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Craig Goch dam in the Elan Valley, Powys, in full flow again. Picture: Jonathan Rudd

£21 million Elan Valley transformation project step nearer to reality

Holidaymakers Trudy and Preston Kemp came to Wales over the Easter weekend and are now determined to retire here.

Holidaymakers Trudy and Preston Kemp came to Wales over the Easter weekend and are now determined to retire here.

From disaster to destiny: Couple stranded in Powys now plan to retire to Wales

Claire, pictured with her dad Hugh, who died in December 2021.

Claire, pictured with her dad Hugh, who died in December 2021.

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Powys woman may quit farming after losing tenancy held by family for 40 years

Mid Wales Inn in Pantydwr, near Rhayader, spent almost a year closed after shutting in February 2023.

Mid Wales Inn in Pantydwr, near Rhayader, spent almost a year closed after shutting in February 2023.

Beloved Powys pub to reopen this weekend after suffering several issues

Llandrindod Magistrates' Court this week heard how Vincent McNeill had cannabis in his system when he was involved in an RTC near Nantmel.

Llandrindod Magistrates' Court this week heard how Vincent McNeill had cannabis in his system when he was involved in an RTC near Nantmel.

Young drug driver performed CPR on injured biker after Powys road crash

David Bound drove home from the pub, despite living a few hundred yards away.

David Bound drove home from the pub, despite living a few hundred yards away.

Young Powys dad who went for a drink after day of lambing banned from roads

Joshua Davies is due to appear before a judge at Merthyr Crown Court on May 8.

Joshua Davies is due to appear before a judge at Merthyr Crown Court on May 8.

Teen accused of wounding Powys man will face trial at crown court

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?

Locals leapt to the defence of Rhayader Post Office after a letter sent to the County Times criticising the fact it didn't sell Welsh language greeting cards.

Locals leapt to the defence of Rhayader Post Office after a letter sent to the County Times criticising the fact it didn't sell Welsh language greeting cards.

Residents leap to defence of Powys post office after tourists' criticism

Charlotte Church's Dream Build. Pictured: Charlotte Church. Picture credit: PA Photo/Really/Rekha Garton.

Charlotte Church's Dream Build. Pictured: Charlotte Church. Picture credit: PA Photo/Really/Rekha Garton.

WATCH: Charlotte Church sings Powys retreat 'healing sounds' on This Morning

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?

A welcome to Rhayader sign..

A welcome to Rhayader sign..

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Letter: Powys businesses must do more to support Welsh language and culture

Rhayader Carnival celebrates its 120th event this year, yet it might not live to see if after a drastic shortfall in funding. Pic by Ruth Rees Photography

Rhayader Carnival celebrates its 120th event this year, yet it might not live to see if after a drastic shortfall in funding. Pic by Ruth Rees Photography

Fears for Powys carnival's future as organisers reveal funding shortfall

Penbont House, located in the picturesque Elan Valley, is set to close on May 20.

Penbont House, located in the picturesque Elan Valley, is set to close on May 20.

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Hundreds sign petition against decision to close popular tearoom

Landed is held in the shadow of Doldowlod House, just off the A470, between Llandrindod Wells and Rhayader.

Landed is held in the shadow of Doldowlod House, just off the A470, between Llandrindod Wells and Rhayader.

Line-up for popular and award-winning Powys festival has Landed

Snow in the Elan Valley today.

Snow in the Elan Valley today.

Unseasonal weather sees three inches of snow fall on parts of Powys

Flash Swimming Generic from Freedom Leisure Twitter

Flash Swimming Generic from Freedom Leisure Twitter

Powys County Council

Powys town council is paying so kids can swim for free this Easter

The Monks Trod passes beside the Craig Goch Dam reservoir in the Elan Valley. Picture: Jonathan Rudd.

The Monks Trod passes beside the Craig Goch Dam reservoir in the Elan Valley. Picture: Jonathan Rudd.

Powys County Council

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Controversial £1 million Monks Trod vehicle access project to go ahead

Antony Mead still hasn’t had his broken arm repaired nearly 18 months after breaking it.

Antony Mead still hasn’t had his broken arm repaired nearly 18 months after breaking it.

Fundraiser for Powys man whose arm is still broken 18 months after accident

Charlotte Church's Powys wellbeing retreat one of the best celebrity businesses

Charlotte Church's Powys wellbeing retreat one of the best celebrity businesses

Charlotte Church

Charlotte Church's Powys wellbeing retreat among best celebrity 'side hustles'

The Radnor Twurzels, including Gareth Price (left) and Jeff and Reg Evans, presenting the cheque at the Welshpool base.

The Radnor Twurzels, including Gareth Price (left) and Jeff and Reg Evans, presenting the cheque at the Welshpool base.

Radnor Twurzels donate to Wales Air Ambulance after member's heart attack

Lorna Hopkins' “very poor driving” has resulted in a road ban, after she started drinking for the first time in 25 years following the death of her mother 18 months ago.

Lorna Hopkins' “very poor driving” has resulted in a road ban, after she started drinking for the first time in 25 years following the death of her mother 18 months ago.

Grieving Powys motorist was drinking after 25 years sober

Sammy-Jo Ann Harris was handed a suspended prison sentence at Llandrindod Magistrates' Court this week.

Sammy-Jo Ann Harris was handed a suspended prison sentence at Llandrindod Magistrates' Court this week.

No jail for mum who attacked retiree, after finding partner in victim's bed

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?

The stretch of road is from Ty Gamallt to Marteg Bridge, north of Rhayader, which will be closed between 7pm and 6am for a week.

The stretch of road is from Ty Gamallt to Marteg Bridge, north of Rhayader, which will be closed between 7pm and 6am for a week.

Powys road faces week-long overnight closures for resurfacing work

A new coffee shop is set to appear in Rhayader

A new coffee shop is set to appear in Rhayader

Planning and development

New 'artisan coffee shop' to move into former solicitors office

The decision to close Penbont House has sparked uproar locally and on social media – nearly 300 people reacted to the tea rooms’ initial post, which attracted 184 comments.

The decision to close Penbont House has sparked uproar locally and on social media – nearly 300 people reacted to the tea rooms’ initial post, which attracted 184 comments.

Closure of Powys tea room will go ahead in May, despite public anger

Police officers have been patrolling the Elan Valley.

Police officers have been patrolling the Elan Valley.

Police crackdown on illegal off-roading at Powys beauty spots

Del Ho-Sang is leaving Rhayader and District Community Support after nearly 16 years.

Del Ho-Sang is leaving Rhayader and District Community Support after nearly 16 years.

Local government

Citizen of the Year Del leaving Powys town role after 15 years

The Rhayader Round the Lakes Race team donated £500 to Theo.

The Rhayader Round the Lakes Race team donated £500 to Theo.

Dyfed-Powys Police

Dyfed Powys Police Chief Constable's praise for teen's top-25 race finish

Runners battled a blizzard at the race's highest point, approaching the Elan Valley. Pic Emma Hardwick.

Runners battled a blizzard at the race's highest point, approaching the Elan Valley. Pic Emma Hardwick.

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Runners battle blizzard at Rhayader Round the Lakes' 40th anniversary race

Penbont House, nestled in the Elan Valley, has announced it will close in May.

Penbont House, nestled in the Elan Valley, has announced it will close in May.

Powys public thanked for support after Elan Valley tea room announces closure

The Powys race whose roots can be traced to first-ever London Marathon

Penbont House, in the Elan Valley, has sadly announced it will close in May.

Penbont House, in the Elan Valley, has sadly announced it will close in May.

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Powys B&B and tea room in one of Wales' greatest beauty spots closing down

Charlotte Church has denied leading a chant she sang at an event in Wales was a sign of anti-semitism.

Charlotte Church has denied leading a chant she sang at an event in Wales was a sign of anti-semitism.

Charlotte Church

Charlotte Church responds to accusations of antisemitism over pro-Palestine song

Rhayader Carnival committee members present a cheque to staff at Rhayader Community Nursery.

Rhayader Carnival committee members present a cheque to staff at Rhayader Community Nursery.

Powys town carnival committee donates money to local groups

The Mid Wales Inn is closed once more... but this time it is only temporary.

The Mid Wales Inn is closed once more... but this time it is only temporary.

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Powys village pub is closed once more... but this time it's only temporary

Craig Brown told magistrates he lost his job, a relationship, his home and his phone after the Powys speeding incident.

Craig Brown told magistrates he lost his job, a relationship, his home and his phone after the Powys speeding incident.

Speedy driver clocked doing 82 miles an hour along A44 in Powys 60 zone

The attack by Sammy-Jo Harris on a retired woman happened at the Mid Wales Inn, in Pantydwr.

The attack by Sammy-Jo Harris on a retired woman happened at the Mid Wales Inn, in Pantydwr.

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Woman hit retired victim with door at Powys pub after partner got into her bed

The Monks Trod's origins date back to Cistercian monks who ‘trod’ the path in the 12th century while journeying between abbeys at Abbeycwmhir, in Powys, and Strada Florida, in Ceredigion

The Monks Trod's origins date back to Cistercian monks who ‘trod’ the path in the 12th century while journeying between abbeys at Abbeycwmhir, in Powys, and Strada Florida, in Ceredigion

Powys County Council

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Plan to open medieval byway to 4x4 traffic slammed as 'environmental disaster'

Dylan McPhee from Rhayader.

Dylan McPhee from Rhayader.

Powys cricketer's World Cup dream as he gets set to head to South Africa

The Castle in Rhayader was reopened in November, but only opened its kitchen last week.

The Castle in Rhayader was reopened in November, but only opened its kitchen last week.

Powys pub that opened under new owners last year is now serving food too

A happy family tuck in at Greenhouse Cafe & Kitchen in Garthmyl.

A happy family tuck in at Greenhouse Cafe & Kitchen in Garthmyl.

Five perfect places to savour a pancake in Powys ahead of Shrove Tuesday

Iwan Blakeway pictured outside the media village at the Asian Games, which was held in Hangzhou, China, last year.

Iwan Blakeway pictured outside the media village at the Asian Games, which was held in Hangzhou, China, last year.

Powys man dreaming of career as a journalist after China experience

Gemma Rothery admitted a charge of being in charge of a dog that was dangerously out of control.

Gemma Rothery admitted a charge of being in charge of a dog that was dangerously out of control.

Powys dog owner must pay £300 compensation to victim following attack

Tony Davies from Rhayader won the Farming Connect Farm Innovator Award at this year’s Lantra awards for his use of Molina grass in creating a Biochar – a form of charcoal.

Tony Davies from Rhayader won the Farming Connect Farm Innovator Award at this year’s Lantra awards for his use of Molina grass in creating a Biochar – a form of charcoal.

Innovation award given to Powys farmer who created his own form of charcoal

Since its re-introduction in 2007, the event has raised many thousands for local causes and the proceeds from the walk this year will once again go to local charities.

Since its re-introduction in 2007, the event has raised many thousands for local causes and the proceeds from the walk this year will once again go to local charities.

Over 100 turn out for Reservoir Roundabout event for walkers and runners

Nantmel Church in Wales Primary School was shut by Powys County Council in December 2016.

Nantmel Church in Wales Primary School was shut by Powys County Council in December 2016.

Powys community hatches new plan after failing to turn school into village hub

Police arrest driver after leaving car on fire in crash on the A470

Police arrest driver after leaving car on fire in crash on the A470

Driver arrested after car crashes and catches fire to close major Powys road

Tamsin Earp, with husband Gareth.

Tamsin Earp, with husband Gareth.

Dyfed-Powys Police

Gareth Earp's wife Tamsin recalls 'emotional' Powys meeting with King Charles

Rhayader Beavers are putting on a light show night ride on this Wednesday, January 17, from 5.30pm.

Rhayader Beavers are putting on a light show night ride on this Wednesday, January 17, from 5.30pm.

Illuminated night ride event aims to light up Powys town for local group

Alwyn Watkins at Pantglas farm has warned others after his horror accident

Alwyn Watkins at Pantglas farm has warned others after his horror accident

Farmer's thumb bone had to be 'pulled out and cleaned' after 200kg hammer blow

Tributes have been made following the passing of John Draycott who was so popular in the 1960s he also featured in drawings in the local press.

Tributes have been made following the passing of John Draycott who was so popular in the 1960s he also featured in drawings in the local press.

Tributes follow death of Knighton Town and Llanidloes legend John Draycott

Gemma Rothery admitted being in charge of a dog that was dangerously out of control at Llandrindod Magistrates' Court.

Gemma Rothery admitted being in charge of a dog that was dangerously out of control at Llandrindod Magistrates' Court.

Victim left 'terrified' after being bitten by out of control dog

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