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Karen Compton

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Reporter on the Mid Wales Journal.

April 17, 2025

Network Rail engineers will carry out essential maintenance work along the Heart of Wales line in May (Network Rail)

Rail passengers travelling on the Heart of Wales Line face disruption next month as Network Rail carries out a programme of essential maintenance

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) held a Graduation Ceremony and Passing Out Parade for the latest group of Wholetime Firefighters on Wednesday, April 16

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service welcomes 11 new Wholetime Firefighters

Builth Wells residents are being warned that there are big changes coming which will affect the dynamics of the town

Builth Wells residents are being warned that there are big changes coming which will affect the dynamics of the town

Knighton Mayor Chris Branford and her son Brendan who will be abseiling down Anfield on Sunday cheered on by their biggest fan, Chris' grandson and Brendan's son, Isaac

Knighton's mayor has a very important date at Anfield

April 16, 2025

Bernice Benton, of Llanwrtyd Wells—known to many as Lady Lily the Pink of The Official Monster Raving Loony Party—has taken on a poignant mission to help individuals and families approach life’s final chapter with confidence and clarity

Powys-based Celebrant Publishes Guidebook to Empower Families in End-of-Life Planning

Chamber of Trade organisers Pam Peek and Gareth Clark with judge Jane Maggs at last year's event

Kington’s second Marmalade Competition will be judged by ‘one of the world’s top international marmalade judges’

The River Wye in Builth Wells in flood

Two Builth Wells town councillors have said they don’t believe Natural Resources Wales are going to do anything to tackle flooding issues in the town

The government’s recent sudden decision to scrap the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) has left farmers across North Herefordshire reeling says North Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns

The government’s recent sudden decision to scrap the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) has left farmers across North Herefordshire reeling

£5.9 million has been announced for local authorities to improve transport across mid Wales

£5.9 million has been announced for local authorities to improve transport across mid Wales

Llandrindod Wells Mayor Councillor Marcia Morgan and Steve Gealy, Powys County Council’s Countryside and Outdoor Recreation Officer making the most of the new picnic benches

Visitors to Llandrindod Wells lake will be able to enjoy the beautiful surroundings for longer and in more comfort – thanks to the town’s mayor

A Builth Wells town centre pub which has been given permission to convert a neighbouring building into additional room for diners, has put in plans for internal and external alterations

A Builth Wells town centre pub which has been given permission to convert a neighbouring building into additional room for diners, has put in plans for internal and external alterations

Concerns about a shortage of Welsh language teachers, and poor transport links have been raised by councillors considering plans to establish a new Welsh-medium all-age school in Builth Wells

Concerns about a shortage of Welsh language teachers, and poor transport links have been raised by councillors considering plans to establish a new Welsh-medium all-age school in Builth Wells

April 15, 2025

Knighton Community Centre has been awarded nearly £20,000 to continue funding its digital support service, the Digi-hub, for the next two years

Knighton Community Centre has been awarded nearly £20,000 to continue funding its digital support service, the Digi-hub, for the next two years

Builth Wells Town Council has become the first local council to officially sign up to the Breastfeeding Friendly initiative, a campaign led by Powys Teaching Health Board

Builth Wells Town Council Leads the Way as First Local Authority to Join Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme

Sam and Jen trying out some of the e-bikes at the launch of the Llanwrtyd Wells project with Ken.

The Llanwrtyd Wheels e-bike project was officially launched at Dolwen Field in Llanwrtyd Wells on Saturday, April 12

DS:UK are back with one of their most popular tours – “Brothers in ’85” and its coming to Llandrindod Wells

DS:UK are back with one of their most popular tours – “Brothers in ’85” and its coming to Llandrindod Wells

Newtown West Welsh Conservative councillor Pete Lewington

Powys' Welsh Conservatives reiterate their call for the cabinet member for education to resign.

The film Small Things Like These will be shown in Knighton

The film Small Things Like These will be shown in Knighton

Two musicians will be performing a night of live music to raise money for a Builth Wells venue

Two musicians will be performing a night of live music to raise money for a Builth Wells venue

The Marches Forward Partnership is set to reach a significant milestone in its development with the establishment of the Marches Forward Partnership Board

New board to help drive Marches Forward Partnership innovation

Alberbury YFC completing the challenge

Alberbury Young Farmers Club set themselves the huge ‘Peaks ‘n’ Pedals Charity Challenge’ and raised an incredible amount for charity

As the Easter holidays get underway, the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is again reminding dog owners to act responsibly when out enjoying the countryside

Dog owners in Wales urged to act responsibly this Easter

April 14, 2025

There will be a sunrise walk in Kington on Easter Sunday morning

There will be a sunrise walk in Kington on Easter Sunday morning

A tourism office which has helped visitors to Kington for over 30 years is looking for new members

A tourism office which has helped visitors to Kington for over 30 years is looking for new members

The first art and craft market of 2025 in Kington will take place on Saturday, April 19

The first art and craft market of 2025 in Kington will take place on Saturday, April 19

Increasing fears over Foot and Mouth Disease have prompted NFU Cymru to urge the UK Government to tighten border controls to help protect the Welsh livestock industry

NFU Cymru sounds border warning to government over Foot and Mouth Disease fears

Allen Brace (headteacher of LHS), Sarah Waring and Joni Playdon (students), Nicy Roberts (acting chair of Kington Museum), Christine Robinson (museum volunteer), Philip Sell (Mayor of Kington)

Kington Museum Unveils Undiscovered Photo of One of England’s Oldest Schools

The film Roman Holiday will be shown at Kington soon

The film Roman Holiday will be shown at Kington soon

A venue near Rhayader will be celebrating Shakespeare’s birthday bash and everyone is invited along

A venue near Rhayader will be celebrating Shakespeare’s birthday bash and everyone is invited along

Exciting new plans to deliver day opportunities to communities throughout Powys are being developed by the county council

New Plans for Powys Day Opportunities

A heavy metal tribute band will be playing al AC/DC’s hits at a Llandrindod Wells venue

A heavy metal tribute band will be playing all AC/DC’s hits at a Llandrindod Wells venue

April 13, 2025

A Night With Janis Joplin The Musical (12A) will be screened to a Builth Wells venue this spring

A Night With Janis Joplin The Musical (12A) will be screened to a Builth Wells venue this spring

Lib Dem MP for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe David Chadwick slams jobs tax

Lib Dem MP for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe slams jobs tax with employees in Powys facing a financial hit of nearly £2,273

Faith O’Brien, Cambrian Training Company’s managing director

Cambrian Training Company collaborates to promote apprenticeships in schools in Wales

April 12, 2025

As spring arrives, Elan Valley invites explorers to discover its more challenging terrain with a new hillwalking pack, available from the visitor centre

Explore more of the Elan Valley this Easter with new Hill Walking Packs

For the first time this year as well as garden open days and gardens open by arrangement, there are three gardens opening as special events for the National Garden Scheme in Powys

Three special event garden openings in Powys this year

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society has announced that schedules for the 2025 Royal Welsh Show are now available to view on the official website

Royal Welsh Show 2025 Schedules Now Live – Entries Opening Soon

April 10, 2025

Litter picking heroes across Powys are celebrating after the biggest and most successful ‘spring clean’ of the county

Litter picking heroes across Powys are celebrating after the biggest and most successful ‘spring clean’ of the county

Kington Town Council will consider taking a civility and respect pledge at their April meeting as a way of dealing with any councillor complaints that may arise

Kington Town Council will consider taking a civility and respect pledge at their April meeting

The fresh, crisp new look of W E Price in Knighton after the business owners secured a shop front grant in the first round

Knighton businesses are being invited to bid for a shop front grant to give the town a fresh new look

Plans for Llandrindod Wells’ commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day have been announced

Plans for Llandrindod Wells’ commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day have been announced

Zoe Hawkins, MWT Cymru’s chief executive.

Mid Wales tourism body warns visitor levy could harm rural communities and strain local economies

Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company is delighted to announce their return to the chaotic world of Little Grimley, as they present two evenings of comedy in Howey, this April

Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company returns to the chaotic world of Little Grimley, as they present two evenings of comedy in Howey, this April

April 9, 2025

Llandrindod Wells Town Council has raised no objection to two planning applications in their area

Llandrindod Wells Town Council has raised no objection to two planning applications in their area

Two Kington councillors will represent the town at a Herefordshire Council meeting about the Local Plan

Two Kington councillors will represent the town at a Herefordshire Council meeting about the Local Plan

Llandrindod Wells Town Council has ditched a secret ballot and will vote for a chairman and vice chairman with a show of hands in the future

Llandrindod Wells Town Council has ditched a secret ballot and will vote with a show of hands in the future

Join Andre Rieu as he celebrates his 75th birthday in a film which is being screened to Builth Wells

Join Andre Rieu as he celebrates his 75th birthday in a film which is being screened to Builth Wells

Plans to create a first floor balcony at the Young Farmers Club Centre on the Royal Welsh Showground have been submitted to Powys County Council

Plans to create a first floor balcony at the Young Farmers Club Centre on the Royal Welsh Showground have been submitted to Powys County Council

The photograph showing the 300th anniversary of Lady Hawkins' School, Kington

A photograph which has lay unseen for 90 years is to go on display in Kington this week

Plans to erect two industrial units at a Presteigne Business Park have been submitted to Powys County Council

Plans to erect two industrial units at a Presteigne Business Park have been submitted to Powys County Council

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