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British writer of novels about nature; one of three literary brothers (1872-1963);British writer of essays; one of three literary brothers (1884-1939);British writer of allegorical novels; one of three literary brothers (1875-1953).

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  • A couple of farmers in Powys don't have broadband!!!
  • Well they have closed all the schools in Powys today and Wales abandoned league tables years ago.
  • I reckon the existing unitary level is about right - except in Powys, which is such a huge area, geographically.
  • That is indeed the case - and one extra was cut (Penparc, near Cardigan) to make up for the ones saved in Powys.
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