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The family of Sophie Brimble, from Crickhowell, had been in a race against time to get 100,000 people to sign their petition calling for reform in the law.

Causing death by dangerous driving

Family of Powys woman killed in crash celebrate milestone in bid for justice

The incident happened on the A4067 last November.

The incident happened on the A4067 last November.

Careless driving

Man accused of causing serious injury in Powys crash has case sent before judge

James Evans MS speaking to Gwernyfed High School pupils

James Evans MS speaking to Gwernyfed High School pupils

School pupils get behind-the-scenes look at Welsh politics during Senedd visit

Road closed in south of Powys due to an accident, Dyfed Powys Police reports

Road closed in south of Powys due to an accident, Dyfed Powys Police reports

Dyfed-Powys Police

Road in south of Powys reopens following early morning accident

The family of Lewis Evans has paid tribute to their

The family of Lewis Evans has paid tribute to their

Family pay tribute to 'knight in shining armour' killed in crash

The collision occurred on the B4560 between Llangorse and Talgarth at around 7am, Dyfed Powys Police said.

The collision occurred on the B4560 between Llangorse and Talgarth at around 7am, Dyfed Powys Police said.

Dyfed-Powys Police

Driver suffers minor injuries in two-vehicle crash that closed road for hours

The Old Rectory Country Hotel, a 16th century former Powys hotel, is set to reopen as a Nepali village experience.

The Old Rectory Country Hotel, a 16th century former Powys hotel, is set to reopen as a Nepali village experience.

Bannau Brycheiniog

16th century former Powys hotel set to reopen as Nepali village experience

North Wales Police’s Roads Policing Unit said the male drivers of both vehicles involved in the collision, on the A470 near Trawsfynydd, were taken to hospital.

North Wales Police’s Roads Policing Unit said the male drivers of both vehicles involved in the collision, on the A470 near Trawsfynydd, were taken to hospital.

Two men taken to hospital, with one seriously injured, in A470 crash

The incident occurred in the Pontneddfechan area, in the Brecon Beacons/Bannau Brycheiniog.

The incident occurred in the Pontneddfechan area, in the Brecon Beacons/Bannau Brycheiniog.

Bannau Brycheiniog

'Tricky terrain' as mountain rescue team comes to aid of fallen walker

Jordan Crosthwaite was banned from driving and handed a community order at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, October 29.

Jordan Crosthwaite was banned from driving and handed a community order at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, October 29.

3-year ban for motorist who drove while disqualified in Powys

Powys County Council was ordered to apologise for how it handled an application by a man to have adaptations made to his home

Powys County Council was ordered to apologise for how it handled an application by a man to have adaptations made to his home

Local government

'Contradictory and inaccurate' - council slammed over home adaptations for family

Cancellations and hour long delays on main line in Powys after vehicle strikes bridge

Sophie Brimble, 20, from Crickhowell, died at the scene after her boyfriend, Jay Bayliss, crashed into a lamp post in Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, in July 2017

Sophie Brimble, 20, from Crickhowell, died at the scene after her boyfriend, Jay Bayliss, crashed into a lamp post in Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, in July 2017

Sister of Powys woman killed in crash ‘heartbroken’ over bid to reform laws

A woman has received an apology after issues with mould at the council property which she has lived in for two years

A woman has received an apology after issues with mould at the council property which she has lived in for two years

Powys County Council

Powys council apologises to tenant after delays to mould repairs at property

Police are appealing after a chipper was stolen from a service station in Abercrave

Police are appealing after a chipper was stolen from a service station in Abercrave

Woodchipper stolen from Powys service station as police appeal for information

The team celebrate their award at the Victoria Hall.

The team celebrate their award at the Victoria Hall.

Britain in Bloom

Powys town wins Gold in first-ever Britain in Bloom UK final entry

David Chadwick outside the Barclays ATM, in Llanwrtyd. A message on the ATM's screen tells customers 'We're staying open for now'.

David Chadwick outside the Barclays ATM, in Llanwrtyd. A message on the ATM's screen tells customers 'We're staying open for now'.

Only cash machine in town appears set to remain in place

Pamela and fellow campaigners gathered in Builth Wells on October 14, outside the Strand Hall, which was hosting a PTHB drop-in event to discuss the proposals to withdraw beds and relocate services.

Pamela and fellow campaigners gathered in Builth Wells on October 14, outside the Strand Hall, which was hosting a PTHB drop-in event to discuss the proposals to withdraw beds and relocate services.

'Hospitals without beds are not hospitals anymore', says ex-nurse

The incident involved a motorbike and a wild horse, with the collision occuring on the B4560 - a scenic mountain road between Llangynidr and Garnlydan.

The incident involved a motorbike and a wild horse, with the collision occuring on the B4560 - a scenic mountain road between Llangynidr and Garnlydan.

Biker seriously injured after colliding with wild horse in Powys

A road in the Brecon Beacons is closed, following an accident.

A road in the Brecon Beacons is closed, following an accident.

Biker seriously injured after colliding with wild horse in Powys

Powys Teaching Health Board

MS demands answers over whether health board is 'listening' over bed cuts

A new soft play could open in a former industrial unit in Powys.

A new soft play could open in a former industrial unit in Powys.

Children's health

Soft play could be coming to former industrial unit on Powys business park

Christopher Harding, 31, admitted one charge of causing harassment without violence at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates' Court on Thursday, October 22.

Christopher Harding, 31, admitted one charge of causing harassment without violence at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates' Court on Thursday, October 22.

Man who admits harassment turned up at victim's home on 'multiple occasions'

Joshua Duffield.

Joshua Duffield.

Man given suspended sentence for threatening to murder ex jailed for 76 weeks

David Chadwick MP launches his leadership campaign to become leader of the Liberal Democrats in Wales

David Chadwick MP launches his leadership campaign to become leader of the Liberal Democrats in Wales

Powys MP looks set to become new Welsh Liberal Democrat leader

Tadej Pogačar, of UAE Team Emirates XRG, won the Tour de France general classification for the fifth time in 2026.

Tadej Pogačar, of UAE Team Emirates XRG, won the Tour de France general classification for the fifth time in 2026.

2027 Tour de France

Powys to receive string of cycling hubs as part of £4.5m Tour de France funding

Cameron Hutchings, 21, was banned from the roads after pleading guilty to drink driving at Swansea Magistrates' Court on Friday, October 23.

Cameron Hutchings, 21, was banned from the roads after pleading guilty to drink driving at Swansea Magistrates' Court on Friday, October 23.

Powys drink driver, 21, receives 3-year driving ban

Train services to be cancelled through the day on main Powys line due to flooding

Transport for Wales

Trains cancelled on main line in Powys due to fault at level crossing

National government

Powys MS backs Welsh Government consultation on ‘underground-first’ electricity lines

The funding will be used to deliver improvements across several priority areas.

The funding will be used to deliver improvements across several priority areas.

Mid Wales handed £13m for highway upgrades and active travel schemes

Powys County Council

'Delays and poor communication' from council in case of girl with additional needs

Storm Austen: Rain and wind as warnings of travel disruption and power cuts

Storm Austen: Rain and wind as warnings of travel disruption and power cuts

Storm Austen: Rain and wind as warnings of travel disruption and power cuts

William Davies, who manages the livestock enterprise at Sweet Lamb Estate between Aberystwyth and Llangurig, has been awarded the 2027 Royal Welsh Nuffield Scholarship.

William Davies, who manages the livestock enterprise at Sweet Lamb Estate between Aberystwyth and Llangurig, has been awarded the 2027 Royal Welsh Nuffield Scholarship.

Royal Welsh Winter Fair

Farmer wins prestigious scholarship to study farming around the world

Richard Hands, 61, and Delroy York, 53, both admit a charge of conspiring to commit a burglary, in relation to an incident at the Note Machine UK premises just outside Crickhowell last June.

Richard Hands, 61, and Delroy York, 53, both admit a charge of conspiring to commit a burglary, in relation to an incident at the Note Machine UK premises just outside Crickhowell last June.

Two men admit planning to burgle cash machine firm’s Powys office

Powys County Council has apologised after slow progress in a home with potential

Powys County Council has apologised after slow progress in a home with potential

Local government

Powys council apologises after delay over home hazard concerns

The Met Office's latest weather warning map showing the yellow wind warning covering the whole of Powys ahead of the arrival of Storm Austen on Friday.

The Met Office's latest weather warning map showing the yellow wind warning covering the whole of Powys ahead of the arrival of Storm Austen on Friday.

New yellow wind warning issued for whole of Powys as Storm Austen approaches

Transport for Wales

Cambrian Line trains cancelled as repairs cause disruption

Bryan Davies has retired after 44 years at Talgarth Fire Station. Here he is pictured with daughter Katrina, who has also been a firefighter for 20 years.

Bryan Davies has retired after 44 years at Talgarth Fire Station. Here he is pictured with daughter Katrina, who has also been a firefighter for 20 years.

Firefighter who's become 'part of the furniture' retires after 44 years

Miles Dyer, 37, admits assaults on PCs Edwards and Jones on July 14 this year, plus two other offences.

Miles Dyer, 37, admits assaults on PCs Edwards and Jones on July 14 this year, plus two other offences.

Man to be sentenced for assaulting police officers and resisting arrest

Sheridan Geen, 54, was jailed for three years and six months in April, after the former lorry driver turned to drugs following the end of a relationship and loss of job.

Sheridan Geen, 54, was jailed for three years and six months in April, after the former lorry driver turned to drugs following the end of a relationship and loss of job.

Jailed lorry driver to discover how much he must pay back from drug dealing

Yaqoob Zafar appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on Monday, October 12, in relation to a collision between his Citroen Relay Van and another vehicle on the A40 near Sennybridge on February 20 this year.

Yaqoob Zafar appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on Monday, October 12, in relation to a collision between his Citroen Relay Van and another vehicle on the A40 near Sennybridge on February 20 this year.

Man denies careless driving after A40 'overweight van' crash left biker badly injured

Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving and hospitalised after crash

Data obtained through Freedom of Information (FOI) requests by legal firm Legal Expert found Powys County Council paid £1.95 million in claim-related costs between 2022/23 and 2024/25, despite handling only 103 claims during that time.

Data obtained through Freedom of Information (FOI) requests by legal firm Legal Expert found Powys County Council paid £1.95 million in claim-related costs between 2022/23 and 2024/25, despite handling only 103 claims during that time.

Powys County Council

Powys Council paid £1.95m in personal injury claims, highest in Wales

A tractor fire near Newcastle on Clun, on the Powys-Shropshire border, in July this year.

A tractor fire near Newcastle on Clun, on the Powys-Shropshire border, in July this year.

Farm fire losses in Wales soar 29 per cent to £6.2 million in a year

Passengers are being urged to plan ahead for a wetter and stormier autumn, with timetable changes coming into effect to keep trains running on time.

Passengers are being urged to plan ahead for a wetter and stormier autumn, with timetable changes coming into effect to keep trains running on time.

Transport for Wales urges passengers to plan ahead as it retimes trains for autumn

Alan Watson has hosted a mobile mast on his Llanbadarn Fynydd farm for more than 20 years, helping keep the surrounding rural community connected.

Alan Watson has hosted a mobile mast on his Llanbadarn Fynydd farm for more than 20 years, helping keep the surrounding rural community connected.

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Powys man says farmers being 'bullied' into cut-price deals for hosting phone masts

Powys Teaching Health Board

Furious ex-chief nurse for Powys tells PTHB 'leave us with what we have, but better’

Evri came in for heavy criticism from Powys residents over several months leading up to Christmas last year, with people complaining of waiting weeks and even months for packages to be delivered.

Evri came in for heavy criticism from Powys residents over several months leading up to Christmas last year, with people complaining of waiting weeks and even months for packages to be delivered.

After Christmas 2025 criticism, Evri recruiting 120 Powys drivers

Christopher Wright had revolvers, shotguns, a rifle, Samurai swords and an AK-47 at his home.

Christopher Wright had revolvers, shotguns, a rifle, Samurai swords and an AK-47 at his home.

Jail for ex-soldier who kept shotguns, Samurai swords and AK-47 at Powys home

Powys dog day care owner Emma Lewis claimed victory in the Red Dragon 160km event with her pint-sized mare El Emira

Powys dog day care owner Emma Lewis claimed victory in the Red Dragon 160km event with her pint-sized mare El Emira

Powys dog day care owner wins 160km endurance ride on pint-sized mare

The Oxford Roasd toilets were closed in January following a failed raid on a neighbouring ATM left it with structural damage.

The Oxford Roasd toilets were closed in January following a failed raid on a neighbouring ATM left it with structural damage.

Town council 'incredibly disappointed' as toilets closed after latest vandalism

Police appeal after Honda quad bike is stolen from Powys farm

Around 207 miles of rural roads will be dropped from the gritting network in Powys this winter.

Around 207 miles of rural roads will be dropped from the gritting network in Powys this winter.

MS urges council to reverse 'dangerous' decision to withdraw gritting on Powys road