Military

The rare V22 Ospreys were pictured by Gethin Davies flying over the Builth Wells area of Powys last week

Rare military aircraft spotted flying over Powys area

Organiser Alan Crowe at The Longest Yarn: Britain at War exhibition at Welshpool Town Hall, which features 80 knitted tableaux depicting scenes from the Second World War.

Organiser Alan Crowe at The Longest Yarn: Britain at War exhibition at Welshpool Town Hall, which features 80 knitted tableaux depicting scenes from the Second World War.

People travelling from across UK to see extraordinary knitted war exhibition

HM Coastguard Borth said it was called out to Ynyslas beach on Sunday, August 2, following reports of ordnance being found on the beach.

HM Coastguard Borth said it was called out to Ynyslas beach on Sunday, August 2, following reports of ordnance being found on the beach.

Bomb disposal experts safely detonate items after calls from coastguard

The Avro Vulcan B.2 cockpit experience is available near Welshpool.

The Avro Vulcan B.2 cockpit experience is available near Welshpool.

Powys: Step inside Vulcan cockpit flight experience in Welshpool

RAF C-17A Globemaster III ZZ177 seen flying over Welshpool on a sunny Sunday afternoon before heading to the RAF Cosford Air Show.

RAF C-17A Globemaster III ZZ177 seen flying over Welshpool on a sunny Sunday afternoon before heading to the RAF Cosford Air Show.

RAF Brize Norton

Why a huge RAF plane circled the skies above Mid Wales

Aberystwyth University

Former Mid Wales student named defence secretary

Th Red Arrows are expected to fly over Wales on the way back from the Isle of Man TT

Th Red Arrows are expected to fly over Wales on the way back from the Isle of Man TT

Where and when to see the Red Arrows' fly-past across Wales this week

The highlights as Red Arrows set to return to top Shropshire air show

A Spitfire will fly over the coast of Mid Wales later today as part of its 90th anniversary tour of the UK

A Spitfire will fly over the coast of Mid Wales later today as part of its 90th anniversary tour of the UK

Iconic Spitfire set to finally soar over Mid Wales - here's where and when

LIVE: Rare spitfire takes to the skies above Mid Wales on 90th tour

LIVE: Rare spitfire takes to the skies above Mid Wales on 90th tour

RECAP: Rare Spitfire takes to the skies above Mid Wales on 90th tour

An Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team responded to Three Cocks, Brecon, last Friday. (15937006)

An Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team responded to Three Cocks, Brecon, last Friday. (15937006)

Army carry out controlled explosions as dozens of smoke mortars found in Powys

Letter: Should our kids suffer because of mad, brutish Trump?

Letter: Should our kids suffer because of mad, brutish Trump?

Letter: Should our kids suffer because of mad, brutish Trump?

Newtown resident Mike Halsey is appealing for portable working generators and chainsaws to be donated and sent to Ukraine.

Newtown resident Mike Halsey is appealing for portable working generators and chainsaws to be donated and sent to Ukraine.

Powys appeal launched for generators and chainsaws for freezing Ukraine

The Spitfire will fly over Wales and Cheshire.

The Spitfire will fly over Wales and Cheshire.

This is when people in Mid Wales can see a Spitfire pass

Banwy Fuels Ltd is based in Llangyniew between Llanfair Caereinion and Welshpool

Banwy Fuels Ltd is based in Llangyniew between Llanfair Caereinion and Welshpool

Powys fuel firm urges calm as heating oil demand surges amid Iran conflict

BANAIR's vehicle bridging system

BANAIR's vehicle bridging system

Up to 30 jobs planned as defence company buys two plots of land in Powys

Chinooks have been heard over Herefordshire

Chinooks have been heard over Herefordshire

What we know as sonic boom and chinooks keep part of county awake

Phil Pugh (left) and Craig Pugh in Thailand. Phil said the photo was taken on Saturday night

Phil Pugh (left) and Craig Pugh in Thailand. Phil said the photo was taken on Saturday night

Powys pair left stranded as Middle East conflict leads to cancelled flights

Ukrainian refugee Anna Voronova, 18, fled to Wales when Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022.

Ukrainian refugee Anna Voronova, 18, fled to Wales when Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022.

Refugees and immigration

Ukrainian teen shares story of starting a new life in Newtown after fleeing war

RAF Valley is due to receive the famous Red Arrows Synchro Pair

RAF Valley is due to receive the famous Red Arrows Synchro Pair

Red Arrows famous synchro pair to roar over North Wales skies TODAY

All award recipients and appointees with Lord- Lieutenant of Powys, Mrs Tia Jones.

All award recipients and appointees with Lord- Lieutenant of Powys, Mrs Tia Jones.

Pride as eight honoured, cadet achievements in spotlight at awards ceremony

Wing Commander Sasha Nash has been appointed leader of the Red Arrows, making her the first woman to hold the post

Wing Commander Sasha Nash has been appointed leader of the Red Arrows, making her the first woman to hold the post

Red Arrows appoint woman leader for the first time in history - see who it is

NFU Cymru Brecon and Radnor County Conference.

NFU Cymru Brecon and Radnor County Conference.

NFU Cymru Brecon and Radnor county conference displays mutual respect

Major Andy Butcher MBE will be the guest speaker at the NFU Cymru Brecon and Radnorshire County Conference.

Major Andy Butcher MBE will be the guest speaker at the NFU Cymru Brecon and Radnorshire County Conference.

Military career spanning Cold War to Afghanistan will be focus of NFU talk

A file picture of military training in Sennybridge.

A file picture of military training in Sennybridge.

Letter: Powys military training area must not be compromised by wind turbines

Llanidloes Rotary president Philip Mills lit the beacon in Kennel Fields on Armistice Day (November 11, 2025).

Llanidloes Rotary president Philip Mills lit the beacon in Kennel Fields on Armistice Day (November 11, 2025).

Town's new beacon lit for first time - it's expected to last for generations

This impressive photograph captures a monumental sight: an Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft skillfully navigating the tight confines of the famed Mach Loop in Wales. These are the incredible images shortlisted for the Royal Air Force

This impressive photograph captures a monumental sight: an Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft skillfully navigating the tight confines of the famed Mach Loop in Wales. These are the incredible images shortlisted for the Royal Air Force

Stunning image transport aircraft flying through Mach Loop up for RAF award

2025 remembrance service at Montgomery.

2025 remembrance service at Montgomery.

Montgomery children honour fallen soldiers at remembrance ceremony

Respects were paid at the Cenotaph in Welshpool for Remembrance Sunday

Respects were paid at the Cenotaph in Welshpool for Remembrance Sunday

Residents come out in support for Remembrance Sunday events all over Powys

Private Emmanuel Bradford, 20, who is a Royal Logistic Corps Chef and serves with 9 Regiment RLC based at Buckley Barracks, Hullavington, Wiltshire.British Army soldiers have deployed on a military exercise to the Baltic state of Latvia. Exercise

Private Emmanuel Bradford, 20, who is a Royal Logistic Corps Chef and serves with 9 Regiment RLC based at Buckley Barracks, Hullavington, Wiltshire.British Army soldiers have deployed on a military exercise to the Baltic state of Latvia. Exercise

Powys chef soldier helps feed British Army overseas with 15,200 meals

Around 4,500 knitted poppies were made for the waterfall display at St Mary's Church in Llanfair Caereinion to mark 100 years of the town's Royal British Legion branch.

Around 4,500 knitted poppies were made for the waterfall display at St Mary's Church in Llanfair Caereinion to mark 100 years of the town's Royal British Legion branch.

Stunning poppy waterfall returns to Powys town - and is bigger than ever

This year will see a special poppy waterfall in Llanfair Caereinion

This year will see a special poppy waterfall in Llanfair Caereinion

Special poppy waterfall to commemorate 100 years of remembrance

A scene from the weekend 1940s weekend.

A scene from the weekend 1940s weekend.

Organiser warns more volunteers and money needed for Welshpool 1940s Weekend

Newtown author Ann Evans.

Newtown author Ann Evans.

Newtown and its role in World War Two to feature in brand new book

A group of cadets

A group of cadets

Army cadet detachment set to reopen after six-month hiatus

'The Ladies agreed that this was a suitable time to honour Our Men and their Sacrifice in hope of a Peaceful World'

'The Ladies agreed that this was a suitable time to honour Our Men and their Sacrifice in hope of a Peaceful World'

Service held at Powys church to mark VJ Day and end of WWII

Newtown mayor Peter Lewington and deputy mayor Margaret Lewington unveiled the WW2 Remembrance Banner at Platform 1 in Newtown Railway Station.

Newtown mayor Peter Lewington and deputy mayor Margaret Lewington unveiled the WW2 Remembrance Banner at Platform 1 in Newtown Railway Station.

Newtown remembers VJ Day with banner unveiling ahead of commemoration

Lawrie Price of Hay on Wye who served in the Far East during WW2.

Lawrie Price of Hay on Wye who served in the Far East during WW2.

VJ Day: The story of a local soldier and his remarkable survival in Burma

Malcolm Rolfe and Tania Szabo at the SOE Bench

Malcolm Rolfe and Tania Szabo at the SOE Bench

Memorial benches unveiled to honour World War II heroes

Albert Brown (inset) who found the message in a bottle.

Albert Brown (inset) who found the message in a bottle.

Message in a bottle: The legacy of Italian prisoners of war in Presteigne

The MOD said the development has the potential for it to affect military aircraft engaged in low flying training activities in this area and military training at Sennybridge Training Area.

The MOD said the development has the potential for it to affect military aircraft engaged in low flying training activities in this area and military training at Sennybridge Training Area.

Concerns raised over potential dangers to RAF planes from Powys wind farm

Cllr Matthew Dorrance, left, signs the Armed Forces Covenant in 2023, which renewed the council’s pledge to support Armed forces personnel and their families living in Powys.

Cllr Matthew Dorrance, left, signs the Armed Forces Covenant in 2023, which renewed the council’s pledge to support Armed forces personnel and their families living in Powys.

Local government

Powys council pays tribute to Armed Forces ahead of national celebration

Steve Witherden questions the proposed Welfare Cuts in Parliament.

Steve Witherden questions the proposed Welfare Cuts in Parliament.

Montgomeryshire MP demands details of 'red line' on Gaza 'slaughterhouse'

Trudy, Margaret (99-year-old former WW2 nurse) and Sargent Hughes

Trudy, Margaret (99-year-old former WW2 nurse) and Sargent Hughes

Llanidloes shopkeeper celebrates VE Day with community picnic

Tansy Forster (left) with Claire Holmes, leader of St Macartin’s Cathedral Knitwits Knitting and Crafting Group in Enniskillen, at Wonderwool Wales.

Tansy Forster (left) with Claire Holmes, leader of St Macartin’s Cathedral Knitwits Knitting and Crafting Group in Enniskillen, at Wonderwool Wales.

Giant wool artwork unveiled at festival at Royal Welsh Showground

A street party on The Watton in Brecon celebrating VE Day in 1945

A street party on The Watton in Brecon celebrating VE Day in 1945

Powys urged to unite for VE Day and VJ Day celebrations

The Welshpool war memorial

The Welshpool war memorial

New book uncovers the lives behind the names on Welshpool's War Memorial

The Red Arrows will be conducting displays from May until October this year

The Red Arrows will be conducting displays from May until October this year

Red Arrows announce 2025 UK display schedule - are they flying near you this year?

Peter Webber with one of his Welsh Veterans Awards.

Peter Webber with one of his Welsh Veterans Awards.

Powys businessman who survived deadly rocket attack to mark 80th anniversary

The Red Arrows took a fly over Powys on Tuesday afternoon. Picture from previous flight by Den Whatley

The Red Arrows took a fly over Powys on Tuesday afternoon. Picture from previous flight by Den Whatley

Red Arrows take to the skies above Mid Wales

Mike decorating the Christmas tree

Mike decorating the Christmas tree

Help a hero this Christmas

The Camaraderie Club operates for an hour every Wednesday, enabling Powys-based veterans to chat with one another. Age Cymru Powys is inviting veterans to volunteer at the homes of other veterans

The Camaraderie Club operates for an hour every Wednesday, enabling Powys-based veterans to chat with one another. Age Cymru Powys is inviting veterans to volunteer at the homes of other veterans

Military veterans

Age Cymru Powys's telephone group offers 'great banter' to veterans

Undated handout photo issued by the Ministry of Defence of 55-year-old Major David 'Harry' Hood (left), with his son 26-year-old Corporal Declan Hood (right).

Undated handout photo issued by the Ministry of Defence of 55-year-old Major David 'Harry' Hood (left), with his son 26-year-old Corporal Declan Hood (right).

Man becomes oldest to ever complete gruelling Army training course in Powys

Army Special Operations soldier Corporal (Cpl) Christopher Gill of 4th Battalion died during a non-operational incident in Brecon, Wales, on 16 October 2024, the MoD have confirmed

Army Special Operations soldier Corporal (Cpl) Christopher Gill of 4th Battalion died during a non-operational incident in Brecon, Wales, on 16 October 2024, the MoD have confirmed

Investigation into death of ‘much-loved’ soldier during Powys training exercise