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Police are appealing for information or witnesses following a burglary at a property in Ystradgynlais. During the early hours of Thursday 6th February 2014 the occupant of an address situated at Station Road in Coelbryn near to Ystradgynlais was alerted to the presence of an unknown male in the property. For more on the story, click on the headline link to Dyfed-Powys Police.

You've heard of Three Stooges and the Three Tenors . . .  Now there's the Three Comedians. Three of the most celebrated comedians in Wales will be taking to the ‘field of play’ in Ystradgynlais later this week. The occasion sees the reprise of the famous ‘The Dragon Has Three Tongues’ show, featuring Phil Evans (above), Daniel Glyn and Gary Slaymaker. “There be plenty of tongue-in-cheek points scoring a few conversions to the best in Welsh comedy,” promises Ammanford-based Phil Evans. The acclaimed show has played in all four corners of Wales and was taken on its first ‘foreign tour’ last year when it formed the cornerstone of St David’s Day celebrations in Toronto in Canada. Evans said: “Welsh audiences will be familiar with what the show is all about, but we haven’t given it an airing in Wales for a few months now, so it will be great fun to take it to heartland territory in Ystradgynlais.” ‘The Dragon Has Three Tongues’ will be staged at The Welfare in Brecon Road, ...

In need of cheer after the doom and gloom of the rugby? Then, look no further than the Triple Crown of comedy in Wales. Three of the most celebrated comedians in Wales will be taking to the ‘field of play’ in Ystradgynlais later this month. The occasion sees the reprise of the famous ‘The Dragon Has Three Tongues’ show, featuring Phil Evans (above), Daniel Glyn and Gary Slaymaker. “There be plenty of tongue-in-cheek points scoring a few conversions to the best in Welsh comedy,” promises Ammanford-based Phil Evans. The acclaimed show has played in all four corners of Wales and was taken on its first ‘foreign tour’ last year when it formed the cornerstone of St David’s Day celebrations in Toronto in Canada. Evans said: “Welsh audiences will be familiar with what the show is all about, but we haven’t given it an airing in Wales for a few months now, so it will be great fun to take it to heartland territory in Ystradgynlais.” ‘The Dragon Has Three Tongues’ will be staged at The Welfar...

The neighbourhood policing team in Ystradgynlais have got together with local traders to set up a scheme call Steal and Be Banned. SABB (Steal and Be Banned) aims to target shoplifters in the locality and anyone found and prosecuted for the offence will not only be banned from the shop that the offence took place in but also all the other shops in Ystradgnylais that have joined the scheme. “We have 16 businesses that have signed up to the scheme so far,” said PCSO Dan Garnell. “Local businesses have welcomed the fact that something is being done and traders appreciate the scheme in being set up. “Now we hope other businesses will come on board, too.” If anyone would like more information on how to join the scheme, PCSO Garnell can be contacted at Ystradgynlais police station on 101.