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A section of the A458 is closed this morning

LIVE: Police close main road in Powys after 'collision'

The Goat Hotel in Llanfair Caereinion has been sold to new owners.

The Goat Hotel in Llanfair Caereinion has been sold to new owners.

New owners revealed for historic Powys pub that was sold after 40 years in same hands

Celebrations after the memorial cup final as the winning team lifts the trophy at The Recreation Ground.

Celebrations after the memorial cup final as the winning team lifts the trophy at The Recreation Ground.

Beloved Llanfair football stalwart remembered as fundraiser raises £5,500 for charity

The A458 near Cyfronydd, where police are investigating a collision involving a vehicle that failed to stop.

The A458 near Cyfronydd, where police are investigating a collision involving a vehicle that failed to stop.

Road traffic collision

Driver flees scene in car after woman injured in crash on major Powys road

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Llanfair Caereinion and Montgomery Fire Stations worked alongside local farmers to extinguish a grass fire affecting around an acre of land near Meifod.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Llanfair Caereinion and Montgomery Fire Stations worked alongside local farmers to extinguish a grass fire affecting around an acre of land near Meifod.

Farmers hailed as 'literal army' in fight against fast-moving blaze

Dyfed-Powys Police

Powys road closed for nine hours as one person taken to hospital

How the MUGA planned for Mount Field Llanfair Caereinion could look. Llanfair Caereinion Town Council.

How the MUGA planned for Mount Field Llanfair Caereinion could look. Llanfair Caereinion Town Council.

Powys County Council

Football club's stand could be moved as part of plan for new games area at ground

The B4389 near Llanfair Caereinion is closed, following a collision.

The B4389 near Llanfair Caereinion is closed, following a collision.

Dyfed-Powys Police

Road in northern Powys closed after crash

Richard and Alyson Argument, landlords of The Goat Hotel in Llanfair Caereinion, receive flowers and a specially written poem from Llanfair Caereinion YFC's secretary Cara Smith (left) and chairman Tammy Smith (right) as the community marked their final

Richard and Alyson Argument, landlords of The Goat Hotel in Llanfair Caereinion, receive flowers and a specially written poem from Llanfair Caereinion YFC's secretary Cara Smith (left) and chairman Tammy Smith (right) as the community marked their final

Final orders called after 41 years as community pays tribute to beloved landlords

One of Montgomeryshire's biggest events returns next month

A495 closed for six hours after early morning crash

The A458 between Foel and Mallwyd was closed for several hours on Saturday after a driver suffered a medical emergency at the wheel of a van.

The A458 between Foel and Mallwyd was closed for several hours on Saturday after a driver suffered a medical emergency at the wheel of a van.

Driver dies after medical emergency on A458 in Mid Wales

A495 road reopens after collision caused morning closure

A Facebook post said children playing at the bike track in town were chased out of the woods nearby by a male.

A Facebook post said children playing at the bike track in town were chased out of the woods nearby by a male.

Dyfed-Powys Police

Police investigate 'suspicious activity' in Powys town

Dyffryn Banw will be playing in the Constructiv Clothing Montgomeryshire League next season.

Dyffryn Banw will be playing in the Constructiv Clothing Montgomeryshire League next season.

Mid Wales League

Powys club Dyffryn Banw make Montgomeryshire League switch

Participants embraced Byw mewn Lliw.

Participants embraced Byw mewn Lliw.

School pupils and families help raise thousands for charity at annual colour run

Gareth Jones from Pontrobert was fined more than £16,000.

Gareth Jones from Pontrobert was fined more than £16,000.

Farmer fined £16,000 for 'unacceptable' failings - including maggot-infested carcass

The A458 near Foel, where roadworks and a convoy traffic management system are in place as part of a programme of highway maintenance works.

The A458 near Foel, where roadworks and a convoy traffic management system are in place as part of a programme of highway maintenance works.

Delays expected on A458 as essential roadworks continue

Road Traffic Collision

One person taken to hospital after crash on A458 in Powys

The A458 between Llanfair Caereinion and Llangadfan has been closed following a road traffic collision.

The A458 between Llanfair Caereinion and Llangadfan has been closed following a road traffic collision.

Road Traffic Collision

Road reopens after collision shuts A458 in Powys

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

Bo Winmill denied 6 offences when he appeared at Mold Crown Court.

Bo Winmill denied 6 offences when he appeared at Mold Crown Court.

Man denies six charges, including making threats to kill and £50,000 blackmail

The A458 near Llanfair Caereinion is one of the busiest roads in north Powys.

The A458 near Llanfair Caereinion is one of the busiest roads in north Powys.

Alcohol and Crime

Drink driver blamed dazzling headlights after crash into hedge

Sam Trommelen will remain in prison until his trial.

Sam Trommelen will remain in prison until his trial.

Coercive control

Trial for man who denies controlling and coercive behaviour

Members of Llanfair Caereinion Young Farmers' Club travel through the town in fancy dress on a carnival float during Llanfair Caereinion Carnival on June 20.

Members of Llanfair Caereinion Young Farmers' Club travel through the town in fancy dress on a carnival float during Llanfair Caereinion Carnival on June 20.

Powys carnival delights with samba, strength and comedy return

Kelsie Webster represented Wales last weekend.

Kelsie Webster represented Wales last weekend.

Powys rugby player makes history with Wales debut at Twickenham

Kelsie, 20, has been selected on the wing for Wales against the Barbarians, at Twickenham.

Kelsie, 20, has been selected on the wing for Wales against the Barbarians, at Twickenham.

Other rugby clubs

Llanfair's Kelsie to become first-ever rugby player from town to play for Wales

The B4568 between Caersws and Llanwnog, where the crash happened.

The B4568 between Caersws and Llanwnog, where the crash happened.

Mum crashed car with cocaine over 10 times legal limit

Border Collie dog.

Border Collie dog.

Dog cruelty case against 87-year-old woman dismissed at court

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

Fun at Llanfair Caereinion Carnival 2025.

Fun at Llanfair Caereinion Carnival 2025.

Powys carnival returns with parade, Queen, UK's strongest man and family fun

Mick Bates former Liberal Democrat Assembly Member for Montgomeryshire

Mick Bates former Liberal Democrat Assembly Member for Montgomeryshire

Memorial fund for Mick Bates AM welcomes new round of grant applications

Plans have been put forward to create a shop at Brookside Garage in Llanfair Caereinion

Plans have been put forward to create a shop at Brookside Garage in Llanfair Caereinion

Powys County Council

Plans for shop and petrol station in Powys being considered

Tomi Bowen and Jonathan Bale on the ninth hole during the round of 16 of the 2026 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball at Desert Mountain Club (Outlaw) in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Tomi Bowen and Jonathan Bale on the ninth hole during the round of 16 of the 2026 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball at Desert Mountain Club (Outlaw) in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Powys golfer Bowen shines as Welsh pair reach US final

Hawkstone Farmers Choir members Will Rogers, Rosie Jones, Aled Wyn Davies and Aled Griffiths.

Hawkstone Farmers Choir members Will Rogers, Rosie Jones, Aled Wyn Davies and Aled Griffiths.

Britain's Got Talent

Powys farmers urge locals to back them in Britain’s Got Talent semi-final

Ashley Griffiths, of Wolverhampton, admitted drink-driving after he was involved in a head-on low-speed crash in Llanfair Caereinion

Ashley Griffiths, of Wolverhampton, admitted drink-driving after he was involved in a head-on low-speed crash in Llanfair Caereinion

Welshpool Magistrates Court

Man celebrating birthday crashed head-on into car trapping elderly driver

Firefighters rescue a cow after it became stuck in deep mud in Cefn Coch, near Llanfair Caereinion..

Firefighters rescue a cow after it became stuck in deep mud in Cefn Coch, near Llanfair Caereinion..

Firefighters free cow stuck in deep mud during late‑night rescue near Welshpool

Man dragged woman across ground in CCTV‑captured assault

Teenager arrested on suspicion of stealing a car after late night crash in Powys

Powys school opens ‘the door to Welsh’ for pupils new to the language

Two people were taken to hospital after a single-vehicle collision near Llanfair Caereinion this lunchtime

Two people were taken to hospital after a single-vehicle collision near Llanfair Caereinion this lunchtime

Dyfed-Powys Police

Two in hospital after single-vehicle crash on Powys A road

Police have asked motorists to avoid the area

Police have asked motorists to avoid the area

Dyfed-Powys Police

RECAP: Powys road reopens after single-vehicle collision

See inside the 'sublime' writers retreat up for sale in Powys

Gareth Wyn Jones faces nine charges in total, including failing to dispose of a dead bull carcass at his farm, near Pontrobert.

Gareth Wyn Jones faces nine charges in total, including failing to dispose of a dead bull carcass at his farm, near Pontrobert.

Farmer faces nine charges of causing unnecessary suffering to animals

Llanidloes High School: Gracie Stanley, Lisa Schultz, Ava Davies, Simeon Schultz, Montgomeryshire Society president Helen Gunn, Ethan Riley Davies and headteacher Daniel Owen.

Llanidloes High School: Gracie Stanley, Lisa Schultz, Ava Davies, Simeon Schultz, Montgomeryshire Society president Helen Gunn, Ethan Riley Davies and headteacher Daniel Owen.

Young talent celebrated in long‑running Montgomeryshire schools competition

Dyfed-Powys Police

Dyfed-Powys Police

Dyfed-Powys Police

Car flips on to its roof into field after crash near Newtown

Rock icon Rhys Mwyn finds solace in gardening as he battles cancer

Litter and fouling tackled

Litter and fouling tackled

Dog owners accused of throwing mess into Powys churchyard

The 17th-century farmhouse is located just outside Llanfair Caereinion.

The 17th-century farmhouse is located just outside Llanfair Caereinion.

Planning and development

Plans approved to repair damage at Grade II-listed 17th-century Powys farmhouse

The Hawkstone Farmers Choir with Ant and Dec on Britain's Got Talent 2026.

The Hawkstone Farmers Choir with Ant and Dec on Britain's Got Talent 2026.

Powys farmers help choir clinch Britain’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer

Dog mess being placed inside a bin.

Dog mess being placed inside a bin.

Independent business

Village shop hits out after dog mess smeared on door handle

Darren Mayor from Impact Schools Team visited Ysgol Llanerfyl. He is pictured with children from the school.

Darren Mayor from Impact Schools Team visited Ysgol Llanerfyl. He is pictured with children from the school.

Impact Schools' Darren Mayor steps down after 27 years of school assemblies

Banwy Fuels Ltd is based in Llangyniew between Llanfair Caereinion and Welshpool

Banwy Fuels Ltd is based in Llangyniew between Llanfair Caereinion and Welshpool

Powys fuel firm urges calm as heating oil demand surges amid Iran conflict

A grit salt bin.

A grit salt bin.

Local government

Councillor steps in to distribute salt as concerns grow over rural winter safety