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May 6, 2025

Dyfed Powys Police have appealed for information.

Police appeal for info over 'altercation' between man and woman on busy A483 near Newtown

News|6 hours ago

The winners from Ysgol LLanfechain with their dragons

Eric and Albert's toy dragon competition with Ysgol Llanfechain

Your World|7 hours ago

Public Health Wales calls on parents to protect young people against cancer with HPV vaccination

Public Health Wales calls on parents to protect young people against cancer with HPV vaccination

News|7 hours ago

Essential maintenance work to maintain safety and reliability on the Heart of Wales line this month

Essential maintenance work taking place to maintain safety and reliability on Heart of Wales railway line

News|8 hours ago

Garregllwyd near Rhayader will be open this weekend

Amazing weather for first Powys National Garden Sceme openings leads to lots of visitors

News|8 hours ago

Appeal after van driver dies in crash with lorry on A44

News|8 hours ago

Tania Szabo, daughter of war hero Violette Szabo, with other residents enjoying 'The Cilmery Bench' at the VE Day commemorations in the village

Cilmery held a commemorative event celebrating 80 years since VE Day on Sunday, May 4

News|9 hours ago

Dan Ballinger's work is on show in Knighton

Abstract Graffiti Art Exhibition at Knighton Community Centre

News|9 hours ago

The collision occurred on the A44 near the Sweet Lamb motorsport venue. (Image: Google Street View)

Biker killed in crash with van on A44 near Llangurig

News|10 hours ago

Special VE Day wool art installation which wowed Wonderwool Wales visitors now to tour the UK

Special VE Day wool art installation which wowed Wonderwool Wales visitors now to tour the UK

News|11 hours ago

A Complete Unknown will be shown at a Kington cinema in May

'A Complete Unknown' will be shown at a Kington cinema in May

News|11 hours ago

Police appeal after person dies in road crash on the A44

News|11 hours ago

The author Salman Rushdie is to appear at this year’s Hay Festival (Hay Festival / Salman Rushdie)

Renowned writer Salman Rushdie to appear at Hay Festival

News|11 hours ago

Mid Wales Commercial Property Investment Fund Launch event, held at CMD Ltd (part of the Makefast Group), Abermule Business Park.

A £4 million pot has been launched to help businesses in Powys to expand

News|13 hours ago

Rhayader residents and visitors were unable to get cash out of the town’s ATM’s for days over the recent bank holiday

Rhayader residents and visitors were unable to get cash out of the town’s ATM’s for days over the recent bank holiday

News|13 hours ago

Knighton’s clerk has been given the authority to buy supplies for the smooth running of the council upto £500

Knighton’s clerk given the authority to buy supplies for the smooth running of the council upto £500

News|14 hours ago

Adrian Ellam, CEO of Invertek Drives Ltd, at its global headquarters at Welshpool, Powys, UK.

'Thrilled and honoured!' - Shropshire and Mid-Wales companies celebrate after bagging prestigious Kings Awards

Business|17 hours ago

Adrian Ellam, CEO of Invertek Drives Ltd, at its global headquarters at Welshpool, Powys, UK.

Welshpool firm Invertek Drives celebrates after scooping prestigious King's Award

Business|17 hours ago

May 5, 2025

Local Author Kathy Biggs will celebrate the publication of 'Attention All Shipping' on Friday, May 9 at 6.30pm in Victoria Hall, Llanwrtyd Wells

Local author's new book launch will take place in Llanwrtyd Wells this week

The Royal Opera’s Die Walkure (12A) will be screened to a Builth Wells venue this month

The Royal Opera’s Die Walkure (12A) will be screened to a Builth Wells venue this month

The Belgrave House Band will be playing Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black album at a Powys venue

Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black album will be played by The Belgrave House Band at a Powys venue

Sam Tromellan

Jail for Mid Wales man who strangled ex on seaside holiday

Students from Lady Hawkins School in Kington will be invited to attend a Kington Town Council meeting to pass on youth issues and to learn about local councils

Kington pupils invited to town council meeting to talk about youth issues and learn about councils

The legendary group The Drifters are back on tour and they are playing in Llandrindod Wells

The legendary group The Drifters are coming to Llandrindod Wells.

Kington Town Council has agreed to release money to support salaries and tree work at the town’s recreation ground

£17,500 to be released by Kington Town Council to support work at the town's recreation ground

Llandrindod Wells councillors wishing to nominate a colleague for a senior role payment, will now have to complete a form

Nomination process introduced for senior role payment at Llandrindod Wells Town Council

Pete Jones with some of the machinery that will be going under the hammer at Glebe Farm, Lydham on May 10.

Shropshire agricultural contractor’s dispersal sale 'not to be missed'

Regular visual inspections of the skateboard park in Knighton and the surrounding area are now being carried out by town councillors

Knighton councillors carrying out regular visual inspections of the skateboard park

Appeal after dachshund that went viral after playing with a seal is now in need of help

Mid Wales|May 5

May 4, 2025

Plans to work on a tree in the Llandrindod Wells Conservation Area have been recommended for approval by the town council

Tree work in Llandrindod Wells Conservation Area supported by the town council

A Rhayader museum which has applied to create a bike shelter, has been supported by the town council

A Rhayader museum applies to create a bike shelter at its premises

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

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

May 3, 2025

Churches in Kington parish have launched the Kington Benefice Pilgrim Path Project

New guided pilgrim paths have been launched in Kington

Glan Yr Afon near Llangedwyn will be one of the gardens opening

12 Powys gardens open in May for National Garden Scheme

Local performers; (L-R) Penny Nicholson,Paul Jays, Catherine Smedley, Simon Rae, Dr Jo Botting and Michelle Pearce. Ted Edwards image

A Poetry and music evening was held recently at Llandrindod Wells cafe bar

Farmers across Brecon & Radnor have been urged to heighten biosecurity and remain vigilant to protect their livestock and businesses from disease

Biosecurity key to keeping disease at bay, Brecon and Radnorshire NFU Cymru members told

Three different groups will be running Kington and District Community Shop plans throughout May

Three different groups will be running Kington and District Community Shop plans throughout May

Cllr Chloe Masefield - Powys County Council

Proposals to reorganise sixth forms in Powys - are slammed by councillors

May 2, 2025

Mid West Wales Senedd Member Cefn Campbell (right) at Llandovery station

Rural Wales 'neglected': Cefin Campbell calls for later trains on Heart of Wales Line

Nant at Coleg Cambria will attract the best of the childcare industry

Trailblazing health complex to host first ever 'Childcare Show'

Your World|May 2

May 1, 2025

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has recently joined 17 other Fire and Rescue Services from across the UK to deliver firefighting equipment to Ukrainian firefighters and replace crucial resources that have been lost during the ongoing conflict in the country

Mid Wales fire service joined convoy to deliver firefighting equipment to Ukrainian firefighters

MS Senedd Member James Evans on the right cutting the ribbon Image: Discover Park

Powys holiday park opens new attraction offering 'dark sky' experiences

Meurig James FRAgS Elected Chair of CARAS UK

Meurig James FRAgS announced as new Chair of The Council for Awards of Royal Agricultural Societies

Last year’s Gareth Raw Rees Memorial Scholarship winners

Gareth Raw Rees travel scholarship to celebrate 40 years of encouraging young farmers to travel the world

Brecon and Radnorshire Senedd Member James Evans MS has criticised the Welsh Labour Government and UK Labour Government for pursuing policies that are placing unsustainable pressure on small businesses in Wales

Labour Policies are Pushing Small Businesses in Powys to the Wall

Mr Harry Featherstonhaugh OBE, FRAgS being presented with the ASAO Lifetime Achievement Award by ASAO Secretary, Paul Hooper and RWAS CEO, Aled Rhys Jones.

Agricultural stalwart receives prestigious recognition for 25 years of service as Royal Welsh Show Director

Network Rail issues level crossing safety warning as over half of people in the West Midlands confess to everyday distractions from phone use

Your World|May 1

Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn

Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner's recent visits

Llangurig Road, Llanidloes

Funding secured to further improve active travel provision in Powys

The Project - Banc Du Energy Park Ltd

Wind turbine developers spoke to Rhayader Town Council in the same week they submitted a notice of intention to put in an application for two proposed local windfarms