The UK's eccentric book-loving 'kingdom'
In 1977, Richard Booth declared himself "king" of Hay-on-Wye in order to save the Welsh border town from economic ruin. Now, the famed spot is celebrating his legacy.
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In 1977, Richard Booth declared himself "king" of Hay-on-Wye in order to save the Welsh border town from economic ruin. Now, the famed spot is celebrating his legacy.
A GROUP is forging ahead with plans to take over a pub and give it a huge revamp as part of a £500,000 masterplan.
A GROUP is forging ahead with plans to take over a pub and give it a huge revamp as part of a £500,000 masterplan.
A PUB in Herefordshire could be set to be taken over and revamped as part of a community groups £500,000 plans.
Clyro Church In Wales Primary School PARENTS and governors of Clyro Church in Wales Primary School near Hay-on-Wye, have started a campaign in a bid to take back control of the school finances. On December 18, 2020, Powys County Council announced that the Clyro school governing body had its right to control the budget suspended. This allows the council to take over control of staffing and other spending decisions and address the projected deficit budget over coming months. The headteacher, Sarah Groves, will now need to put together detailed business plans of how the school will get ...