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Hay isn't really what you might call a crime hotspot, so when something does happen, it's quite a shock.
This week major news on the crime page of the B&R was the assistant manager of Chattels, who helped herself to around £5,000 from the till, and some jewellery. Obviously, she's not the assistant manager there any more, as this actually happened last year, but has only now come to court. She won't be sentenced until the New Year.

The second story that caught my eye is not really connected with Hay, but I used to live up near Erwood, and I used to enjoy visiting the craft centre at the old railway station there. Mr Cunningham, who ran the centre, was taking part in a concert at Talgarth Town Hall when he collapsed and died. He'd been playing the violin, and was turning the pages for the pianist when he died. He really made Erwood Station a wonderful place to visit, and his family have said that they will continue his work, promoting arts and crafts throughout Wales.