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Aelwen Davies is a world champion.

Powys cyclist Aelwen Davies crowned junior world champion

Katie Davies, from Llandrindod Wells, with the medals she won while representing Wales at the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games in Birmingham.

Katie Davies, from Llandrindod Wells, with the medals she won while representing Wales at the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games in Birmingham.

Disability Sport

Powys swimmer adds two silver medals to Special Olympics haul

Fiona Griffiths

Fiona Griffiths

Equestrian from Powys selected to represent Wales at major international championship

Lorena Wiebes, winner of Stage 4 of Lloyds Tour of Britain Women 2026

Lorena Wiebes, winner of Stage 4 of Lloyds Tour of Britain Women 2026

Record number of viewers tune into watch 2026 Women's Tour with Powys at centre stage

Luke Weaver in action.

Luke Weaver in action.

Welshpool’s Luke Weaver storms to Wales Strongest Man crown

Rob Field has run Welshpool and District Foodbank with his wife Denise for 13 years

Rob Field has run Welshpool and District Foodbank with his wife Denise for 13 years

Sadness as foodbank which provided over 120,000 meals in Powys closes

Oli Tziros and Becky Barden, of Presteigne Fire Station, will be taking part.

Oli Tziros and Becky Barden, of Presteigne Fire Station, will be taking part.

9 Powys firefighters will be part of 25th anniversary of 9/11 in America

Senior waiter recognised for learning journey and neurodivergence advocacy

Laura Rushton regional manager, Bethany Crouchman and Jen Roberts home manager

Laura Rushton regional manager, Bethany Crouchman and Jen Roberts home manager

Newtown care practitioner recognised for commitment to residents

Josephine’s Haberdashery is opening this Saturday, August 29. Pictured are (from l-r) Lexy, Jayne and Ebony.

Josephine’s Haberdashery is opening this Saturday, August 29. Pictured are (from l-r) Lexy, Jayne and Ebony.

Family business

New haberdashery shop is 'deeply personal tribute' to family inspiration

Mike (far right), pictured with friends and colleagues (l-r) Martin Harvey, Jess Hiscock and Des Lewis.

Mike (far right), pictured with friends and colleagues (l-r) Martin Harvey, Jess Hiscock and Des Lewis.

Llandrindod Wells Rugby Club

Tributes paid to ex-chairman, described as 'backbone' of Powys rugby club

Dave Luckhurst, from Bishop’s Castle

Dave Luckhurst, from Bishop’s Castle

78-year-old from Bishop’s Castle aims to cycle to top of Yr Wyddfa for late wife

Heather Shepherd MBE, Siobhan Connor founders of Severn Together; Communites in Action

Heather Shepherd MBE, Siobhan Connor founders of Severn Together; Communites in Action

Flood-hit communities take to River Severn in show of solidarity

Rita Roberts, whose dedication to village life helped secure the future of Van Institute and led to the creation of the community play park.

Rita Roberts, whose dedication to village life helped secure the future of Van Institute and led to the creation of the community play park.

Village pays tribute to stalwart who helped create play park and transform hall

Phil (seen here 2nd from left) is described as someone who has devoted much of his life and career to the fire and rescue service.

Phil (seen here 2nd from left) is described as someone who has devoted much of his life and career to the fire and rescue service.

Fundraiser launched for Powys firefighter and family, after home burns down

Neil the Baby performs at the wedding of Callum and Ffion Evans-Williams.

Neil the Baby performs at the wedding of Callum and Ffion Evans-Williams.

Gavin & Stacey's Neil The Baby surprises Powys bride with Beatles song on wedding day

A huge search was conducted in the early hours of the morning at Shell Island.

A huge search was conducted in the early hours of the morning at Shell Island.

Major multi-agency search launched at tourist spot for missing person

The family of Richard Freeman, aged 76, from Wistanstow, Shropshire, have paid tribute to him this week.

The family of Richard Freeman, aged 76, from Wistanstow, Shropshire, have paid tribute to him this week.

Family says 'Our lives will not be the same without him' after biker's death

Blood donors were given special recognition at a ceremony in Llandrindod Wells.

Blood donors were given special recognition at a ceremony in Llandrindod Wells.

Loyal blood donor's 60 years of lifesaving contributions recognised by Blood Service

It has been a busy week for Builth Wells fire fighters.

It has been a busy week for Builth Wells fire fighters.

Fire crews overwhelmed by support during Powys wildfire battle

With Bryan and Oli in the picture is Bili, one of Bryan's great grandchildren.

With Bryan and Oli in the picture is Bili, one of Bryan's great grandchildren.

Newtown man's 90th birthday fundraiser raises £490 for air ambulance

Saturday is a big day for Newtown Football Club.

Saturday is a big day for Newtown Football Club.

Speculation grows as Newtown FC prepare to unveil mystery American partner

“Anthony was also a much-loved grandfather, affectionately known to his grandchildren as ‘Grumpy’,

“Anthony was also a much-loved grandfather, affectionately known to his grandchildren as ‘Grumpy’,

Family pays tribute to 'loved and missed' Powys man at centre of murder probe

Powys County Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for a Fairer Powys, Councillor Matthew Dorrance at the Brecon Play Pod with council staff who delivered the National Play Day session.

Powys County Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for a Fairer Powys, Councillor Matthew Dorrance at the Brecon Play Pod with council staff who delivered the National Play Day session.

Play pods bring creativity and fun to more Powys communities after successful pilot

Newbridge committee’s trotting racing event, held at the Cilmeri track

Newbridge committee’s trotting racing event, held at the Cilmeri track

16-year-old from Builth Wells wins four events at Newbridge races

Rod, resident at Neuadd Maldwyn in Welshpool

Rod, resident at Neuadd Maldwyn in Welshpool

Neuadd Maldwyn in Welshpool reaches full occupancy one year after opening

Heather Shepherd MBE, Siobhan Connor founders of Severn Together; Communites in Action

Heather Shepherd MBE, Siobhan Connor founders of Severn Together; Communites in Action

Six-day canoe journey calling for urgent government action over flooded communities

David Matthews (third l) pictured with volunteers at the Powys branch of Samaritans, based in Llandrindod.

David Matthews (third l) pictured with volunteers at the Powys branch of Samaritans, based in Llandrindod.

Volunteer on epic 12,000-mile journey to every Samaritans branch visits Powys

Annette Findlow has been left angry and fed up over the

Annette Findlow has been left angry and fed up over the

Disabled Powys pensioner left feeling 'almost suicidal' at bin collection saga

The Kindness Kids, Amber, Max, Lexi and Jazmine Layton-Morris, with parents Gemma and Dominic at the community event they helped organise in Newtown.

The Kindness Kids, Amber, Max, Lexi and Jazmine Layton-Morris, with parents Gemma and Dominic at the community event they helped organise in Newtown.

Newtown's 'Kindness Kids' feed hundreds and put on free family fun day for community

Bleu Du Maine National Show Breed Champion, Danygraig Ariana. Photo with judge Neil Millar (left), Caio Jones (middle), Dylan Jones (right)

Bleu Du Maine National Show Breed Champion, Danygraig Ariana. Photo with judge Neil Millar (left), Caio Jones (middle), Dylan Jones (right)

Powys sheep farmers win top honours across the UK

Denise Jayne Jenkins suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene of the crash, which occurred on the A4059 at Penderyn, near the Storey Arms, in the Brecon Beacons.

Denise Jayne Jenkins suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene of the crash, which occurred on the A4059 at Penderyn, near the Storey Arms, in the Brecon Beacons.

Nurse who was keen motorcylist suffered fatal head injuries in sidecar crash

Nightlife, dining and affordability make Powys Wales’ best place to be single

John Christopher, 76, died as a result of the injuries he sustained when his vehicle collided with another at around 3pm on Thursday, July 30.

John Christopher, 76, died as a result of the injuries he sustained when his vehicle collided with another at around 3pm on Thursday, July 30.

Powys man died of 'multiple traumatic injuries' in A438 crash

“My wife collapsed on the floor. It was hellishly traumatic, it was an absolute whirlwind of thoughts,

“My wife collapsed on the floor. It was hellishly traumatic, it was an absolute whirlwind of thoughts,

Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran

Powys HGV driver Sophie faces long recovery after car crushed her against machinery

Leading 2027 Maldwyn Meirionnydd National Eisteddfod is 'privilege' and 'honour'

The Tour de France Grand Depart will begin its third stage in Welshpool next year.

The Tour de France Grand Depart will begin its third stage in Welshpool next year.

Call for Powys volunteers to help deliver the Tour de France 2027

Lins Vaughan, a baker from Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant

Lins Vaughan, a baker from Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant

Powys baker to become new voice of North Wales on language app

Chapel World Bog Snorkelling Championships

Chapel World Bog Snorkelling Championships

One of mid Wales' most iconic events is set to return - and with a new boost

Auctioneer and land agent named president of this year's Llanfyllin Show

Rotarian Mike Wynne Griffith and Jeff Davies have completed 54 and 50 years of service

Rotarian Mike Wynne Griffith and Jeff Davies have completed 54 and 50 years of service

Long-serving members honoured at Powys Rotary Club

Dewi Aeron Evans, 25, died on the evening of Saturday, July 18, at Penmaenau Farm, in Llanelwedd, adjacent to the Royal Welsh Showground.

Dewi Aeron Evans, 25, died on the evening of Saturday, July 18, at Penmaenau Farm, in Llanelwedd, adjacent to the Royal Welsh Showground.

Man's death on eve of Royal Welsh Show 'consistent with drug overdose', inquest hears

The late Paddy O'Dowd.

The late Paddy O'Dowd.

Powys-raised recovery worker remembered after life in Australia

“If I’d have been putting the shopping in the boot, it would have killed me and that’s all there is to it,

“If I’d have been putting the shopping in the boot, it would have killed me and that’s all there is to it,

Lucky escape for Powys grandmother as slabs crash onto car outside supermarket

Station Manager Paul Armes is celebrating 30 years of service with Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Station Manager Paul Armes is celebrating 30 years of service with Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Newtown man celebrates 30 years of distinguished service

Royal Welsh Show garden gold award winners Liam and Katie.

Royal Welsh Show garden gold award winners Liam and Katie.

Show garden designed to promote wellbeing wins at Royal Welsh Show

Matthew Sims has died after a crash on the A487 earlier this month

Matthew Sims has died after a crash on the A487 earlier this month

Family of man who died in crash say he 'will be sadly missed by so many people'

Rowan Taylor at his forge in Ellesmere, examining a component for a replica of an iron age
object for Yorkshire Museum in 2026.

Rowan Taylor at his forge in Ellesmere, examining a component for a replica of an iron age
object for Yorkshire Museum in 2026.

Blacksmith sets sail for Denmark to recreate anchor for replica Viking ship

Owen Derbyshire

Owen Derbyshire

New CEO to take helm of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority

Joe Baker was killed in a crash while travelling to a Royal Navy base

Joe Baker was killed in a crash while travelling to a Royal Navy base

Joe Baker memorial day supports Knighton Town FC and Help for Heroes

Brian Davies FRAgS of Garthbrengy in Brecknock was announced as the winner of the Sir Bryner Jones Memorial Award

Brian Davies FRAgS of Garthbrengy in Brecknock was announced as the winner of the Sir Bryner Jones Memorial Award

Contributor to Brecknock Agricultural Society recognised with high honour

Dewi Evans, 25, has been named as the man who died at Penmaenau Farm on Saturday evening

Dewi Evans, 25, has been named as the man who died at Penmaenau Farm on Saturday evening

25-year-old who died ahead of the Royal Welsh Show named as family pays tribute

Tom Christopher poses in a bathtub at the 2,907ft summit of Pen y Fan after dragging it up the mountain for his attempt at the “world’s highest bath”.

Tom Christopher poses in a bathtub at the 2,907ft summit of Pen y Fan after dragging it up the mountain for his attempt at the “world’s highest bath”.

Bath hauled 2907ft up Pen y Fan in world record attempt that divides opinion

James Evans MS has confirmed he will not be seeking re-election only months after being voted into the Senedd for a second time.

James Evans MS has confirmed he will not be seeking re-election only months after being voted into the Senedd for a second time.

Powys Senedd member James Evans to step down due to concerns over attacks