Llanidloes News

Andy Powell will be visiting the HoW 7s this summer.

Powys raised former Wales rugby star confirmed for summer festival visit

Diane and Rachel, representatives of a Llanidloes Youth Club receiving their donation from the Ladies Day committee members Michelle Brown, Helen Woosnam, Steph Wheeler, Tracey Lawrence and Carole Evans.

Diane and Rachel, representatives of a Llanidloes Youth Club receiving their donation from the Ladies Day committee members Michelle Brown, Helen Woosnam, Steph Wheeler, Tracey Lawrence and Carole Evans.

Ladies Day lunches raise more than £15,000 for local good causes

A Fairtrade event at the now closed Newtown Co-Op in 2008.

A Fairtrade event at the now closed Newtown Co-Op in 2008.

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

Brook Street in Welshpool was largely falling apart in 1962.

Brook Street in Welshpool was largely falling apart in 1962.

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

The Crown and Anchor. Picture by Maigheach-gheal.

The Crown and Anchor. Picture by Maigheach-gheal.

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'Brave' plan to save historic Powys pub as industry 'crumbles around us'

Recycling bins at The Gro car park in Llanidloes could soon be removed by Powys County Council.

Recycling bins at The Gro car park in Llanidloes could soon be removed by Powys County Council.

Local government

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Fly-tipping fears over axing recycling bins from Powys car parks

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?

Dyfed-Powys Police

Dyfed-Powys Police

One person taken to hospital after three car crash in Llandinam

Underwater cameraman Dewi Roberts - otherwise known as the River Man

Underwater cameraman Dewi Roberts - otherwise known as the River Man

Powys community to mark Earth Day with 'River Man' safari of Severn

Traffic lights in Llanidloes town centre.

Traffic lights in Llanidloes town centre.

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This is how long unpopular town traffic lights will be staying

Tanat Theatre Company memories from 1982.

Tanat Theatre Company memories from 1982.

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

Llanidloes Town Football Club.

Llanidloes Town Football Club.

Powys football club juniors lace up for 24 hour football fundraiser

Businesses given a chance to get involved with exciting youth opportunity

Businesses given a chance to get involved with exciting youth opportunity

Planning and development

Businesses given a chance to get involved with exciting youth opportunity

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

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?

Brian Rowlands was a few hundred yards from his partner’s home in Newtown on March 17 when he decided to get in his car and driver there.

Brian Rowlands was a few hundred yards from his partner’s home in Newtown on March 17 when he decided to get in his car and driver there.

Lengthy ban for Powys man caught drink driving TWICE in last two years

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?

Llanidloes Charter Market in 2011.

Llanidloes Charter Market in 2011.

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Calls for Powys town market revamp to attract more visitors

Paul Jackson-Clark from Parkinsons UK addresses the meeting

Paul Jackson-Clark from Parkinsons UK addresses the meeting

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Meeting of the National Garden Scheme held at historic country home

Llyn Clywedog osprey chicks in July 2023.

Llyn Clywedog osprey chicks in July 2023.

Cameras on Llyn Clywedog osprey nest go live on YouTube

Llanidloes High School cross country athletes in 1982.

Llanidloes High School cross country athletes in 1982.

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

Youth centre with 'asbestos stickers' needs new new roof following 'scathing' report

Youth centre with 'asbestos stickers' needs new new roof following 'scathing' report

Planning and development

Youth centre with 'asbestos stickers' needs new roof following 'scathing' report

The Old Market Hall in Llanidloes.

The Old Market Hall in Llanidloes.

Local government

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Traffic to be brought to a standstill as Powys town Old Market Hall work continues

Welshpool & District Motor Club gathered around an Austin Healey Sprite in 1964. Picture by Don Griffiths.

Welshpool & District Motor Club gathered around an Austin Healey Sprite in 1964. Picture by Don Griffiths.

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

Judo training in Newtown in 1998.

Judo training in Newtown in 1998.

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

Deri McCluskey and Maddie Hughes.

Deri McCluskey and Maddie Hughes.

Powys athletes celebrate bronze medals as McCluskey and Hughes shine

The trial is expected to be held at Mold Crown Court.

The trial is expected to be held at Mold Crown Court.

Trial date fixed for Powys man accused of harassment over four months

Newtown's Frank Clayton pictured recuperating from surgery and reading a get well soon message from the 1977 Welsh national rugby team.

Newtown's Frank Clayton pictured recuperating from surgery and reading a get well soon message from the 1977 Welsh national rugby team.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 1977?

Llanidloes' Millennium Garden volunteers with High Sheriff of Powys Reg Cawthorne.

Llanidloes' Millennium Garden volunteers with High Sheriff of Powys Reg Cawthorne.

High Sheriff of Powys pays visit to thank volunteers making a difference in town

Panto fun in Welshpool in 1966.

Panto fun in Welshpool in 1966.

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

Dylife. Picture: Geograph.

Dylife. Picture: Geograph.

Plans revealed to tackle pollution from abandoned north Powys metal mines

Mori Edwards, Aneurin Jones and Beryl Crone from the hospital's League of Friends, Made with Llani Love's Trudy Davies and Barbara Woosnam, and Sister Sara and Sister Vicky with the knitted blankets at Llanidloes Hospital.

Mori Edwards, Aneurin Jones and Beryl Crone from the hospital's League of Friends, Made with Llani Love's Trudy Davies and Barbara Woosnam, and Sister Sara and Sister Vicky with the knitted blankets at Llanidloes Hospital.

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Powys hospital gifted blankets made by talented local knitters

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?

Gwyndaf Evans and Dale Furniss in action. Picture by Bob Benyon.

Gwyndaf Evans and Dale Furniss in action. Picture by Bob Benyon.

Rally fans and crews savour the delights of Get Jerky North Wales Rally

The entrance to the Bryn Posteg site in Llanidloes.

The entrance to the Bryn Posteg site in Llanidloes.

Natural Resources Wales

Powys waste company charged with multiple environmental breaches

Powys County Council

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Energy giant hits back with appeal after planners reject Powys weather mast

The wind turbines could be built near the Glaslyn Nature Reserve, near Staylittle.

The wind turbines could be built near the Glaslyn Nature Reserve, near Staylittle.

Planning and development

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Wind farm developer says it WILL consider every piece of feedback

The view towards Glaslyn Nature Reserve. Picture courtesy of Sally George.

The view towards Glaslyn Nature Reserve. Picture courtesy of Sally George.

Powys County Council

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Powys windfarm developer's plans take a hit as weather mast rejected

Emma Maxwell, from Ash&Elm Horticulture at Old Hall, near Llanidloes.

Emma Maxwell, from Ash&Elm Horticulture at Old Hall, near Llanidloes.

Couple re-mortgage home to expand organic vegetable and flower business online

Maes-y-Wennol care home is one of the best in Wales.

Maes-y-Wennol care home is one of the best in Wales.

Residents and families rate this Powys care home as one of the best in Wales

Newtown Girl Guides playing cards in 1982.

Newtown Girl Guides playing cards in 1982.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 1982?

Esgair Galed - where a weather mast and wind turbine could be built. From Google Streetview.

Esgair Galed - where a weather mast and wind turbine could be built. From Google Streetview.

Planning and development

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Dozens of objections raised over weather mast at proposed windfarm site

The Treorchy Choir (pictured at a past performance in Knighton).

The Treorchy Choir (pictured at a past performance in Knighton).

One of the greatest choral ensembles of all time set to wow Powys town crowd

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Letter: No benefits paid to landowners could mitigate the devastation of masts

Members of Newtown Amateur Dramatics Society in Laura Ashley dresses in 1974.

Members of Newtown Amateur Dramatics Society in Laura Ashley dresses in 1974.

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

Ysgol Gynradd Llanidloes pupils' artwork is now on display at the Wild Oak Cafe.

Ysgol Gynradd Llanidloes pupils' artwork is now on display at the Wild Oak Cafe.

Powys school pupils' creative flair recognised at art exhibition

The mayor of Montgomery and his wife Joan, celebrating the Queen mom's 100th on the street of montgomery. Pictured with Jess Sleigh(cutting cake), the town crier, Bill Orme, and The mayor's grandson Matthew Musharafeih,6, from Lebanon, Beirut.

The mayor of Montgomery and his wife Joan, celebrating the Queen mom's 100th on the street of montgomery. Pictured with Jess Sleigh(cutting cake), the town crier, Bill Orme, and The mayor's grandson Matthew Musharafeih,6, from Lebanon, Beirut.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 2000?

Christopher Bosley's case was dismissed at Welshpool Magistrates’ Court this week.

Christopher Bosley's case was dismissed at Welshpool Magistrates’ Court this week.

Powys man accused of threatening neighbour has case against him dropped

Sue and Steve Mantle ran the shop since it opened in March 2022.

Sue and Steve Mantle ran the shop since it opened in March 2022.

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Tears as award-nominated Powys village shop closes for the final time

The Culinary Association of Wales team prepare to serve canapes at 10, Downing Street.

The Culinary Association of Wales team prepare to serve canapes at 10, Downing Street.

Young Powys chefs impress at event at 10 Downing Street

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?

A wildlife trust said plans to install huge wind turbines near a nationally important nature reserve is

A wildlife trust said plans to install huge wind turbines near a nationally important nature reserve is

Planning and development

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Wind farm near nationally important site 'hugely worrying' - wildlife trust

Kim Gravell with a copy of her book To Pay For The Crossing which was published last year.

Kim Gravell with a copy of her book To Pay For The Crossing which was published last year.

Powys author's book hailed by Coronation Street star Sally Lindsay

Llanwnog Primary School musicians in 1968.

Llanwnog Primary School musicians in 1968.

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

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