TV Burp. The 60-year-old comic enjoyed a relaxing stay at the Grade II-listed 19th Century house set in beautiful, landscaped grounds with spectacular views of the Powys and Shropshire countryside. Mellington Hall Country House Hotel owner Claire Evans said: "It was an absolute pleasure to have welcomed the hilarious TV personality Harry Hill and co who stayed with us last night at Mellington Hall following their gig in Newtown. "Such genuine, amiable and friendly chaps who were happy to simply have a chat." Harry had been performing in front of a packed show at The Hafren theatre in Newtown which the audience described as "hilarious" and "fabulous". The 'New Bits and Greatest Hits' stand-up tour celebrates the comic's 60th birthday and almost 30-year career in comedy.
