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Karen Compton

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Reporter on the Mid Wales Journal.

January 22, 2025

Judicial Review on Wales Air Ambulance planned changes hears some financial information was incorrect

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Join Rhayader Players as they take to the stage with their annual pantomime!

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Kington resident to take on indoor rowing challenge for Parkinson’s UK

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Memorial inspections to take place in Powys council cemeteries

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Bryngwy Residential Home in Rhayader sold to Oakwood Care Ltd

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Ramped access to temporarily move for a week at Llandrindod Wells’ hospital

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Planning is already starting for 2025 Builth Christmas event

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January 21, 2025

Holding Powys County Council meetings online has increased diversity of decision makers

Proposed police precept to be scrutinised by Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel

New leadership team elected to represent Mid Wales tourism industry

January 20, 2025

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe MP David Chadwick challenges UK Government over proposals to extend waiting times for Powys patients

Increased costs of heating homes will be the subject at the next Llandrindod Transition meeting on Tuesday, January 28.

January 19, 2025

The film Death At A Funeral (2007) will be shown at a Kington venue on February 1.

January 18, 2025

A Builth Wells woman is standing for election for membership of the British Wool Board.

The next in a series of talks entitled ‘What on Earth’ will be taking place later in January.

January 17, 2025

Safety measures taken after building defects identified at Llandrindod Wells Sports Centre

Business Rates Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Rates Relief – still time to apply

Police encourage motorcyclists to join a free scheme which could be lifesaving in the event of a collision

Powys' directory of warm spaces for residents has been updated.

A beloved tearoom and guest house will reopen this year following investment and improvements.

Finalists announced for Monday’s Welsh Apprentice Butcher of the Year final

Three voices to unite at a Presteigne venue to sing Appalachian old-time songs and originals.

Company steadfast in its mission to support the Mid Wales tourism industry

The ultimate tribute show to one of the world’s most iconic singers - Celine Dion is coming to Llandrindod Wells

January 16, 2025

Builth Wells venue to screen the world’s most popular musical - Les Misérables: The Stage Concert 40th Anniversary in February.

First up-dated Powys X-ray unit to re-open next week

The film Back to Black will be shown at Knighton Community Centre on Friday, January 31.

Storm damage in Mid Wales forests cancels Severn Valley Stages Rally

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe MP David Chadwick Backs Landmark Bill to Protect Mid Wales Countryside

Applications open for new intake of next generation farm group members

A Wild West pantomime will be held in Knighton soon

January 15, 2025

Powys' Leader talks about the budget and council tax

Cycle jumble sale at the UK's National Cycle Museum in the Automobile Palace, Llandrindod Wells in April

Kington venue to host DJ night, a ceilidh for Burns Night and drop in health clinics this month

Presteigne’s Repair Team is expecting a visit from Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe’s MP for its first event of the new year

The Will Barnes Quartet will play in Presteigne as part of their ‘Source of the Severn’ tour.

Llandrindod Wells Fairtrade Group annual general meeting on Wednesday, January 22

Royal Welsh Show gears up to become more user-friendly for people with disabilities

Open Arms Kington has recieved over £92,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to protect The Oxford Arms for community regeneration

A Llandrindod Wells venue will be hosting a live music night on Saturday, January 18 featuring a local band.

Presteigne Festival will be holding a Springboard Weekend again this year.

January 14, 2025

Dick Whittington and his Cat will be Kington Operatic Society’s pantomime this year.

Ideas of how Kington can mark VE Day 2025 will be considered by the town council.

CEO of Rhayader & District Community Support steps down

New contracts for Powys Household Recycling Centres

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe MP calls for greater investment in local playgrounds

January 13, 2025

Welsh Government criticised over failure to help flood-hit Powys town

Explore Powys National Garden Scheme’s ‘Early Openers in 2025’ which feature snowdrops and spring flower gardens.

Festive cheer and community spirit shine bright at Llandrindod Wells Community Fridge Christmas dinner!

January 12, 2025

The winners of the Knighton Town Silver Band 100 Club draw, have been selected for January 2025