Karen Compton
Chief Reporter
Reporter on the Mid Wales Journal.
“The Welsh Government must bring forward a plan that protects both the River Usk and the canal,” James Evans said as protestors gather at the Senedd
Nicky Grist Stages seared through Builth Wells on one of the hottest weekends of the year
Plans to create a first floor balcony at the Young Farmers Club Centre on the Royal Welsh Showground have been submitted
The next art and craft market of 2025 in Kington will take place on Saturday
Two Welsh Shearers team up to achieve a new British Shearing Record
A senior forensic manager who has worked on some of Dyfed-Powys Police’s most high-profile investigations has been awarded the prestigious Chief Constable’s Award
Increased number of rape victims pursuing prosecutions thanks to new Dyfed Powys Police response
“We need to shift the barriers to get more people in Mid Wales active,” says the new Mid Wales Sport Partnership manager
Stories of bravery, compassion and utmost professionalism honoured at the Dyfed-Powys Police Force Awards
Adventurer and broadcaster Lowri Morgan to host Powys Business Awards
An ewe was found dead in a Powys field with significant injuries to the shoulder and neck area, days after two lambs were found deceased in the same field
“How many other Powys people are suffering in silence,” asked a Llandrindod Wells woman who has to wait another 45 weeks for hip surgery after already enduring 59 week-wait
Broadcaster Dei Tomos to officially open the 2025 Royal Welsh Show
Lib Dems call on Welsh Government to open community ‘cool hubs’ and support fire services amid heatwave
Princess Anne to tour the showground and attend meeting during visit to Royal Welsh Show
Powys poultry farms seek to add 185,100 more birds to sites
Palestinian youngsters speak about their everyday lives at Powys event
Toxic blue-green algae found at Powys lake prompts warning for users
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe MP David Chadwick calls for pension justice for Gurkha veterans
Cabinet to consider proposal to close Llandinam C.P. School
A strongman competition, a mini pony show and a 50’s style jive demo are all promised at this year’s fun filled Presteigne Carnival
Eight people taken to hospital after ‘flu-like outbreak’ at Llangollen International Eisteddfod to be discharged
New President of Builth Wells Rotary inducted for the coming year
‘We will look to address any issues’ on Llandrindod Wells’ controversial active travel scheme, a Welsh Government minister has said
Residents are being urged to speak out on ‘super-sized’ wind turbine plans – as Builth Wells mayor hits out at lack of local meeting
'Why Mid Wales is being short-changed and why it would make a real difference to people's lives' - Cefin Campbell
Halls seeking entries for new Bishops Castle collective farm machinery auction in September
A week of events to celebrate Rhayader's 121st carnival will kick off on Sunday
Powys primary school youngsters who took over their village shop to encourage the community to learn Welsh, have won a gold award
Kington Choral Society will be performing Haydn’s Creation in Presteigne for their next concert
A Powys town clerk has been praised for producing an excellent annual report and wellbeing report
Mid Wales Tourism’s new Members Hub aims to support businesses at a critical time
Wales’ visitor tax law goes to the King – then it will be over to Powys County Council to decide whether to use it
Powys youngsters are being invited to explore the story garden in this summer's reading challenge
'Together In Community' centre officially opens in Builth Wells
Ready, set, go - entries for Builth Wells' second annual aquathlon are open now
Powys County Council secures more accommodation to keep young people closer to home
A request to place a bench in a Builth Wells bee garden has been refused
A chance for carers and the public to see some of Powys' most beautiful gardens
Kington’s Armed Forces Day 2026 event will not be disrupted by road works – the mayor has said
Local artists who exhibit nationally and internationally currently have their work on show in Llanwrtyd Wells
'Have Fun, Take Care and Stay Safe' campaign launched ahead of Royal Welsh Show week
Old-fashioned garden games, homemade teas and live music will be the order of the day at a historic village fete near Kington
