Llandrindod Wells news

Katie Davies, from Llandrindod Wells, with the medals she won while representing Wales at the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games in Birmingham.

Disability Sport

Powys swimmer adds two silver medals to Special Olympics haul

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

“The Golden Lion is on the hunt for new landlords,” read a post on the pub’s Facebook page on Tuesday, September 1.

“The Golden Lion is on the hunt for new landlords,” read a post on the pub’s Facebook page on Tuesday, September 1.

Hunt is on for new landlords at Powys village pub

The last of the recent wildfires in Powys last week burnt a huge area of around 116 hectares – roughly the size of 290 football fields.

The last of the recent wildfires in Powys last week burnt a huge area of around 116 hectares – roughly the size of 290 football fields.

Huge hill fire destroyed area the size of 290 football pitches, fire service confirms

Stuart Ross presents Hilary Smith of Llandrindod Wells Leg Club with the proceeds of the Llanddewi Tractor Run.

Stuart Ross presents Hilary Smith of Llandrindod Wells Leg Club with the proceeds of the Llanddewi Tractor Run.

Donation made to leg club in memory of event favourite Dot

Katie Davies, from Llandrindod Wells, will represent Wales at the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games in Birmingham.

Katie Davies, from Llandrindod Wells, will represent Wales at the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games in Birmingham.

Special Olympics

Powys teenager wins bronze medal for Wales at Special Olympics

The 39-year-old was arrested on suspicion of burglary and stealing a vehicle and has been released on bail.

The 39-year-old was arrested on suspicion of burglary and stealing a vehicle and has been released on bail.

Police make arrest after man found in Llandrindod Wells with facial injuries

The aftermath of the wildfire in the Glascwm area at the end of August.

The aftermath of the wildfire in the Glascwm area at the end of August.

Full picture of ecological impact of Powys wildfires expected to take months

The Welsh Government has confirmed resurfacing works are scheduled to take place in Newbridge between September 14-26.

The Welsh Government has confirmed resurfacing works are scheduled to take place in Newbridge between September 14-26.

A470: Road through Powys village to be closed for 13 nights

The elite women riders roar through Rhayader town centre on Saturday, August 22.

The elite women riders roar through Rhayader town centre on Saturday, August 22.

2027 Tour de France

2027 Tour de France 'a huge opportunity' for Rhayader and Elan Valley

Kuegler had been due to be sentenced on Thursday, August 28, but Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court was told he failed to attend the hearing, due to public transport issues.

Kuegler had been due to be sentenced on Thursday, August 28, but Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court was told he failed to attend the hearing, due to public transport issues.

Merthyr Crown Court

Powys man found guilty of 2021 sexual assault to be sentenced next month

Powys County Council (PCC) issued an enforcement notice for the structures, located on land near Penybont.

Powys County Council (PCC) issued an enforcement notice for the structures, located on land near Penybont.

Poultry sheds built without permission face removal as council takes action

Firefighters from Builth Wells, Rhayader, Hay-on-Wye, Brecon, Llandrindod Wells, Presteigne, Newtown, Machynlleth, Llanfyllin, Llanwrtyd, Knighton and Aberaeron Fire Stations have attended the incident.

Firefighters from Builth Wells, Rhayader, Hay-on-Wye, Brecon, Llandrindod Wells, Presteigne, Newtown, Machynlleth, Llanfyllin, Llanwrtyd, Knighton and Aberaeron Fire Stations have attended the incident.

Family's thanks as neighbours help save sheep from wildfire’s path

Mike (far right), pictured with friends and colleagues (l-r) Martin Harvey, Jess Hiscock and Des Lewis.

Mike (far right), pictured with friends and colleagues (l-r) Martin Harvey, Jess Hiscock and Des Lewis.

Llandrindod Wells Rugby Club

Tributes paid to ex-chairman, described as 'backbone' of Powys rugby club

Merthyr Crown Court

Man denies repeatedly breaching sexual harm prevention order

Powys crews battle wildfire near Builth Wells, described as 'ongoing incident'

Powys crews battle wildfire near Builth Wells, described as 'ongoing incident'

Powys crews battle wildfire near Builth Wells - live updates

Portland House is located on Spa Road, in Llandrindod's town centre.

Portland House is located on Spa Road, in Llandrindod's town centre.

'Majestic' listed building operating as tearooms and B&B to be sold online

Professional cyclists tackle a climb during a race in Wales. The Tour de France Grand Départ will come to Wales for the first time in 2027.

Professional cyclists tackle a climb during a race in Wales. The Tour de France Grand Départ will come to Wales for the first time in 2027.

2027 Tour de France

Tour de France volunteers wanted as deadline approaches for historic Welsh start

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 disruption affected the line between Swansea and Shrewsbury, with cancellations in both directions, said Transport for Wales

The disruption affected the line between Swansea and Shrewsbury, with cancellations in both directions, said Transport for Wales

Transport for Wales

Trains cancelled after lack of drivers on Powys line

Members of the GB Senior Women's Canoe Polo Team, who are training at Lakeside Boathouse in Llandrindod Wells this weekend ahead of the 2026 ICF Canoe Polo World Championships in Duisburg, Germany.

Members of the GB Senior Women's Canoe Polo Team, who are training at Lakeside Boathouse in Llandrindod Wells this weekend ahead of the 2026 ICF Canoe Polo World Championships in Duisburg, Germany.

Team GB stars head to Llandrindod Wells lake as they prepare for World Championships

Joey Morgan, of Llandrindod Wells, was due to be sentenced for making indecent images of children at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Friday, but he refused to attend the hearing.

Joey Morgan, of Llandrindod Wells, was due to be sentenced for making indecent images of children at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Friday, but he refused to attend the hearing.

Cardiff Magistrates Court

Powys man refuses to attend court for sex offences sentencing

The plans have caused concerns among some residents, at their citing close to Ysgol Cefnllys.

The plans have caused concerns among some residents, at their citing close to Ysgol Cefnllys.

Consultation over controversial Powys homeless accommodation plans

Adam and Zara Taylor took on Newbridge-on-Wye’s Golden Lion in March of this year.

Adam and Zara Taylor took on Newbridge-on-Wye’s Golden Lion in March of this year.

Landlords who took on their village pub announce they are set to leave

Blood donors were given special recognition at a ceremony in Llandrindod Wells.

Blood donors were given special recognition at a ceremony in Llandrindod Wells.

Loyal blood donor's 60 years of lifesaving contributions recognised by Blood Service

During the phonecalls, Rawsthorne told her ex-partner “plans were in place”, then talked about “killing him together”.

During the phonecalls, Rawsthorne told her ex-partner “plans were in place”, then talked about “killing him together”.

Domestic violence

Powys woman breached domestic violence protection order by contacting ex

A new gymnastics club is being enjoyed by children from Llandrindod Wells.

A new gymnastics club is being enjoyed by children from Llandrindod Wells.

Powys mum helps children discover joy of gymnastics through new club

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

A wildfire continues to rage around the town of Rhayader on Friday, after a blaze broke out on Gwastedyn Hill above the town on Wednesday, leaving some residents “scared to go to sleep”.

A wildfire continues to rage around the town of Rhayader on Friday, after a blaze broke out on Gwastedyn Hill above the town on Wednesday, leaving some residents “scared to go to sleep”.

Warning after fireworks let off on Powys housing estate amid wildfires

An image from Rhayader, with Gwastedyn Hill alight in the background.

An image from Rhayader, with Gwastedyn Hill alight in the background.

Powys fire station thanks community during chaotic week battling wildfires

A tree has fallen down across the A470, within a section of road already shut due to the wildfire that crews are battling around Rhayader.

A tree has fallen down across the A470, within a section of road already shut due to the wildfire that crews are battling around Rhayader.

Tree falls across road amid wildfire as drivers urged to pay attention to closure

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

Llandrindod Wells manager Tom Martin.

Llandrindod Wells manager Tom Martin.

Optimism grows at Powys club ahead of new league campaign

Powys man's sentencing for string of offences including child neglect delayed

David Matthews (third l) pictured with volunteers at the Powys branch of Samaritans, based in Llandrindod.

David Matthews (third l) pictured with volunteers at the Powys branch of Samaritans, based in Llandrindod.

Volunteer on epic 12,000-mile journey to every Samaritans branch visits Powys

Residents urged to stay indoors as wildfire sends smoke across Mid Wales

Bleu Du Maine National Show Breed Champion, Danygraig Ariana. Photo with judge Neil Millar (left), Caio Jones (middle), Dylan Jones (right)

Bleu Du Maine National Show Breed Champion, Danygraig Ariana. Photo with judge Neil Millar (left), Caio Jones (middle), Dylan Jones (right)

Powys sheep farmers win top honours across the UK

Images of what are believed to be the wildfire in Glascwm were shared on a Llandrindod Wells Facebook page.

Images of what are believed to be the wildfire in Glascwm were shared on a Llandrindod Wells Facebook page.

Fire crews and farmers on tractors battle large Powys wildfire

Llandrindod man Mark Page will appear at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court later this month.

Llandrindod man Mark Page will appear at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court later this month.

Cardiff Crown Court

Llandrindod Wells man charged with 16 offences appears in court

Man denies arson charge over huge fire that destroyed former Llandrindod library

Parent Daniel Musgrove is one of many concerned over proposals to build homeless accommodation near the school.

Parent Daniel Musgrove is one of many concerned over proposals to build homeless accommodation near the school.

Parents 'truly unhappy' at plans to house homeless next to primary school

Newtown man avoids jail after police discovered drugs and knife in crashed BMW

Residents across Powys have reported smelling a strong smell of smoke, including in Llandrindod, Llandegley, Llanbister, Knighton, Builth Wells, and even further south in Brecon and Llanigon.

Residents across Powys have reported smelling a strong smell of smoke, including in Llandrindod, Llandegley, Llanbister, Knighton, Builth Wells, and even further south in Brecon and Llanigon.

Powys residents wake to strong smell of smoke on Tuesday

Increased burglary reports in Llandrindod in July have seen police issue advice to residents.

Increased burglary reports in Llandrindod in July have seen police issue advice to residents.

Increase in burglary reports in Powys town as police issue warning

Generic picture of wind turbines. Bute Energy.

Generic picture of wind turbines. Bute Energy.

Weather mast that's nearly as tall as the London Eye expected to get go-ahead

Menna Bennett, Tracey Price, Jo Davies and Rhiannon Harris, plus son Charlie, present a cheque to the team at the renal unit in Llandrindod.

Menna Bennett, Tracey Price, Jo Davies and Rhiannon Harris, plus son Charlie, present a cheque to the team at the renal unit in Llandrindod.

Friends raise £3,500 for Llandrindod Wells dialysis unit

Merthyr Crown Court heard that on one occasion Groucott put his victim in a chokehold and then gouged her eyes.

Merthyr Crown Court heard that on one occasion Groucott put his victim in a chokehold and then gouged her eyes.

Coercive control

Powys man waged 22-day campaign of verbal and physical abuse

An outbreak of blue-green algae plunged Llandrindod Lake into peril last summer.

An outbreak of blue-green algae plunged Llandrindod Lake into peril last summer.

Blue Green Algae

'Keep children and pets out of water' amid outbreak of blue-green algae

The town council has now been forced to close the toilets once again, due to “continued” incidents of criminal damage.

The town council has now been forced to close the toilets once again, due to “continued” incidents of criminal damage.

Anti-social behaviour

Refurbished loos close once again, following 'continued' vandalism

Ysgol Calon Cymru's Llandrindod Wells campus. From Google Streetview.

Ysgol Calon Cymru's Llandrindod Wells campus. From Google Streetview.

Powys County Council

Council appoints 'preferred contractor' for Powys school project

Powys council want to build prefabricated accommodation for homeless people near County Hall in Llandrindod Wells. From Wikimedia – by Ulisses Palermo CC Licence

Powys council want to build prefabricated accommodation for homeless people near County Hall in Llandrindod Wells. From Wikimedia – by Ulisses Palermo CC Licence

Powys town council asks for homeless housing scheme to be called in

Jac Jones, 31, of Maes Yr Ithon, Llandrindod Wells, who has been jailed for three years after admitting burglary, weapon offences, resisting a police officer and criminal damage.

Jac Jones, 31, of Maes Yr Ithon, Llandrindod Wells, who has been jailed for three years after admitting burglary, weapon offences, resisting a police officer and criminal damage.

Man who smashed way into home and threatened officer with glass bottle sentenced

Llandrindod Wells' Broadway ground

Llandrindod Wells' Broadway ground

Ardal North East League

Llandrindod Wells FC withdraws from Ardal North East League in bid to secure future

Llandrindod Wells Hospital.

Llandrindod Wells Hospital.

Letter: Clywedog Ward staff praised for extraordinary compassion