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Ysgol Calon Cymru's Llandrindod Wells Campus

Powys secondary school to be monitored by officers after critical Estyn report

Ysgol Calon Cymru - the back of the Llandrindod Wells campus - from Google Streetview.

Ysgol Calon Cymru - the back of the Llandrindod Wells campus - from Google Streetview.

Here is what Estyn inspectors criticised about Ysgol Calon Cymru

The road was back open at 1pm.

The road was back open at 1pm.

Busy road through Powys town back open after two-vehicle crash

Layla Williams is the top ranked Butterfly stroke swimmer in her age grade in Wales.

Layla Williams is the top ranked Butterfly stroke swimmer in her age grade in Wales.

Pride as Powys youngster makes a splash in the pool to top Welsh rankings

Members of Bechgyn Bro Taf were on the way home to Cardiff in the early hours of Sunday morning, September 29, when their coach became engulfed in flames.

Members of Bechgyn Bro Taf were on the way home to Cardiff in the early hours of Sunday morning, September 29, when their coach became engulfed in flames.

Male voice choir insist on return to Powys despite bus being engulfed by flames

One of the float entries from recent years.

One of the float entries from recent years.

Carnival committee's plea for more volunteers – otherwise next year might be last one

David Finucane threatened to chop up Aaron Fisher and dispose of his body in sulphuric acid.

David Finucane threatened to chop up Aaron Fisher and dispose of his body in sulphuric acid.

Man jailed for keeping friend captive in Powys flat ending in police siege

Natalie Powell has retired from judo.

Natalie Powell has retired from judo.

Powys judo star Natalie Powell announces retirement following glittering career

A house in Painscastle, near Builth Wells.

A house in Painscastle, near Builth Wells.

PROPERTY: Five bedroom house near Builth Wells on sale for more than £700,000

Two days of delays are expected in Aberedw next week.

Two days of delays are expected in Aberedw next week.

Two days of delays in Powys village next week, in order to cut down trees

Jonathan Burchell crept into the Asda Express store in Llanelwedd, just outside Builth Wells, on July 24 – this occurred during the busy period of Royal Welsh Show week.

Jonathan Burchell crept into the Asda Express store in Llanelwedd, just outside Builth Wells, on July 24 – this occurred during the busy period of Royal Welsh Show week.

Man banned from every Asda store in Wales and England narrowly avoids prison

Love a takeaway? Now, if you live in the Builth Wells area, you will soon be able to get one delivered.

Love a takeaway? Now, if you live in the Builth Wells area, you will soon be able to get one delivered.

You might soon be able to get your favourite takeaway delivered in this part of Powys

Dyfed Powys Police said the man's death is not being treated as suspicious.

Dyfed Powys Police said the man's death is not being treated as suspicious.

Man found dead on B4520 in Powys following concerns for his welfare

Police incident closes section of A470 in Powys

The work will being on Monday outside the Griffin Inn pub in Llyswen.

The work will being on Monday outside the Griffin Inn pub in Llyswen.

Water main replacement to close Powys road in Llyswen on Monday

Lucky punter scoops £10,000 on Powys rugby club's lottery draw

Lucky punter scoops £10,000 on Powys rugby club's lottery draw

Lucky punter scoops £10,000 on Powys rugby club's lottery draw

Builth Wells Swimming Pool.

Builth Wells Swimming Pool.

Powys swimming pool will be closed next week for essential maintenance

Pupils collecting their GCSE results from Ysgol Calon Cymru in Llandrindod.

Pupils collecting their GCSE results from Ysgol Calon Cymru in Llandrindod.

Powys students told to pick up exam certificates or they will be destroyed

The road will be fully closed outside Llyswen’s Griffin Inn from 8am to 6pm every day until Sunday, October 13.

The road will be fully closed outside Llyswen’s Griffin Inn from 8am to 6pm every day until Sunday, October 13.

Motorists face delays as A470 in Powys to close every day for three weeks

Head coach Richard Jones receiving a cheque from Builth Wells Rotary Vice President, Hugh Garner

Head coach Richard Jones receiving a cheque from Builth Wells Rotary Vice President, Hugh Garner

Rotary club steps in to help judo club replace essential equipment

Phil (second left), Jack Smith (3rd l) and Darren (4th l), with Jack's friends.

Phil (second left), Jack Smith (3rd l) and Darren (4th l), with Jack's friends.

Firefighters praised for 'exceptional bravery' as they carry walker off Snowdon

The disease carries a very high mortality rate, particularly in unvaccinated kittens.

The disease carries a very high mortality rate, particularly in unvaccinated kittens.

Vets warning to Powys cat owners following positive case of deadly disease

Judge Vanessa Francis said Gareth Jones had turned to online chat rooms as

Judge Vanessa Francis said Gareth Jones had turned to online chat rooms as

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Powys man spared prison after being found guilty of child sex offences

Faye Morgan Koopmann-Glass will be sentenced for dangerous driving at Merthyr Crown Court next month.

Faye Morgan Koopmann-Glass will be sentenced for dangerous driving at Merthyr Crown Court next month.

Powys motorist caused crash after driving on the wrong side of road

Sally Baker, pictured with barman Pryce (left) and chef Mike.

Sally Baker, pictured with barman Pryce (left) and chef Mike.

Woman heaps praise on Powys pub that rescued her from car stress

Green GEN is proposing two new overhead lines, supported on wood poles, to connect Bute Energy’s Bryn Gilwern and Aberedw Energy Parks.

Green GEN is proposing two new overhead lines, supported on wood poles, to connect Bute Energy’s Bryn Gilwern and Aberedw Energy Parks.

Six-week window to have a say over power lines to Powys windfarms

Llandrindod Wells Magistrates’ Court has issued an arrest warrant for Carl Morgan, from Builth Wells.

Llandrindod Wells Magistrates’ Court has issued an arrest warrant for Carl Morgan, from Builth Wells.

Court issues arrest warrant for Powys man accused of assaulting pub bouncers

Builth and Llanwrtyd Wells Medical Practice.

Builth and Llanwrtyd Wells Medical Practice.

Powys medical practice becomes county's first to offer electronic prescriptions

Former Wales winger Mark Jones has taken over at Ospreys. Picture: WRU.

Former Wales winger Mark Jones has taken over at Ospreys. Picture: WRU.

Former Builth Wells and Wales star Mark Jones takes the helm at Ospreys

Powys memories from 1976.

Powys memories from 1976.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life during 1976?

Cyclists at the start of the one mile lap event on the Groe at the annual Builth Bike Bash in 2023.

Cyclists at the start of the one mile lap event on the Groe at the annual Builth Bike Bash in 2023.

Builth Bike Bash 2024 set to welcome riders for celebration of cycling

Jason Moore was given 15 months at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court.

Jason Moore was given 15 months at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court.

Powys pervert jailed after police find horrific child sex abuse images

Simon John climbed a local Builth landmark every day for a year.

Simon John climbed a local Builth landmark every day for a year.

Mount Kilimanjaro is the next challenge for Powys blogger Jungle

Powys memories from 2008.

Powys memories from 2008.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears and rugby cup memories from Powys in 2008

As a result of his show week antics at the Asda store near Builth Wells, Jonathan Birchall has been banned from every single Asda store in Wales and England.

As a result of his show week antics at the Asda store near Builth Wells, Jonathan Birchall has been banned from every single Asda store in Wales and England.

Powys man banned from every single Asda store in Wales and England

The girl's sack race. Pics: Ted Edwards.

The girl's sack race. Pics: Ted Edwards.

Powys community celebrates 75th anniversary of Cwmowen Show

Crowds at the Royal Welsh Show 2024.

Crowds at the Royal Welsh Show 2024.

Royal Welsh Show survey launched by Powys County Council

The title winning Builth Wells line-up.

The title winning Builth Wells line-up.

Builth Wells end three decade wait to secure cricket league championship

Action from last year's Rali Ceredigion.

Action from last year's Rali Ceredigion.

European rally stars and thousands of fans set to descend on mid Wales

The A44 near the Fforest Inn.

The A44 near the Fforest Inn.

Motorist taken to hospital following crash on A44 in Powys

Builth Wells Post Office chiefs insist the facility is not closing.

Builth Wells Post Office chiefs insist the facility is not closing.

Powys town post office and store is not closing down insist operators

Tony Dixon and his Monster Tuck Swamp thing is one of the main attractions at Truckfest

Tony Dixon and his Monster Tuck Swamp thing is one of the main attractions at Truckfest

Excitement builds for the first ever Truckfest in Powys this weekend

Dyfed-Powys Police closed the A483 between Builth Wells and Sugar Loaf

Dyfed-Powys Police closed the A483 between Builth Wells and Sugar Loaf

Crash near pub leads to closure of major road in Powys

White-clawed crayfish are in danger from the spread of Crayfish Plague.

White-clawed crayfish are in danger from the spread of Crayfish Plague.

Fears that crayfish plague is spreading in the River Wye and beyond

An overall view including the Surrey Police Band and some of the participants in the concert. Pic: Ted Edwards Photography.

An overall view including the Surrey Police Band and some of the participants in the concert. Pic: Ted Edwards Photography.

Powys concert celebrates World War II heroine Violette Szabo

The refurbished building will be available for groups to use for regular or occasional sessions.

The refurbished building will be available for groups to use for regular or occasional sessions.

Clubs and societies

Funding secured to turn disused centre into 'thriving' community building

The A483 between Builth Wells and Sugar loaf is closed after a crash

The A483 between Builth Wells and Sugar loaf is closed after a crash

RECAP: A483 near Builth Wells reopens after crash

Pupils get their results in Crickhowell.

Pupils get their results in Crickhowell.

Radnorshire and Breconshire pupils celebrate GCSE results day

Michelle Davies was appointed to the Gorsedd

Michelle Davies was appointed to the Gorsedd

Primary school 'enormously proud' as teacher appointed top Welsh honour

The incident involving Jonathan Burchell occurred in Builth Wells' High Street.

The incident involving Jonathan Burchell occurred in Builth Wells' High Street.

Man covered in blood made punching motions at people and spat on the floor

Sam Davies had been revelling in Builth Wells during Royal Welsh Show week.

Sam Davies had been revelling in Builth Wells during Royal Welsh Show week.

Royal Welsh Show teen reveller moved car for better night's sleep

Runners ascending the Devil's Staircase, described as “inhumane”.

Runners ascending the Devil's Staircase, described as “inhumane”.

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Organisers of gruelling and iconic Powys endurance race fear for its future

A competitor takes part in the World Bog Snorkelling Championships at Waen Rhydd peat bog in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday August 25, 2019. See PA story SOCIAL Bog . Photo credit should read: Jacob King/PA Wire.

A competitor takes part in the World Bog Snorkelling Championships at Waen Rhydd peat bog in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday August 25, 2019. See PA story SOCIAL Bog . Photo credit should read: Jacob King/PA Wire.

Powys bog snorkelling event ranked among top five sporting oddities in UK

The event will be a mini version of Builth Carnival.

The event will be a mini version of Builth Carnival.

Cheap fun day out for all the family as Powys town's annual returns this weekend