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Karen Compton

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Reporter on the Mid Wales Journal.

April 3, 2025

Brecon and Radnorshire MP David Chadwick

Brecon and Radnoreshire MP disappointed by controversial Powys Teaching Health Board plans

Critically acclaimed pianist Peter Hewitt will be giving a recital of Beethoven sonatas Pathètique, Tempest, Moonlight and Appassionata on the beautiful Bechstein piano at The Hub in New Radnor on Saturday, April 12 at 7.30pm

Critically acclaimed pianist Peter Hewitt will be playing The Hub in New Radnor on Saturday, April 12

A wind farm developer which offered to meet Llandrindod Wells Town Council, has not responded despite the clerk contacting them four times to arrange it

Wind farm developer fails to respond to offer to meet Llandrindod Wells Town Council

Last’s year’s Cycle Jumble organised by the National Cycle Museum

Llandrindod Wells Museum appeals for unwanted cycle parts for fundraising event

April 2, 2025

Kington Choral Society. Pic by Simon Lee Photography

Kington Choral Society will be performing Sir John Stainer’s The Crucifixion at a Kington church just before Easter

Requests to increase the speed limit on some Llandrindod Wells roads back to 30mph are not likely to take place, Llandrindod Wells Town Council has been told

Requests to increase the speed limit on some Llandrindod Wells roads back to 30mph are not likely to take place

Two people were taken to hospital after a suspected gas leak at a Knighton property

Two people were taken to hospital after a suspected gas leak at a Knighton property

Plans to carry out work on a Knighton shop have been supported by the town council

Plans to carry out work on a Knighton shop have been supported by the town council

Jason Taylor, who went missing in Spain, has been found

A man who went missing in Spain after having an issue with his boarding pass at an airport has been found

The Chief Fire Officer of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) has praised the exceptional efforts of its staff following a recent period of dry weather which has led to a series of grass fires

Mid Wales fire chief praises staff who have responded to 250 grass fires in a fortnight

Brecon and Radnorshire Senedd Member James Evans says Mid Wales needs improvement, investment an expansion of bus services in Mid Wales

New Bus Services bill does nothing to address transport problems in Mid Wales

The film We Live In Time will be shown at a Kington cinema on Saturday

The film We Live In Time will be shown at a Kington cinema on Saturday

April 1, 2025

The queue at Llandrindod Wells recycling centre last Thursday experienced by Christine Williams. Image by Christine Williams

Chaos at Powys household recycling centres before booking and charging system came in

Llandrindod Wells Town Council has agreed to renew its membership of One Voice Wales from April

Llandrindod Wells Town Council has agreed to renew its membership of One Voice Wales from April

Powys County Council's chief executive Emma Palmer

The chief executive of Powys County Council recently visited Rhayader, the county councillor said

The lavish historical drama Firebrand will be shown at Knighton cinema

The lavish historical drama Firebrand will be shown at Knighton cinema

Dan Lydiate with his free-range chickens at Abbeycwmhir

From ‘egg chasing’ to egg production for Welsh rugby star

Jason, 36, was last seen leaving Alicante Airport on March 29 (Dyfed-Powys Police)

Appeal to find missing Powys man last seen leaving Spanish airport

Llandrindod Wells Mayor Councillor Marcia Morgan

Llandrindod Wells Mayor’s last month has been full of meetings to keep existing projects on track and looking at future plans and ideas

Powys businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors are being urged to apply for a rate relief scheme that could see their business rates bill reduce in the new financial year

Powys businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors are being urged to apply for a rate relief scheme that could see their business rates bill reduce in the new financial year

Knighton Town Council has confirmed a pricing structure for the use of its civic centre

Knighton Town Council has confirmed a pricing structure for the use of its civic centre

March 31, 2025

Former police officer turned comedian Alfie Moore is heading to Builth Wells for a performance

A former police officer turned comedian is heading to Builth Wells for a performance

Kington Mayor Councillor Philip Sell

Kington Mayor asks the town’s museum to look for any documentation relating to the recreation ground

Welsh Wrestling will be coming to Llandrindod Wells this April with a fun packed show

Welsh Wrestling will be coming to Llandrindod Wells this April with a fun packed show

Kington Town Council is to consider establishing champions to speak up for diverse groups in the town

Kington Town Council is to consider establishing champions to speak up for diverse groups in the town

Builth Wells Town Council has renewed its One Voice Wales membership for 2025/6

Builth Wells Town Council has renewed its One Voice Wales membership for 2025/6

March 30, 2025

A formal complaint has been lodged after tarmac rather than paving tiles which were only put in two years ago, were used to complete a job in Kington town centre

A formal complaint has been lodged after tarmac rather than paving tiles which were only put in two years ago, were used to complete a job in Kington town centre

Mille and Ken presenting two cheques, one for £1,140 for Worldwide Cancer Research, and the other £560 for the local group of Cancer Research, to Ida Bufton (centre) Chair of the local Cancer Research group

Ken and Millie Celebrate Their Diamond Wedding and Raise Money for Cancer Research

Rhayader residents wanting to try out their green fingers, could apply for a plot at a local allotment and grow their own fruit and vegetables

Allotments available for rent in Rhayader, the town council has said.

Renowned local oral historian Marsha O’Mahony officially handing over the oral histories to the museum service

Stories from people closely connected with the River Wye have been recorded and preserved for the future through the ‘Voices of the River Wye’ project

A public meeting to discuss the possibility of bringing back the Kington branch of the Royal British Legion will take place this week

A public meeting to discuss the possibility of bringing back the Kington branch of the Royal British Legion will take place this week.

There will be live music at the legion in Llandrindod Wells this month

There will be live music at the legion in Llandrindod Wells this month

Dawn Of Impressionism, Paris 1874 will be screened to a Builth Wells venue this month

Dawn Of Impressionism, Paris 1874 will be screened to a Builth Wells venue this month

Paul and Steph MacDonald on the veranda at Quabbs Cabin

New Mid Wales eco-friendly holiday cabin promotes sustainability and wildlife spotting

March 29, 2025

A Builth Wells councillor attended the Friends of Builth Wells Library annual general meeting recently and found it really worthwhile

The Friends of Builth Wells Library surprised a Builth councillor with their activity level

North Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns, co-chair of the Water Pollution APPG, has welcomed the launch of a Call for Evidence by the Independent Water Commission—a process aimed at securing long‑term reforms in the water sector.

Ellie Chowns MP Urges North Herefordshire Residents to Shape the Future of Our Water Sector

The April meeting will be held in the afternoon when Wayne Bebb will speak about Glaucoma UK

Old Radnor WI held its annual general meeting at the March meeting

March 28, 2025

Aerial photo of the new council housing development that is being built at the former Robert Owen House in Newtown by contractors J. Harper and Sons (Leominster) Ltd (Pictures by J. Harper and Sons (Leominster) Ltd)

Ambitious plans to build and improve Powys County Council homes approved

Vice Chairman of Powys Teaching Health Board Kirsty Williams

Positive feedback from temporary changes to the minor injury units and Ready to Go Home units in Powys

Kimberly Perkins from Cat Mountain Fibre Arts

American exhibitor to add international flavour to Wonderwool Wales 2025

Brecon and Radnorshire Senedd Member James Evans attended the first in a series of public exhibition meetings on proposals for an energy park in Upper Chapel, Gwenddwr, Crickadarn and Erwood

Politician Says Wind Farm Proposals are Overwhelming Brecon and Radnorshire.

Powys’ Chair of Council, Cllr Jonathan Wilkinson (right), attending and signing the charter on behalf of Powys County Council.

Welsh public organisations pledge new approach focused on the bereaved and survivors of public tragedies

March 27, 2025

Powys’ Youth Service has received a positive report from inspectors who said youths feel safe and some partnership working is exemplary

Powys County Council's Youth Services receives positive report

Jamie and her award winning photograph 'Curlew O'Clock.' (Provided)

Llandrindod Wells wildlife photographer, Jamie Smart, has been named the Young Overall Winner of the British Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025

Businesses across Mid and North Wales are being invited to explore an untapped workforce at two upcoming events aimed at bridging the gap between employers and skilled prison leavers

Employing Prison Leavers: Unlocking Potential in Mid and North Wales

Education in Powys was slammed by Estyn inspectors as “poor” and “underdeveloped”

Education in Powys has been slammed by Estyn inspectors as “poor” and “underdeveloped”

Cleaning at a public toilet in Rhayader will be increased for a six month trial

Cleaning at a public toilet in Rhayader will be increased for a six month trial

Mid and West Wales Senedd Member Jane Dodds

Senedd Member Jane Dodds explains why she allowed the Welsh budget to pass

Councillors agreed to purchase a training defibrillator for St John’s Ambulance Cymru Rhayader

Two Rhayader groups will benefit after the town council agreed to help them

Three planning applications have been supported by Builth Wells Town Council

Three planning applications have been supported by Builth Wells Town Council.

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