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Sunday openings to continue at Y Gaer thanks to town council support

Brecon's showpiece attraction y Gaer will continue to include Sunday as part of its opening week thanks to a generous grant from the town council

Dog owner fined £75 for failing to clear up after their dog

A dog owner from Newtown has been fined £75 as they didn't clean up after their dog had fouled on a green space in the town, Powys County Council has said

Bronze success for Mount Street Junior School

A south Powys primary school that has created a positive environment for Service children has received a prestigious award from the Minister for Education and Welsh Language

Active Family Fitness Sessions to continue being delivered across Powys

Not-for-profit leisure trust, Freedom Leisure, has secured funding to continue delivering its Active Family Fitness Sessions across five of its Powys sites. Working with their partners Sports Powys, Powys County Council's sports development team, Freedom Leisure looks forward to continue providing an exercise programme for the whole family and an opportunity for everyone to exercise together during the sessions.

Council's Passivhaus scheme scoops excellence award

A development of new low energy social housing in Powys has been highly commended in awards that recognise the best construction projects in Wales

Budding scientists and engineers from Powys rise to the STEM challenge

Budding scientists and engineers at eight primary school across Powys have been introduced to a series of STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths - activities

Powys thanks to Armed Forces

Ahead of Armed Forces Day on Saturday, 25 June, Powys County Council Deputy Leader, Cllr Matthew Dorrance expressed his thanks to the nation's servicemen and women.

People of Powys urged to share their views on physical activity

Powys County Council invites people of all ages to share their thoughts about what gets them active, and what holds them back.

Extra time for community-run venues to benefit from digital investment

One-month extension for community venues to apply and spend grant funding to help offer digital and face-to-face events.

Rural Wales project celebrates success

A project to put Cambrian Mountains on the map scoops up a national award. Dyfodol Cambrian Futures received an award for its achievements at a two-day event held at the Royal Welsh Showground.