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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'

The new Starbucks Christmas menu

The new Starbucks Christmas menu

Starbucks brings back Red Cups – and launches a festive first for Christmas 2026

Powys now boasts more licensed wedding venues than anywhere else in Wales

Powys now boasts more licensed wedding venues than anywhere else in Wales

Powys has more licensed wedding venues than anywhere else in Wales

Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt with the golden envelopes.

Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt with the golden envelopes.

Knighton residents win £1,000 per ticket in latest Postcode Lottery draw

Nearly 200 people gathered on Saturday, October 10, to celebrate the official opening of the skatepark, marking the end of a community campaign that has spanned 28 years.

Nearly 200 people gathered on Saturday, October 10, to celebrate the official opening of the skatepark, marking the end of a community campaign that has spanned 28 years.

Llandrindod Wells Town Council

After nearly 30 years in the making, town's skatepark is finally rolling

Property owners in England and Wales are being urged to inspect doorsteps and pathways before welcoming trick-or-treaters

Property owners in England and Wales are being urged to inspect doorsteps and pathways before welcoming trick-or-treaters

UK homeowners warned doorstep pumpkins could trigger £5,000 fines

Rylan delivers some of Amazon’s first Prime Day orders

Rylan delivers some of Amazon’s first Prime Day orders

Amazon Prime Day deals 2026 - best deals and what to avoid as prices drop

Meadow Springs Country and Leisure Park, Trefeglwys, near Caersws

Meadow Springs Country and Leisure Park, Trefeglwys, near Caersws

Luxury pool and spa complex can go ahead at award-winning Powys holiday park

Liam Cort said the venue was always his dream when he first opened a vape shop in the town centre three years ago.

Liam Cort said the venue was always his dream when he first opened a vape shop in the town centre three years ago.

New gaming shop hopes to be a refuge for people who want to 'geek out'

Argos has revealed its top toys for Christmas 2026

Argos has revealed its top toys for Christmas 2026

Argos reveals the 'must have' toys children will want this Christmas from £15 to £150

Poundland has been put up for sale just over a year after Gordon Brothers bought the discount chain for £1 and began a major turnaround.

Poundland has been put up for sale just over a year after Gordon Brothers bought the discount chain for £1 and began a major turnaround.

Poundland put up for sale again just a year after £1 takeover

Charlotte McCartney, Chris Greatorex and Zach Jarvis outside Great Fitness Newtown at the Regent Centre during the gym's opening weekend.

Charlotte McCartney, Chris Greatorex and Zach Jarvis outside Great Fitness Newtown at the Regent Centre during the gym's opening weekend.

Former Newtown nightclub transformed into gym as owner reveals new facility

Healthy Pet Club Advanced offers unlimited access to veterinary expertise

Healthy Pet Club Advanced offers unlimited access to veterinary expertise

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Welshpool vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations

These 2027 annual leave tricks could turn 19 days of holiday into 47 days off, including a 10-day Christmas break for three days' leave.

These 2027 annual leave tricks could turn 19 days of holiday into 47 days off, including a 10-day Christmas break for three days' leave.

How to get 47 days off work in 2027 using just 19 days of annual leave

Councillor Graham Breeze outside the Poundland and Pep&Co store in Welshpool, where plans have been submitted to convert the site into a 24-hour Snap Fitness gym. Breeze has called for the application to be decided by councillors to allow local residents

Councillor Graham Breeze outside the Poundland and Pep&Co store in Welshpool, where plans have been submitted to convert the site into a 24-hour Snap Fitness gym. Breeze has called for the application to be decided by councillors to allow local residents

Warning over 'terrible loss' of Poundland store after 24-hour gym plan revealed

M&S has a new range of everyday essentials with joggers from £5 and hoodies from £7

M&S has a new range of everyday essentials with joggers from £5 and hoodies from £7

Marks and Spencer

M&S launches kids' summer clothes from £3.50 as parents snap up holiday bargains

A Blue Light Card money-saving expert reveals the five costly travel mistakes many holidaymakers make, from buying insurance too late to relying on a GHIC card alone.

A Blue Light Card money-saving expert reveals the five costly travel mistakes many holidaymakers make, from buying insurance too late to relying on a GHIC card alone.

Blue Light Card reveals travel discounts and money-saving tips members shouldn't miss

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as consumer confidence has recorded its biggest monthly jump since 2023, with experts pointing to the 'Burnham bounce', summer weather and football success.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as consumer confidence has recorded its biggest monthly jump since 2023, with experts pointing to the 'Burnham bounce', summer weather and football success.

Shoppers more optimistic as 'Burnham bounce' sees biggest confidence boost since 2023

Families could save hundreds during the school holidays thanks to the Government's temporary VAT cut. Alton Towers, National Trust, Knowsley Safari, LEGOLAND and more are offering cheaper days out.

Families could save hundreds during the school holidays thanks to the Government's temporary VAT cut. Alton Towers, National Trust, Knowsley Safari, LEGOLAND and more are offering cheaper days out.

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Parents urged to save as theme parks, cinemas, zoos and restaurants cut summer prices

Councillor Raiff Devlin (left) viewing the new 2G pitch surface recently installed at Llandrindod Wells Sports Centre earlier this year.

Councillor Raiff Devlin (left) viewing the new 2G pitch surface recently installed at Llandrindod Wells Sports Centre earlier this year.

Leisure centres

Council to invest £6m in Powys leisure centres with 'no immediate plans' for closures

The Regent Centre in Newtown, where plans have been approved to convert the former Steam Mill nightclub into a new Great Fitness gym.

The Regent Centre in Newtown, where plans have been approved to convert the former Steam Mill nightclub into a new Great Fitness gym.

Popular gym to open second site after plans approved to transform former nightclub

Aldi is launching a giant magnum version of its viral Le Petit Poulet 'Chicken Wine' for £11.99, saving shoppers £5.51 compared with a popular rival.

Aldi is launching a giant magnum version of its viral Le Petit Poulet 'Chicken Wine' for £11.99, saving shoppers £5.51 compared with a popular rival.

Aldi's viral 'Chicken Wine' dupe is back - and it's twice the size and £5 cheaper

Aerial view of Meadow Springs Country & Leisure Park near Trefeglwys, where plans for a new luxury wellness spa and leisure facility are underway.

Aerial view of Meadow Springs Country & Leisure Park near Trefeglwys, where plans for a new luxury wellness spa and leisure facility are underway.

Luxury wellness spa planned for village as construction moves forward

The now-closed Steam Mill nightclub in Newtown, which is set to be transformed into a gym.

The now-closed Steam Mill nightclub in Newtown, which is set to be transformed into a gym.

Plans approved to turn Newtown nightclub into town centre gym

Aldi has launched a new cooling range

Aldi has launched a new cooling range

Aldi launches £40 air cooling unit as UK heatwave sends temperatures soaring

Meaco has a big range of fans to help beat the heatwave

Meaco has a big range of fans to help beat the heatwave

Five super easy ways to stay cool and sleep better during a heatwave

Rhayader's Narrative Coffee, which now has a location in Llandrindod too.

Rhayader's Narrative Coffee, which now has a location in Llandrindod too.

Award-winning coffee house partners with gym to open second Powys location

Tesco Clubcard members are being offered cut-price cinema trips this month in a new blockbuster deal that slashes ticket prices to just £5 — or £2.50 in Clubcard vouchers

Tesco Clubcard members are being offered cut-price cinema trips this month in a new blockbuster deal that slashes ticket prices to just £5 — or £2.50 in Clubcard vouchers

The £2.50 cinema ticket trick Tesco shoppers can use this month

Lidl shoppers will get 100 free points in new app update

Lidl shoppers will get 100 free points in new app update

Lidl shoppers urged to check app as new rewards scheme launches with 100 free points

Aldi launches £5.99 garden range and shoppers are already planning summer upgrades

Aldi launches £5.99 garden range and shoppers are already planning summer upgrades

Aldi launches £5.99 garden range and shoppers are already planning summer upgrades

Burger King aims to open 30 new restaurants a year from 2026

Burger King aims to open 30 new restaurants a year from 2026

Burger King to open 30 new UK restaurants after £60m funding boost

Aldi has launched a new staycation range including a £69 car tent, with camping gear and travel essentials starting from just 99p, and a range of holiday wines

Aldi has launched a new staycation range including a £69 car tent, with camping gear and travel essentials starting from just 99p, and a range of holiday wines

Aldi’s new middle aisle buy that turns your car into a campervan for £69

Parkland donated by a marquis to be transformed into a market garden

Onnen Fawr Leisure at night.

Onnen Fawr Leisure at night.

How a mid Wales farming family turned their land into a gateway to the stars

Long closure ahead as town pool gets £3.9m upgrade

Long closure ahead as town pool gets £3.9m upgrade

Long closure ahead as town pool gets £3.9m upgrade

The Regent Centre in Longbridge Street, Newtown, is home to The Steam Mill, Regent Cinema and The Exchange pub.

The Regent Centre in Longbridge Street, Newtown, is home to The Steam Mill, Regent Cinema and The Exchange pub.

Well-known nightclub closing this year could be turned into large gym

Credu supports Carers of all ages in Powys and Ceredigion and Young Carers in Wrexham, Conwy and Denbighshire.

Credu supports Carers of all ages in Powys and Ceredigion and Young Carers in Wrexham, Conwy and Denbighshire.

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Carers’ Rights: Why knowing them matters - and how Credu can help

The FIT FANS programme is being run at five Welsh football clubs.

The FIT FANS programme is being run at five Welsh football clubs.

Newtown Football Club take part in programme to help fans lose weight and get fitter

Discover the simple hack that will help your clothers dry faster this winter without using heating.

Discover the simple hack that will help your clothers dry faster this winter without using heating.

The simple hack to dry your clothes faster this winter without using heating

Cantref Adventure Farm celebrating the double nomination.

Cantref Adventure Farm celebrating the double nomination.

The Powys farm attraction that's battling it out with the best in the country

The land at Meadow Springs Country & Leisure Park near Trefeglwys is currently used as an all-purpose games field for pitch and put, football golf.

The land at Meadow Springs Country & Leisure Park near Trefeglwys is currently used as an all-purpose games field for pitch and put, football golf.

New plans for swimming pool and spa at award-winning holiday park

Clyro Church in Wales Primary School hosted an 'Apple Pressing Afternoon' in its school orchard, where families collected apples and made juice with support from The Wobbly Owl Cidery.

Clyro Church in Wales Primary School hosted an 'Apple Pressing Afternoon' in its school orchard, where families collected apples and made juice with support from The Wobbly Owl Cidery.

Clyro school hosts apple pressing event to reduce food waste

Quabbs Cabin, Knighton.

Quabbs Cabin, Knighton.

Powys glamping site awarded gold status just seven months after opening

Campsites in Powys featured on a list of the top 150 in the UK.

Campsites in Powys featured on a list of the top 150 in the UK.

Six Powys campsites make list of best caravan and camping sites in UK

Claire Borkowy is the owner of the Shed at Snead

Claire Borkowy is the owner of the Shed at Snead

Open day marks launch of new workshop space for artists in Powys

Residents Valerie Evans, Jean Cox and Deborah Jones from Wonky Willow

Residents Valerie Evans, Jean Cox and Deborah Jones from Wonky Willow

Residents at The Oaks Nursing Home Newtown enjoy willow weaving workshop

Young carers in Wales call for more support and breaks on Young Carers Action Day

Young carers in Wales call for more support and breaks on Young Carers Action Day

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Young carers in Wales call for more support and breaks on Young Carers Action Day

Sir Pryce Pryce Jones became persona-non-grata in Llanidloes following his infamous visit in 1892.

Sir Pryce Pryce Jones became persona-non-grata in Llanidloes following his infamous visit in 1892.

Sir Pryce-Jones, the Llanidloes mob, and Powys's least-successful political trip

(L to R) Phae Jones, director of income generation for the Wales Air Ambulance; Rebecca Lloyd, Charlies Stores managing director; and Kate Thomas, regional fundraising manager, with the cheque for the Air Ambulance

(L to R) Phae Jones, director of income generation for the Wales Air Ambulance; Rebecca Lloyd, Charlies Stores managing director; and Kate Thomas, regional fundraising manager, with the cheque for the Air Ambulance

Welshpool: Charlies raises more than £174k for air ambulance

An initiative is set to bring repair cafés and swap shops on the road

An initiative is set to bring repair cafés and swap shops on the road

Repair cafés and swap shops to come to neighbourhoods across Newtown

Tregynon WI's 'Frostie' took first place

Tregynon WI's 'Frostie' took first place

Festive scarecrows celebrate 105 years of Montgomery Women’s Institute

East Radnor Leisure Centre in Presteigne.

East Radnor Leisure Centre in Presteigne.

Letter: Closing leisure centres will impact health and pollute environment

Boost your number knowledge without any financial burden.

Boost your number knowledge without any financial burden.

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Powys parents and carers: Join free Maths courses and become a homework hero!

Carers Rights Day 2024: Recognising your rights

Carers Rights Day 2024: Recognising your rights

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Carers Rights Day 2024: Recognising your rights