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Powys council's report on Nant Mithil energy park proposals show more negatives than positives with the plans

Powys councillors will receive a report which sets out county planners’ views on a proposal for an energy park, which includes 30 wind turbines that are up to 220 metres in height

Supporting image for story: Powys council's report on Nant Mithil energy park proposals show more negatives than positives with the plans

Supporting image for story: Plans submitted for a new ambulance station in a Powys town

Plans submitted for a new ambulance station in a Powys town

Supporting image for story: “Rural communities are fed up with being treated as an afterthought,” says Powys politician amid parcel woes

“Rural communities are fed up with being treated as an afterthought,” says Powys politician amid parcel woes

Supporting image for story: Could Kington become a dark sky area? Talks are ongoing

Could Kington become a dark sky area? Talks are ongoing

Supporting image for story: The Weekend of Mistakes is returning to Hay Castle this March

The Weekend of Mistakes is returning to Hay Castle this March

Supporting image for story: Fun quiz raises funds for Builth Wells cancer campaign promoting activity

Fun quiz raises funds for Builth Wells cancer campaign promoting activity

Supporting image for story: Welsh Government grant worth £239,609 to boost culture across Mid and West Wales

Welsh Government grant worth £239,609 to boost culture across Mid and West Wales

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Powys council's report on Nant Mithil energy park proposals show more negatives than positives with the plans

The Weekend of Mistakes is returning to Hay Castle this March

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Supporting image for story: Official opening of Welshpool Fire Station’s community garden to take place this week

Official opening of Welshpool Fire Station’s community garden to take place this week

Supporting image for story: Service for hospitals and care homes looking after vulnerable adults in Powys moves online

Service for hospitals and care homes looking after vulnerable adults in Powys moves online

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Supporting image for story: Farmers get go-ahead to expand award-winning Shropshire holiday park on Welsh border

Farmers get go-ahead to expand award-winning Shropshire holiday park on Welsh border

Supporting image for story: Pigs but no feathers fly for first Radnorshire agricultural show of the season

Pigs but no feathers fly for first Radnorshire agricultural show of the season

Supporting image for story: Five Powys businesses named as finalists in the 2026 Countryside Alliance Awards for Wales

Five Powys businesses named as finalists in the 2026 Countryside Alliance Awards for Wales

Supporting image for story: Various attractions are planned for Kington’s big Armed Forces Day 2026 event

Various attractions are planned for Kington’s big Armed Forces Day 2026 event

Supporting image for story: Standards committee raise concerns over online voting at Powys council meetings

Standards committee raise concerns over online voting at Powys council meetings

Supporting image for story: The Green Party Cllr Jeremy Brignell-Thorp walks out of Powys council's ruling minority coalition administration

The Green Party Cllr Jeremy Brignell-Thorp walks out of Powys council's ruling minority coalition administration

Supporting image for story: Three planning applications supported by Knighton Town Council

Three planning applications supported by Knighton Town Council

Mid Wales entertainment

The Weekend of Mistakes is returning to Hay Castle this March

The Weekend of Mistakes is returning to Hay Castle this March after two sold out editions

Supporting image for story: The Weekend of Mistakes is returning to Hay Castle this March

Supporting image for story: Fun quiz raises funds for Builth Wells cancer campaign promoting activity

Fun quiz raises funds for Builth Wells cancer campaign promoting activity

Supporting image for story: Welsh Government grant worth £239,609 to boost culture across Mid and West Wales

Welsh Government grant worth £239,609 to boost culture across Mid and West Wales

Supporting image for story: Pigs but no feathers fly for first Radnorshire agricultural show of the season

Pigs but no feathers fly for first Radnorshire agricultural show of the season

Supporting image for story: Various attractions are planned for Kington’s big Armed Forces Day 2026 event

Various attractions are planned for Kington’s big Armed Forces Day 2026 event

Supporting image for story: Herefordshire submits bold county-wide partnership bid for UK City of Culture 2029

Herefordshire submits bold county-wide partnership bid for UK City of Culture 2029

Supporting image for story: Powys planners refuse proposal to upgrade wi-fi in historic Newtown pub

Powys planners refuse proposal to upgrade wi-fi in historic Newtown pub

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About Mid Wales

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.