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Welshpool Carnival fun from 1987.

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

Newtown High School Girls Choir in 1979.

Newtown High School Girls Choir in 1979.

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

Telyn's fresh clutch of eggs at the Dyfi Osprey Project.

Telyn's fresh clutch of eggs at the Dyfi Osprey Project.

Three new arrivals as Dyfi ospreys lay another clutch of eggs for 2024

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?

The action is part of a move to boycott Israeli goods

The action is part of a move to boycott Israeli goods

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People are protesting the war in Gaza – by destroying avocados in a Powys Co-op

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?

Police rescued the woman who had been stuck in the pit for two days

Police rescued the woman who had been stuck in the pit for two days

Rescue teams save pensioner trapped in garage vehicle pit for two days

Machynlleth Golf Club's 5th green was damaged over the weekend - by what club officials believe are remote controlled cars.

Machynlleth Golf Club's 5th green was damaged over the weekend - by what club officials believe are remote controlled cars.

Powys golf club says green damage possibly caused by remote control cars

Water rates have increased this month.

Water rates have increased this month.

Letter: Our water rates have not been hiked 19 per cent but 41 per cent

Kiri Pritchard-McLean brings her stand-up tour to Machynlleth in May.

Kiri Pritchard-McLean brings her stand-up tour to Machynlleth in May.

Powys County Council

Top Welsh comedian to share experience as foster carer at Powys event

Telyn and Idris, shortly after returning to the Dyfi valley for 2024.

Telyn and Idris, shortly after returning to the Dyfi valley for 2024.

Osprey project seeks advice over 'UFO' seen around nest

A very rare Purple Heron has been spotted in Powys

A very rare Purple Heron has been spotted in Powys

'Extremely rare' purple heron spotted in a Powys nature reserve

Wayne Colquhoun in his converted chapel in Corris

Wayne Colquhoun in his converted chapel in Corris

Planning and development

Antiques Roadshow expert unveils converted chapel near Powys town

Dulas Ltd, Machynlleth

Dulas Ltd, Machynlleth

Pioneering Powys company named as finalist for prestigious award

A stretch of the Cwm Maethlon byway, near Machynlleth

A stretch of the Cwm Maethlon byway, near Machynlleth

Planning and development

Campaigners claim victory as council ordered to restore byway

Rhayader Carnival week race memories from 1997.

Rhayader Carnival week race memories from 1997.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 1997?

Swansea Crown Court.

Swansea Crown Court.

Powys man spared jail over possession of 549 child sex abuse images

Runners on the start line for the Machynlleth carnival Colour Run.

Runners on the start line for the Machynlleth carnival Colour Run.

Machynlleth Colour Run to return this year as part of carnival celebrations

Terry Jones and Michael Palin.

Terry Jones and Michael Palin.

Powys Monty Python star and acclaimed writer added to Oxford National Biography

Students gathered for a climate conference at the Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth.

Students gathered for a climate conference at the Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth.

Students from over 25 universities gather in Powys for climate conference

The proposed new look for Ysgol Bro Hyddgen in Machynlleth.

The proposed new look for Ysgol Bro Hyddgen in Machynlleth.

Planning and development

School demolition looks set to go ahead as Cadw rejects listing bid

Machynlleth Leisure Centre.

Machynlleth Leisure Centre.

Local government

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Letter: Powys County Council leave Machynlleth with nothing if they possibly can

Motorcycle enthusiasts in Welshpool in 1964. Picture by Don Griffiths.

Motorcycle enthusiasts in Welshpool in 1964. Picture by Don Griffiths.

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

Former NatWest branch in Machynlleth in 2016.

Former NatWest branch in Machynlleth in 2016.

Former NatWest building sells at online auction for £161,000

Machspace volunteers Nikki, Fee and Avery with the new laser cutter.

Machspace volunteers Nikki, Fee and Avery with the new laser cutter.

Powys community workshop gets £12,000 grant for new equipment

Telyn and Idris, shortly after returning to the Dyfi valley for 2024.

Telyn and Idris, shortly after returning to the Dyfi valley for 2024.

Osprey pair reunite at Powys nest as female returns in record time

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Powys town set to host first ever Pride event

Gwen Wine and Bar Restaurant, Machynlleth.

Gwen Wine and Bar Restaurant, Machynlleth.

Machynlleth restaurants partner with comedy festival for unique gig experience

Judo training in Newtown in 1998.

Judo training in Newtown in 1998.

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

The Skinners Arms, Machynlleth

The Skinners Arms, Machynlleth

Powys town's oldest traditional pub reopens ahead of Easter weekend

Canolfan Glyndwr, Machynlleth.

Canolfan Glyndwr, Machynlleth.

Planning and development

Plans revealed to renovate Powys site thought to be Wales' first parliament

Rescue teams were called out after a young person on a Duke of Edinburgh expedition was injured

Rescue teams were called out after a young person on a Duke of Edinburgh expedition was injured

Rescue teams called out to Duke of Edinburgh expedition that went wrong

Telyn arrives back at the nesting ground in Dyfi.

Telyn arrives back at the nesting ground in Dyfi.

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Much-loved osprey returns to Powys for seventh consecutive breeding season

Powys motorists travelling along A470 can expect delays over the next week

Powys motorists travelling along A470 can expect delays over the next week

Powys drivers face nights of delays and long diversions for resurfacing on A470

The amenity woodland near Machynlleth which will be sold at auction.

The amenity woodland near Machynlleth which will be sold at auction.

'Picturesque' piece of Powys woodland to be sold at auction

Dylife. Picture: Geograph.

Dylife. Picture: Geograph.

Plans revealed to tackle pollution from abandoned north Powys metal mines

Griffiths carrying out work to re-open Machynlleth railway arch.

Griffiths carrying out work to re-open Machynlleth railway arch.

Planning and development

Two Powys building projects nominated for engineering awards

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?

Osian Pryce will be competing in the British Rally Championship this season.

Osian Pryce will be competing in the British Rally Championship this season.

Powys rally ace returns to British Championship with brand new team

Gwyndaf Evans and Dale Furniss in action. Picture by Bob Benyon.

Gwyndaf Evans and Dale Furniss in action. Picture by Bob Benyon.

Rally fans and crews savour the delights of Get Jerky North Wales Rally

The Skinner Arms, Machynlleth

The Skinner Arms, Machynlleth

One Powys pub to close and another to reopen as landlords make move across town

Walkers on the Tarren y Gesail.

Walkers on the Tarren y Gesail.

Fell runner rescued after being injured in fall on Powys border mountain

The wind turbines could be built near the Glaslyn Nature Reserve, near Staylittle.

The wind turbines could be built near the Glaslyn Nature Reserve, near Staylittle.

Planning and development

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Wind farm developer says it WILL consider every piece of feedback

Machynlleth High Street.

Machynlleth High Street.

Planning and development

Work gets underway on Machynlleth's high street tree planting scheme

Volunteers who worked as marshals during the Machynleth Carnival Colour Run.

Volunteers who worked as marshals during the Machynleth Carnival Colour Run.

Machynlleth carnival organisers looking for interest in summer events

Former Powys based paramedic threatened to break a woman's 'f*****g arm'

Former Powys based paramedic threatened to break a woman's 'f*****g arm'

Former Powys-based paramedic threatened to break woman's arm

Machynlleth Rugby Club vice chairman Martin Hughes.

Machynlleth Rugby Club vice chairman Martin Hughes.

Machynlleth Rugby Club pays tribute to 'much-loved' vice chairman

Male voice choir Cantorion Gogledd Cymru performing in Y Tabernacle, machynlleth.

Male voice choir Cantorion Gogledd Cymru performing in Y Tabernacle, machynlleth.

Machynlleth prepares to welcome musicians for 2024 Welsh festival

Powys County Council

Here's how much council tax you'll pay in each part of Powys

A stretch of the A470 near Cwm Llinau

A stretch of the A470 near Cwm Llinau

Drivers face 40-minute diversion as Powys road closes for major resurfacing work

The former bakehouse on Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth

The former bakehouse on Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth

Planning and development

Plans to convert old Machynlleth bakery into houses resubmitted to Powys Council

Welshpool Magistrates Court

Welshpool Magistrates Court

Man, 21, lost job after he stole £400 from Powys hotel where he worked

Dyfi Biosphere partners meeting Welsh Government Minister Julie James at Melindwr Farm.

Dyfi Biosphere partners meeting Welsh Government Minister Julie James at Melindwr Farm.

Another part of Powys added to Dyfi Biosphere as Unesco-backed site expands

Sioned Thomas-Jones

Sioned Thomas-Jones

Powys farmer named among farming champions for International Women's Day

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