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Police issue appeal as motorbike rider dies in collision near Glasbury

Dyfed-Powys Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Powys on Friday evening

Supporting image for story: Police issue appeal as motorbike rider dies in collision near Glasbury

Supporting image for story: A former Builth Wells chapel could be transformed into flats, if the plans get the go-ahead

A former Builth Wells chapel could be transformed into flats, if the plans get the go-ahead

Supporting image for story: New Year's Eve party planned at a Llandrindod Wells venue

New Year's Eve party planned at a Llandrindod Wells venue

Supporting image for story: The film The Ballad Of Wallis Island will be shown at a venue near Kington on New Year’s Day

The film The Ballad Of Wallis Island will be shown at a venue near Kington on New Year’s Day

Supporting image for story: Four Builth Wells groups get a Christmas boost - grants from the town council

Four Builth Wells groups get a Christmas boost - grants from the town council

Supporting image for story: Never mind Strictly Come Dancing - a Powys women's group loved medieval dancing when they tried it recently

Never mind Strictly Come Dancing - a Powys women's group loved medieval dancing when they tried it recently

Supporting image for story: The film Fly Me to The Moon will be shown at a venue near Knighton just after Christmas

The film Fly Me to The Moon will be shown at a venue near Knighton just after Christmas

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Police issue appeal as motorbike rider dies in collision near Glasbury

New Year's Eve party planned at a Llandrindod Wells venue

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Supporting image for story: Robber who attacked pensioner on Powys driveway and stole £35k vintage Morgan car then made cruel threats pleads guilty

Robber who attacked pensioner on Powys driveway and stole £35k vintage Morgan car then made cruel threats pleads guilty

Supporting image for story: Discover the wonders of Elan Valley: Dam open days return for Twixmas adventure

Discover the wonders of Elan Valley: Dam open days return for Twixmas adventure

Supporting image for story: Welsh Government must activate emergency coordination centre as flu numbers surge, says Powys politician

Welsh Government must activate emergency coordination centre as flu numbers surge, says Powys politician

Supporting image for story: Money for a 3G pitch and an emergency lake fund are included in Llandrindod Wells Town Council budget

Money for a 3G pitch and an emergency lake fund are included in Llandrindod Wells Town Council budget

Supporting image for story: Plans for 18 self-build houses in Knighton have been submitted, eight and a half years after an original proposal

Plans for 18 self-build houses in Knighton have been submitted, eight and a half years after an original proposal

Supporting image for story: People will sit at Rhayader war memorial eating ‘fish and chips’ if posts and chains are removed, councillor fears

People will sit at Rhayader war memorial eating ‘fish and chips’ if posts and chains are removed, councillor fears

Supporting image for story: Farmers’ Union of Wales welcomes tougher laws against dog attacks

Farmers’ Union of Wales welcomes tougher laws against dog attacks

Supporting image for story: Plans for an exciting Kington’s Armed Forces Day 2026 event are taking shape

Plans for an exciting Kington’s Armed Forces Day 2026 event are taking shape

Supporting image for story: Builth Wells town councillor resigns for personal reasons

Builth Wells town councillor resigns for personal reasons

Supporting image for story: Vulnerable groups in Powys risk being left without adequate support in future emergencies, warns voluntary council

Vulnerable groups in Powys risk being left without adequate support in future emergencies, warns voluntary council

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New Year's Eve party planned at a Llandrindod Wells venue

A New Year's Eve party is planned at a Llandrindod Wells venue

Supporting image for story: New Year's Eve party planned at a Llandrindod Wells venue

Supporting image for story: The film The Ballad Of Wallis Island will be shown at a venue near Kington on New Year’s Day

The film The Ballad Of Wallis Island will be shown at a venue near Kington on New Year’s Day

Supporting image for story: Never mind Strictly Come Dancing - a Powys women's group loved medieval dancing when they tried it recently

Never mind Strictly Come Dancing - a Powys women's group loved medieval dancing when they tried it recently

Supporting image for story: The film Fly Me to The Moon will be shown at a venue near Knighton just after Christmas

The film Fly Me to The Moon will be shown at a venue near Knighton just after Christmas

Supporting image for story: Discover the wonders of Elan Valley: Dam open days return for Twixmas adventure

Discover the wonders of Elan Valley: Dam open days return for Twixmas adventure

Supporting image for story: Plans for an exciting Kington’s Armed Forces Day 2026 event are taking shape

Plans for an exciting Kington’s Armed Forces Day 2026 event are taking shape

Supporting image for story: It's panto time again and rehearsals for a Knighton theatre group's current production are well underway

It's panto time again and rehearsals for a Knighton theatre group's current production are well underway

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The county of Powys covers a large part of Mid Wales and runs alongside the Shropshire border. It is a hot tourist destination with thousands every year flocking to caravan parks and local attractions such as the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway.