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Sally Baker, pictured with barman Pryce (left) and chef Mike.

Woman heaps praise on Powys pub that rescued her from car stress

Monty's Brewery, based in Montgomery, Powys have announced the investment

Monty's Brewery, based in Montgomery, Powys have announced the investment

Powys brewery receives significant investment for huge growth plan

Newtown Food Festival was huge success this year

Newtown Food Festival was huge success this year

We went to this year's Newtown Food Festival - it was treat for the senses

Cyclists at the start of the one mile lap event on the Groe at the annual Builth Bike Bash in 2023.

Cyclists at the start of the one mile lap event on the Groe at the annual Builth Bike Bash in 2023.

Builth Bike Bash 2024 set to welcome riders for celebration of cycling

Lingen Davies Mid Wales Colour Run Lisa Hughes, Jonathan Williams, and Rhiannon Jones at Meadow Springs

Lingen Davies Mid Wales Colour Run Lisa Hughes, Jonathan Williams, and Rhiannon Jones at Meadow Springs

Mid Wales gears up for 'fabulously messy' colour run for cancer charity

'Experienced' tea drinkers rank Britain's best teabags (the result will shock you)

Maryanne Lineker-Mobberley (back left) and Alexander Clement from Halls Fine Art with the Rev Miriam Beecroft and Rachal Sear (back right) and (front from left) church members Joanne Gower, Ann Humphreys and Joyce Price

Maryanne Lineker-Mobberley (back left) and Alexander Clement from Halls Fine Art with the Rev Miriam Beecroft and Rachal Sear (back right) and (front from left) church members Joanne Gower, Ann Humphreys and Joyce Price

St Peter's Church in Machynlleth benefits from charity antiques event

Danny Beeson is doing a book signing

Danny Beeson is doing a book signing

Book signing event at Llanidloes for 'The Origin of the Wolf' launch

National and Junior Chef of Wales Josh Morris (left) and Sam Everton will be demonstrating their culinary skills in a live kitchen.

National and Junior Chef of Wales Josh Morris (left) and Sam Everton will be demonstrating their culinary skills in a live kitchen.

Mid Wales Autumn Fayre to feature top Welsh chefs - Find out more!

The Unicorn Hotel in Llanidloes has closed

The Unicorn Hotel in Llanidloes has closed

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Shock after well-known pub and hotel closes suddenly

Heartsease Farm has won a Great Taste Award

Heartsease Farm has won a Great Taste Award

Powys' drinks brand earns prestigious two-star Great Taste Award

Prize winners at the 2024 Llanfair Caereinion Show.

Prize winners at the 2024 Llanfair Caereinion Show.

Organisers 'very happy' with turnout at 2024 Llanfair Caereinion Show

Live music will be on offer over the weekend

Live music will be on offer over the weekend

Newtown Food Festival returns for its 10th anniversary with a feast of entertainment

The girl's sack race. Pics: Ted Edwards.

The girl's sack race. Pics: Ted Edwards.

Powys community celebrates 75th anniversary of Cwmowen Show

Crowds at the Royal Welsh Show 2024.

Crowds at the Royal Welsh Show 2024.

Royal Welsh Show survey launched by Powys County Council

The Jersey's are coming to Machynlleth.

The Jersey's are coming to Machynlleth.

Grease is the word as top Frankie Valli tribute act heads to Powys venue

The maggot found in the Bryans Caesar Salad

The maggot found in the Bryans Caesar Salad

Investigation launched into maggot found in salad in Powys Poundland

The site of the new store.

The site of the new store.

Newtown shopping centre to welcome new children and baby clothes store

This is everything you need to know about spider mating season, and some handy tips to keep the eight-legged creepy crawlies at bay

This is everything you need to know about spider mating season, and some handy tips to keep the eight-legged creepy crawlies at bay

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Thousands of mating spiders are heading into UK homes - here's how to stop them

Powis Castle and Gardens, Welshpool, opens for free for only the second time

Powis Castle and Gardens, Welshpool, opens for free for only the second time

Powys landmarks among 200 in Wales to offer free access next month

The fun day has been deemed a success

The fun day has been deemed a success

Kerry villagers enjoy fun-packed day in the sun

The Granary in Parkers Lane.

The Granary in Parkers Lane.

Popular Newtown restaurant once listed in Michelin Guide closes

The Open and Women’s Welsh Road Race Championships comes to Llandrindod Wells this weekend.

The Open and Women’s Welsh Road Race Championships comes to Llandrindod Wells this weekend.

Powys welcomes top cyclists at Welsh Road Race Championships this weekend

Crowds at the show arena for the 2024 Berriew Show.

Crowds at the show arena for the 2024 Berriew Show.

In pictures: Thousands of people attend Berriew Show's 75th anniversary event

Paul Mealor, artistic director of the North Wales International Festival, and Mario Kreft MBE, proprietor of Pendine Park, with the Pendine Young Musician of Wales Trophy, which will be presented to the winner of the inaugural competition

Paul Mealor, artistic director of the North Wales International Festival, and Mario Kreft MBE, proprietor of Pendine Park, with the Pendine Young Musician of Wales Trophy, which will be presented to the winner of the inaugural competition

Young musicians invited to enter prestigious new competition

Vivace Choir at a recent Open Doors in Llanfyllin Workhouse.

Vivace Choir at a recent Open Doors in Llanfyllin Workhouse.

Historic Powys building ready to welcome annual food fair for seventh year

Christine (Chris) Clarke and Bev Nethercoat (bottom, 4th and 3rd left) pictured with the Bracken Trust Singers at their farewell buffet.

Christine (Chris) Clarke and Bev Nethercoat (bottom, 4th and 3rd left) pictured with the Bracken Trust Singers at their farewell buffet.

Clubs and societies

End of an era as popular Powys singing group says goodbye to iconic duo

Stone Cold Hustle, will be bringing their storming funk music to the event.

Stone Cold Hustle, will be bringing their storming funk music to the event.

Stone Cold Hustle and Poobahs to perform at Presteigne's Summerthing Special

Hardy's Bookstore in Welshpool.

Hardy's Bookstore in Welshpool.

Powys town to become a mecca for reading fans at September book festival

Tony Dixon and his Monster Tuck Swamp thing is one of the main attractions at Truckfest

Tony Dixon and his Monster Tuck Swamp thing is one of the main attractions at Truckfest

Excitement builds for the first ever Truckfest in Powys this weekend

HILLS will be hoping to bring the crown back to Powys

HILLS will be hoping to bring the crown back to Powys

Powys burger experts to compete in epic cook-off for national award

An overall view including the Surrey Police Band and some of the participants in the concert. Pic: Ted Edwards Photography.

An overall view including the Surrey Police Band and some of the participants in the concert. Pic: Ted Edwards Photography.

Powys concert celebrates World War II heroine Violette Szabo

Carnival princess, 14-year-old Madison, along with her attendants Alys, Coby, George and Ruby.

Carnival princess, 14-year-old Madison, along with her attendants Alys, Coby, George and Ruby.

Amazing acts promised at Powys show and carnival this weekend

The refurbished building will be available for groups to use for regular or occasional sessions.

The refurbished building will be available for groups to use for regular or occasional sessions.

Clubs and societies

Funding secured to turn disused centre into 'thriving' community building

Residents, staff and visitors enjoyed the event

Residents, staff and visitors enjoyed the event

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Newtown care home fete brings joy to residents and visitors whilst raising cash

They are celebrating the 120th Anniversary of the official opening of the dams

They are celebrating the 120th Anniversary of the official opening of the dams

Join the 120th anniversary celebrations at Elan Valley this Bank Holiday

The event will in Newtown in September

The event will in Newtown in September

Darogan Talent's unique careers fair comes to Newtown this September

Gregynog Hall Fairy Trail coming this August bank holiday

Gregynog Hall Fairy Trail coming this August bank holiday

Gregynog Hall Fairy Trail coming this August bank holiday

Dave Connelly of Rhayader in his MF550 leading Raymond Rees from St Harmon with his County 1174

Dave Connelly of Rhayader in his MF550 leading Raymond Rees from St Harmon with his County 1174

Llanddewi Tractor Run event supports Blood Bikes Wales charity

Runners ascending the Devil's Staircase, described as “inhumane”.

Runners ascending the Devil's Staircase, described as “inhumane”.

Llanwrtyd Wells

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Organisers of gruelling and iconic Powys endurance race fear for its future

Pamela and Russ Honeyman from Monty’s Brewery with Les Green (centre) from Shropshire Union Canal Society.

Pamela and Russ Honeyman from Monty’s Brewery with Les Green (centre) from Shropshire Union Canal Society.

Powys brewery sells 20,000th pint towards canal restoration project

A competitor takes part in the World Bog Snorkelling Championships at Waen Rhydd peat bog in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday August 25, 2019. See PA story SOCIAL Bog . Photo credit should read: Jacob King/PA Wire.

A competitor takes part in the World Bog Snorkelling Championships at Waen Rhydd peat bog in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday August 25, 2019. See PA story SOCIAL Bog . Photo credit should read: Jacob King/PA Wire.

Powys bog snorkelling event ranked among top five sporting oddities in UK

A past Newtown Carnival.

A past Newtown Carnival.

Newtown Carnival planners appeal for new blood to join committee

Cobblers will host some events

Cobblers will host some events

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Discover local artists and musicians at unique 'Llani Live' event in Llanidloes

The event will be a mini version of Builth Carnival.

The event will be a mini version of Builth Carnival.

Cheap fun day out for all the family as Powys town's annual returns this weekend

Maryanne Lineker-Mobberley and Alexander Clement from Halls Fine Art will be visiting Machynlleth later this month

Maryanne Lineker-Mobberley and Alexander Clement from Halls Fine Art will be visiting Machynlleth later this month

Machynlleth antiques valuation offers chance to discover potential treasures

Tudor Lewis won the U28’s Limousin Stock Judging title

Tudor Lewis won the U28’s Limousin Stock Judging title

Powys farmer delighted after lifting judging title at Royal Welsh Show

Minerva Rooms displaying the quilts

Minerva Rooms displaying the quilts

Llanidloes marks 30-year milestone of annual quilt exhibition

Llanfihangel Rhydithon Community Primary School, in Dolau, closed forever in July 2023.

Llanfihangel Rhydithon Community Primary School, in Dolau, closed forever in July 2023.

Event to be held to celebrate closed Powys primary school

The Berriew Show will be celebrating this year

The Berriew Show will be celebrating this year

Celebrate Berriew Show's 75th anniversary with a day of family fun

Stores across Powys have helped Tesco hit the milestone

Stores across Powys have helped Tesco hit the milestone

Tesco's Powys community helps provide 220 million meals to those in need

Model Railway Exhibition is back this month

Model Railway Exhibition is back this month

Machynlleth Model Railway Exhibition returns this August Bank Holiday

A community hike organised by group Protect Glaslyn & Hafren on Glyndwr's Way, near Machynlleth.

A community hike organised by group Protect Glaslyn & Hafren on Glyndwr's Way, near Machynlleth.

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Photographers urged to capture under threat Powys nature reserve for competition

The headline acts set to perform at Green Man Festival 2024 are Big Thief, Jon Hopkins, Sleaford Mods and Sampha.

The headline acts set to perform at Green Man Festival 2024 are Big Thief, Jon Hopkins, Sleaford Mods and Sampha.

Green Man Festival

All you need to know about Green Man Festival 2024 from the line-up to weather