Hay-on-Wye

Whitney Bridge is a toll bridge located over the River Wye on the A438 near Whitney-on-Wye, not far from Hay-on-Wye.

Toll bridge near Powys border forced to close due to speeding gas tanker

Alan Heeks in his local organic garden at Hayfield, Hay-on-Wye.

Alan Heeks in his local organic garden at Hayfield, Hay-on-Wye.

Powys bathroom salesman turned organic farmer has now also become an author

Bishop's Castle and Hay-on-Wye are some of the Powys border towns that will feature on Escape to the Country.

Bishop's Castle and Hay-on-Wye are some of the Powys border towns that will feature on Escape to the Country.

Local towns to feature on Escape to the Country next week

Hay school children with Co-op team manager Gareth Ratcliffe at Hay Swimming Pool during a previous fundraiser.

Hay school children with Co-op team manager Gareth Ratcliffe at Hay Swimming Pool during a previous fundraiser.

Fears Powys swimming pool could close amid call for volunteers

The football community in Powys is mourning the death of Fil 'Fil Wiz' Wisniewski.

The football community in Powys is mourning the death of Fil 'Fil Wiz' Wisniewski.

Football fraternity saddened by death of Powys icon ‘Fil Wiz’

The items are believed to have been taken from a property near Baskerville Hall, Clyro.

The items are believed to have been taken from a property near Baskerville Hall, Clyro.

Police investigate theft of motorcycle theft and other items from Powys business

Malcolm ‘Mac’ Eager pictured with Welsh MS Jane Dodds.

Malcolm ‘Mac’ Eager pictured with Welsh MS Jane Dodds.

Tributes paid as unsung hero Mac retires after 30 years cleaning streets

Hamza Yassin will join the Hay-on-Wye ‘Citizen of the Year’ to switch on the town’s lights on Friday, November 24.

Hamza Yassin will join the Hay-on-Wye ‘Citizen of the Year’ to switch on the town’s lights on Friday, November 24.

Strictly Come Dancing winner to switch on Powys town's Christmas lights

Sian Collins will be talking about her thriller, ‘Tiding’, at North Books in Hay-on-Wye later this month.

Sian Collins will be talking about her thriller, ‘Tiding’, at North Books in Hay-on-Wye later this month.

Powys book shop to host talk with Welsh author about her latest murder mystery

Dyfed-Powys Police said that two people were taken to hospital, but that their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening

Dyfed-Powys Police said that two people were taken to hospital, but that their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening

Injuries of two people involved in Powys crash not thought to be life-threatening

Addie May Swarbrick Schwarz has spent the last 10 weeks trekking more than 1,000 miles around Wales

Addie May Swarbrick Schwarz has spent the last 10 weeks trekking more than 1,000 miles around Wales

Climate activist raises £5k on epic 1,000-mile walk around Wales in memory of partner

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

Powys Greenpeace activist hopes book “sounds the alarm” as climate crisis worsens

Addie and Michael met through their XR activism

Addie and Michael met through their XR activism

Climate activist's 1,000 mile across Wales walk in memory of partner

The Royal Welsh regiment

The Royal Welsh regiment

Wales’ oldest and most decorated regiment parading through Powys town

Rachael Hince is accused of stealing £1,000 worth of Christmas presents from a Powys home

Rachael Hince is accused of stealing £1,000 worth of Christmas presents from a Powys home

Arrest warrant for Powys woman accused of stealing Christmas presents worth £1,000

Rhosgoch County Primary School

Rhosgoch County Primary School

This is how much it would cost to buy Powys primary school that closed nine years ago

Matthew and Mike delivering gardening goodies to the pupils of Llyswen’s Archdeacon Griffiths Church in Wales Primary School

Matthew and Mike delivering gardening goodies to the pupils of Llyswen’s Archdeacon Griffiths Church in Wales Primary School

Powys garden centre donates supplies and relaunches club to encourage youngsters

Sweet Baboo - aka North Walian musician and songwriter Stephen Black - is playing at The Golden Fleece

Sweet Baboo - aka North Walian musician and songwriter Stephen Black - is playing at The Golden Fleece

Psychedelic pop, alternative folk and a little bit of funk at Powys music festival

Joshua Evans had downed a bottle of vodka and was high on cocaine at the time of the incident

Joshua Evans had downed a bottle of vodka and was high on cocaine at the time of the incident

Powys man downed bottle of vodka and cocaine before threatening police officer

Dyfed Powys Police

Dyfed Powys Police

Powys police investigating theft of electric bike

Pictures from the 2022 Rhosgoch Tractor Run

Pictures from the 2022 Rhosgoch Tractor Run

Funds from YFC event donated to Powys youngsters battling rare conditions

Simon Newcombe was arrested for drug driving

Simon Newcombe was arrested for drug driving

Powys driver, 68, banned from driving after smoking cannabis

Pictured are Maglona Jones, who is from Machynlleth, her daughter Ann Price, a native of Machynlleth who now lives in Talgarth, her granddaughter Laura East and great granddaughter Erin East

Pictured are Maglona Jones, who is from Machynlleth, her daughter Ann Price, a native of Machynlleth who now lives in Talgarth, her granddaughter Laura East and great granddaughter Erin East

Four generations of Powys family among first to sign Queen's book of condolence

Newtown county councillor David Selby, Powys County Council cabinet member for a more prosperous Powys, pictured with the artist at the Newtown event

Newtown county councillor David Selby, Powys County Council cabinet member for a more prosperous Powys, pictured with the artist at the Newtown event

Protesters attend Drag Queen Story Hour event with children at Powys library

Dawn, Dan and Edith

Dawn, Dan and Edith

Powys family's treetop tourism business taken to new heights

Kieran David Ladkoo was given a suspended jail sentence after being caught drink driving for a third time

Kieran David Ladkoo was given a suspended jail sentence after being caught drink driving for a third time

Man caught drink driving a third time handed suspended jail term

Hay Festival returns to Powys later this year

Hay Festival returns to Powys later this year

Hay Festival launches its schools programme

The new team at Hay Castle cafe are (l-r) Thom Williams, Natalie Evans and Jonny Evans . Photo credit: Marsha Arnold

The new team at Hay Castle cafe are (l-r) Thom Williams, Natalie Evans and Jonny Evans . Photo credit: Marsha Arnold

New catering team to take over cafe at Powys castle

Tom True has been appointed new executive director of Hay Castle

Tom True has been appointed new executive director of Hay Castle

There's a new king of Powys castle

Borderlines Film Festival gets underway on Friday, March 4, showing such pictures as My Name is Gulpilil

Borderlines Film Festival gets underway on Friday, March 4, showing such pictures as My Name is Gulpilil

Rural film festival celebrating 20th anniversary returns after two-year hiatus

The group with a stall at a previous event

The group with a stall at a previous event

Powys group shares awareness of controversial new asylum bill

Harry Hill at Hay Festival. Pic Sam Hardwick

Harry Hill at Hay Festival. Pic Sam Hardwick

100 days to go until popular Powys festival returns

Jane Dodds visits Hay Castle

Jane Dodds visits Hay Castle

MS inspects work at spectacular 12th century Powys castle

Amy Smith (centre) receives her award

Amy Smith (centre) receives her award

Powys care worker recognised for work during Covid pandemic

Miriam Margolyes will be conducting the Christmas lights switch-on in Hay this year. Pic Claire Sutton

Miriam Margolyes will be conducting the Christmas lights switch-on in Hay this year. Pic Claire Sutton

Miriam Margolyes brings added sparkle to Christmas lights switch-on

Business of the Year winners AL Technical/ 23 Social, of Newtown.
Picture by Phil Blagg Photography. PB064-2021-74

Business of the Year winners AL Technical/ 23 Social, of Newtown.
Picture by Phil Blagg Photography. PB064-2021-74

Young Newtown entrepreneur collects main prize at Powys Business Awards

Pic Sam Hardwick

Pic Sam Hardwick

Hay Festival unveils autumn programme for schools

By the Wye offers luxurious safari tent-style accomodation. Pic Adam Tatton-Reid

By the Wye offers luxurious safari tent-style accomodation. Pic Adam Tatton-Reid

If you love glamping, why not come and stay By the Wye

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

Despite the success of the Covid vaccine programme in Powys, numbers are rising in certain places

Despite the success of the Covid vaccine programme in Powys, numbers are rising in certain places

Warning as Covid cases in north Powys among highest in Wales

James and Gill (l) with head chef Mark and manager Maxine

James and Gill (l) with head chef Mark and manager Maxine

Charming 13th century inn located in Powys' 'town of books' welcomes new owners

Covid-19 arrangements in Newtown, Brecon and Crickhowell will stay in place

Covid-19 arrangements in Newtown, Brecon and Crickhowell will stay in place

Why Covid measures will remain in place in Powys towns – but be lifted in one

Peter Florence was director of the Hay Festival, which he co-founded with his parents in 1988

Peter Florence was director of the Hay Festival, which he co-founded with his parents in 1988

Hay Festival director and co-founder resigns after investigation into bullying

The River Wye at Glasbury.

The River Wye at Glasbury.

Hero father recalls daring river rescue to save drowning family

The Duchess of Cornwall leaves the Murder and Mayhem bookstore during a visit to Hay-on-Wye. Jacob King/PA Wire

The Duchess of Cornwall leaves the Murder and Mayhem bookstore during a visit to Hay-on-Wye. Jacob King/PA Wire

Duchess of Cornwall meets Hay Festival organisers on Powys visit

A near-deserted street in Newtown at the height of the pandemic earlier this year

A near-deserted street in Newtown at the height of the pandemic earlier this year

Have your say on the future of our town centres in Powys

Private investigator Daniel Morgan was killed with an axe outside a London pub in March, 1987. Picture: PA

Private investigator Daniel Morgan was killed with an axe outside a London pub in March, 1987. Picture: PA

Met Police accused of ‘institutional corruption’ over Daniel Morgan murder

New bollards are being installed in Hay-on-Wye to stop cars going into the town centre

New bollards are being installed in Hay-on-Wye to stop cars going into the town centre

Businesses fume over overly strict Covid traffic measures in Powys town

Famous book town of Hay-on-Wye to host first-ever Pride event

Famous book town of Hay-on-Wye to host first-ever Pride event

Famous book town of Hay-on-Wye to host first-ever Pride event

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