Montgomery & Bishop's Castle

The West Midlands Air Ambulance

Teenage motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash near Powys border

A generic image of a child playing on a swing. Pic: Pixabay.

A generic image of a child playing on a swing. Pic: Pixabay.

Powys toy company takes on staff after boom in sales led to customer complaints

Road closed and air ambulance called after motorbike and car in crash

Road closed and air ambulance called after motorbike and car in crash

Recap: Road closed and air ambulance called after motorbike and car in crash

Nadia Ionescu-Blower crosses the line.

Nadia Ionescu-Blower crosses the line.

Powys runner Nadia completes London Marathon and raises £3k for charity

Wendy Morgan (second from right) of E. H. Pennie & Son with her champion steer and (from left) judge Garry Howells, Holly Page from sponsor Wynnstay Group and auctioneer James Evans, Halls director.

Wendy Morgan (second from right) of E. H. Pennie & Son with her champion steer and (from left) judge Garry Howells, Holly Page from sponsor Wynnstay Group and auctioneer James Evans, Halls director.

Prices in the thousands at a cattle sale on the Powys border

Dave Laird has rejoined Newtown and Montgomery have welcomed home Ieuan Griffiths.

Dave Laird has rejoined Newtown and Montgomery have welcomed home Ieuan Griffiths.

Newtown bolster and Montgomery welcome home Griffiths for new cricket season

A Powys town medical practice will be on national television this month.

A Powys town medical practice will be on national television this month.

Here's when you can watch Powys GP surgery on national television

A bird's nest was the cause of a chimney fire near Clun. File photo.

A bird's nest was the cause of a chimney fire near Clun. File photo.

Bird's nest causes large chimney fire at rural property

Blood tests. Pic: Pixabay

Blood tests. Pic: Pixabay

Doctor's surgery to stop blood tests because of ‘chronic underfunding’

The crash happened along the A483 at Garthmyl

The crash happened along the A483 at Garthmyl

Van driver smoked cannabis before A483 crash between Newtown and Welshpool

Matt and Nicky Capner from Silver Service Executive Travel, Russell Cooke Owner of Kerry Vale Vineyard, Page Eades and Sam Parker, Marketing and PR at Marrington Escapes

Matt and Nicky Capner from Silver Service Executive Travel, Russell Cooke Owner of Kerry Vale Vineyard, Page Eades and Sam Parker, Marketing and PR at Marrington Escapes

Powys border vineyard joins forces with businesses to boost local tourism

The crowd at the successful dispersal auction at Lower Heblands on Saturday.

The crowd at the successful dispersal auction at Lower Heblands on Saturday.

Crowds turn out for dispersal sale as Powys border brothers retire from farm

Enterprise South West Shropshire manager Polly Owen and Severn Trent Community Fund Officer Jade Gough with the cheque for £6,350.

Enterprise South West Shropshire manager Polly Owen and Severn Trent Community Fund Officer Jade Gough with the cheque for £6,350.

Rural enterprise support team celebrates £6,350 funding award

Plans have been lodged to extend the driving range facility at Lakeside Golf Club, Garthmyl near Montgomery. Picture by Elgan Hearn - Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Plans have been lodged to extend the driving range facility at Lakeside Golf Club, Garthmyl near Montgomery. Picture by Elgan Hearn - Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Planning and development

Powys golf club's ambitious expansion plans to add viewing areas and shop

Halls director and auctioneer James Evans (left) with winner Victor Morris (second from right) and judges Elwyn and Lloyd Parkes.

Halls director and auctioneer James Evans (left) with winner Victor Morris (second from right) and judges Elwyn and Lloyd Parkes.

Halls auctioneers report 'exceptional' sale of cattle at Powys border auction

Van man fined for Shropshire offences

Van man fined for Shropshire offences

Van man caught driving without licence and insurance appears in court

Monty's Brewery continues to go from strength to strength.

Monty's Brewery continues to go from strength to strength.

Powys ale brewers partner up with celebration of motoring event organisers

The site where Powys County Council want to build 45 homes in Churchstoke - looking towards Fir cottage. From Google Streetview.

The site where Powys County Council want to build 45 homes in Churchstoke - looking towards Fir cottage. From Google Streetview.

Powys County Council

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45-home housing estate in Powys moves closer after new path approved

One of the Same tractors that will be sold in the auction at Lower Heblands.

One of the Same tractors that will be sold in the auction at Lower Heblands.

Farming brothers prepare for retirement sale as livestock farm tenancy ends

Mayor Josh Dicken (top left) and Cllr Ruth Houghton (blue scarf) are delighted that the hospital will reopen.

Mayor Josh Dicken (top left) and Cllr Ruth Houghton (blue scarf) are delighted that the hospital will reopen.

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Powys border hospital reopening is 'huge achievement', say campaigners

Bishops Castle Community Hospital..

Bishops Castle Community Hospital..

Bishop's Castle hospital to remain open after successful recruitment campaign

Montgomery Fish Bar

Montgomery Fish Bar

Powys chip shop makes changes to boost food hygiene rating from zero

Oliver Morgan set a new record last night.

Oliver Morgan set a new record last night.

Powys border swimmer enters history books with new British backstroke record

Brodie Lynch from Montgomery headed to Grantham to take part in the Pony Club Winter Triathlon Finals.

Brodie Lynch from Montgomery headed to Grantham to take part in the Pony Club Winter Triathlon Finals.

Powys youngster Brodie claims top 10 finish at UK Pony Club Triathlon Finals

Montgomery Town players and officials with the Emrys Morgan Cup. Picture by Stuart Townsend.

Montgomery Town players and officials with the Emrys Morgan Cup. Picture by Stuart Townsend.

Mid Wales League

Montgomery Town savour magic moment as Emrys Morgan Cup is finally lifted

Montgomery Town Crier Sue Blower – excited about bringing international town criers championships to her home town.

Montgomery Town Crier Sue Blower – excited about bringing international town criers championships to her home town.

Cultural attractions

Powys to host the competition for the world's best town crier

Adam and Kate Craigie, who run Spar stores Montgomery, have recently spent a spectacular week in South Africa.

Adam and Kate Craigie, who run Spar stores Montgomery, have recently spent a spectacular week in South Africa.

Powys store managers win experience of a lifetime holiday to South Africa

The Poetry Pharmacy in Bishop's Castle won the regional award

The Poetry Pharmacy in Bishop's Castle won the regional award

Popular Welsh border bookshop wins prestigious award

The Castle Hotel in Bishop's Castle.

The Castle Hotel in Bishop's Castle.

Three centuries old Powys border town pub to open brand new garden room

Montgomery Town v Waterloo Rovers.

Montgomery Town v Waterloo Rovers.

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All roads lead to Berriew as Montgomery Town and Waterloo Rovers meet in final

A man died after tragically choking to death at Powys border care home

A man died after tragically choking to death at Powys border care home

A man died after choking on food at Powys border care home

Police have warned that quad and other all-terrain vehicle thefts from farms continue to be a regular occurrence in south Shropshire by criminal gangs.

Police have warned that quad and other all-terrain vehicle thefts from farms continue to be a regular occurrence in south Shropshire by criminal gangs.

Police investigate 10-hour vehicle theft spree in Welsh border town

A teenager who stole a Ford Transit was caught drink-driving.

A teenager who stole a Ford Transit was caught drink-driving.

Aberystwyth Magistrates' Court

Teenager who stole Ford Transit was found to be over the drink-drive limit

Montgomery Waters, Church Stretton (Google)

Montgomery Waters, Church Stretton (Google)

Powys drinks company set to expand as plans for warehouse and lorry park go in

Councillor Heather Kidd with one of the many potholes in south-west Shropshire.

Councillor Heather Kidd with one of the many potholes in south-west Shropshire.

Rural communities 'deserve better' over 'dreadful' state of roads

Marches choir conducted by Alistair Auld

Marches choir conducted by Alistair Auld

Music lovers in for a treat with famous composer concert in Welsh border town

$A general view of Bishop\'s Castle (Google)$ $A general view of Bishop\'s Castle (Google)$

Local government

Vision for future of town to be put in front of local people

People enjoying the Charter Oaks walk, one of many activities staged by Going Wild in Bishop’s Castle.

People enjoying the Charter Oaks walk, one of many activities staged by Going Wild in Bishop’s Castle.

Lottery funding to create new jobs for nature project

The mayor of Montgomery and his wife Joan, celebrating the Queen mom's 100th on the street of montgomery. Pictured with Jess Sleigh(cutting cake), the town crier, Bill Orme, and The mayor's grandson Matthew Musharafeih,6, from Lebanon, Beirut.

The mayor of Montgomery and his wife Joan, celebrating the Queen mom's 100th on the street of montgomery. Pictured with Jess Sleigh(cutting cake), the town crier, Bill Orme, and The mayor's grandson Matthew Musharafeih,6, from Lebanon, Beirut.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 2000?

Halls director and auctioneer James Evans with Luke Bowen of Bowen & Bowen and judge Julian Roberts at Bishops Castle & District Quality Cattle Association’s store cattle sale and show.

Halls director and auctioneer James Evans with Luke Bowen of Bowen & Bowen and judge Julian Roberts at Bishops Castle & District Quality Cattle Association’s store cattle sale and show.

Powys farmer enjoys double success at 'explosive' cattle sale

The impact of the collision led to one of the vehicles landing on a hedge.

The impact of the collision led to one of the vehicles landing on a hedge.

Person cut free from wreckage after three-vehicle crash shuts main road

Deborah Alma outside Poetry Pharmacy in Bishop's Castle

Deborah Alma outside Poetry Pharmacy in Bishop's Castle

Popular Welsh Border bookshop in the running for prestigious award

A third of the routes in this year's Bishops Castle Walking Festival have already sold out

A third of the routes in this year's Bishops Castle Walking Festival have already sold out

Tickets selling out fast for popular walking festival

Bishop's Castle Medical Practice said it does not have enough staff to treat people who come in as an emergency.

Bishop's Castle Medical Practice said it does not have enough staff to treat people who come in as an emergency.

GP surgery sees rise in patients showing up for emergencies

Birds photographed by Andrew Fusek-Peters with light beaming through their plumage

Birds photographed by Andrew Fusek-Peters with light beaming through their plumage

PICTURES: Amazing 'stained glass' effect on birds captured by photographer

Halls director James Evans selling the record breaking steer in the store cattle at Bishops Castle Auction.

Halls director James Evans selling the record breaking steer in the store cattle at Bishops Castle Auction.

Powys steer sells for top price as second livestock market sees record fall

Mucklewick Hill.

Mucklewick Hill.

Planning and development

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Council planners refuse 'obtrusive' mast to help boost mobile signal

The Powys Eisteddfod in Welshpool in 1983.

The Powys Eisteddfod in Welshpool in 1983.

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

Historic Powys hotel under new management

Historic Powys hotel under new management

Historic Powys hotel under new management after being up for sale

Montgomery Fish Bar was given a zero rating by inspectors from the Food Standards Agency after they found a long list of concerns which included improperly stored kebab meat

Montgomery Fish Bar was given a zero rating by inspectors from the Food Standards Agency after they found a long list of concerns which included improperly stored kebab meat

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Zero-star-rated Powys fish and chip shop rebuked by hygiene inspectors

Ieaun Griffiths has joined Montgomery.

Ieaun Griffiths has joined Montgomery.

Montgomery hail the return of hometown hero as Griffiths joins Lymore club

The Cottage Inn, Montgomery. From Google Streetview.

The Cottage Inn, Montgomery. From Google Streetview.

Powys County Council

Homes plan for beside controversially converted Powys pub are pulled

Bishop's Castle and Hay-on-Wye are some of the Powys border towns that will feature on Escape to the Country.

Bishop's Castle and Hay-on-Wye are some of the Powys border towns that will feature on Escape to the Country.

Local towns to feature on Escape to the Country next week

The woman involved in the crash was later taken to hospital

The woman involved in the crash was later taken to hospital

One person taken to hospital after car overturns in crash on the Powys border

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