Powys will be bereft of life if turbines installed
We have been living and working in mid Wales for over 40 years and are appalled at what is happening to this beautiful place.
The Welsh countryside is being eroded by gigantic wind turbines without any regard to this most precious of Wales' assets.
The wildlife and irreplaceable eco-systems are disappearing at alarming rate.
How can you let this happen? Isn't it your duty to protect and safeguard the environment for the future generations?
Unless we stop this so called 'progress and innovation' we shall be left with a nightmare scenario from a science fiction film - a countryside bereft of people and animals, dominated by enormous alien machines.
Please do not let that happen. Please do not be remembered as a corporation that did allow the destruction of the beautiful Welsh countryside.
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Wales Online
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- Wales Online
Today's rugby news as Lions name new team after 'desperately sad' news shocks tourists
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Speaking about Williams' injury, Lions tour manager and former Wales wing Ieuan Evans said: 'This is desperately sad news for Tomos and we wish him all the very best in his recovery. 'Tomos is an exemplary Lion who has had a brilliant season, having joined the tour after being named Premiership Rugby's player-of-the-season. He lit up this Lions tour with his personality and his talent.' Farrell said: 'It's shocking news for us all. We're not just going to miss an outstanding player – he played unbelievably well and it was some try that he was actually injured by,' Farrell said. Article continues below 'We're also going to miss the bloke. We have only been together for a few weeks now but his character is everything you want to have in your group on a Lions tour. He's very popular and that makes it a little bit tougher. 'Ben will be devastated for Tomos, like we all are. But at the same time, he's super excited. 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Despite going down to 14 men for the final 25 minutes, Mark Mapletoft's side ran in eight tries to open their Pool B account in emphatic fashion. Flanker George Timmins was shown a straight red card for leading with the elbow in a ruck — just moments after scoring England's sixth try of the afternoon. Scotland struck first through scrum-half Noah Cowan after a strong start, but England responded swiftly with a penalty try that swung momentum firmly in their favour. They raced to a 42–12 lead by half-time thanks to a ruthless display of attacking rugby. Winger Jack Bracken crossed twice, while Will Knight and Kane James powered over from close range. Josh Bellamy delivered a standout solo effort before turning provider with a pinpoint grubber kick to set up Ben Redshaw. Article continues below Kane James and Tom Burrow made strong carries throughout, and fly-half Ben Coen steered the team expertly with a composed performance. 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RTÉ News
an hour ago
- RTÉ News
Tomos Williams Lions tour is over, Hugo Keenan and Jamison Gibson-Park make first start
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Rhyl Journal
an hour ago
- Rhyl Journal
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