The council said Builth Wells, Llanfair Caereinion and Llanfyllin sixth forms would continue to be bilingual.

BBC: Banners outside meeting

Builth Wells is the latest community to stage a meeting in protest at the LHB's plans for hospitals in Powys.

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The Burger Manufacturing Company based near Builth Wells withdrew its products in February after tests suggested they contained more than 1% horsemeat.

BBC: Burger Manufacturing Company cleared over horsemeat

Guy Roderick, of Wyeside Arts Centre in Builth Wells, said the rising costs of the Olympics was having an impact on existing organisations.

BBC: Sport clubs lose out to Olympics

Bronllys, near Brecon, and Knighton could lose GP beds and maternity services, while 12 GP beds, outpatient and X-ray services could be cut at Builth Wells.

BBC: NEWS | UK | Wales | Mid Wales | Town fights hospital service cuts

Builth Wells-man Jones, 29, has played 155 games in 11 years with Llanelli and the Scarlets, scoring 83 tries, and has won 47 Wales caps with 13 tries.

BBC: Scarlets hand captaincy to Jones

Builth Wells flier Jones battled with Leigh Halfpenny for a Wales spot all last season and was ready to renew his challenge in November before the cartilage problem struck.

BBC: Scarlets wing Mark Jones fears career end is nigh

The VWT, an environmental charity with offices in Brecon and Builth Wells, says it will work with the community to develop a "greater understanding of this secretive animal", survey the bat population and improve their travel routes between roosts and woodland.

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