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A general view of the area where a woman is believed to have been swept in by the River Usk in Brecon
Rescue teams call off the search for a woman who fell into a river in Powys and will review the situation in the morning.

A school for children with learning difficulties says a funding shortfall means it will be forced to turn potential pupils away.

A 92-year-old motorist who died after his car came off a steep road and hit the roof of a house is named.

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Sheep in the Brecon Beacons influence exhibition


Investigation into Cistercian PLC
Were the monks of Strata Florida pioneers of the medieval wool trade?


Action over school 'shortcomings'
A primary school is placed in special measures after inspectors found it had shortcomings and did not provide value for money.


Butcher fined over hygiene breach
A butcher is fined nearly £10,000 for breaching a number of laws relating to food hygiene.


Pet sheep Lucy in legal wrangle
A woman who bought a sheep for her daughter is told by a judge to hand it over to a rescue centre after a legal fight.


Surfers rescued by lifeboat crew
Two surfers who got into difficulties are rescued in the sea by a lifeboat crew which was on an exercise.


'Dream killer' released by judge
A "devoted husband" with a sleep disorder is declared not guilty after he killed his wife as he dreamt she was an intruder.


Illegal immigrants found in raids
Officials carry out a series of raids in rural towns after tip-offs over potentially illegal immigrants working in businesses.


World record attempt is all pants
Aberystwyth students' bid to break the record for the largest gathering of people wearing underwear.




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