Local news you can trust

Shropshire Star

Close

Mid Wales

Supporting image.

Top stories

Storytelling Stars – Brynhafren pupils dazzle in Book Slam final

A group of primary school pupils have been congratulated by Powys County Council for their outstanding success at a prestigious reading competition

Supporting image for story: Storytelling Stars – Brynhafren pupils dazzle in Book Slam final

Supporting image for story: Plans for 122 houses including 37 affordable homes for Llandrindod Wells supported by town council

Plans for 122 houses including 37 affordable homes for Llandrindod Wells supported by town council

Supporting image for story: Body recovered in Glasbury following multi-agency search

Body recovered in Glasbury following multi-agency search

Supporting image for story: The National Garden Scheme’s annual fundraiser, the Great British Garden Party takes place this month

The National Garden Scheme’s annual fundraiser, the Great British Garden Party takes place this month

Supporting image for story: Booking is open for this year's Presteigne Festival, which is committed to the work of living composers

Booking is open for this year's Presteigne Festival, which is committed to the work of living composers

Supporting image for story: An application to remove an agricultural occupancy condition on a Knighton cottage, has been supported by the town council

An application to remove an agricultural occupancy condition on a Knighton cottage, has been supported by the town council

Supporting image for story: Students raise thousands for local charities through inspiring fundraising efforts

Students raise thousands for local charities through inspiring fundraising efforts

Editor's choice

Storytelling Stars – Brynhafren pupils dazzle in Book Slam final

The National Garden Scheme’s annual fundraiser, the Great British Garden Party takes place this month

More Mid Wales stories

Supporting image for story: “Labour and Plaid’s toxic Tourism Tax will devastate the sector; it must be axed’ say the Welsh Conservatives on the day a crucial vote is taken at the Senedd

“Labour and Plaid’s toxic Tourism Tax will devastate the sector; it must be axed’ say the Welsh Conservatives on the day a crucial vote is taken at the Senedd

Supporting image for story: Grandfather ‘disgusted’ in himself for neglect of toddler, murder trial hears

Grandfather ‘disgusted’ in himself for neglect of toddler, murder trial hears

Supporting image for story: Hospitality businesses in Mid Wales asked to weigh up potential 'tax on tourists'

Hospitality businesses in Mid Wales asked to weigh up potential 'tax on tourists'

Supporting image for story: Powys police are investigating after a person was airlifted to hospital following a crash involving a motorcycle and a van

Powys police are investigating after a person was airlifted to hospital following a crash involving a motorcycle and a van

Supporting image for story: Powys council stilll waiting for decision on £6 milllion worth of levelling up funding for road and path projects

Powys council stilll waiting for decision on £6 milllion worth of levelling up funding for road and path projects

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

Newtown & District Male Voice Choir to perform this weekend

Supporting image for story: Work to refurbish and repair the grave of a major benefactor of Llandrindod Wells, Builth Wells and Llanelwedd has been completed

Work to refurbish and repair the grave of a major benefactor of Llandrindod Wells, Builth Wells and Llanelwedd has been completed

Supporting image for story: Eisteddfod audience will hear how Wales could become world peace champion

Eisteddfod audience will hear how Wales could become world peace champion

Supporting image for story: Llandrindod Wells woman allowed to keep her ‘well natured and lovely’ XL Bully type dog as long as it’s kept under proper control

Llandrindod Wells woman allowed to keep her ‘well natured and lovely’ XL Bully type dog as long as it’s kept under proper control

Supporting image for story: Farm owned by the same Mid Wales family for 100 years goes up for sale

Farm owned by the same Mid Wales family for 100 years goes up for sale

Mid Wales entertainment

The National Garden Scheme’s annual fundraiser, the Great British Garden Party takes place this month

The National Garden Scheme’s annual fundraiser, the Great British Garden Party takes place this month

Supporting image for story: The National Garden Scheme’s annual fundraiser, the Great British Garden Party takes place this month

Supporting image for story: Booking is open for this year's Presteigne Festival, which is committed to the work of living composers

Booking is open for this year's Presteigne Festival, which is committed to the work of living composers

Supporting image for story: Five different groups will be running Kington and District Community Shop plans throughout July

Five different groups will be running Kington and District Community Shop plans throughout July

Supporting image for story: Kington Folk Club presents acclaimed folk trio Project SMOK at the Oxford Arms, Kington

Kington Folk Club presents acclaimed folk trio Project SMOK at the Oxford Arms, Kington

Supporting image for story: Knighton Town Silver Band 100 Club draw winners have been selected for July

Knighton Town Silver Band 100 Club draw winners have been selected for July

Supporting image for story: The world’s first Fleetwood Mac tribute show will be performing in Llandrindod Wells in July

The world’s first Fleetwood Mac tribute show will be performing in Llandrindod Wells in July

Supporting image for story: The film Bridget Jones - Mad About The Boy will be shown at a Kington venue.

The film Bridget Jones - Mad About The Boy will be shown at a Kington venue.

Looking for a specific business in Mid Wales?

Forden, Welshpool, SY1 8NN

Danby Registrars Limited T/A Walcot Hall

Walcot Hall, Lydbury North, SY7 8AZ

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.