Struggling businesses could receive a financial shot in the arm, after South Shropshire District Council revealed it has £400,000 in reserves available to help traders.
A roadside hoarding advertising a popular lager has come under fire from a Ludlow doctor and town councillors trying to curb anti-social drinking.
Ambulance response times in Powys will have to improve by the end of the year – or the Welsh Ambulance Trust will face serious action, the Welsh health minister has warned.

It will be a case of high fives when archer Alison Williamson continues her run of Olympic appearances at Beijing this summer – and her achievements have been hailed by none other than Dame Kelly Holmes.

Newbridge have won the race to sign former Presteigne St Andrews player-manager Adriano Girolami.