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Newtown High School Girls Choir in 1979.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in the 1970s?

The plans propose building electric car charging points in Llanfair Caereinion.

The plans propose building electric car charging points in Llanfair Caereinion.

Planning and development

Plans for new service station and drive-thru backed by Powys town's council

Elin Jones (left) and Bethan Smith from Machynlleth and Llangadfan, winners of the Dance Trance 2002 Disco Dancing Pairs Competition for 17yrs+ Competition was held in Newtown and open to dancers from Wales, England and Scotland

Elin Jones (left) and Bethan Smith from Machynlleth and Llangadfan, winners of the Dance Trance 2002 Disco Dancing Pairs Competition for 17yrs+ Competition was held in Newtown and open to dancers from Wales, England and Scotland

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 2002?

Making shapes at Newtown's Elephant and Castle in 1976.

Making shapes at Newtown's Elephant and Castle in 1976.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life during the 1970s?

Aberystwyth Town players celebrate winning the Central Wales Cup.

Aberystwyth Town players celebrate winning the Central Wales Cup.

Llanfair United fall short as Aberystwyth Town retain Central Wales crown

The A458 between Llanfair Caereinion and Mallwyd was shut sometime before 3pm following an accident.

The A458 between Llanfair Caereinion and Mallwyd was shut sometime before 3pm following an accident.

Road traffic collision closes A458 in north Powys, but road is now back open

The fashion show held at Llanfair Institute.

The fashion show held at Llanfair Institute.

Powys community fashion show brings in more than 100 visitors

Jason Budd and Joe Mines from Smith of Derby with the clockface from St Mary's Church in Llanfair.

Jason Budd and Joe Mines from Smith of Derby with the clockface from St Mary's Church in Llanfair.

Eighteenth century Llanfair clock removed by specialists for much needed repairs

A team of volunteers for the Llanfair Caereinion Community Cafe.

A team of volunteers for the Llanfair Caereinion Community Cafe.

Llanfair Caereinion Community Café marks first anniversary

Dashcam footage of a dangerous piece of overtaking on a Powys road.

Dashcam footage of a dangerous piece of overtaking on a Powys road.

WATCH: Panicked father's dangerous drive on winding Powys roads

Plans approved for new electric vehicle service station in Powys

Plans approved for new electric vehicle service station in Powys

Planning and development

Plans revealed for new drive-thru and service station near Llanfair Caereinion

The fashion show returns after last year's successful event.

The fashion show returns after last year's successful event.

Powys town fashion show to return after first was big success

Alex Ringrose will lose his job as a result of his drink driving conviction.

Alex Ringrose will lose his job as a result of his drink driving conviction.

Powys caravan escort driver will be left unemployed after admitting drink driving

The Lewis family have been battling for years to get the support they need for their two sons

The Lewis family have been battling for years to get the support they need for their two sons

Powys family forced out of police and NHS jobs by learning needs support issues

Llanidloes High School cross country athletes in 1982.

Llanidloes High School cross country athletes in 1982.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in the 1980s?

Judo training in Newtown in 1998.

Judo training in Newtown in 1998.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 1998?

Phil Jones and Sam Maguiness at the finish line for the Welshpool 10k.

Phil Jones and Sam Maguiness at the finish line for the Welshpool 10k.

Ex-headteacher's pride as £10,000 Parkinson's fundraiser ends at Welshpool 10k

The Goat Hotel in Llanfair Caereinion has made changes since the inspection

The Goat Hotel in Llanfair Caereinion has made changes since the inspection

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Powys hotel takes immediate action after mice cause zero food hygiene rating

Ysgol Bro Caereinion in Llanfair Caereinion.

Ysgol Bro Caereinion in Llanfair Caereinion.

Powys Council responds after parents raise fears over Welsh-stream school plan

A roadside banner concerning the proposal to transform Ysgol Bro Caereinion into a Welsh medium

A roadside banner concerning the proposal to transform Ysgol Bro Caereinion into a Welsh medium

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Parents raise concerns over plan to make Powys school Welsh language

Severn Valley Drama Club players in 1977.

Severn Valley Drama Club players in 1977.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life during the 1970s?

The pair of Jac Edwards (Dolfor) and Chris McWhinnie (Castle Caereinion) have also recently been crowned Welsh Pairs champions.

The pair of Jac Edwards (Dolfor) and Chris McWhinnie (Castle Caereinion) have also recently been crowned Welsh Pairs champions.

Montgomeryshire short mat bowlers enjoy success at home and overseas

St Mary's Church, Llanfair Caereinion.

St Mary's Church, Llanfair Caereinion.

Bongs to return to historic Powys church as clock repaired at long last

Ysgol Bro Caereinion - High School site in Llanfair Caereinion - from Google Streetview.

Ysgol Bro Caereinion - High School site in Llanfair Caereinion - from Google Streetview.

Welsh language school plan could split 'strong' community, Powys Council told

Carpenter banned from driving for failing to provide breath sample

Carpenter banned from driving for failing to provide breath sample

'Just over' carpenter banned from driving for failing to provide breath sample

Around 15,000 competitors will be heading to Meifod this May and June

Around 15,000 competitors will be heading to Meifod this May and June

Cultural attractions

Record number of Montgomeryshire children competed in Urdd Eisteddfodau

Day one of Phil Jones's 7 x 10k challenge in aid of Parkinson's UK in Welshpool.

Day one of Phil Jones's 7 x 10k challenge in aid of Parkinson's UK in Welshpool.

Welshpool's Phil kicks off amazing series of runs to support Parkinson's UK

A MID Wales dancer is travelling to Las Vegasto compete in a world dance championships.17-year-old James Williams from Garthmyl hasbeen picked as the only Welsh member ofTelford based DNA Hip-Hop Crew to go to theIDance Hip-Hop World Championships in

A MID Wales dancer is travelling to Las Vegasto compete in a world dance championships.17-year-old James Williams from Garthmyl hasbeen picked as the only Welsh member ofTelford based DNA Hip-Hop Crew to go to theIDance Hip-Hop World Championships in

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 2008?

Volunteers at the Llanfair Caereinion Community Cafe.

Volunteers at the Llanfair Caereinion Community Cafe.

Powys community cafe celebrates five-star food hygiene rating

Ysgol Bro Caereinion in Llanfair Caereinion.

Ysgol Bro Caereinion in Llanfair Caereinion.

Powys Council set to press ahead with making Llanfair school Welsh stream

Meifod Post Office and Stores is having a revamp.

Meifod Post Office and Stores is having a revamp.

Owners share update on popular village shop that's closed for revamp

Powys teenager becomes first EVER deaf RAF cadet to fly an aircraft

Ian Gomm from Llanfair Caereinion with song he penned to mark Scotland reaching the 1998 World Cup.

Ian Gomm from Llanfair Caereinion with song he penned to mark Scotland reaching the 1998 World Cup.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 1998?

Llanwnog Primary School musicians in 1968.

Llanwnog Primary School musicians in 1968.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life during the 1960s?

Staff of Ysgol Dyffryn Trannon at Llanidloes Fancy Dress in 2011.

Staff of Ysgol Dyffryn Trannon at Llanidloes Fancy Dress in 2011.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 2011?

Protestors in front of the Senedd in Cardiff.

Protestors in front of the Senedd in Cardiff.

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Hundreds of Powys farmers join as thousands protest farming plans at Senedd

Newtown Youth Club held a 24 hour five-a-side football tournament in 1974.

Newtown Youth Club held a 24 hour five-a-side football tournament in 1974.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life during the 1970s?

The plot for the proposed new houses in Broncafnent Lane, Llanfair Caereinion.

The plot for the proposed new houses in Broncafnent Lane, Llanfair Caereinion.

Planning and development

Powys council approves changes to housing proposal in Llanfair Caereinion

The view towards Bryn Du - land wrongly registered as common land near Llanfair Caereinion - from Google Streetview.

The view towards Bryn Du - land wrongly registered as common land near Llanfair Caereinion - from Google Streetview.

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Farm that was accidentally named common land in 1960s back with rightful owner

Multiple Llanfair residents reported receiving a visit from the

Multiple Llanfair residents reported receiving a visit from the

Door-to-door scammers pretending to be from energy firms target Powys homes

Six ladies and a pigeon in Newtown in 1964. Recognise any familiar faces?

Six ladies and a pigeon in Newtown in 1964. Recognise any familiar faces?

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life during the 1960s?

Ethel Edwards from Four Crosses raised £1,000 for the Red Cross in 1977 by salvaging 78 tons of waste paper.

Ethel Edwards from Four Crosses raised £1,000 for the Red Cross in 1977 by salvaging 78 tons of waste paper.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life during the 1970s?

The Big Breakfast event organised by the Urdd Fundraising Committee and held at the Black Lion in Llanfair Caereinion.

The Big Breakfast event organised by the Urdd Fundraising Committee and held at the Black Lion in Llanfair Caereinion.

Big breakfast event in Llanfair helps raise over £700 for cancer charity

New plastic sleepers on the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway.

New plastic sleepers on the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway.

Welshpool to Llanfair Railway completes work on new stretch of track

Llwydiarth Chapel is currently on the market with an asking price of just £20,000

Llwydiarth Chapel is currently on the market with an asking price of just £20,000

19th Century Powys chapel for sale - for the same price as a Ford Fiesta

The A458 between Foel and Cwm Cewydd has since reopened in both directions.

The A458 between Foel and Cwm Cewydd has since reopened in both directions.

Main road between mid and north Wales reopens in both directions

The leading cast of Theatre Hafren's performance of 'Oh What A Lovely War' in 1999.

The leading cast of Theatre Hafren's performance of 'Oh What A Lovely War' in 1999.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 1999?

The opening of Meifod Tennis Courts in 1980.

The opening of Meifod Tennis Courts in 1980.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in the 1980s?

An artists impression of the new medical centre in Llanfair Caereinion

An artists impression of the new medical centre in Llanfair Caereinion

Powys medical centre set to undergo changes as wait for new centre goes on

A missing child was found in Powys in the early hours of this morning following an extensive search.

A missing child was found in Powys in the early hours of this morning following an extensive search.

Dyfed-Powys Police

Police explain why helicopter was searching Powys village early this morning

A group of Eisteddfod winners from Adfa Primary School in 1966.

A group of Eisteddfod winners from Adfa Primary School in 1966.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life from the 1960s?

Francesca Corstorphine receiving her certificate from Professor David Green CBE DL, the University of Worcester’s Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive.

Francesca Corstorphine receiving her certificate from Professor David Green CBE DL, the University of Worcester’s Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive.

Former Powys student handed award for 'outstanding achievement' at university

Victoria Avenue, home of Llanidloes Town FC.

Victoria Avenue, home of Llanidloes Town FC.

Powys football clubs plan changing room upgrades as six sides share £400k boost

Former Llanfair headteacher to attempt seven 10k runs in Parkinson's fundraiser

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