Rhayader news

In September, The Arches warned it was facing “very difficult decisions” which will affect its future.

Charlotte Church

Powys nursery given less than a month's notice as it faces pre-Christmas closure

The Welsh singer turned activist opened The Dreaming retreat in February 2023 at Rhydoldog House, the former home of Welsh fashion mogul Laura Ashley.

The Welsh singer turned activist opened The Dreaming retreat in February 2023 at Rhydoldog House, the former home of Welsh fashion mogul Laura Ashley.

Charlotte Church

Mid Wales town shares the love for Charlotte Church as Dreaming retreat 'pauses work'

Mayor James Stuart with officials in Rhayader.

Mayor James Stuart with officials in Rhayader.

Radnorshire communities pay tribute to the fallen on Remembrance Sunday

The road was closed for a short period and police confirmed that they made an arrest.

The road was closed for a short period and police confirmed that they made an arrest.

Man arrested after crash closed major A-road in Powys

Residents of St Harmon said previously they are predicting “carnage” this winter, following a decision to drop over 200 miles of road from the gritting network.

Residents of St Harmon said previously they are predicting “carnage” this winter, following a decision to drop over 200 miles of road from the gritting network.

Villagers demand 'urgent review' of Powys' winter gritting as petition launched

“It’s an absolute mess,” said Claire.

“It’s an absolute mess,” said Claire.

‘Helpless’ Powys farmer faces huge bill after car crashes into home

The Rhayader & District Male Voice Choir

The Rhayader & District Male Voice Choir

Clubs and societies

Welsh choir performs moving tribute to fallen soldiers at Belgium war memorial

A public bridleway near the picturesque Nantqwyllt Church will be shut due to emergency repairs to a hydroelectricity cable underground.

A public bridleway near the picturesque Nantqwyllt Church will be shut due to emergency repairs to a hydroelectricity cable underground.

Elan Valley footpath closed for 3 weeks for hydroelectricity cable repairs

“It’s an absolute mess,” said Claire.

“It’s an absolute mess,” said Claire.

'Absolute mess' after car flips in Powys farmyard after leaving A-road

The new fflecsi bus service will launch in the Rhayader area.

The new fflecsi bus service will launch in the Rhayader area.

Transport for Wales

New flexible bus service to link several Powys towns from next month

The body of the man, who was wearing a wetsuit, was found lying face up in the Claerwen Reservoir, in the Elan Valley, near Rhayader, on October 18, 2024.

The body of the man, who was wearing a wetsuit, was found lying face up in the Claerwen Reservoir, in the Elan Valley, near Rhayader, on October 18, 2024.

Dyfed-Powys Police

Ancestry enquiries could be used to identify man found in Powys reservoir

Nathan David Puma was jailed for 20 months after admitting multiple breaches of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and sex offender notification requirements.

Nathan David Puma was jailed for 20 months after admitting multiple breaches of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and sex offender notification requirements.

Mold Crown Court

Convicted rapist who posed as soldier and fireman jailed after deceiving women online

Ryan Addison had been sleeping in his Ford Ranger, having drunk alcohol, before he crashed into a telegraph pole in the Elan Valley.

Ryan Addison had been sleeping in his Ford Ranger, having drunk alcohol, before he crashed into a telegraph pole in the Elan Valley.

Farm worker banned from driving after drink-driving crash into telegraph pole

From left: Nancy Daly, Kelly Thompson, Estelle Wilcocks and Sarah Robinson at the Mudiad Meithrin Awards, where Cylch Meithrin Rhaeadr was named Best Cylch Meithrin in South West Wales.

From left: Nancy Daly, Kelly Thompson, Estelle Wilcocks and Sarah Robinson at the Mudiad Meithrin Awards, where Cylch Meithrin Rhaeadr was named Best Cylch Meithrin in South West Wales.

Nursery Schools

Welsh-language Powys nursery among best in Wales after award win

Wye Cottage on North Street in Rhayader.

Wye Cottage on North Street in Rhayader.

Takeaway plans resubmitted for vacant former Powys newsagent after refusal

DI Anthea Ponting

DI Anthea Ponting

Dyfed-Powys Police

Police renew appeal over Claerwen Reservoir body ahead of second anniversary of find

Mold Crown Court

Judge says Powys man's breach of sex order 'the most serious he's seen in some time'

The adorable dogs, named Nala, Lewi, Izzy and Poppy, are aged between three and seven, with the family appealing for their return on Facebook.

The adorable dogs, named Nala, Lewi, Izzy and Poppy, are aged between three and seven, with the family appealing for their return on Facebook.

Dyfed-Powys Police

Family 'completely shattered' after 4 dogs stolen from rural property

The Aberfan Memorial Tree has been created by Adam and Tom and will be officially unveiled in the village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, next Wednesday, October 21, by the Prince of Wales.

The Aberfan Memorial Tree has been created by Adam and Tom and will be officially unveiled in the village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, next Wednesday, October 21, by the Prince of Wales.

Aberfan disaster

Powys firm commissioned to create sculpture for 60th anniversary of Aberfan disaster

Charlotte, 40, purchased the picturesque Rhydoldog House – complete with its stunning 47-acre grounds and its own helicopter landing area – for around £1.5 million in May 2021.

Charlotte, 40, purchased the picturesque Rhydoldog House – complete with its stunning 47-acre grounds and its own helicopter landing area – for around £1.5 million in May 2021.

Charlotte Church

Charlotte Church’s The Dreaming has found itself at 'mercy of the economy'

The popular tearoom and accommodation venue beside the Garreg Ddu Reservoir

The popular tearoom and accommodation venue beside the Garreg Ddu Reservoir

Elan Valley tearoom hopes to reopen next month after repair find

The discovery of the man’s body at the Claerwen Reservoir in the Elan Valley, just outside Rhayader, was reported to police by a walker on October 18, 2024.

The discovery of the man’s body at the Claerwen Reservoir in the Elan Valley, just outside Rhayader, was reported to police by a walker on October 18, 2024.

Inquest to be held into unidentified man found dead in Powys reservoir

Ty Penbont, in the heart of the Elan Valley, has announced it will remain closed throughout October while repairs are carried out to a fault with its generator.

Ty Penbont, in the heart of the Elan Valley, has announced it will remain closed throughout October while repairs are carried out to a fault with its generator.

Popular tearoom remains closed as generator fault forces month-long shutdown

A friend of Benjamin Braithwaite, also known as 'River', described them as a “hard-working, educated, gentle, sweet individual”, who had left the UK earlier this year on a backpacking trip.

A friend of Benjamin Braithwaite, also known as 'River', described them as a “hard-working, educated, gentle, sweet individual”, who had left the UK earlier this year on a backpacking trip.

Powys man found dead in Sicily called ‘lovely soul’ as friend slams 'misinformation'

Charlotte Beynon, who died after suffering serious injuries in a crash near Rhayader.

Charlotte Beynon, who died after suffering serious injuries in a crash near Rhayader.

'A life taken far too soon': Police warning after driver jailed over fatal crash

Charlotte Beynon

Charlotte Beynon

Merthyr Crown Court

Powys driver jailed over crash that killed 'love of his life'

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

Tom Cullen at the House of the Dragon season three world premiere, at Odeon Luxe, Leicester Square, central London. Picture date: Monday June 8, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire

Tom Cullen at the House of the Dragon season three world premiere, at Odeon Luxe, Leicester Square, central London. Picture date: Monday June 8, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire

House of the Dragon star who grew up in a Powys hotel lands major new ITV role

Also known as The Arches, the community group announced at the end of September that its trustees are developing a financial recovery and delivery plan.

Also known as The Arches, the community group announced at the end of September that its trustees are developing a financial recovery and delivery plan.

'Every donation will help' as community support group looks to meet financial worries

Bryson's Joe Williams, RDCS Joint Chair Trish Buchan, volunteer coordinator Sarah Rowe, and joint chair Jax Davies, Cllr Angela Davies, RDCS volunteer John Buchan, transport assistant Linda Knox, and deputy manager and transport manager Ali Thomas.

Bryson's Joe Williams, RDCS Joint Chair Trish Buchan, volunteer coordinator Sarah Rowe, and joint chair Jax Davies, Cllr Angela Davies, RDCS volunteer John Buchan, transport assistant Linda Knox, and deputy manager and transport manager Ali Thomas.

Rhayader charity receives £2,000 donation from recycling campaign

Claire Steele entered a not guilty plea to a single charge of causing criminal damage to property, after clearing snow from her gazebo earlier this year.

Claire Steele entered a not guilty plea to a single charge of causing criminal damage to property, after clearing snow from her gazebo earlier this year.

Criminal damage

Rhayader woman in court accused of criminal damage after sweeping snow off gazebo

Valerie already faces a challenging trip to her place of work, a farm in the Llanbister area, on a normal day. The journey is about 28 miles one-way, with most of it on country lanes and B-roads.

Valerie already faces a challenging trip to her place of work, a farm in the Llanbister area, on a normal day. The journey is about 28 miles one-way, with most of it on country lanes and B-roads.

Powys woman 'scared' as 207 miles of rural roads dropped from gritting network

The victim was walking her dogs, when she attacked by two border collie farm dogs in the Pantydwr area.

The victim was walking her dogs, when she attacked by two border collie farm dogs in the Pantydwr area.

Actual Bodily Harm (ABH)

Suspended sentence and compensation bill for farmer after dogs attacked woman

A number of bottles were left discarded at the Gilfach Nature Reserve, near Rhayader.

A number of bottles were left discarded at the Gilfach Nature Reserve, near Rhayader.

Wildlife trust issues statement after incident at nature reserve

Aaron Gordon in action.

Aaron Gordon in action.

Rhayader Motor Club ends season with memorial showdown

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

Charlotte Church meets volunteers and staff at The Arches in Rhayader.

Charlotte Church meets volunteers and staff at The Arches in Rhayader.

Cost of living crisis

Lifeline organisation facing 'very difficult decisions' over future

The incident happened on the A470 just outside Rhayader.

The incident happened on the A470 just outside Rhayader.

Motorist, 20, fined after narrowly avoiding crash with police officer in Powys

“I have been coming here since I was five-years-old, so I have found this, the closure, difficult,” said Mike.

“I have been coming here since I was five-years-old, so I have found this, the closure, difficult,” said Mike.

Sadness as sole member of 300-year-old Powys church closes doors for last time

Angry residents in the hillside village of St Harmon, high up above Rhayader, fear communities like theirs will simply be cut off and left stranded this winter.

Angry residents in the hillside village of St Harmon, high up above Rhayader, fear communities like theirs will simply be cut off and left stranded this winter.

Council's winter gritting changes 'prioritising spreadsheets over lives' - councillor

St Harmon residents (from l-r) Menna Davies, Chris Robins, Suzanne Williams, Rev Simon Facer, Alice Potter, Linda McPhee, Graham Davies, Maureen Robins, Eileen Davies and Tudor Davies.

St Harmon residents (from l-r) Menna Davies, Chris Robins, Suzanne Williams, Rev Simon Facer, Alice Potter, Linda McPhee, Graham Davies, Maureen Robins, Eileen Davies and Tudor Davies.

Village residents predict winter 'carnage', as 200 miles of roads won't be gritted

Rhayader locals have been left angered and frustrated by the fact the once-grand building – which was previously a youth hostel and a youth club – has been left to disintegrate, rather than be repaired.

Rhayader locals have been left angered and frustrated by the fact the once-grand building – which was previously a youth hostel and a youth club – has been left to disintegrate, rather than be repaired.

Future of Powys building gutted by fire in 2018 could be decided soon

Welsh Water says Claerwen Reservoir has been lowered by around 25 metres to allow specialist diving work at the dam, with recent rainfall and exposed sediment changing the water's appearance.

Welsh Water says Claerwen Reservoir has been lowered by around 25 metres to allow specialist diving work at the dam, with recent rainfall and exposed sediment changing the water's appearance.

Why a Powys reservoir looks different as Welsh Water explains discolouration

Powys has been named the hot tub capital of Britain owing to the number of holiday lets featuring one

Powys has been named the hot tub capital of Britain owing to the number of holiday lets featuring one

Powys named Britain’s hot tub capital - with one town in particular having the most

Man in his 70s dies after three-vehicle crash on A470

The A470 at Doldowdod between Newbridge-on-Wye and Rhayader.

The A470 at Doldowdod between Newbridge-on-Wye and Rhayader.

Road Traffic Collision

Live: Air ambulance called as A470 blocked after collision near Rhayader

Ryan Murray-Land smashed a bottle through his window, footage played in court showed.

Ryan Murray-Land smashed a bottle through his window, footage played in court showed.

Criminal damage

Powys man was 'singing and dancing' before hurling bottle through his own window

A bridge in need or repair in the Elan Valley will be closed for three months from November, so that the work can be carried out.

A bridge in need or repair in the Elan Valley will be closed for three months from November, so that the work can be carried out.

Bridge in Elan Valley to close for 3 months for repairs

The Hawkstone Farmers Choir attends the National Television Awards at the O2 Arena, Londonon Tuesday September 8.

The Hawkstone Farmers Choir attends the National Television Awards at the O2 Arena, Londonon Tuesday September 8.

Britain's Got Talent

Powys farmers’ choir opens National Television Awards after Britain’s Got Talent win

Welshpool Magistrates’ Court heard this week that Stephen Evans, 46, had remained in contact with his ex-partner, after she had “begged” him to text her.

Welshpool Magistrates’ Court heard this week that Stephen Evans, 46, had remained in contact with his ex-partner, after she had “begged” him to text her.

Powys man flouted order not to contact ex

Gayle Evans captured this heartbreaking image near Rhayader's pump track, as Gwastedyn Hill burns in the background. A wildfire broke out on the hill, outside Rhayader, on August 12.

Gayle Evans captured this heartbreaking image near Rhayader's pump track, as Gwastedyn Hill burns in the background. A wildfire broke out on the hill, outside Rhayader, on August 12.

Powys Green Party members forced to flee home as heatwaves dry up water supply

It is believed this is the first time the house has been seen since the flooding of Claerwen Valley, more than 70 years ago.

It is believed this is the first time the house has been seen since the flooding of Claerwen Valley, more than 70 years ago.

Photos of lost cottage reveal 70-year history of flooded Elan Valley reservoir

The elite women riders roar through Rhayader town centre on Saturday, August 22.

The elite women riders roar through Rhayader town centre on Saturday, August 22.

2027 Tour de France

2027 Tour de France 'a huge opportunity' for Rhayader and Elan Valley

Two casualties were airlifted from the Elan Valley after being injured while cycling

Two casualties were airlifted from the Elan Valley after being injured while cycling

Two people airlifted to safety after being injured in popular Powys tourist spot