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Karen Compton

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Reporter on the Mid Wales Journal.

June 2, 2024

Teen who revved engine of dad's car after 'drinking all day' given huge points penalty

'Very foolish' lorry owner left shotgun and ammunition in cab until police found them

May 10, 2024

The Welsh Government is looking to create a new national park based around the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley

Environment|May 10

May 3, 2024

Plaid's Dafydd Llewelyn holds police and crime commissioner post

April 28, 2024

Funding secured for active travel routes in Powys towns

Welshpool|Apr 28

April 23, 2024

Air ambulance base decision taken before mitigation plans are finalised

Mid Wales|Apr 23

Confirmed: Mid Wales air ambulance base to close after health boards back controversial move

April 18, 2024

Brothers spotted 'squeezing' cannabis worth £20,000 in view of passers-by

April 15, 2024

Drink-driving footballer caught following team bus he should have been on

April 14, 2024

Boy asked for 'one more chance' after police responded to tip-off about 'drunk' mother

Farm labourer who went to nearby pub after week of lambing caught drink driving

April 7, 2024

Two men arrested at drugs farm where 2,000 cannabis plants were discovered are released with no further action

April 3, 2024

Vodka thief seen on CCTV taking bottles out of convenience store given rehab order

April 1, 2024

In court: Woman who stole three bottles of vodka from shop

March 17, 2024

Woman caught drink-driving as she went to buy milk after daughter called police

Woman hit door over another woman's head after finding naked boyfriend in her hotel room

March 10, 2024

Historic town centre pub described as 'quaint, no frills' put on the market

Business|Mar 10

B&B in picturesque valley set to close as costs make it 'no longer viable'

Business|Mar 10

March 3, 2024

Man dropped trousers at doctor's surgery then told people they could 'have a look'

February 18, 2024

Homeless man destroyed hostel furniture after assuming medication had been stolen

February 12, 2024

Sex offender caught by paedophile hunting group when he went to meet 'teenage girl' at park

February 11, 2024

Girl, 8, battling rare cancer after sickness originally thought to be 'winter bug'

Driver on wrong side of the road who crashed into motorcyclist narrowly avoids jail

Range Rover driver with needle phobia banned after failing to provide blood specimen

February 4, 2024

Owner of dog which ran towards woman and bit her is sentenced

500-year-old ring found by metal detectorist officially declared treasure

Mid Wales|Feb 4

February 2, 2024

Concerns voiced as Welshpool air ambulance base is recommended for closure

January 27, 2024

'They are turning us into the dark ages!' Fears town could lose medical practice from lack of funds

Llandrindod Wells|Jan 27

January 21, 2024

Brothers launched 'prolonged and persistent' attack after attending brother-in-law’s funeral

January 14, 2024

Viagra thief left with big court bill after stealing medication from pharmacy

January 13, 2024

Man who missed probation appointments because he got work cleaning out chicken sheds is fined

January 11, 2024

How singer Charlotte Church wants to help people find their unique voice

Mid Wales entertainment|Jan 11

January 10, 2024

Packed programme planned for 2024 Presteigne Festival

Mid Wales entertainment|Jan 10

January 7, 2024

Drink driver found with half-full lager glass loses special reasons bid to avoid ban

December 31, 2023

Community group hoping for lottery luck as it transforms historic pub

Mid Wales|Dec 31, 2023

December 29, 2023

Bid for solar farm that could power 9,000 homes progressing as details outlined

Environment|Dec 29, 2023

December 28, 2023

Date set for final decision on Welshpool air ambulance base

Health|Dec 28, 2023

December 26, 2023

Paramedic to face careless driving trial after woman suffered 'catastrophic' injuries in crash

Crime|Dec 26, 2023

December 21, 2023

Barking dogs leave owner who ignored complaints with £1,150 bill

Crime|Dec 21, 2023

December 19, 2023

Energy scheme saves thousands of pounds for schools

Education|Dec 19, 2023

December 17, 2023

Drink driver crashed van into neighbour's car while double alcohol limit

Crime|Dec 17, 2023

Convert offices into one-bedroom flats to meet social housing needs, councillor urges

Mid Wales|Dec 17, 2023

December 14, 2023

Key decision on Welsh air ambulance bases is delayed

Health|Dec 14, 2023

December 13, 2023

Residents praised for recycling efforts

Environment|Dec 13, 2023

Projects given share of £2 million to help battle climate crisis

Environment|Dec 13, 2023

December 12, 2023

Advisory group to be set up to help Powys Cabinet on county farms

Farming|Dec 12, 2023

December 3, 2023

Drink driver who was ‘barely able to walk’ avoids return to prison

Crime|Dec 3, 2023

November 30, 2023

Doctor still considered risk to patient safety has suspension extended

Health|Nov 30, 2023

November 27, 2023

Crowds descend on Royal Welsh Winter Fair

Mid Wales|Nov 27, 2023

November 26, 2023

Paramedic accused of seriously injuring motorcyclist while driving ambulance

Mid Wales|Nov 26, 2023

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