Karen Compton
Chief Reporter
Reporter on the Mid Wales Journal.
VE Day events taking place in Mid Wales and Kington
Builth Wells Town Council will consider if they want a new shed at the next budget meeting in December
A woman ran a half marathon at a Builth Wells park to raise money for a Powys cancer support centre
Mid Wales towns and Kington have lots of plans in place to commemorate and celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day
Kington's Hergest Croft Gardens Spring Plant Fair attracts record exhibitors!
Wonderwool Wales 2025 one of the best ever with record-breaking visitors
A Rhayader councillor has backed an idea for Police Community Support Officers to be recognised with a 10 year service medal
Powys residents, patients and service users urged to share their views on the future of health services
An idea of placing extra CCTV cameras at a Rhayader public toilet to combat vandalism, will be considered by the toilet committee
Rogue gardeners targeting county, Powys County Council warns residents
Initial discussions have taken place about Armed Forces Day 2026, when it will be Kington’s turn to host the event
A Creative Arts Programme for children in and around Presteigne receives £19.8k funding from the National Lottery Community Fund
Review recommends reconfiguring Powys sixth form provision
Knighton has submitted an application for this year’s Wales in Bloom competition
A new picnic bench and interpretation sign has been placed at a Llandrindod Wells park, discussions about funding for a skatepark are ongoing and a new town caretaker is making a big difference
Dyfed Powys Police received a number of reports of thefts from gardens, sheds and outbuildings in the Rhaydaer area over the bank holiday weekend
NFU Cymru, along with sponsor NFU Mutual, is once again launching the search for a winner of the Wales Woman Farmer of the Year Award
Dyfed Powys Police are investigating a burglary that took place at Arrowfield Veterinary Practice, Presteigne, on Monday April 21
Newbridge on Wye man's birthday cheque presentation to a local charity
Kington Town Council has deferred taking a civility and respect pledge, as a way of dealing with any councillor complaints that may arise
The Heart of Wales Geopark will be conducting a guided walk in the Shaky Bridge area of Llandrindod Wells
Supermarket giant Lidl has reiterated its plans to build new a series of new stores in Powys towns
There are currently three vacancies on Kington Town Council and anyone interested in taking on the role should get in touch
A Llandrindod Wells councillor will talk to a school about its governor role before deciding if he wishes to be nominated for it
Builth Wells Town Council has turned down a request to contribute to the Heart of Wales Passport Scheme
A former tourist information centre (TIC) in Builth Wells is enjoying a new lease of life as a community hub, thanks to funding secured by Powys County Council
The first micropub in Powys has been granted retrospective planning permission to create an outdoor seating area
Builth Wells Town Council is looking for more volunteers to be trained as technicians to run sound and lighting at the Strand Hall
Bonnie and Clyde The Musical will be shown at a Builth Wells venue twice this month
St. George’s Day was celebrated by Powys Radnor Federation of Women’s Institutes with an evening of story- telling
Cantorion-Llandrindod hosted a highly successful 'Come and Sing Faure’s Requiem' event recently, at the Holy Trinity Church
A health and wellbeing event and a visit to a local school have been highlights of the last month for Llandrindod Wells’ mayor
Polish trio Kroke will be playing at a Builth Wells venue in May
Discussions about Armed Forces Day 2026, an Africa exhibition and the making of the High Sheriff service at Hereford Cathedral, Kington Mayor has done it all in the last month
Dyfed Powys Police force records nearly 1,000 instances of stalking in one year
Over 450 people turned out to take part in the most recent Llandrindod Community Events Easter Fun Day
Wales will become the first devolved nation in the UK to trial registering voters automatically using data to identify potential electors
A Powys pupil’s written work will go forward to a national Rotary competition after wowing judges at the district level.
Easter Sunday saw a number of participants from Wales and the across the Marches converge on Rougham, Bury St Edmunds.
Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO) launched its ‘Volunteering in Powys’ initiative last week, with celebration events held in Brecon and Newtown
Police are investigating the theft of a motorbike from the A470 near Brecon
Kington Post Office has been highly commended in the Countryside Alliance Awards
Llandrindod Wells town councillors are unable to attend a crucial meeting in their own town because its clashes with their annual meeting
It’s that time of year when our area gets a huge influx of tourists, drivers on our back roads who can’t reverse, and people walking up Pen-y-Fan in flipflops
A possible wildlife crime is being investigated by West Mercia Police in Kington
Presteigne Festival will be holding its mini festival of arts in May - the Springboard Weekend
James Evans MS selected as lead candidate for the 2026 Senedd elections
A family tea party being organised as part of the 80th anniversary of VE Day commemoration has received a financial boost from the town council
