Brecon Beacons

Stephen ‘Becksy’ Price atop a snowy Pen y Fan.

Powys man Stephen's epic challenge to walk 1 million steps in March

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park - previously known as the Brecon Beacons. Picture: Matin Priest

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park - previously known as the Brecon Beacons. Picture: Matin Priest

Rescue teams called into action after man goes missing in the Brecon Beacons

Brecon Mountain Rescue Team's new HQ has cost £1.1m.

Brecon Mountain Rescue Team's new HQ has cost £1.1m.

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Mountain rescue team's new £1 million Powys headquarters opens

The River Wye in Builth Wells.

The River Wye in Builth Wells.

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National park asks for public pledge as part of mission to save Powys' rivers

Newly elected Liberal Democrat councillors for the Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower ward, Claire Hall and Chloe Masefield, pictured with party colleagues, including MS and Welsh Lib Dem leader Jane Dodds.

Newly elected Liberal Democrat councillors for the Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower ward, Claire Hall and Chloe Masefield, pictured with party colleagues, including MS and Welsh Lib Dem leader Jane Dodds.

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Lib Dems strengthen grip on Powys Council as ex-leader defeated in by-election

Now in its 22nd year, it is the first 2024 UK festival to have sold out in record time.

Now in its 22nd year, it is the first 2024 UK festival to have sold out in record time.

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Tickets to popular Powys music festival sell out in a little over two hours

Mohananeethan Muruganantharajah drowned after jumping into a river in an attempt to rescue two children.

Mohananeethan Muruganantharajah drowned after jumping into a river in an attempt to rescue two children.

Man died at Powys beauty spot after jumping in river to rescue children

A helicopter transports over 180 tonnes of stone to repair footpath at Pen y Fan and Corn Du

A helicopter transports over 180 tonnes of stone to repair footpath at Pen y Fan and Corn Du

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Nearly 200 tonnes of stone helicoptered to maintain iconic Powys beauty spot

The tasting evening is being held at the Old Railway Line Garden Centre

The tasting evening is being held at the Old Railway Line Garden Centre

Whisky galore as Powys garden centre hosts tasting evening

Pen-y-Fan is climbed by more than 350,000 people per year

Pen-y-Fan is climbed by more than 350,000 people per year

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Reactions as £7.50 car parking charge introduced at Powys beauty spot

More than 40 walkers ascended Pen-y-Fan on Monday, May 1, to pay tribute to a mountain rescue team member who had died while rescuing someone 40 years earlier

More than 40 walkers ascended Pen-y-Fan on Monday, May 1, to pay tribute to a mountain rescue team member who had died while rescuing someone 40 years earlier

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Tributes paid to Powys mountain rescue team founder on 40th anniversary of his death

The A470 is closed and police say it is likely to be closed for some time following an accident

The A470 is closed and police say it is likely to be closed for some time following an accident

Major Powys road set to be closed "for some time" following collision

Pic courtesy of Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team

Pic courtesy of Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team

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Wild camper treated for hypothermia after being rescued from Powys mountain

Maggie managed to avoid serious injury after falling from Corn Du Mountain

Maggie managed to avoid serious injury after falling from Corn Du Mountain

Lucky dog survives after falling off Powys mountain

Alfie the cocker spaniel with a Brecon Mountain Rescue Team member [January 5 2023]. Picture by Brecon Mountain Rescue Team.

Alfie the cocker spaniel with a Brecon Mountain Rescue Team member [January 5 2023]. Picture by Brecon Mountain Rescue Team.

Exhausted dog given oxygen after walkers rescued on Powys hill in poor weather

Sgwd Isaf Clun-gwyn in the Ystradfellte Falls area of the Brecon Beacons. Picture by Sean Weekly/Camera Club

Sgwd Isaf Clun-gwyn in the Ystradfellte Falls area of the Brecon Beacons. Picture by Sean Weekly/Camera Club

Search continues for missing woman in Powys river after another found dead

The body of a woman was recovered from a river in the Ystradfellte Falls area this morning

The body of a woman was recovered from a river in the Ystradfellte Falls area this morning

Woman's body found in river and another missing at Powys beauty spot

Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team came to the aid of the children

Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team came to the aid of the children

Schoolchildren rescued from Powys beauty spot

Brecon Mountain Rescue Team out on a call at a waterfall in the Brecon Beacons

Brecon Mountain Rescue Team out on a call at a waterfall in the Brecon Beacons

Powys-based rescuers issue appeal for public help to raise £100K

A Porsche 914 International Meet in Switzerland in 2018

A Porsche 914 International Meet in Switzerland in 2018

Why Powys is the place to be this week if you're a Porsche fan

Pen-y-Fan attracts 350,000 visitors a year

Pen-y-Fan attracts 350,000 visitors a year

Additional parking to be introduced at iconic Powys beauty spot

Two unattended fires were put out by staff in the Brecon Beacons over the weekend

Two unattended fires were put out by staff in the Brecon Beacons over the weekend

Arson warning after two fires put out at Powys beauty spot

Crews battle the fire on Llangynidr Mountain. Pic Craig Thomas

Crews battle the fire on Llangynidr Mountain. Pic Craig Thomas

IN PICTURES: Dramatic shots as grass fire engulfs Powys mountain

The mum and daughter were walking between Dinas Rock to Sgwd Yr Eira

The mum and daughter were walking between Dinas Rock to Sgwd Yr Eira

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Mum, daughter and hamster rescued after getting into difficulties in Powys

Mountain rescue crews called to Neuadd ridge in the Brecon Beacons Pictures: Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team

Mountain rescue crews called to Neuadd ridge in the Brecon Beacons Pictures: Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team

Low cloud hampers rescue operation as trio become stranded on Beacons ridge

An image from inside the vast caving system at Ogof y Daren Cilau in south Powys. Picture by Sterling Adventures

An image from inside the vast caving system at Ogof y Daren Cilau in south Powys. Picture by Sterling Adventures

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Men rescued after 16 hours spent trapped underground in Powys caves

The lady was assisted by fellow walkers and two mountain rescue teams

The lady was assisted by fellow walkers and two mountain rescue teams

Advice for walkers from rescue teams as weather turns colder

Two of the vehicle's three occupants were taken to hospital with injuries

Two of the vehicle's three occupants were taken to hospital with injuries

Two taken to hospital following crash on Powys road

The Talgarth Walking Festival has been named among the best to experience in 2022

The Talgarth Walking Festival has been named among the best to experience in 2022

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Guide says Powys walking festival is among best to experience in 2022

Stella Owen with her book 'My Mummy is a Farmer'

Stella Owen with her book 'My Mummy is a Farmer'

Farming mum swaps pitchfork for pen after launching new book

Ferrari badge. Pic: Pixabay.

Ferrari badge. Pic: Pixabay.

Ferrari driver fined following Powys stop

Mahadev Thapa at the summit of Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons

Mahadev Thapa at the summit of Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons

Ex-soldier celebrating 60th birthday by climbing mountain 60 times...in 45 days

Dyfed Powys Police said around 500 people had attended the rave, including from as far away as London

Dyfed Powys Police said around 500 people had attended the rave, including from as far away as London

Police shut down illegal Powys rave attended by around 500 people

Daniel Hodges is biking, hiking and kayaking through Powys to raise £5,000

Daniel Hodges is biking, hiking and kayaking through Powys to raise £5,000

Hiking, biking and kayaking to raise £5,000 for best friend battling cancer

It's been a busy weekend for rescuers in the Brecon Beacons

It's been a busy weekend for rescuers in the Brecon Beacons

Busy bank holiday for team, including rescuing 12-year-old boy

Life on the Brecon canal. Picture by Mick Pleszcan.

Life on the Brecon canal. Picture by Mick Pleszcan.

Powys town is the best place for a digital detox in the UK

A view looking towards a Tarn from Corn du, within the Brecon Beacons in Powys

A view looking towards a Tarn from Corn du, within the Brecon Beacons in Powys

Greater awareness call following increased rescue callouts and two fatalities

A blue tit has its intentions firmly set on this peanut in amateur wildlife photographer Sorcha Lewis' Elan Valley garden.

A blue tit has its intentions firmly set on this peanut in amateur wildlife photographer Sorcha Lewis' Elan Valley garden.

The perfect competition for people in Powys who love wildlife

The Milky Way from the Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre in Libanus, near Brecon

The Milky Way from the Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre in Libanus, near Brecon

Celebrate the Milky Way and myths and legends of the night sky at festival

The team reunited a father with his children having earlier tended to an injured walker

The team reunited a father with his children having earlier tended to an injured walker

Father reunited with children thanks to rescuers after being reported missing

Alfie the German Pointer is set to make a full recovery after his fall

Alfie the German Pointer is set to make a full recovery after his fall

Alfie the dog incident proves just how vital rescue team's services are

Members of Brecon Mountain Rescue Team, pictured with their award and with Lord Lieutenant of Powys Tia Jones

Members of Brecon Mountain Rescue Team, pictured with their award and with Lord Lieutenant of Powys Tia Jones

Powys rescue team receive award from The Queen for lifesaving service

Teddy Hunter to appear on Mountain Stage after being named Green Man Rising winner

Illegal parking is a big problem in the Brecon Beacons National Park

Illegal parking is a big problem in the Brecon Beacons National Park

You've now got a free ticket to ride Waterfall Country

The team come to the rescue of a walker at the Scwd yr Eira waterfall

The team come to the rescue of a walker at the Scwd yr Eira waterfall

Warning for walkers and hikers when heading out into the Mid Wales hills

The team have had a busy week

The team have had a busy week

Walkers and runner rescued at Powys beauty spot

The Central Beacons MRT had a busy Tuesday evening

The Central Beacons MRT had a busy Tuesday evening

Mountain rescue team help police with injured walker and missing person calls

Norman Crisp got caught in a Mid Wales traffic jam in the Cambrian Mountains.

Norman Crisp got caught in a Mid Wales traffic jam in the Cambrian Mountains.

Cambrian Mountains and Brecon Beacons feature in top 12 UK driving routes

The Brecon Beacons National Park in South Powys.

The Brecon Beacons National Park in South Powys.

National park bosses welcome withdrawal of instant barbecue sales from stores

Be considerate when parking in the Brecon Beacons this weekend

Be considerate when parking in the Brecon Beacons this weekend

Visitors to Waterfall Country this weekend urged to be considerate when parking

Four people have each been fined £1,760 after travelling from Birmingham to the Brecon Beacons

Four people have each been fined £1,760 after travelling from Birmingham to the Brecon Beacons

Off-road bikers fined £2,000 each for illegally riding in Powys

The driver was stopped at the Storey Arms

The driver was stopped at the Storey Arms

Driver stopped in Brecon Beacons was in possession of cannabis

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