Llandrindod Wells News

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

Held at the Pavilion on Thursday, August 27, the meeting was called to discuss proposed changes and cuts to health services in the town.

Held at the Pavilion on Thursday, August 27, the meeting was called to discuss proposed changes and cuts to health services in the town.

Councillors put questions and concerns to health board at meeting

Rose Humphreys was handed a suspended prison sentence by magistrates this week for the assault on a Dyfed Powys Police officer in Llandrindod Wells.

Rose Humphreys was handed a suspended prison sentence by magistrates this week for the assault on a Dyfed Powys Police officer in Llandrindod Wells.

Suspended prison for 'wild-eyed' Powys woman who kicked police officer

A farmhouse on sale near Llandrindod Wells.

A farmhouse on sale near Llandrindod Wells.

Powys farmhouse dating back to 1800s on sale for over £500,000

A four-bedroom house in Frankbridge, Powys.

A four-bedroom house in Frankbridge, Powys.

Four bedroom house in village with well-regarded school up for sale

Llandrindod Wells Football Club's Broadway ground.

Llandrindod Wells Football Club's Broadway ground.

Dog fouling on pitch prompts anger from Powys football club officials

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

Michael Evans spat directly in PC Weale’s eye after police officers were called to an incident at a caravan park in July.

Michael Evans spat directly in PC Weale’s eye after police officers were called to an incident at a caravan park in July.

Suspended prison sentence for man who spat in police officer's face

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

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 Magistrates' Court banned Craig Chihuri from driving for 6 months.

Llandrindod Magistrates' Court banned Craig Chihuri from driving for 6 months.

Motorist banned as court rejects exceptional hardship argument

DS:UK, a Dire Straits tribute act, play Llandrindod Wells in September.

DS:UK, a Dire Straits tribute act, play Llandrindod Wells in September.

Dire Straits fans are in for a treat as tribute act comes to Powys

Jamie Matthews was spared an immediate jail sentence at Mold Crown Court.

Jamie Matthews was spared an immediate jail sentence at Mold Crown Court.

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Powys man spared jail despite strangling ex-partner

A new butchers has opened in Llandrindod Wells this week.

A new butchers has opened in Llandrindod Wells this week.

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Powys town shoppers lick their lips as butchers opens for business

Brian Jones' trial will take place at Llandrindod Magistrates' Court later this year.

Brian Jones' trial will take place at Llandrindod Magistrates' Court later this year.

Powys man denies threatening behaviour towards another man in Powys town centre

Lisa Meredith said she was “shocked and disappointed” she was over the limit when stopped by police outside Tesco in Llandrindod Wells.

Lisa Meredith said she was “shocked and disappointed” she was over the limit when stopped by police outside Tesco in Llandrindod Wells.

Powys mum's driving ban after two drugs were in system

Powys memories from 1958.

Powys memories from 1958.

In pictures: Friends from afar and Royal visit memories from Powys life in 1958

Shaun Jones admitted having prohibited images on his tablet, as well as deleting internet history.

Shaun Jones admitted having prohibited images on his tablet, as well as deleting internet history.

Powys sex offender caught looking at website selling baby-sized dolls

Network Rail have confirmed the line near Llandrindod Wells will be closed on Sunday morning (September 1) through until early Monday morning

Network Rail have confirmed the line near Llandrindod Wells will be closed on Sunday morning (September 1) through until early Monday morning

Repairs to be made to Powys line after train derailment

The Open and Women’s Welsh Road Race Championships comes to Llandrindod Wells this weekend.

The Open and Women’s Welsh Road Race Championships comes to Llandrindod Wells this weekend.

Powys welcomes top cyclists at Welsh Road Race Championships this weekend

Railway line reopens after train came off track near Powys town

Railway line reopens after train came off track near Powys town

Railway line reopens after train came off track near Powys town

A train derailed near Llandrindod Wells

A train derailed near Llandrindod Wells

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Services cancelled after train wheel comes off track near Powys station

The A44 near the Fforest Inn.

The A44 near the Fforest Inn.

Motorist taken to hospital following crash on A44 in Powys

Christine (Chris) Clarke and Bev Nethercoat (bottom, 4th and 3rd left) pictured with the Bracken Trust Singers at their farewell buffet.

Christine (Chris) Clarke and Bev Nethercoat (bottom, 4th and 3rd left) pictured with the Bracken Trust Singers at their farewell buffet.

Clubs and societies

End of an era as popular Powys singing group says goodbye to iconic duo

Five of the lions on the roof of the Auto Palace, on the Princes Avenue side of the building.

Five of the lions on the roof of the Auto Palace, on the Princes Avenue side of the building.

The famous lions of Llandrindod Wells will return to the town this year

Llandrindod Wells lake. Picture by Francis Sarz.

Llandrindod Wells lake. Picture by Francis Sarz.

Local government

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Letter: State of lake is a disgrace and cycling lane makes road dangerous

Llandrindod War Memorial Hospital's MIU opening hours are to be reduced.

Llandrindod War Memorial Hospital's MIU opening hours are to be reduced.

Two public meetings will discuss controversial changes to Powys hospital services

Obscenities and crude drawings mark the building, with those responsible criticised by the Llandrindod Wells Spa Town Trust.

Obscenities and crude drawings mark the building, with those responsible criticised by the Llandrindod Wells Spa Town Trust.

Vandals slammed for 'complete disregard' after covering heritage centre in graffiti

Pupils get their results in Crickhowell.

Pupils get their results in Crickhowell.

Radnorshire and Breconshire pupils celebrate GCSE results day

Station Crescent public toilets in Llandrindod Wells.

Station Crescent public toilets in Llandrindod Wells.

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Vandals spread faeces over walls of recently repaired Powys public toilet

Rose Humphreys described herself as a “10” when asked by one officer how drunk she was on a scale of 1-10.

Rose Humphreys described herself as a “10” when asked by one officer how drunk she was on a scale of 1-10.

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'Wild-eyed' Powys woman drank a bottle of vodka before assaulting police officer

Llandrindod Wells lake.

Llandrindod Wells lake.

Planning and development

One-way system around Llandrindod Wells lake is here to stay, council says

Michael Evans, who could potentially have hepatitis, spat in the face of a Dyfed Powys Police officer.

Michael Evans, who could potentially have hepatitis, spat in the face of a Dyfed Powys Police officer.

Police officer 'tested for hepatitis' after being spat at in Powys caravan park

Students at Crickhowell High School celebrate their A Level results.

Students at Crickhowell High School celebrate their A Level results.

A-Levels: Scenes of joy for Radnorshire and Breconshire pupils

Carl Stringer will face a crown court trial and is due to appear at Swansea Crown Court next month.

Carl Stringer will face a crown court trial and is due to appear at Swansea Crown Court next month.

Builder to face crown court trial after denying ripping off Powys clients

Llanfihangel Rhydithon Community Primary School, in Dolau, closed forever in July 2023.

Llanfihangel Rhydithon Community Primary School, in Dolau, closed forever in July 2023.

Event to be held to celebrate closed Powys primary school

Powys County Council’s Gwalia building.

Powys County Council’s Gwalia building.

Listed Powys council building and former hotel on market for £250,000

'Avoid the area': Crash closes A44 between Crossgates and Forest Inn

'Avoid the area': Crash closes A44 between Crossgates and Forest Inn

Two crashes close parts of the A44 in Mid Wales

The Montpelier Hotel occupies a prominent corner position just south of the spa town’s centre facing the main road.

The Montpelier Hotel occupies a prominent corner position just south of the spa town’s centre facing the main road.

Hotel in prominent town centre position back on the market - for £425,000

Laura Rimmer-Khan (l) has run the community fridge at Ysgol Trefonnen since January, after it was started by Jen Craven (r).

Laura Rimmer-Khan (l) has run the community fridge at Ysgol Trefonnen since January, after it was started by Jen Craven (r).

School community fridge has become a real Powys success story

Howey WI members pictured with Becky Keeble-Payne, the head gardener at Llysdinam Gardens.

Howey WI members pictured with Becky Keeble-Payne, the head gardener at Llysdinam Gardens.

Group talk leads to private tour of grand Powys gardens

Leo Francis and his girlfriend Elizabeth Abbey escaped immediate jail sentences at Merthyr Crown Court.

Leo Francis and his girlfriend Elizabeth Abbey escaped immediate jail sentences at Merthyr Crown Court.

Couple brought heroin and crack to Powys to pay off £7K drug debt

Jayne (4th right), pictured with Llandrindod mayor Marcia Morgan and some of her clients.

Jayne (4th right), pictured with Llandrindod mayor Marcia Morgan and some of her clients.

Business is blooming for popular Powys florist as she moves to new home

Comedian Tony Burgess.

Comedian Tony Burgess.

Award-winning comedian Tony Burgess headlines a night of laughs in Powys town

National Cycle Museum hosting guided tour for Victorian Festival

National Cycle Museum hosting guided tour for Victorian Festival

National Cycle Museum hosting guided tour for Victorian Festival

Dyfed-Powys Police

Dyfed-Powys Police

Police explain heavy presence in Powys town as woman is arrested

Constantine stole from Tesco stores in Llandrindod Wells, Welshpool and Newtown.

Constantine stole from Tesco stores in Llandrindod Wells, Welshpool and Newtown.

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Dad spared jail over Powys Tesco shoplifting spree after failing to find work

The court heard Mark Jones used the air pistol to shoot at rats from time to time.

The court heard Mark Jones used the air pistol to shoot at rats from time to time.

Armed police arrest man who was carrying air pistol to shoot rats

Duncan Powell, from Knucklas, was a married father of three children, and would have celebrated his 36th birthday on Friday (August 2).

Duncan Powell, from Knucklas, was a married father of three children, and would have celebrated his 36th birthday on Friday (August 2).

Inquest opening reveals Powys father-of-three died from traumatic brain injury

Anthony Stephens stole various items from Tesco and Aldi in Llandrindod Wells on two separate dates in May and June.

Anthony Stephens stole various items from Tesco and Aldi in Llandrindod Wells on two separate dates in May and June.

Drunk man went on shoplifting sprees throughout supermarkets in Powys town

Tug-of-war at Llanyre Show.

Tug-of-war at Llanyre Show.

Powys village prepares for annual show, taking place this weekend

Scott has been missing since yesterday morning

Scott has been missing since yesterday morning

Police ask public for help locating man missing from Powys

Llandrindod War Memorial Hospital’s MIU will go from being open from 7am to midnight seven days a week to opening from 8am-8pm every day.

Llandrindod War Memorial Hospital’s MIU will go from being open from 7am to midnight seven days a week to opening from 8am-8pm every day.

Talks begin over plans to reduce opening hours at Powys hospital units