Karen Compton
Chief Reporter
Reporter on the Mid Wales Journal.
Discover the wonders of Elan Valley: Dam open days return for Twixmas adventure
Welsh Government must activate emergency coordination centre as flu numbers surge, says Powys politician
Money for a 3G pitch and an emergency lake fund are included in Llandrindod Wells Town Council budget
Plans for 18 self-build houses in Knighton have been submitted, eight and a half years after an original proposal
People will sit at Rhayader war memorial eating ‘fish and chips’ if posts and chains are removed, councillor fears
Farmers’ Union of Wales welcomes tougher laws against dog attacks
Plans for an exciting Kington’s Armed Forces Day 2026 event are taking shape
Builth Wells town councillor resigns for personal reasons
Vulnerable groups in Powys risk being left without adequate support in future emergencies, warns voluntary council
It's panto time again and rehearsals for a Knighton theatre group's current production are well underway
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale will be shown at a venue near Knighton early in the new year
Mid Wales youngster scoops multiple prizes in young photography competition
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies will be screened to a Builth Wells venue this new year
Kington venue to kick off the new year with a Burns Night event
Powys to host 2027 National Eisteddfod for first time in more than 10 years
Public consultation on controversial Powys turbine plan suspended for nine weeks
Powys Archives has been awarded UK Archive Service Accreditation status for the first time
Brave Builth Wells teenager who volunteers at parkrun despite cancer diagnosis wins an award
Politicians hit out at Rachel Reeves as they claim Jobs Tax is wreaking havoc as Welsh unemployment jumps for second quarter running
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service Appoints New Chief Fire Officer
Police appeal for help after a satellite tagged white-tailed eagle disappeared in Newtown
Evri looking to expand to larger unit in Llandrindod Wells area after complaints about lost and damaged parcels
'I think jewellery making is in my genes!' - Mayor opens new Wales jewellery shop aiming to bring beautiful pieces back to life
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Powys politician ties knot with childhood friend – but there’ll be no honeymoon for a while
New Powys police operation to tackle illegal and dangerous use of e-bikes and e-scooters
'We realised fairytales do come true' - Welsh couple celebrate second £1m National Lottery Win
The clock is now ticking for one of the most significant planning proposals facing the Powys area in a generation - politician says
Quotes are being obtained for replacements for defensive chains and posts to protect Rhayader's clock from motorists
A range of services will be taking places in various villages around Kington over the Christmas period
Plans to carry out work on seven trees at two properties in Rhayader, have been supported by the town council
Mayor’s award for brave Builth Wells youngster who battled cancer and became TV star
'She was an inspiration to us all' - Tributes paid to Dame Shan Legge-Bourke who died at her Powys home
Funding extended and timetable revised for vital X48 bus route from Craven Arms to Builth Wells
Powys foodbank manager praises community for ‘exceptional amount of donations’
Knighton's well loved street cleaner hangs up his gloves and broom after 15 years
10 spectacular pictures from Builth Wells’ Christmas event
Kington’s spectacular illuminated tractor run returns this weekend - here's where to see it
Christmas art and craft market to take place in Kington on Saturday, December 22
Relaxed screening of a festive film to take place in Llandrindod Wells
Powys Christmas recycling and waste collections times confirmed - check when your bins will be emptied
Calico Dress Cymru to star at 20th anniversary of Wonderwool Wales in 2026
