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Powys
Coverage of Powys in the Nexus archive.
- Student drowns in River Wye while on Duke of Edinburgh’s Award trip to Wales
An 18-year-old male student drowned in the River Wye in Glasbury, Powys, during a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award trip. Emergency services including Mountain Rescue, police, and the fire service conducted a search after he entered the water and could not be found.
- Firefighters battle Powys wildfires for fifth day as public urged to stay away
Firefighters in Mid and West Wales have been battling wildfires in the Elan Valley for five days, with the area's biodiversity at risk. The fires, which began on Sunday, threaten 80% of the valley designated as sites of special scientific interest, raising concerns for local flora and fauna.