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Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe MP David Chadwick announces he is to run for Welsh leader

MP David Chadwick announces Welsh Liberal Democrat leadership bid

David Chadwick, Welsh Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader and MP for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Powys MP calls for national prostate cancer screening programme

New Llandrindod Wells town councillor Hayley Seyffert

Three new members co-opted onto Llandrindod Wells Town Council

Kington Mayor Councillor Martin Woolford

Policing in Kington is not visible enough, the town's mayor has said

Shropshire Fire Service at scene of London Road crash

Plus Shrewsbury road danger: 20mph call as report lodged in wake of tragedy

Protestors marching down Mardol earlier this year.

Shrewsbury MP speaks out over far-right leader at town rally

Council told that full financial recovery must be made by March 2029

Ludlow Assembly Rooms

System suggested as Ludlow Assembly Rooms seeks help with toilet costs

“Sadly, pets and their owners have been forgotten again.”

'Pets and owners forgotten again’ - RSPCA's ‘disappointment’ in Budget

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey

Budget 2026: How Chancellor's speech could affect West Mids residents

Mark Pritchard MP is calling for crackdown on car cruising

Car cruising is blighting parts of Shropshire, says MP

The High Sheriff of Shropshire Katy Tanner with Nicholas Walker, senior coroner for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

High Sheriff learns of 'complexities and demands' at inquests

Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd Senedd Member James Evans

How will Welsh Government's undergrounding policy affect current plans

Llandrindod Wells South County Councillor Lauren D'Silva

Residents to tell their stories at Powys rally against health cuts

Cllr Sian Cox - Liberal Democrat - represents Llangors with Bwlch.

Powys workers and senior staff relationship has been reset, chief says

Oswestry Library

Future of libraries in jeopardy as council demands towns step in

Cutting council tax benefit could hit one in four Kington families and local businesses, councillor says

Kington councils concern about proposed cut in council tax benefits
Cutting council tax benefit could hit one in four Kington families and local businesses, councillor says
Karen Compton

Marches Forward Partnership recognised as “UK’s most significant rural growth partnership” at Westminster event

Marches Forward Partnership recognised at Westminster reception

Work to begin on Brecon active travel improvements

Work to begin on Brecon active travel improvements

Chris Walsh is a Labour Powys County Councillor for Brecon East.

Money from producers of waste has saved Powys jobs

Powys County Council is continuing its targeted programme of ditching and drainage works this winter.

Highway drainage improvements continue across Powys

Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd Senedd Member and Reform UK’s James Evans, said rural communities must not be left behind in Welsh Government social care plans.

Delivering social care in rural areas poses unique challenges, says MS

UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting

Tank barrel production returns to UK as gun hall opens in Telford

A person posting their voting slip into a black ballot box

Resignation creates vacancy on parish council in Shropshire

A house being built. By Paul Brennan from Pixabay free to use.

Powys Local Development Plan hit targets 'pretty well' over lifespan

Cllr Geoff Morgan - Reform UK - represents the Ithon Valley in Powys.

Powys chairman has been running holiday let for a number of years

Kington Mayor Councillor Martin Woolford (middle) welcomes Councillor Martin Blackaller (left) and Councillor Leonard Timmins to the council. Councillor Patrick Conrad could not be present.

Kington Town Council gains three new members

A proposal for a new National Park in north east Wales which includes a small part of Powys now looks set to be scrapped.

Powys council reinforces its objection to national park proposal
Powys council leader confirms again council's objection to Glyndŵr National Park proposal
Elgan Hearn

Powys County Council leader, Cllr Jake Berriman, Liberal Democrat who represents Llandrindod North.

Powys leader says 'question me directly' instead of FOI requests

Jane Dodds has been Welsh Liberal Democrat leader for nine years

Jane Dodds to stand down as leader of Welsh Liberal Democrats

Donald Trump continues to move ever closer to Vladimir Putin

How much more money should UK commit to conflicts we cannot control? Roshan Doug

Bayston Hill resident Teri Trickett was "horrified" to see The Glebelands fenced off

Date set for inquiry into row over village green near Shrewsbury

Network rail workers inspect the track and embankment after the Stourbridge wildfire

Call for BBQ ban and fire-fighting planes after Stourbridge wildfire

Powys Council plan to turn Ysgol Calon Cymru's Builth Wells campus into a Welsh medium all through school. from Google Streetview.

Welsh medium all through school in Builth Wells delayed until 2028

Llandrindod residents invited to set out their priorities before town council budget set

Residents invited to Llandrindod Wells pre-budget consultation event

Carys is an adoptive parent with Adoption Mid and West Wales

More Powys families urged to consider adoption

Powys residents can submit a question about services to the full council meeting

Powys residents can submit a question to the next full council meeting

Cllr Beverley Baynham, joint leader of the of the Powys Independents group, represents Presteigne.

New councillors to meet standards committee after local elections

Safety concerns have been raised regarding the Bullring area in Whitchurch.

Action demanded over town trip hazards, dark spots and crime fears

Randlay Community Centre in Telford.

Parish council agrees to spend £20k on battery system for solar panels

Shropshire Fire Service at scene of London Road crash

Safety plan being drawn up in wake of tragic fatal Shrewsbury crash

Member of the Senedd for Gwynedd Malddwyn, Claire Johnson-Wood taking her oath.

Column by Reform UK Senedd Member Claire Johnson Wood

Gladestry young people show their support for their local at risk school.

'Keep Gladestry School open for future learners', young people say

Cllr Angela Davies - Liberal Democrat and represents Rhayader.

Powys target having zero schools in Estyn follow up categories

Mark Pritchard

MPs' column: Devolution is not about ignoring Shropshire concerns

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe MP David Chadwick with Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd Senedd Member Jane Dodds at Ystradgynlais Hospital

Welsh Government “hiding behind unelected bureaucrats” -Powys MP

Cllr Claire Hall - Liberal Democrat - represents the ward of Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower.

School exclusion target 'astonished' Powys councillor

Kington Town Council asked for £25,000 to be a part of Herefordshire Youth Strategy

Kington council says it will give what it can afford to youth scheme

Cllr Angela Davies - Liberal Democrat and represents Rhayader.

Powys could be fined for missing government recycling targets

Cllr Adrian Jones - Conservative - represents the ward of Berriew and Castle Caereinion.

''Glut' of windfarm plans are causing problems for Powys council

Mark Pritchard MP meeting Pope Leo

Shropshire MP wishes Pope a speedy recovery

Llandrindod Wells War Memorial hospital. From Google Streetview.

Powys hospital beds petition passes 10,000 signatures

Cllr Sandra Davies (left) visiting the fostering stand at this year’s Royal Welsh Show. With her are Chief Executive Emma Palmer (right) and Caroline Mears from the council’s Fostering Team.

Five council-run children's homes are now operating across Powys

Powys' waste collection review highlights service improvements and lessons learned

Powys waste collection rollout caused disruption for some residents

The Chair of Powys County Council, Cllr Geoff Morgan, presents the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award to Deputy Leader and Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Matthew Dorrance.

Powys council secures Defence Employer Gold Award

Cllr Jeremy Pugh - Powys Independents - represents the Builth ward at Powys council.

Council bid to ensure home-educated children get annual visits delayed

Powys County Council's Cabinet will next week consider changing the opening of Ysgol Bro Epynt, the new Welsh-medium all-age school planned for Builth Wells, from September 2027 to September 2028.

Powys Cabinet to consider new opening date for Ysgol Bro Epynt

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