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Karen Compton

Chief Reporter

Reporter on the Mid Wales Journal.

March 23, 2025

From left to right - Susan Price Treasurer; Kath Kennett Committee Member; Peri Emirali Chairperson; and Mike Kennett President of Epynt Motor Club

Llanwrtyd Thursday Club received donation from Epynt Motor Club

Business units on the Buttington Cross Enterprise Park just outside Welshpool

Businesses that want to expand or relocate to Powys but can’t find a suitable site or building that meets their needs, are being asked to let the council know

Digital developer Nikki Baird-Murray working on Powys County Council’s Supply Chain Sustainability Portal

More Powys suppliers can now access award winning carbon cutting support

A previous Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations (ASAO) Wales Conference

Royal Welsh Agricultural Society to Host 2025 ASAO Wales Conference at Llanelwedd

Welsh Liberal Democrat MP David Chadwick has sponsored a cross-party Bill in Parliament designed to secure fairer prices for farmers and food producers across the UK

Welsh MP David Chadwick sponsors a cross-party Bill in Parliament designed to secure fairer prices for farmers and food producers across the UK

March 22, 2025

A unique movie musical extravaganza is coming to a Llandrindod Wells venue in April

A unique movie musical extravaganza is coming to a Llandrindod Wells venue in April

Over 35 organisations across Powys have shared a grant worth £30,000 to help deliver a range of activities and events to support families and children experiencing poverty or impacted by the cost-of-living crisis

Powys organisations share £30,000 grant to help tackle child poverty

James Hitchcock of Rewilding Britain

The last in a series of talks entitled ‘What on Earth’ will be taking place in Kington in April

A framework to help achieve excellent customer experience has been developed for the first time by Powys County Council

New Powys framework developed to transform customer experience

NFU Cymru President Aled Jones

NFU Cymru President and Deputy President meet Wales Office Minister Nia Griffith to discuss a range of issues currently impacting the agricultural sector

Rachel Ellen who will running the ‘Sip and Sculpt’ workshop at Kerry Vale Vineyard

Powys border vineyard unveils creative workshop with wine evening

Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant, visited the Auto Palace this week, seen here with Powys County Councillors (Image: Welsh Government)

Cabinet Secretary visits state-of-the-art business centre in Llandrindod Wells

March 21, 2025

Elan Valley Lakes (L-R) Steve Lesbirel, Chair, Mid Wales Economic Advisory Board; Councillor Bryan Davies, Leader of Ceredigion County Council; Dame Nia Griffith DBE MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Wales Office; Councillor James Gibson-Watt, Leader of Powys County Council; Rebecca Evans MS, Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Economy; Martin Driscoll, Business Support and People Director, Dŵr Cymru; Carwyn Jones-Evans, Portfolio Senior Responsible Owner, Growing Mid Wales; Peter Perry, Chief Executive, Dŵr Cymru; Eifion Evans, Chief Executive, Ceredigion County Council; Emma Palmer, Chief Executive, Powys County Council; Barry Rees, Corporate Director, Ceredigion County Council; Diane Reynolds, Director of Economy and Community Services, Powys County Council; Vicky Martin, Head of Visitor Attraction Strategy, Dŵr Cymru.

Extra £11.8m unlocked for Mid Wales Growth Deal as first project takes shape

Crickhowell and Presteigne have been named among the best places to live in Wales in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide

Crickhowell and Presteigne have been named among the best places to live in Wales in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide

Firefighters are planning to rally outside Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service headquarters this Monday, March 24, calling for the fire authority to scrap plans to change working hours

Firefighter rally outside Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service headquarters on Monday, calling for the fire authority to scrap plans to change working hours.

‘Sobering’ new figures showing a record number of cattle culled in Wales last year because of bovine TB further underlines the need for change in strategy, says NFU Cymru

NFU Cymru: Record numbers of cattle culled paints sobering TB picture for Welsh farmers

March 20, 2025

Mid and West Wales Senedd Member Cefin Campbell

The Family Farm Tax: another nail in the coffin of agriculture in Wales?

Six The Musical Live! will be coming to Builth Wells via a screening in London

Six The Musical Live! will be coming to Builth Wells via a screening in London

Kim Coles secretarial assistant, Sharon Francis home support officer, Sharon Owen home support senior officer, Caroline Williams home support and Beverley Baynham chief officer with the new electric car.

A Presteigne charity is celebrating after being awarded a grant to purchase a wheelchair accessible fully electric car and to install a new EV charger

March 19, 2025

Powys firefighters are tacling a huge 50 hectare grass fire near Rhayader

Powys firefighters are tackling a 50 hectare grass fire near Rhayader.

Builth Wells’ Chamber of Trade has now been firmly re-established with a new committee

Builth Wells’ Chamber of Trade has now been firmly re-established with a new committee

Sound will be the focus of two events in Llanwrtyd Wells on Sunday, March 23, including at the heritage centre

Sound will be the focus of two events in Llanwrtyd Wells on Sunday, March 23

The Apartment (1960) will be shown at a Kington cinema this month

The Apartment (1960) will be shown at a Kington cinema this month

A small community council in Rhayader says the Labour Government’s family farm tax grab is ‘abhorrent’ as it shows solidarity with farmers

Powys community council says Labour Government’s family farm tax grab is ‘abhorrent’

Moana 2 will be shown free of charge at a venue near Llandrindod Wells this month

Moana 2 will be shown free of charge at a venue near Llandrindod Wells this month

Billy Elliot the Musical is celebrating its 20th anniversary and will be screened to Builth Wells

Billy Elliot the Musical is celebrating its 20th anniversary and will be screened to Builth Wells

Councillors and volunteers helping to clear the Margaret Evans Memorial Garden in Builth Wells

Two projects have taken place in Builth Wells recently thanks to the town council and the help of volunteers

A tribute to the Music of Nile Rodgers and Chic will be coming to a Llandrindod Wells venue in April

A tribute to the Music of Nile Rodgers and Chic will be coming to a Llandrindod Wells venue in April

March 18, 2025

The Boat That Rocked will be shown at The Old Picture House in Kington on Saturday, March 22.

The Boat That Rocked will be shown at a Kington cinema on Saturday, March 22

View the partial solar eclipse in the Elan Valley on Saturday, March 29

View the partial solar eclipse in the Elan Valley on Saturday, March 29

First up will be The Frostie Show on Saturday, April 19

A Llandrindod Wells venue is holding a ‘three for free’ promotion for family shows this spring

Spain’s best export Ignacio Lopez will be performing ‘Senor Self Destruct’ at a Builth Wells venue

Spain’s best export Ignacio Lopez will be performing ‘Senor Self Destruct’ at a Builth Wells venue

Presteigne Fire and Rescue Service will be extra busy over the next week or so as they put on a car wash and a cadet open evening

Presteigne Fire and Rescue Service hold a car wash and a cadet open evening

Builth Wells Deputy Mayor Councillor Alan Waller putting up last year's baskets

Bracket strength testing on hanging baskets in Builth Wells will be carried out in the next couple of weeks

March 17, 2025

A film about Jackson Pollock will be shown in Knighton

A film about Jackson Pollock will be shown in Knighton

Tanith and her team

A Llandrindod Wells venue will be holding a psychic show this month for an evening of intrigue and wonder

Dyfed Powys Police are appealing for information following the theft of a Honda SM520 red quad bike from a farm in the Llangammarch Wells area

Dyfed Powys Police are appealing for information following the theft of a quad bike from a farm in Llangammarch Wells

Penybont Young Farmers Club in action on the stage

Penybont Young Farmers Club have been crowed Pantonime Champions at the Radnor competition

The Culinary Association of Wales team outside 10, Downing Street

A team of Welsh chefs cooked up a selection of delicacies, inspired by top quality food and drink products from Wales, at a St David’s Day reception held at 10 Downing Street, London

The plans could see a new Welsh-medium all-age school established at Ysgol Calon Cymru's Builth Wells campus as well as significant investment in two school buildings

Proposals to alter how a Powys dual-campus secondary school delivers education will be scrutinised next week

Ffion Davies with her badge, letter and certificate. Ffion alone raised an incredible £125 for the charity LATCH.

Young Dancers from Builth Wells Earn Prestigious Blue Peter Badges

Various options are being considered for the doors of public toilets behind the Knighton Hotel in Knighton

Various options are being considered for the doors of public toilets behind the Knighton Hotel in Knighton

March 16, 2025

Over 50 National Garden Scheme volunteers assembled at Hafan Yr Afon, Newtown for the annual regional meeting for Wales and The Marches recently

Over 50 National Garden Scheme volunteers assembled for the annual regional meeting for Wales and The Marches recently

Spring – Joanna Griffiths’ new oils focus on the Welsh Marches.

‘First Stirrings’ the Spring Exhibition 2025 at Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge near Kington is open until the end of April

The Llanwrtyd Wells Heritage and Arts Centre will be holding its third art competition in July 2025 which is open to artists throughout Wales, following two very successful events

Artists wanted for third Llanwrtyd Wells art competition

March 15, 2025

The Fillers, the world’s first and best tribute to "The Killers", are to play in Llandrindod Wells

The Fillers, the world’s first and best tribute to "The Killers" are to play in Llandrindod Wells

A wreath laying service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day will take place in Knighton

A wreath laying service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day will take place in Knighton

Charles Burton - Food and Portrait of Morgan 3

Glasbury Arts Auction will take place on Saturday, March 29 at Christ College, Brecon

March 14, 2025

Marketing assistant apprentice Elinor Jones with her laptop at the NTFW conference and taking part in the Apprentice Spotlight

Rhayader marketing assistant apprentice is working with Cardiff Council

The Powys Parenting Strategy is now available to view on the parenting section of the council’s website, the county council has said

The Powys Parenting Strategy is now available to view on the parenting section of the council’s website

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