Crickhowell news

Footage shows dust devils appearing on Llangynidr Mountain

Eerie 'twisters' seen swirling above mountain after devastating wildfire

Thousands of festivalgoers arrive on site as Green Man 2026 opens its gates to a sold-out crowd of 25,000 people.

Thousands of festivalgoers arrive on site as Green Man 2026 opens its gates to a sold-out crowd of 25,000 people.

Green Man Festival

Green Man returns as 25,000 festivalgoers descend for sold-out weekend

Dyfed-Powys Police

Two-car crash sees police close Powys road for several hours

The B4558 between Llangynidr and Crickhowell, which was closed following a road traffic collision on Sunday afternoon.

The B4558 between Llangynidr and Crickhowell, which was closed following a road traffic collision on Sunday afternoon.

Road Traffic Collision

Emergency services close Powys road after collision - live updates

Crews faced challenging conditions as they worked to bring the wildfire under control.

Crews faced challenging conditions as they worked to bring the wildfire under control.

Firefighters join battle against hill fires as crews praised for days on frontline

Olivia Coote in action.

Olivia Coote in action.

Powys twins and Ysgol Calon Cymru runner earn Wales call-up

Merthyr Crown Court

Sex offender handed suspended jail sentence for possessing AI-generated image

Charlotte Church performs during a Pop Dungeon live show.

Charlotte Church performs during a Pop Dungeon live show.

Charlotte Church

Charlotte Church teases surprise announcement ahead of Green Man Festival 2026

Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin - now linked to Crickhowell after a newly discovered Tolkien letter

Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin - now linked to Crickhowell after a newly discovered Tolkien letter

Powys link to Lord of the Rings revealed as rare Tolkien letter goes up for auction

Plans to convert the use of Grade II listed Carlton House in Crickhowell into a dental practice have been lodged with Bannau Brycheiniog planners. Google Streetview.

Plans to convert the use of Grade II listed Carlton House in Crickhowell into a dental practice have been lodged with Bannau Brycheiniog planners. Google Streetview.

Bannau Brycheiniog

Plans could see NHS dental services return to Powys town

Phil Boler, 52, who lives with a profound stammer developed during childhood, said taking to the stage marked a major personal milestone

Phil Boler, 52, who lives with a profound stammer developed during childhood, said taking to the stage marked a major personal milestone

New comedy project helps people fulfil dreams of stepping on stage

Crickhowell High School

Crickhowell High School

Estyn praises top Powys school’s caring ethos but calls for further improvement

Tiffany Treanor-Johnson has plead guilty and is set to be sentenced in July

Tiffany Treanor-Johnson has plead guilty and is set to be sentenced in July

Woman pleads guilty after killing 27-year-old Powys musician in hit and run

The post office in Crickhowell is up for sale

The post office in Crickhowell is up for sale

Main post office in Powys town put up for sale

A green Suzuki King Quad 500, with the registration number WA19 EFL, was stolen from the Cwmdu area near Crickhowell.

A green Suzuki King Quad 500, with the registration number WA19 EFL, was stolen from the Cwmdu area near Crickhowell.

Police appeal after quad bike stolen in overnight theft

The A40 near Crickhowell

The A40 near Crickhowell

Road Traffic Collision

Collision shuts A40 as drivers urged to find alternative routes - live updates

One person taken to hospital after two‑vehicle crash on A40

A man was arrested after a crash on Crikhowell bridge

A man was arrested after a crash on Crikhowell bridge

Drink drive arrest made after crash at well known Powys landmark

Police have appealed for information after Elicia, 15, from Crickhowell went missing earlier today

Police have appealed for information after Elicia, 15, from Crickhowell went missing earlier today

Police appeal for information after 15 year-old-girl from Powys goes missing

Fire crews from Crickhowell and Brecon were called out to a series of wildfires in the south of the county

Fire crews from Crickhowell and Brecon were called out to a series of wildfires in the south of the county

Firefighters called out to tackle series of wildfires that spread over 40 acres

Crickhowell was named one of the top places to live in the UK by the Sunday Times

Crickhowell was named one of the top places to live in the UK by the Sunday Times

Mid Wales towns named among best paces to live in the UK by Sunday Times

Talgarth Town's Joel Weale sustained a double leg break on Friday night.

Talgarth Town's Joel Weale sustained a double leg break on Friday night.

Drama in Presteigne as late injury to Talgarth player ends contest early

Sophie Brimble was killed after her partner crashed whilst racing another car.

Sophie Brimble was killed after her partner crashed whilst racing another car.

Newport Crown Court

Partner found jointly responsible for death of Powys woman in street race crash

Battling Back From The Floods

School closes after burst water pipe causes flooding

Runner to take on cheeky 70-mile challenge around Powys mountains

Runner to take on cheeky 70-mile challenge around Powys mountains

Runner's 70-mile Powys mountain challenge - following infamous 'penis' route

Bwlch Du Wynt near Pen-y-Fan in Bannau Brycheiniog. By Peter Smyly - available to use under Creative Commons.

Bwlch Du Wynt near Pen-y-Fan in Bannau Brycheiniog. By Peter Smyly - available to use under Creative Commons.

Against Breast Cancer

Group to be set up to standardise Welsh place names across Bannau Brycheiniog

Met Office yellow warning for rain in Powys on February 5 and 6, 2026

Met Office yellow warning for rain in Powys on February 5 and 6, 2026

Heavy rain warning extended as Powys set for a soaking until Friday night

Met Office rain warning for the Crickhowell area on February 5 2026

Met Office rain warning for the Crickhowell area on February 5 2026

Bannau Brycheiniog

Met Office issues yellow warning for heavy rain in Powys

The Met Office has issued a warning for rain on Thursday, January 15.

The Met Office has issued a warning for rain on Thursday, January 15.

Flooding risk as heavy rain weather warning issued for Powys

Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team was called to an incident in Whitworth earlier today

Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team was called to an incident in Whitworth earlier today

Longtown Mountain Rescue Team

Stranded drivers evacuated by mountain rescue team in Powys snowstorm

A flood alert has been issued for parts of Norfolk

A flood alert has been issued for parts of Norfolk

Up to three inches of rain expected in Powys as Met Office issues warning

A judge has praised a farmer for apprehending a would-be thief at his farm.

A judge has praised a farmer for apprehending a would-be thief at his farm.

Farmer praised for bravery after chasing quad bike thief at 3am

Asda Express, Crickhowell

Asda Express, Crickhowell

Masked burglar gets last chance to stay out of jail after Powys petrol station raid

Chunks of the play area surface were ripped off at Castle Park in Crickhowell.

Chunks of the play area surface were ripped off at Castle Park in Crickhowell.

Town play area has been closed after parts of surface were ripped off

A bend along the B4560 near Llangynidr

A bend along the B4560 near Llangynidr

RECAP: Police reopen Powys road following crash near bend

Dyfed-Powys Police warns public of a scam phone calls claiming to be from banks.

Dyfed-Powys Police warns public of a scam phone calls claiming to be from banks.

Dyfed-Powys Police

Police urge public to beware of scammers claiming to be from banks

Elvicta Business Park is located on the outskirts of Crickhowell.

Elvicta Business Park is located on the outskirts of Crickhowell.

Mold Crown Court

Man denies plotting to burgle cash machine firm's Powys office

Police have appealed for information after a Jaguar F pace was used to break through the front window of Webbs in Crickhowell

Police have appealed for information after a Jaguar F pace was used to break through the front window of Webbs in Crickhowell

Dyfed-Powys Police

Police appeal after three men use Jaguar to ram raid popular Powys shop

Elvicta Business Park is located on the outskirts of Crickhowell.

Elvicta Business Park is located on the outskirts of Crickhowell.

Second man charged with planning to burgle Powys cash machine company

The B4560 near Llangynidr, Powys

The B4560 near Llangynidr, Powys

Person injured in late night crash involving two vehicles

Crickhowell, Powys

Crickhowell, Powys

Welshpool Magistrates Court

Man pleads not guilty to resisting police officer in Powys town

Note Machine is a cashpoint operating business based in Crickhowell, Powys.

Note Machine is a cashpoint operating business based in Crickhowell, Powys.

Welshpool Magistrates Court

Man arrested near cashpoint company's office is accused of plotting burglary

A tree has fallen on the A4077 between Crickhowell and Gilwern.

A tree has fallen on the A4077 between Crickhowell and Gilwern.

Drivers told to expect delays along Powys A-road due to fallen tree

Train Testing Centre Graphic from Arup

Train Testing Centre Graphic from Arup

Powys County Council

Site of massive rail testing facility on edge of Powys 'is now safe'