Knighton news

Stock image of a perfume being tested on a wrist.

Woman admits stealing more than £2,100 worth of cosmetics and perfume from shops

Gayle Evans captured this heartbreaking image near Rhayader's pump track, as Gwastedyn Hill burns in the background. A wildfire broke out on the hill, outside Rhayader, on August 12.

Gayle Evans captured this heartbreaking image near Rhayader's pump track, as Gwastedyn Hill burns in the background. A wildfire broke out on the hill, outside Rhayader, on August 12.

Powys Green Party members forced to flee home as heatwaves dry up water supply

Knighton gears up for carnival and show packed with family attractions

Riders roar through Rhayader town centre, past its iconic clock tower.

Riders roar through Rhayader town centre, past its iconic clock tower.

Delight as Tour of Britain Women races through Rhayader and Elan Valley

The fire is reported to have happened in the Clunbury area.

The fire is reported to have happened in the Clunbury area.

Crews battling fire at Shropshire barns near Powys border

The A488 at Monaughty, near Knighton, where a fatal collision involving a motorcyclist and a van took place on August 12.

The A488 at Monaughty, near Knighton, where a fatal collision involving a motorcyclist and a van took place on August 12.

Inquest opens into death of motorcyclist as police rule out criminal charges

Knighton Motor Club recently held a cheque presentation evening after the running of the second Mike Hart Memorial Targa Rally.

Knighton Motor Club recently held a cheque presentation evening after the running of the second Mike Hart Memorial Targa Rally.

Powys rally raises £7,600 for five charities in memory of Mike Hart

The family of Richard Freeman, aged 76, from Wistanstow, Shropshire, have paid tribute to him this week.

The family of Richard Freeman, aged 76, from Wistanstow, Shropshire, have paid tribute to him this week.

Family says 'Our lives will not be the same without him' after biker's death

Robert Davies, of Knighton, was sentenced after he admitted two counts of disclosing private sexual images without consent

Robert Davies, of Knighton, was sentenced after he admitted two counts of disclosing private sexual images without consent

Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates' Court

Powys man given suspended sentence after admitting revenge porn charges

Felindre Village Hall Committee and friends with Peter Edwards present £3,500 to Blood Bikes Wales.

Felindre Village Hall Committee and friends with Peter Edwards present £3,500 to Blood Bikes Wales.

Powys community raises £3,500 in memory of beloved milliner

Powis Castle features in the new book

Powis Castle features in the new book

Cultural attractions

Why Welshpool and Knighton are among Wales' overlooked gems

The announcements have been made due to this week’s heatwave, which has seen a huge wildfire break out in the hills surrounding Rhayader, as well as reports of many other grass fires.

The announcements have been made due to this week’s heatwave, which has seen a huge wildfire break out in the hills surrounding Rhayader, as well as reports of many other grass fires.

Powys events announce fireworks displays cancelled amid wildfires

Hangry Luchas was founded by partners Elli Jones and Maria Jose Gutierrez Ortiz.

Hangry Luchas was founded by partners Elli Jones and Maria Jose Gutierrez Ortiz.

Meet the ladies in wrestling masks, bringing authentic taste of Mexico to Powys

Thomas Williams is already the subject of a sexual harm prevention order, issued by Mold Crown Court, in 2011.

Thomas Williams is already the subject of a sexual harm prevention order, issued by Mold Crown Court, in 2011.

Child sexual offence

Powys man admits having prohibited image of child - putting him in breach of order

76-year-old Harley Davidson rider killed in crash with van on Powys main road

Gayle Evans captured this heartbreaking image near Rhayader's pump track, as Gwastedyn Hill burns.

Gayle Evans captured this heartbreaking image near Rhayader's pump track, as Gwastedyn Hill burns.

Residents 'scared to sleep' as wildfire continues to rage

Police confirm road closed in Powys after crash - live updates

Police confirm road closed in Powys after crash - live updates

Dyfed-Powys Police

Police confirm 'serious' crash on Powys road - live updates

Hereford Magistrates Court

Powys driver caught more than twice the legal drink driving limit

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said four of its crews attended the Burlingjobb incident.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said four of its crews attended the Burlingjobb incident.

Multiple crews battle blaze as firefighters called back to previous wildfire site

Plans to remove occupancy restrictions from a farmhouse near Knighton will be before Powys council's Planning committee for a decision. From Google Streetview.

Plans to remove occupancy restrictions from a farmhouse near Knighton will be before Powys council's Planning committee for a decision. From Google Streetview.

Powys house can now be bought by anyone as farm worker rules are lifted

Repair work is to take place at the New Invention Bridge on the A488. Picture: Google

Repair work is to take place at the New Invention Bridge on the A488. Picture: Google

Lengthy closure of bridge carrying major A-road delayed

Family-friendly Powys cinema scheme launches next month

Plans to remove occupancy restrictions from a farmhouse near Knighton will be before Powys council's Planning committee for a decision. From Google Streetview.

Plans to remove occupancy restrictions from a farmhouse near Knighton will be before Powys council's Planning committee for a decision. From Google Streetview.

Powys County Council

Call for refusals over bid to remove historic restrictions on Knighton farm

Staff of Radnor Hills.

Staff of Radnor Hills.

Radnor Hills set to grow through Asda’s new Wales supplier scheme

“If I’d have been putting the shopping in the boot, it would have killed me and that’s all there is to it,

“If I’d have been putting the shopping in the boot, it would have killed me and that’s all there is to it,

Lucky escape for Powys grandmother as slabs crash onto car outside supermarket

From left, Andrew Craggs of Knighton Area Community Transport Scheme and William Watkins and Simon Knight, of Radnor Hills

From left, Andrew Craggs of Knighton Area Community Transport Scheme and William Watkins and Simon Knight, of Radnor Hills

Local transport scheme calls for volunteers as firm sponsors new vehicle

'Significant diversion' expected due to six-week road closure near the Powys border

Darren Lewis, of Church Street, Knighton, was jailed for 22 months at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court after being convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Darren Lewis, of Church Street, Knighton, was jailed for 22 months at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court after being convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Farm worker jailed after stamping on chest in attack that left woman fearing for life

Joe Baker was killed in a crash while travelling to a Royal Navy base

Joe Baker was killed in a crash while travelling to a Royal Navy base

Joe Baker memorial day supports Knighton Town FC and Help for Heroes

Fish rescue on the River Teme.

Fish rescue on the River Teme.

Fish rescue operations carried out on as river runs dry following hot weather

Central Wales Auto Club's Long Lap Trial action from Knighton.

Central Wales Auto Club's Long Lap Trial action from Knighton.

New Knighton Long Lap Trial celebrates town’s motorcycling heritage

One of the claimants in the case is Natalie Barstow, whose family run the Fforest Fields campsite between Hundred House and Builth Wells.

One of the claimants in the case is Natalie Barstow, whose family run the Fforest Fields campsite between Hundred House and Builth Wells.

Judge orders Green Gen Cymru to pay £20,000 costs in land access row

The Machynlleth sign was brought out to create a postcard for judges in the UK Town of Culture

The Machynlleth sign was brought out to create a postcard for judges in the UK Town of Culture

Town of Culture

Blow for Powys as no towns makes Town of Culture shortlist - despite seven bids

Transport for Wales

Rail disruption across Powys as train shortages cause delays and cancellations

Richard Hodnett is already disqualified after he was banned in March for the same offence.

Richard Hodnett is already disqualified after he was banned in March for the same offence.

Powys farm contractor disqualified after being caught drug driving for second time

Emma Connell had both MDMA and BZE (a derivative of cocaine) in her system.

Emma Connell had both MDMA and BZE (a derivative of cocaine) in her system.

Crown Prosecution Service

Mum who had two drugs in her system at scene of crash in Powys handed roads ban

The A4113 near Knighton and Bucknell, where a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a collision.

The A4113 near Knighton and Bucknell, where a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a collision.

Drink-driving arrest after two-car crash on major road

The work carried out at the public toilets located behind the Knighton Hote has been poor – even being described as “sub-standard” by Powys’ head of property design.

The work carried out at the public toilets located behind the Knighton Hote has been poor – even being described as “sub-standard” by Powys’ head of property design.

Renovated public toilets remain closed because work is 'sub-standard'

Fears over 'vital painkiller' as thieves target medical gas in Powys hospital raids

The road closure is in place on behalf of Walkmill at No. 7, until August 7.

The road closure is in place on behalf of Walkmill at No. 7, until August 7.

Knighton & Presteigne

Emergency road closure in town centre to last 5 weeks

Around 240 properties were said to have been affected, with Welsh Water/Dwr Cymru providing bottled water to affected residents.

Around 240 properties were said to have been affected, with Welsh Water/Dwr Cymru providing bottled water to affected residents.

Bursts leave hundreds in Powys without water amid record-breaking Welsh heat

Catch up with the latest court cases from Llandrindod Wells.

Catch up with the latest court cases from Llandrindod Wells.

In The Dock: Powys court cases include fraud, road rage and theft

Derek Gibbons used his previous role as a volunteer at Knighton Community Centre to take advantage of a credit agreement with a local supermarket to buy himself goods.

Derek Gibbons used his previous role as a volunteer at Knighton Community Centre to take advantage of a credit agreement with a local supermarket to buy himself goods.

Ex-volunteer admits fraud by buying cake and cigarettes

Jonathan Hadley, 25, struck Paul Davies while he was driving along Brad Street in Knighton on December 18, 2024.

Jonathan Hadley, 25, struck Paul Davies while he was driving along Brad Street in Knighton on December 18, 2024.

Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court

Driver who swerved to avoid pedestrian in road hit another person instead

Robert Davies, 46, had been attending a tractor event on April 7, after which he had consumed a few alcoholic beverages, along with some food.

Robert Davies, 46, had been attending a tractor event on April 7, after which he had consumed a few alcoholic beverages, along with some food.

Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court

Man driving at 8mph on vintage 1950s tractor loses licence for drink driving

RAF C-17A Globemaster III ZZ177 seen flying over Welshpool on a sunny Sunday afternoon before heading to the RAF Cosford Air Show.

RAF C-17A Globemaster III ZZ177 seen flying over Welshpool on a sunny Sunday afternoon before heading to the RAF Cosford Air Show.

RAF Brize Norton

Why a huge RAF plane circled the skies above Mid Wales

Duncan Powell, 35, died on July 29, 2024, just days before his 36th birthday, following an accident at a race track near Penybont the previous day.

Duncan Powell, 35, died on July 29, 2024, just days before his 36th birthday, following an accident at a race track near Penybont the previous day.

Motocross rider died from 'devastating' injury after coming off bike on jump

Drug-driving granny helps crash victim and man kicks officer in Rhayader pub

Powys road closed as 16-mile diversion in place on June 18-19

Dyfed Powys Police say it is investigating the incident, which occurred on Saturday, May 16.

Dyfed Powys Police say it is investigating the incident, which occurred on Saturday, May 16.

Victim left with injured jaw after being punched in Powys town centre attack

Empty alcohol bottles and drug paraphernalia spark police action

A488 New Invention

A488 New Invention

Full road closure with 13-mile diversion planned for almost three weeks

Simon Cowell, KSI, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon, Ant & Dec with Series 19 winners The Hawkstone Choir

Simon Cowell, KSI, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon, Ant & Dec with Series 19 winners The Hawkstone Choir

Powys farmers on ‘cloud nine’ after historic Britain's Got Talent triumph

Welshpool Magistrates Court

Driver banned from roads for 15 months after admitting drink-drive offence