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December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pupils’ strong progress recognised in latest Estyn report

Pupils’ strong progress recognised in latest Estyn report

November 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Ben just wanted to help people and make them smile': Family's emotional tribute to teenage biker killed by drink driver

'Ben just wanted to help people and make them smile': Family's emotional tribute to teenage biker killed by drink driver

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: One person taken to hospital following A483 crash with road closed for investigations

One person taken to hospital following A483 crash with road closed for investigations

Supporting image for story: A483 closed outside Welshpool with emergency services at the scene after two-vehicle crash

A483 closed outside Welshpool with emergency services at the scene after two-vehicle crash

November 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Join the Rotary Across Wales Walk and stride for charity

Join the Rotary Across Wales Walk and stride for charity

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Amber weather warning for Shropshire: Where Storm Claudia could hit as UK braces for washout weekend

Amber weather warning for Shropshire: Where Storm Claudia could hit as UK braces for washout weekend

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Our lives would be very different without Hope House': Family shares emotional story as 15-year-old Lily fronts charity's winter campaign

'Our lives would be very different without Hope House': Family shares emotional story as 15-year-old Lily fronts charity's winter campaign

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I'm deeply concerned Shrewsbury & Telford families are being sidelined': Frustration after county hospitals dropped from national maternity review

'I'm deeply concerned Shrewsbury & Telford families are being sidelined': Frustration after county hospitals dropped from national maternity review

Supporting image for story: 'I feel so proud': Severn Hospice staff recognised for dedication to patients and their families

'I feel so proud': Severn Hospice staff recognised for dedication to patients and their families

Supporting image for story: 'We only wanted fairness': Politician demands debate after battle to save Mid Wales' air ambulance base fails

'We only wanted fairness': Politician demands debate after battle to save Mid Wales' air ambulance base fails

October 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Deserving ambassador' crowned winner at this year's Powys Business Awards

'Deserving ambassador' crowned winner at this year's Powys Business Awards

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newtown man with history of 'alcohol-fuelled incidents' jailed after 'inappropriate sexual comments'

Newtown man with history of 'alcohol-fuelled incidents' jailed after 'inappropriate sexual comments'

October 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Reeco Automation recognised with prestigious industry award

Reeco Automation recognised with prestigious industry award

October 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mid Wales company ordered to pay nearly £70k over dumping of waste tyres

Mid Wales company ordered to pay nearly £70k over dumping of waste tyres

October 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Greedy' employee who stole £15,000 of tools to sell on eBay is ordered to pay back £1,000

'Greedy' employee who stole £15,000 of tools to sell on eBay is ordered to pay back £1,000

September 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Covid inquiry hears of ‘grievous harm’ suffered by children behind closed doors including Newtown teen who died

Covid inquiry hears of ‘grievous harm’ suffered by children behind closed doors including Newtown teen who died

September 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Person airlifted to hospital with life threatening injuries after crash on major road near Newtown

Person airlifted to hospital with life threatening injuries after crash on major road near Newtown

Supporting image for story: Major road near Newtown closed in both directions after crash

Major road near Newtown closed in both directions after crash

September 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hundreds on Newtown streets for illegal immigration protest and counter demo

Hundreds on Newtown streets for illegal immigration protest and counter demo

September 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Stop the Boats' protest: Newtown mayor calls for calm ahead of demonstration as cops organise 'no-fly zone' for drones

'Stop the Boats' protest: Newtown mayor calls for calm ahead of demonstration as cops organise 'no-fly zone' for drones

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: We Will Rock You coming to Newtown

We Will Rock You coming to Newtown

September 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newtown Food Festival returns this weekend - here's where and when

Newtown Food Festival returns this weekend - here's where and when

August 6, 2025

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council announces new brand resources

July 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Historic Pryce-Jones building in Newtown sold to 'undisclosed investor' at auction

Historic Pryce-Jones building in Newtown sold to 'undisclosed investor' at auction

July 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mid Wales politicians expected in court today over cheating at gambling charges

Mid Wales politicians expected in court today over cheating at gambling charges

July 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man arrested after A483 road collision which closed major route for more than 16 hours outside Welshpool

Man arrested after A483 road collision which closed major route for more than 16 hours outside Welshpool

July 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Major stretch of A483 reopens with traffic lights after car hit building in Welshpool

Major stretch of A483 reopens with traffic lights after car hit building in Welshpool

July 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Illegal tobacco and vapes seized in Powys stores in multi-agency operation

Illegal tobacco and vapes seized in Powys stores in multi-agency operation

July 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: One person airlifted to hospital after crash involving Audi and motorbike in Mid Wales

One person airlifted to hospital after crash involving Audi and motorbike in Mid Wales

July 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newtown & District Male Voice Choir to perform this weekend

Newtown & District Male Voice Choir to perform this weekend

June 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I miss the life I had with him' widow of pensioner killed in crash on ‘perilous’ Mid Wales road tells court

'I miss the life I had with him' widow of pensioner killed in crash on ‘perilous’ Mid Wales road tells court

June 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: Firefighters tackle large blaze at Mid Wales farm

Watch: Firefighters tackle large blaze at Mid Wales farm

June 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Welshpool's air ambulance base set to close after campaigners lose legal battle

Welshpool's air ambulance base set to close after campaigners lose legal battle

Supporting image for story: A long-awaited new bridge has finally opened in Newtown after a series of delays

A long-awaited new bridge has finally opened in Newtown after a series of delays

Supporting image for story: Residents on a street in Mid Wales are celebrating a People’s Postcode Lottery jackpot win

Residents on a street in Mid Wales are celebrating a People’s Postcode Lottery jackpot win

June 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire weather: Met Office thunderstorm warning issued with ‘travel delays possible and loss of power likely’

Shropshire weather: Met Office thunderstorm warning issued with ‘travel delays possible and loss of power likely’

June 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police confirm three people taken to hospital after three-car Mid Wales crash

Police confirm three people taken to hospital after three-car Mid Wales crash

June 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: A483 update - major road re-opens after lengthy closure following crash

A483 update - major road re-opens after lengthy closure following crash

June 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Major bypass on A483 set for week-long disruption for 'essential maintenance'

Major bypass on A483 set for week-long disruption for 'essential maintenance'

May 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hafren Dyfrdwy hosts events across Powys and Wrexham to support customers

Hafren Dyfrdwy hosts events across Powys and Wrexham to support customers

May 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police appeal for info over 'altercation' between man and woman on busy A483 near Newtown

Police appeal for info over 'altercation' between man and woman on busy A483 near Newtown

Supporting image for story: 'Thrilled and honoured!' - Shropshire and Mid-Wales companies celebrate after bagging prestigious Kings Awards

'Thrilled and honoured!' - Shropshire and Mid-Wales companies celebrate after bagging prestigious Kings Awards

May 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Appeal after dachshund that went viral after playing with a seal is now in need of help

Appeal after dachshund that went viral after playing with a seal is now in need of help

April 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Town council objects to plans for dozens of new homes near historic Grade II listed castle

Town council objects to plans for dozens of new homes near historic Grade II listed castle

April 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wales Air Ambulance campaigners vow to continue fight as they await court judgement

Wales Air Ambulance campaigners vow to continue fight as they await court judgement

April 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Montgomeryshire MS Russell George confirms Senedd election decision after betting charges

Montgomeryshire MS Russell George confirms Senedd election decision after betting charges

April 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Zero tolerance - Newtown cinema cracks down after viral trend spoils Minecraft screening

Zero tolerance - Newtown cinema cracks down after viral trend spoils Minecraft screening

April 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council announce 'exciting' new event

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council announce 'exciting' new event

March 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: New sponsorship deal announced for series of running events in Shropshire and Mid-Wales

New sponsorship deal announced for series of running events in Shropshire and Mid-Wales

March 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Work begins on development of 29 new homes in Newtown

Work begins on development of 29 new homes in Newtown