Karen Compton
Chief Reporter
Reporter on the Mid Wales Journal.
Festive cheer and prize-winning livestock at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair on Monday, November 24
Tell the council about life in Powys to help them plan future services'
Best food and drink for miles around at Kington's festive food and drink festival on December 6
Politician shines a national spotlight on the health injustice facing Powys patients
Powys Liberal Democrats call on the Chancellor to end stealth cuts to Local Housing Allowance in the budget
Mid Wales band to play live at local venue this weekend
Lovely lanterns, mince pies and mulled wine –what’s in store at Llandrindod Wells’ big Christmas event
RWAS announces Tudor Roderick as 2026 Royal Welsh Nuffield Scholar
Police appeal for witnesses after car stolen from Powys beauty spot layby
“We desperately need people to respond to the Ysgol Calon Cymru consultation,” Builth Wells County Councillor says.
Presteigne volunteers presented recognised for community garden work thanks to grant
National accolade for Hergest Croft Gardens and Maples Tearoom
Work to restore and refurbish Builth Wells’ war memorial is now finished for this year
Cribs of all shapes and sizes depicting the Christmas story will be welcome at a Kington festival
Kington Walks receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service in King's 2025 Birthday Honours
Learn about mysterious peatlands at an Elan Valley event this month
Two women arrested for drug driving after Powys collision
Cross-border conservation efforts take centre stage for River Dee
Get ready for a jolly evening of festive fun at a Llandrindod Wells bingo night
Bookings open for new dig at Strata Florida Archaeology Field School 2026
Major issues affecting the Builth Wells area will be discussed at a public meeting likely to be at the end of January
Builth Wells businesses are struggling just 10 days after major roadworks, which are due to last four months, started
A Kington church is tuning up for a series of concerts in the run-up to Christmas
‘Leave only pawprints’: Powys County Council teams up with Keep Wales Tidy to tackle dog fouling
Kington Town Council rejects protocol to deal with breaches of conduct such as bullying or a lack of respect
Welsh farming unions support Welsh Affairs Committee’s call for delay to inheritance tax changes
New weather warning issued for Wales including Powys with risk of flooding
Powys Health Charity helps boost infant feeding support across Powys
A historic Grade II listed pub in Kington is set to go to auction on Thursday, November 20
Remembrance service at two small communities near Kington
Brecon Hospital welcomes latest group of International nurses
Powys farmers can be game changers by donating a lamb to support award-winning project
Get ready for next year's open garden season in Powys by pre-ordering the 2026 handbook for Christmas
Ludlow paid heartfelt tributes to those lost in war during two Remembrance events
Bridgnorth Town Council thanks everyone for Remembrance Day attendance and help
Montgomeryshire Young Farmers’ Club Wins Community Spirit Award for 90 Acts of Kindness Initiative
A Knighton man found dead at his home with injuries, likely died of alcohol misuse
No-one should spend Christmas waiting for care, says Powys politician
Unemployment crisis – highest levels since 2015, hitting nearly 6% in Wales
Rhayader business famous for producing heart-warming Christmas adverts that rivalled the high street kings – has produced a charming children’s book
Bronze Age gold jewellery discovered in Powys among items stolen at Wales' national museum
Disease control zones declared following confirmed case of bird flu in the Welshpool area
Rhayader Primary School will be invited to apply for a grant to help them celebrate next year’s St David’s Day
Beer, bikes, cake and crafts – four great reasons to head to Llanwrtyd Wells this November
