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The team from Ysgol Bro Caereinion on Tekkers.

Young Powys footballers to feature on new S4C football themed game show

Read the full letter from Chris Packham and hear what he had to say about ITV, I'm a Celebrity and the show's treatment of animals.

Chris Packham criticises ITV and I'm a Celebrity for 'wilful abuse of animals'

Newtown and Welshpool turn on their Christmas lights with winter festivals

Everything you need to know, including whether you could be eligible for a £159 refund or a free TV licence

You could claim a £159 refund on your TV licence - are you eligible?

Pupils pictured with ceramic artist, Jody McPartlin, and the new mosaic.

Patriotic Powys pupils show off new Welsh mosaic at school

Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa takes over the Tadris' helm as the 15th Doctor during the festive period.

Are you a Doctor Who fan? Prove it with our ultimate timey wimey quiz

A BBC documentary will show the King's first year as monarch

BBC documentary to show 'behind the scenes view' of Charles' first year as King

Anne-Marie will be performing at Ludlow Castle on July 28

Anne-Marie to perform at castle near Powys - how you can get tickets

The main stage at Green Man 2023.

Welsh music festival shortlisted by Rolling Stone as one of the best in the UK

Soloist Hannah Davey will be performing on the night.

70-strong choir plans memorable performance of Mozart music

Builth Male Voice Choir perform ahead of the Winter Fair

Male Voice Choir to hold fundraising concert for Powys village hall

Welshpool's old Christmas lights from 2022.

Welshpool to unveil new Christmas lights at Winter Festival switch-on

12 of Powys' 13 stations along the Heart of Wales Line route would have been pointless answers on the show.

Railway line through Powys features on popular quiz show Pointless

Mid Wales Opera latest production has been a huge success

Mid Wales Opera faces uncertain future after losing appeal over funding cut

Series director Julian Jones at Aston Martin’s flagship showroom in London with James Bond’s iconic DB5

Powys film maker directs Brian Cox in new James Bond television series

Kaiser Chiefs set to perform at Llangollen Eisteddfod next summer

The combined choirs of Cor Llanwnog and The Wesley Singers under the baton of Stella Gratrix

Powys choirs to combine talents and herald the coming of Christmas

The cast of Out Of Order which will be performed by Newtown Amateur Dramatics Society this month.

Stage almost set for Newtown drama group's new comedy production

Mountain biker Matt Jones tours the Red Bull Hardline course.

Mid Wales event described as 'world's toughest bike race' to return for 2024

Oswestry RFC to host the world’s first game of mixed-sex T1 Rugby on December 13.

Welshpool to make rugby history with first ever televised mixed-sex game

The Jerseys at Welshpool Town Hall.

Welshpool Town Hall treated to Franki Valli tribute concert by The Jerseys

The highly anticipated John Lewis Christmas advert has been released featuring an original song from Andrea Bocelli

Watch the new John Lewis Christmas Advert - what is the song?

Gregynog Young Musician 2022 finalists Tom Yang (young accompanist) Nathan Perry (string), Hui Lok Sun (brass), Firoze Madon (keyboard winner and overall winner), Marina Kam Hoi Chug (percussion) and Daniel Pengelly (woodwind).

World class young musicians to compete for prestigious Gregynog prize

Rory Evans and Matthew Davies backstage at Theatr Hafren

Newtown legend Rory Evans raises thousands in first live theatre performance

Annabel and Johannes paid tribute to Annabel's late husband Mel in their dance

Strictly fans 'in tears' as Annabel Croft pays tribute to late husband in routine

The book about John Ellis Jones (inset) will launch on November 4.

Book launch on November 4 that takes reader back to Llanfyllin's golden summer

The Traitors will return for a third series

Third series of BBC's The Traitors announced ahead of second series release date

Stacey Solomon is back filming hit BBC show Sort Your Life Out.

Stacey Solomon's future on Loose Women confirmed after months off air

Have you seen the Christmas 2023 range at Morrisons yet?

Watch oven gloves sing 1980's power ballad in Morrisons Christmas advert 2023

A replica Dalek from BBC Doctor Who has sold for more than £1,500 on eBay

Doctor Who: Full-size replica Dalek sells for more than £1,500 at auction

Former Wales captain Scott Quinell.

S4C documentary series featuring Rugby legends to be filmed in Welshpool

Shop Front Heroes pictured with Rhayader Male Voice Choir.

Powys band Shop Front Heroes release new single, featuring local choir

'Brainstorm' by MPYT is on at Centre Celf in Llandrindod from November 2-4.

Powys youth group to perform stage piece by London theatre company

JB Gill (second from left) will be coming to Stowmarket this summer

Massive boyband JLS to perform in Shropshire - here's how to get tickets

Landed Festival 2023.

The Powys music festival that is the best in Wales - and it's NOT Green Man

The Wyeside Arts Centre.

Letter: Loss of arts venue would be a tragedy so a fundraising group could be formed

Jess Glynne and Nile Rodgers have been added to the Llangollen International Music Festival line-up.

REGIONAL Chart topper and disco kings added to Llangollen International Eisteddfod line-up

Mother and daughter Bethan (r) and Ffion Thomas, with grandmother Kaye Rees also pictured.

Three generations of Powys family hit the high notes at choir concert

Chloe Fairweather is announced as the winner of the best factual director award at BAFTA Cymru 2023.

Powys filmmaker wins best director at Bafta Cymru Awards

Mid Wales Opera latest production has been a huge success

Mid Wales Opera confirms appeal over Arts Council Wales funding cut blow

Former Llandrindod mayor and town councillor Sheila Richards has died.

Sad news for Powys town as former mayor and beloved figure dies

Autumnwatch presenters Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams will be back on our screens.

Iolo Williams to return to our screens only months after suffering heart attack

This year's Early Music at Discoed weekend is being held over Saturday and Sunday, October 28-29.

Classical music festival coming to Powys town later this month

Quine-Taylor, 19, from Brecon directed her first short film 'I'm the One' aged just 14,

'One to watch' Powys filmmaker celebrated at London Film Festival

Sian Collins will be talking about her thriller, ‘Tiding’, at North Books in Hay-on-Wye later this month.

Powys book shop to host talk with Welsh author about her latest murder mystery

A lack of investment has staff at the Wyeside Arts Centre in Builth fearing it could be curtains for the popular cinema and theatre.

Powys entertainment venue fears it could close next year due to lack of funding

Sian Healey presents the 'Dan Y Bont' books to pupils at Llanelwedd Church in Wales Primary School, and headteacher Adam Shearman.

Publishers backing Powys young farmers with series tackling rural mental health

Nic Luxton outside The Corner Collective, one of Builth's newest shops

'Big change' as new shop hits the high street in Powys town

Described as the UK’s finest tribute show to Dire Straits, DS:UK are back in Llandrindod Wells on Saturday, October 14.

Love Dire Straits? UK's finest tribute act are in Powys this week

Former Wales captain Scott Quinell.

Welshpool rugby lovers invited to casting call for new TV programme

Powys musician's latest album nominated for 2023 Welsh Music Prize

Welshpool Town Hall.

'Oh what a night' it promises to be as Welshpool Town Hall to host The Jerseys

The Wye Kidz cast.

Roald Dahl's Matilda: The Musical coming to the stage thanks to Powys youths

David said the cinema has kept its

Newtown cinema chief thanks locals for support after award nomination

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