Karen Compton
Chief Reporter
Reporter on the Mid Wales Journal.
"The ugly face of the far-right reaches Powys," says a Mid Wales politician
The plucky Chair of Powys Radnor Women’s Institute asked members to suggest a challenge for her to undertake - she didn't think they'd say bog snorkelling!
Radnorshire Wildlife Trust is hosting a unique celebration of music, nature, and rural heritage in Mid Wales with a Rivers Festival
Bute Energy launches plans for latest energy park in Mid Wales
A proposal to remove a phone kiosk in Rhayader has raised concerns among councillors
An inquest into the death of a man found at a supported living accommodation in Llandrindod Wells, has been opened and adjourned
Community garden projects should check now if they are eligible for a National Garden Scheme grant
Kington Trefoil Guild is holding its annual Macmillan Coffee morning this month
A shop front improvement scheme to help local businesses is being considered by Rhayader Town Council
Mid Wales and Herefordshire’s creative people are hoping to uplift and inspire during h.Art week – here are some local exhibitions to visit
Secondary school applications in Powys are now open
Consultation open on new gypsy and traveller site in the Welshpool area
Powys County Council's Leader announces changes to the Cabinet from October 1 2025
A Llandrindod Wells 10 year-old is racking up the awards and accolades with a series of stunning images
There will be live music at the legion in Llandrindod Wells this month
Young people to get £1 bus fares across Wales from today
Builth Wells public toilets have been vandalised for the second time in a month
£300,000 has been secured for various tourism projects across Powys
Four different groups will be running Kington and District Community Shop throughout the rest of September
Free entry to Mid Wales’ historic landmarks this September with Cadw’s Open Doors
An agricultural show which has been running since the 1950’s will return on Saturday, September 6 with competitions and attractions for all
Fresh appeal to save Welshpool’s Wales Air Ambulance base by campaign group
Organisations across Wales are being encouraged to get involved in this year’s Adult Learners’ Week from September 15 to 21 by hosting an event or activity
Knighton Bowling Club has raised £250 days after suffering a heart-breaking burglary
The search has begun for the 12th winner of the NFU Cymru / NFU Mutual Dairy Stockperson of the Year
12 brilliant pictures of the 44th Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival
Powys residents must reapply for their postal vote to continue doing so, following changes introduced by the UK Government.
Special concert combining music, history, poetry and stories to be performed in Rhayader
‘From zero to 350Mbps’: Broadband transforms life for deaf Powys man
Mid Wales eco-friendly holiday cabin achieves gold glamping award
Man who put Welsh town on map with Man v Horse and bog snorkelling dies aged 90
Amazing weather ensured a fantastic Pantydwr Show with good entries in all classes, especially the sheep section
A Powys town council has requested an extra litter bin to improve tidiness in the area
Builth Wells Town Council has agreed not to sign a Civility and Respect pledge after some concerns
"It's a huge honour": Meet the first professional bog snorkeller after triumph in the mud of Mid Wales village
Rhayader doctor's services will remain in the same location with the same services, after contract process finishes
Radnorshire Artists will be hosting an exhibition, a talk and arts class in September as part of Herefordshire Art Week
“The whole of the Town Council is united and committed to ensuring that the Community Cars continue to provide a vital service," Knighton Mayor says
"Knighton’s procession was truly spectacular with a great amount of floats and lots of walkers too - the efforts some went to were truly mind blowing,” said the show president
Bridget Jones – Mad About The Boy will be shown at a Knighton venue next month
The future of Kington Tourist Group will be up for discussion at a meeting this autumn
