Aberystwyth

Opinion: Powys economy is undermined by poor infrastructure

Good transport connections are key to improving the local economy which is why I actively campaigned for the Newtown bypass and continue to work for other important road and rail improvement schemes as well as improving road safety. 
It is reported tha…

Timber freight train under threat as ‘geese need peace’

A TIMBER freight service that transfers wood from Aberystwyth by rail is under threat due to concerns raised that the trains disturb geese along the Dyfi Valley.
The service, which sees timber transferred directly from Aberystwyth to a factory in Chir…

Storm Debi to batter parts of the UK this week

Ross McGuinness
13 November 2023 at 10:46 am

Storm Debi combined with high tide brings large crashing waves to Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales, on Monday. (Alamy) (Ian Jones)
The UK is bracing for a week of wet and windy weather[1] as Storm Debi hits…

Powys railway line closed for work to active travel route

On Saturday, October 21, the line between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth will be closed to facilitate works to the rail bridge in Heol Y Doll, Machynlleth, as the council make improvements to their active travel routes in the town.
Trains will be running …