Crime

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

Powys man Dylan Mowles receives suspended sentence for supplying cocaine, ketamine and cannabis after overcoming a £1,000-a-week drug habit in Brecon.

Powys man Dylan Mowles receives suspended sentence for supplying cocaine, ketamine and cannabis after overcoming a £1,000-a-week drug habit in Brecon.

Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court

Mid Wales drug dealer avoids prison after overcoming £1,000-a-week addiction

The attack occurred in the Parc y Castell area of town.

The attack occurred in the Parc y Castell area of town.

Police 'assessing' information after dog-on-dog attack in Powys town

Banned driver drove friend’s car to get himself some food

Peugeot driver fined and given eight points for driving unlicensed and uninsured

Igor Napierrala, 19, entered guilty pleas to two charges of drug driving when he appeared at Welshpool Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, November 3.

Igor Napierrala, 19, entered guilty pleas to two charges of drug driving when he appeared at Welshpool Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, November 3.

Newtown teen says he has ditched drugs since A483 cocaine driving stop

Mason Cartwright has been banned from every single Spar and Iceland store in the entire UK.

Mason Cartwright has been banned from every single Spar and Iceland store in the entire UK.

Dyfed-Powys Police

Newtown shoplifter's impact on stores laid out as he's banned from Spar and Iceland

Liverpool Crown Court

Liverpool Crown Court

Mid Wales man to be sentenced after pleading guilty to four terrorism offences

Fireworks have been set off , causing damage in the toilets

Fireworks have been set off , causing damage in the toilets

Town left without toilets again as yobs set off fireworks in public loos

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

Man charged after reports that female shop worker had been assaulted

A Land Rover driver left a cyclist 'engulfed' in smoke after a careless piece of overtaking.

A Land Rover driver left a cyclist 'engulfed' in smoke after a careless piece of overtaking.

Man fined £1,000 after cyclist left in cloud of black smoke by overtaking Land Rover

An Audi car, quad and two motorbikes were stolen in the early hours raid, which occurred at a home in the Llandegley area on Wednesday, October 21.

An Audi car, quad and two motorbikes were stolen in the early hours raid, which occurred at a home in the Llandegley area on Wednesday, October 21.

Police renew appeal for footage after Audi, quad and two motorbikes stolen in Powys

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

David Quigley, 44, was clocked travelling at 103mph on the A483 at Welshpool on March 1 this year.

David Quigley, 44, was clocked travelling at 103mph on the A483 at Welshpool on March 1 this year.

Man must pay nearly £1,000 after 100mph speeding on A483 near Welshpool

Two Gas Gas motorcycles, a mountain bike and an e-bike were stolen in the raid, which occurred at a property in the Llanynis area, just outside Builth.

Two Gas Gas motorcycles, a mountain bike and an e-bike were stolen in the raid, which occurred at a property in the Llanynis area, just outside Builth.

Police investigate thefts from Powys farm

Powys man Daniel Rowlands, 37, accused of breaching a restraining order and possessing a knife, has been sent to Mold Crown Court.

Powys man Daniel Rowlands, 37, accused of breaching a restraining order and possessing a knife, has been sent to Mold Crown Court.

Mold Crown Court

Powys man accused of breaching restraining order sent to crown court

Dyfed-Powys Police

Powys man admits sharing intimate images of victim after change of plea

Newtown shoplifter Mason Cartwright banned from every Spar and Iceland store in the UK under a two-year CBO after admitting 11 thefts on November 3 in Wales.

Newtown shoplifter Mason Cartwright banned from every Spar and Iceland store in the UK under a two-year CBO after admitting 11 thefts on November 3 in Wales.

Prolific Powys shoplifter banned from every Spar and Iceland in UK

Ashley Mansell caused £6,595 damage to the Spar store, located in the town centre, when he broke a window on May 4 this year.

Ashley Mansell caused £6,595 damage to the Spar store, located in the town centre, when he broke a window on May 4 this year.

Criminal damage

Man caused more than £6,000 damage to shop window in Newtown

Joshua Burton, from Pontrobert, was found to be well over double the drink drive limit.

Joshua Burton, from Pontrobert, was found to be well over double the drink drive limit.

Mitsubishi driver taken off the roads for being over double the drink drive limit

Police warn motorbike riders over illegal use of Stapeley Hill byway near Shropshire-Powys border, protecting Mitchell’s Fold Stone Circle from damage.

Police warn motorbike riders over illegal use of Stapeley Hill byway near Shropshire-Powys border, protecting Mitchell’s Fold Stone Circle from damage.

West Mercia Police

Police warn motorbike riders over protected stone circle on Powys border

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

Nicholas Sheppard was stopped on the Newtown bypass in April.

Nicholas Sheppard was stopped on the Newtown bypass in April.

Motorist banned for a year after being caught drug driving on Newtown bypass

Shaqir Tota (c), Florin Ghiorghe (r) and Mirjol Bresa have now all been jailed.

Shaqir Tota (c), Florin Ghiorghe (r) and Mirjol Bresa have now all been jailed.

Three jailed for over 6 years after £16,000 and cocaine stash found near Aberystwyth

Scott Weale was stabbed after agreeing to buy cocaine worth £4,500.

Scott Weale was stabbed after agreeing to buy cocaine worth £4,500.

Caernarfon Crown Court

Llandrindod Wells man stabbed outside home over drug deal spared jail

threatening behaviour

Teen accused of threatening to ‘chop up’ police officer denies charges

Park Street in Newtown, where police encountered Andrew Dodd walking in the middle of the road before an incident that led to him appearing before magistrates.

Park Street in Newtown, where police encountered Andrew Dodd walking in the middle of the road before an incident that led to him appearing before magistrates.

Welshpool Magistrates Court

Homeless man fined after aggressive street confrontation with officers

Woman who blamed 'peer pressure' after driving with drugs is banned from roads

Welshpool Magistrates' Court.

Welshpool Magistrates' Court.

Welshpool man given suspended sentence after stalking and sexually assaulting woman

Both men admitted possessing 27.2 grams of cocaine with intent to supply and possessing 140 grams of cannabis with intent to supply.

Both men admitted possessing 27.2 grams of cocaine with intent to supply and possessing 140 grams of cannabis with intent to supply.

Powys drug dealers admit supplying cocaine and cannabis after arrest at garage

Niles Taylor, 25, will face trial at Mold Crown Court next March.

Niles Taylor, 25, will face trial at Mold Crown Court next March.

Coercive control

Man who denies stealing police handcuffs amid escape from custody faces trial

Edward Nash, 36, was found guilty in his absence of three charges in total at Llanelli Law Courts on Wednesday, October 28.

Edward Nash, 36, was found guilty in his absence of three charges in total at Llanelli Law Courts on Wednesday, October 28.

Careless driving

HGV driver fined nearly £3,000 for failing to stop after accident

Counterfeit beauty products seized by Trading Standards contained mercury, lead and methanol, prompting warnings over dangerous fake cosmetics across the UK.

Counterfeit beauty products seized by Trading Standards contained mercury, lead and methanol, prompting warnings over dangerous fake cosmetics across the UK.

Fake beauty products found to contain mercury, lead, nicotine and methanol

Actual Bodily Harm (ABH)

Man accused of assaulting Welshpool woman to face Mold Crown Court trial

Driver convicted after causing four-car pile-up near Newtown

Police given power to exclude people from Powys town over Halloween weekend

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

Welshpool Magistrates' Court, where magistrates ruled Robert Gethin's breach of a stalking protection order was a

Welshpool Magistrates' Court, where magistrates ruled Robert Gethin's breach of a stalking protection order was a

Convicted stalker released from prison after court rules breach was 'technical'

Union Street in Welshpool, with the junction to Seven Stars Road on the left. Police told Welshpool Magistrates' Court that Junior Robinson briefly stopped here before driving away and leading officers on a high-speed pursuit through the town.

Union Street in Welshpool, with the junction to Seven Stars Road on the left. Police told Welshpool Magistrates' Court that Junior Robinson briefly stopped here before driving away and leading officers on a high-speed pursuit through the town.

Dangerous Driving

Boy racer who fled police at 70mph in 20mph zone avoids immediate jail

Stephen Gough had been due to stand trial at Welshpool Magistrates’ Court on Monday, October 26, having previously denied a charge of assault, but he changed his plea.

Stephen Gough had been due to stand trial at Welshpool Magistrates’ Court on Monday, October 26, having previously denied a charge of assault, but he changed his plea.

Dolfor man admits assault on morning of trial

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

Pensioner crashed Mini into hedge while more than twice the drink-drive limit

John Agnew, 73, appeared at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, October 21, where he was given a suspended jail sentence.

John Agnew, 73, appeared at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, October 21, where he was given a suspended jail sentence.

Child sexual abuse

Suspended jail for Powys man who had indecent images of children and animals

Caerau Caravan Park, Dolwen, near Llanidloes, where the alleged incident involving an air rifle is said to have taken place.

Caerau Caravan Park, Dolwen, near Llanidloes, where the alleged incident involving an air rifle is said to have taken place.

Criminal damage

Man accused of pointing unloaded air rifle at caravan owner appears in court

Powys woman denies possessing cocaine and will stand trial in December

Tyler Jefferies stole goods from Lidl on three occasions and Iceland twice, as well as carrying out thefts at Tesco, Charlie's Store in Newtown and Spar in Llanidloes, in 2025.

Tyler Jefferies stole goods from Lidl on three occasions and Iceland twice, as well as carrying out thefts at Tesco, Charlie's Store in Newtown and Spar in Llanidloes, in 2025.

Homeless shoplifter missed probation appointments while living in a tent

Welshpool Magistrates Court

Man, 23, admits making and distributing hundreds of indecent images of children

Jay Beeson admitted a grievous bodily harm (GBH) charge, in relation to an assault on Llyr Jones at the Owl & Pussycat pub in Welshpool on July 30 this year.

Jay Beeson admitted a grievous bodily harm (GBH) charge, in relation to an assault on Llyr Jones at the Owl & Pussycat pub in Welshpool on July 30 this year.

Man admits inflicting grievous bodily harm on male at Welshpool pub

Man banned from driving after crashing pickup truck while over the alcohol limit

A general view of Tesco superstore, Welshpool, on Monday, January 30, 2017...Pic: Mike Sheridan/County Times.MS358-2017-1.

A general view of Tesco superstore, Welshpool, on Monday, January 30, 2017...Pic: Mike Sheridan/County Times.MS358-2017-1.

Welshpool man ordered to pay compensation after stealing two TVs from Tesco

Craig Mills, 46, denied the more serious charge of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent to Paul Morris, landlord of the Railway Inn, on March 20 this year, when he appeared at Mold Crown Court on Friday, October 23.

Craig Mills, 46, denied the more serious charge of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent to Paul Morris, landlord of the Railway Inn, on March 20 this year, when he appeared at Mold Crown Court on Friday, October 23.

Man admits serious assault on Newtown pub landlord