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  • Llanrhaeadr aiming to sparkle against Flint

    LLANRHAEADR bid to revive their campaign following a downturn in results this week. The Tanat Valley club host Flint Town United on Saturday before embarking on a midweek Mid Wales derby at Penrhyncoch. Player-manager Marc Griffiths said: “Saturday

  • British trial biking stars descend on Llanidloes

    Llanidloes based Hafren Dirt Bike Club host the penultimate round of the British Solo Trials Championship on Sunday, September 30. The cream of British trial biking will descend on the town with end of season championship points at stake. The

  • Disappointment for organisers as Nantmel Show is cancelled

    Organisers have expressed their disappointment after Nantmel Show was cancelled due to bad weather today. Powys was struck by two Atlantic storms over the early part of this week, and the high winds and heavy rain have left the show ground unsuitable

  • Newtown end three decade wait for title

    Newtown have won the 2018 Montgomeryshire Men’s Bowling League for the first time in 32 years. Newtown held off strong competition from Llanidloes to win the title by the narrowest of margins. Only four members of Newtown’s current team were

  • Saints to do battle with Bala

    TNS renew rivalries with Bala Town at Park Hall on Friday night. The Saints go into the game with confidence high following a free scoring run. Meanwhile the Lakesiders arrive following an indifferent start to their campaign with defeat at Aberystwyth

  • Pryce and Hockley make history with Belgian win

    Osian Pryce dominated the historic section of the Escort Rally Special, finishing 55.61 seconds ahead of his nearest rival in Belgium last weekend The one-off event celebrated the 50th anniversary of Escort saw the Machynlleth ace joined by Newtown

  • Take That announce Greatest Hits Live 2019 tour

    POP superstars Take That will celebrate their 30th anniversary with a massive UK arena and stadium tour including five dates at Manchester Arena. Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen will bring their greatest hits to venues across the UK, kicking

  • New operator wanted for 12 Powys care homes

    THE tender process to find a new company to run 12 Powys care homes is due to start. The decision to start the process of finding a new company to run the care homes was announced by Adult Social Care portfolio holder, Cllr Stephen Hayes yesterday

  • Rain causes travel disruption and flooding across Powys

    Heavy rain and strong winds from Storm Bronagh have brought travel disruptions and flooding across Powys. Machynlleth has been one of the worst hit areas, with the Dyfi Bridge on the A487 closed in both directions. The fire service confirmed

  • Rugby fun at Llanidloes

    LLANIDLOES Rugby Club hosted the 21st annual junior festivals during the past fortnight. More than 60 teams from across the region descended on Cae Hafren for the annual event with more than 900 children participating between the under 10 and under

  • New sponsors heat up Newtown Pool League

    MID Wales Stoves have been unveiled as the new sponsor of Newtown Pool League. The league is in its 36th season and continues to grow from strength with Llanfair Caereinion-based Mid Wales Stoves its brand new sponsor. League secretary, Owen