Second World War

The exterior of the former Shortwave A radio station at Criggion, near the Powys-Shropshire border. The historic site was originally part of a wartime Ministry of Defence transmitter complex.

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Historic former WWII radio station near Welshpool put up for sale

Bob and Liz Evason, from Ludlow, were among the visitors enjoying Welshpool's 1940s Weekend, which attracted large crowds to the town centre for a celebration of wartime history, music and vintage vehicles.

Bob and Liz Evason, from Ludlow, were among the visitors enjoying Welshpool's 1940s Weekend, which attracted large crowds to the town centre for a celebration of wartime history, music and vintage vehicles.

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Crowds flock to Welshpool as town steps back in time for popular 1940s weekend

Sir Nicholas Winton's heroic efforts saved Jewish children from the Nazis during World War II. Some of those children lived and went to school in Powys.

Sir Nicholas Winton's heroic efforts saved Jewish children from the Nazis during World War II. Some of those children lived and went to school in Powys.

Llanwrtyd Wells

Powys town's wartime act of kindness being remembered more than 80 years later

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

Jack Ainsworth, 100, who served with the Royal Navy during the Second World War, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, at Welshpool Cottage Hospital.

Jack Ainsworth, 100, who served with the Royal Navy during the Second World War, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, at Welshpool Cottage Hospital.

War veteran who never missed Newtown Remembrance Parade dies aged 100

Jack Ainsworth celebrated his 100th birthday with his son Keith and daughter Marleen at The Waggon and Horses in Newtown on January 30, 2026

Jack Ainsworth celebrated his 100th birthday with his son Keith and daughter Marleen at The Waggon and Horses in Newtown on January 30, 2026

'Newtown's oldest veteran' marks 100th birthday with trip to his regular pub

Builth mayor Mark Hammond with the picture of Violette Szabo. Her daughter Tania was also present along with Cllr Alison Lewis

Builth mayor Mark Hammond with the picture of Violette Szabo. Her daughter Tania was also present along with Cllr Alison Lewis

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Painting of World War II secret agent with Powys ties donated to town council

Gareth Bufton (right) pictured with Ulrich Brixius (left), the nephew of World War II pilot Güenter, and Ulrich's son

Gareth Bufton (right) pictured with Ulrich Brixius (left), the nephew of World War II pilot Güenter, and Ulrich's son

Medal of Luftwaffe pilot killed in Powys crash returned to family in Germany

Former Red Cross nurse Nance Griffiths celebrates 103rd birthday at Maes y Wennol care home in Llanidloes

Former Red Cross nurse Nance Griffiths celebrates 103rd birthday at Maes y Wennol care home in Llanidloes

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Second World War Red Cross worker celebrates 103rd birthday in Powys care home

Jack Ellis, Welshpool's last survivng WW2 veteran, passed away in October 2021

Jack Ellis, Welshpool's last survivng WW2 veteran, passed away in October 2021

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VE Day concert to be held in Welshpool after 75th anniversary event hit by pandemic

Les Nabb today and as a child before World War II broke out

Les Nabb today and as a child before World War II broke out

Dream sparks memories of escaping to Powys during World War II for Army veteran