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Firearm units from Dyfed-Powys and West Mercia Police forces were deployed to Llanymynech on Sunday evening.

Armed police sent to Powys Chinese restaurant after man made threats with knife

Elin Jones (left) and Bethan Smith from Machynlleth and Llangadfan, winners of the Dance Trance 2002 Disco Dancing Pairs Competition for 17yrs+ Competition was held in Newtown and open to dancers from Wales, England and Scotland

Elin Jones (left) and Bethan Smith from Machynlleth and Llangadfan, winners of the Dance Trance 2002 Disco Dancing Pairs Competition for 17yrs+ Competition was held in Newtown and open to dancers from Wales, England and Scotland

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 2002?

Making shapes at Newtown's Elephant and Castle in 1976.

Making shapes at Newtown's Elephant and Castle in 1976.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life during the 1970s?

The 2023 Cae Bodfach festival in LLanfyllin

The 2023 Cae Bodfach festival in LLanfyllin

Powys festival postponed until later in the year because of waterlogged field

Jon Doolan at Land's End.

Jon Doolan at Land's End.

The funny people who helped Powys man's joke relay the length of Britain

Andy Green cleaning a streetlight in St Myllin's Church, Llanfyllin.

Andy Green cleaning a streetlight in St Myllin's Church, Llanfyllin.

Team of volunteers cleans church ahead of busy summer schedule

Keep fit class members in Llanfair Caereinion in 1971.

Keep fit class members in Llanfair Caereinion in 1971.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 1971?

St Michael's Church in Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa holds special significance to Welsh culture because

St Michael's Church in Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa holds special significance to Welsh culture because

Politician joins calls for historic Mid Wales church to be protected

Jon Doolan at Land's End.

Jon Doolan at Land's End.

Powys teacher writes book on his 800 mile run from Land's End to John O'Groats

Participants at an Arts Connection workshop in 2023.

Participants at an Arts Connection workshop in 2023.

How a Powys charity reached three decades of entertaining its community

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life during the 1990s?

Eric Burns will appear in court next week for sentencing for two other drug offences.

Eric Burns will appear in court next week for sentencing for two other drug offences.

Prosecutors drop heroin supply charge against Powys man after four years

Rhayader Carnival week race memories from 1997.

Rhayader Carnival week race memories from 1997.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 1997?

Alicia Shepherd, from Llansilin in Powys.

Alicia Shepherd, from Llansilin in Powys.

Mid Wales runner ready to take on London Marathon for children's hospices

The cottage in Llangynog named the most-viewed in Powys

The cottage in Llangynog named the most-viewed in Powys

The beautiful Powys cottage named Rightmove's most in-demand home

The new enlarged classroom at Ysgol Pennant.

The new enlarged classroom at Ysgol Pennant.

Powys schoolchildren delighted after council builds new classroom

Urdd success for Llangurig Primary School pupils in 1982.

Urdd success for Llangurig Primary School pupils in 1982.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in the 1980s?

Motorcycle enthusiasts in Welshpool in 1964. Picture by Don Griffiths.

Motorcycle enthusiasts in Welshpool in 1964. Picture by Don Griffiths.

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In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in the 1960s?

A digger on a hillside near Dolydd, Llanfyllin.

A digger on a hillside near Dolydd, Llanfyllin.

Planning and development

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Investigation launched into hillside works as residents fear it will 'destroy' homes

The BRACE band playing at the 2023 Cae Bodfach Min-Festival in Llanfyllin.

The BRACE band playing at the 2023 Cae Bodfach Min-Festival in Llanfyllin.

Powys festival to return as council aims to purchase field

Mold Crown Court.

Mold Crown Court.

Powys paedophile jailed and told 'your views need to change'

Judo training in Newtown in 1998.

Judo training in Newtown in 1998.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 1998?

Llanfyllin Town Centre.

Llanfyllin Town Centre.

Market traders invited to take up free pitch at Powys town's weekly market

Evans was granted bail over the sexual assault charge.

Evans was granted bail over the sexual assault charge.

Powys man, 60, appears in court charged with sexually assaulting teen

Deri McCluskey and Maddie Hughes.

Deri McCluskey and Maddie Hughes.

Powys athletes celebrate bronze medals as McCluskey and Hughes shine

Llanfyllin Shed and Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust receive a cheque for £10,000 in National Lottery Funding.

Llanfyllin Shed and Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust receive a cheque for £10,000 in National Lottery Funding.

Powys project awarded £10,000 in National Lottery funding

Rev Hermione Morris signing contract supported by Friends of St Myllin's Church.

Rev Hermione Morris signing contract supported by Friends of St Myllin's Church.

Planning and development

Powys church to be made wheelchair friendly using Welsh Government cash

Wood engraving artist Bob Guy.

Wood engraving artist Bob Guy.

Life's work of acclaimed artist on display in exhibit at Llanfyllin Workhouse

Severn Valley Drama Club players in 1977.

Severn Valley Drama Club players in 1977.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life during the 1970s?

Children from Montgomeryshire Playgroups at Welshpool's Flash Leisure Centre in 1999.

Children from Montgomeryshire Playgroups at Welshpool's Flash Leisure Centre in 1999.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 1999?

A mountain biker became trapped in a ravine near Llangynog.

A mountain biker became trapped in a ravine near Llangynog.

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Rescue team called out after mountain biker plunges into Powys ravine

Powys man to stand trial over heroin supply allegation

Powys man to stand trial over heroin supply allegation

Powys man to stand trial in crown court over heroin supply allegation

Diana Allen and Ruth Weston enjoying home-made cake at the LoT launch

Diana Allen and Ruth Weston enjoying home-made cake at the LoT launch

New 'library of things' launched to help Powys residents save money

A MID Wales dancer is travelling to Las Vegasto compete in a world dance championships.17-year-old James Williams from Garthmyl hasbeen picked as the only Welsh member ofTelford based DNA Hip-Hop Crew to go to theIDance Hip-Hop World Championships in

A MID Wales dancer is travelling to Las Vegasto compete in a world dance championships.17-year-old James Williams from Garthmyl hasbeen picked as the only Welsh member ofTelford based DNA Hip-Hop Crew to go to theIDance Hip-Hop World Championships in

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 2008?

Mrs Menna Rowlands, Mr Emyr Roberts, Mrs Val Roberts and Mr Gwyndaf Evans in the Goat Inn displaying the cheque that wil be sent to Breast Cancer Now

Mrs Menna Rowlands, Mr Emyr Roberts, Mrs Val Roberts and Mr Gwyndaf Evans in the Goat Inn displaying the cheque that wil be sent to Breast Cancer Now

Powys village darts and dominoes tournaments help raise £2,000 for charity

The tree nursery under construction at Lake Vyrnwy.

The tree nursery under construction at Lake Vyrnwy.

Construction starts on tree nursery at Lake Vyrnwy

St Michael’s Church, Llanfihangel yng Ngwynfa.

St Michael’s Church, Llanfihangel yng Ngwynfa.

Chance to live in 18th century Powys church as auctioneers set bargain price

The Northern Lights above Meifod.

The Northern Lights above Meifod.

Photographer captures stunning picture of Northern Lights above Powys village

Ian Gomm from Llanfair Caereinion with song he penned to mark Scotland reaching the 1998 World Cup.

Ian Gomm from Llanfair Caereinion with song he penned to mark Scotland reaching the 1998 World Cup.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 1998?

Duncan Borthwick, owner of Llanymynech Village Shop, with his Countryside Alliance Award for Best Village Shop.

Duncan Borthwick, owner of Llanymynech Village Shop, with his Countryside Alliance Award for Best Village Shop.

Powys village shop owner cites cost-of-living one reason behind closure

Flooding around Powys during storm Babet.

Flooding around Powys during storm Babet.

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Bid to tackle flooding in Powys takes major step forward

Llangedwyn Church in Wales primary school which is set to be closed. Picture Elgan Hearn Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Llangedwyn Church in Wales primary school which is set to be closed. Picture Elgan Hearn Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Powys County Council

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End of an era as 200-year-old school's closure is confirmed

Eric Ramsay is the new head coach of Minnesota United. (Mike Egerton/PA)

Eric Ramsay is the new head coach of Minnesota United. (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ramsay leaves Manchester United to make MLS history with Minnesota United

Duncan Borthwick owns the Llanymynech Village Shop.

Duncan Borthwick owns the Llanymynech Village Shop.

Owner of rural Powys shop describes decision to close as 'beyond devastating'

The road towards Clyrun Fach near Llansilin - from Google Streetview.

The road towards Clyrun Fach near Llansilin - from Google Streetview.

Planning and development

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Woman's bid to allow Powys cabin to be used as holiday lodge refused

Ethel Edwards from Four Crosses raised £1,000 for the Red Cross in 1977 by salvaging 78 tons of waste paper.

Ethel Edwards from Four Crosses raised £1,000 for the Red Cross in 1977 by salvaging 78 tons of waste paper.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life during the 1970s?

Artist Brian Earp with his murals outside Llanfyllin Library.

Artist Brian Earp with his murals outside Llanfyllin Library.

89-year-old artist paints amazing locally-themed murals for town's library

Stock image of a police dog and car.

Stock image of a police dog and car.

Man accused of punching police dog in the face after road crash faces trial

Town council crowdfunds to buy 'vibrant' community space

Town council crowdfunds to buy 'vibrant' community space

Local government

Town council crowdfunds to buy 'vibrant' community space

Freddie Wink-Jones in action.

Freddie Wink-Jones in action.

Wales captaincy honour for Powys border teenager and aspiring pool star

Will it snow in south Essex?

Will it snow in south Essex?

First Powys schools confirm plans to close for the day amid snow warnings

Campaigners fought valiantly to save Llanfihangel Rhydithon Community Primary School, a thriving school in the Radnorshire village of Dolau, open, but it shut last July.

Campaigners fought valiantly to save Llanfihangel Rhydithon Community Primary School, a thriving school in the Radnorshire village of Dolau, open, but it shut last July.

Powys County Council

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Powys Lib Dems hit back over 'broken promises' claims on primary school closures

Customers in the Welshpool, Newtown, Llanidloes, Llanfyllin and Knighton areas will see their bills shoot from £362 to £433.

Customers in the Welshpool, Newtown, Llanidloes, Llanfyllin and Knighton areas will see their bills shoot from £362 to £433.

Welsh Water Dwr Cymru

Powys residents are facing a £71 rise in their water bills from April

Josh Greer being promoted to crew manager at Llanfyllin Fire Station.

Josh Greer being promoted to crew manager at Llanfyllin Fire Station.

Llanfyllin firefighter becomes one of mid Wales' youngest crew managers ever

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