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Powys memories from the 1980s.

Country western singer memories and school trip fun from Powys life in the 1980s

Halloween decorations on a house in Welshpool.

Halloween decorations on a house in Welshpool.

We went to the house with the biggest Halloween decorations in Welshpool

People gather to watch the fireworks display at Maes-y-Dre, Welshpool in 2021.

People gather to watch the fireworks display at Maes-y-Dre, Welshpool in 2021.

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Powys Bonfire Night 2024 firework displays and events

Van's Good Food Shop is celebrating half a century in business today.

Van's Good Food Shop is celebrating half a century in business today.

Powys health foods shop marks 50 years in business

The Castle, Rhayader, is in the centre of the Powys market town.

The Castle, Rhayader, is in the centre of the Powys market town.

Powys pub owners celebrate one year in charge

The current facility in Abermule.

The current facility in Abermule.

Powys villages celebrate funding to develop sport and games areas

Charlie is missing from the Llandrindod Wells area.

Charlie is missing from the Llandrindod Wells area.

Police appeal after man, 23, goes missing from Powys home

A483 Welshpool bypass.

A483 Welshpool bypass.

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Driver doing 90mph on Welshpool bypass spared driving ban

The mother of Joe Baker is campaigning for a rule change after being denied access to her son for 10 days.

The mother of Joe Baker is campaigning for a rule change after being denied access to her son for 10 days.

Mother campaigns for mortuary rule change after being denied access to her son

Three X-ray departments in Powys are set to be refurbished

Three X-ray departments in Powys are set to be refurbished

Powys X-ray departments to temporarily close for refurbishment

The application is for the premises in Pant.

The application is for the premises in Pant.

Planning and development

Change of use bid for Powys border business from domestic to commercial

Powys memories from more than 100 years ago.

Powys memories from more than 100 years ago.

Throwback Thursday: A step back in time to Powys life from a century ago

Powys County Council is asking residents to dispose of cosmetics that contain Lilial, an illegal ingredient since December 2022

Powys County Council is asking residents to dispose of cosmetics that contain Lilial, an illegal ingredient since December 2022

Powys council warns to check cosmetics for banned ingredient

TNS players celebrate victory in Flint on Wednesday.

TNS players celebrate victory in Flint on Wednesday.

The New Saints FC

New Saints net twice in a minute to complete late comeback in Deeside

Action from Radnor's win over Presteigne.

Action from Radnor's win over Presteigne.

Powys hockey club issues renewed call for investment into shared facilities

Andrew Davies celebrates with the trophy.

Andrew Davies celebrates with the trophy.

Powys running legend Andrew Davies crowned king of the Welsh mountains

Mark Harding (right) is raising awareness and cash for a cancer charity.

Mark Harding (right) is raising awareness and cash for a cancer charity.

Powys football club manager Tiny raises cancer awareness following diagnosis

Greggs in Newtown.

Greggs in Newtown.

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Newtown food theft lands Powys man jail sentence

Powys MPs Steve Witherden and David Chadwick.

Powys MPs Steve Witherden and David Chadwick.

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Powys MPs give their reaction to the 2024 budget

Emergency services at the scene of a train crash near Llanbrynmair on Monday, October 21.

Emergency services at the scene of a train crash near Llanbrynmair on Monday, October 21.

Man who died following train collision identified by his wife, inquest hears

Dyfed-Powys Police

Dyfed-Powys Police

Police charge man, 33, for drink driving after Welshpool lamppost crash

Royal Welsh Winter fair to go ahead despite Bluetongue concerns in England

Royal Welsh Winter fair to go ahead despite Bluetongue concerns in England

Royal Welsh Winter Fair to go ahead despite Bluetongue concerns in England

North East Wales National Park Proposal. Source NRW

North East Wales National Park Proposal. Source NRW

Planning and development

Public meeting to be held over proposed new National Park in Powys

Llanfyllin Shed working on a community project in partnership with Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust.

Llanfyllin Shed working on a community project in partnership with Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust.

Powys Men's Shed chosen as finalist for 2024 Community Project of the Year award

Some of the damage caused by the lorry.

Some of the damage caused by the lorry.

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Vehicles and buildings damaged in trail of destruction caused by lorry driver

A wind farm made up of a series of turbines.

A wind farm made up of a series of turbines.

Planning and development

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Energy company reveals proposal for Powys windfarm made of 13 turbines

Powys memories from the 1950s.

Powys memories from the 1950s.

Village choir ensembles and precious Powys school memories from the 1950s

Sam Lee will perform at Gregynog Hall on November 24

Sam Lee will perform at Gregynog Hall on November 24

Mercury Prize nominee to perform at Gregynog Hall in Powys

Wales' Ceri Holland celebrates scoring her sides second goal. (Pic by Ashley Crowden/FAW)

Wales' Ceri Holland celebrates scoring her sides second goal. (Pic by Ashley Crowden/FAW)

Powys football star Ceri Holland nets winner as Wales close on Euro 2025 spot

A stretch of the A470 and level crossing in Caersws.

A stretch of the A470 and level crossing in Caersws.

Police reopen stretch of A470 near Caersws after lorry recovered

Welshpool Magistrates Court.

Welshpool Magistrates Court.

Man broke molestation order by visiting Welshpool home, court hears

Andrew Jenkins at Ardross Castle

Andrew Jenkins at Ardross Castle

The Traitors star heading to Powys towns and villages as part of epic charity walk

The scene after a collision involving two trains near Llanbrynmair, Mid Wales. A passenger has died

The scene after a collision involving two trains near Llanbrynmair, Mid Wales. A passenger has died

Helpline set up for passengers and rail staff affected by fatal Powys train crash

Eight fire crews were called to SJ Roberts. Picture: SJ Roberts Group

Eight fire crews were called to SJ Roberts. Picture: SJ Roberts Group

Planning and development

Leading Powys building contractor's fire-ravaged office can be replaced

An overhead view of Llanfyllin Workhouse.

An overhead view of Llanfyllin Workhouse.

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Amazon Prime paranormal investigators to visit historic Powys landmark

Ystradgynlais. Picture: Google Street View

Ystradgynlais. Picture: Google Street View

Local government

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This Powys town looks set to be council's newest 'core area'

Bucknell Memorial Hall was built in 1922. However, permission has now been granted for a new village hall. Picture: Prince Architects

Bucknell Memorial Hall was built in 1922. However, permission has now been granted for a new village hall. Picture: Prince Architects

Planning and development

Plans approved to replace 100-year-old Powys border village hall

Ridgeway School, Sarn, near Newtown.

Ridgeway School, Sarn, near Newtown.

Village school site near Newtown hits the market before relocation

Powys memories from the 1960s.

Powys memories from the 1960s.

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Playtime with pals on Newtown tip and college days remembered from the 1960s

This is the first house in Wales to be offered up in an Omaze draw.

This is the first house in Wales to be offered up in an Omaze draw.

'Idyllic' Omaze home in Powys worth £500k up for grabs in new draw - how to enter

The incident is believed to have happened close to Molto nightclub in Berriew Street.

The incident is believed to have happened close to Molto nightclub in Berriew Street.

Teenager arrested over assault outside Welshpool nightclub that left man in hospital

The train crash on the Cambrian Line, Powys.

The train crash on the Cambrian Line, Powys.

Crashed Powys trains moved to Transport for Wales Machynlleth depot for investigation

Dyfed-Powys Police arrested a man after a crash near Brecon.

Dyfed-Powys Police arrested a man after a crash near Brecon.

Police arrest man after crash leaves three people in hospital

Rhys Allen, 30, was serving an eight-year sentence for aggravated burglary and possession of a firearm after being sentenced in 2017.

Rhys Allen, 30, was serving an eight-year sentence for aggravated burglary and possession of a firearm after being sentenced in 2017.

Police hunt for escaped prisoner with links to Mid Wales

A synthetic drug called Bromazolam has been found labelled as diazepam in Powys

A synthetic drug called Bromazolam has been found labelled as diazepam in Powys

New potent drug found in Powys could cause overdose from just a 'few grains'

A new windfarm could be built in Powys

A new windfarm could be built in Powys

Planning and development

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Plans for major new windfarm in Powys submitted to the Welsh Government

Police are appealing for information that may help find the two spaniels

Police are appealing for information that may help find the two spaniels

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Police appeal for witnesses after two dogs stolen near Powys border town

A rider was airlifted to hospital after a crash last week.

A rider was airlifted to hospital after a crash last week.

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash on main road in Powys

Police arrived to find Walker in his van in a layby.

Police arrived to find Walker in his van in a layby.

Driver called police to report himself for drinking alcohol

Man banned from every pub ahead of GBH trial

Man banned from every pub ahead of GBH trial

Man banned from every pub ahead of GBH trial

Joshua Evans took a fatal combination of morphine and pregabalin (pictured) when he had pneumonia.

Joshua Evans took a fatal combination of morphine and pregabalin (pictured) when he had pneumonia.

Man waiting for ankle surgery died from accidental overdose

Wildlife murals painted by Welshpool students at the Severn Farm Pond Nature Reserve

Wildlife murals painted by Welshpool students at the Severn Farm Pond Nature Reserve

Welshpool pupils create stunning wildlife murals for nature reserve

Powys memories from the 1940s.

Powys memories from the 1940s.

War effort memories and forgotten Powys school life revisited from the 1940s

Adrian Cieślewicz of TNS in action against Liam Walsh of Aberystwyth.(Pic by Lewis Mitchell/FAW)

Adrian Cieślewicz of TNS in action against Liam Walsh of Aberystwyth.(Pic by Lewis Mitchell/FAW)

The New Saints FC

New Saints overcome Sunday challenge to see off managerless Aberystwyth Town