County Times

How a young Powys farm worker saved an airman after 1951 crash

Bygones: How Llanidloes farm worker David Jones rescued an airman after a Wellington bomber crashed in 1951.

Police launch hare coursing crackdown as harvest season begins

West Mercia Police has launched Operation Snare to tackle hare coursing and rural crime following the harvest season.

End of the thread for Bon Marche in Llandrindod after 117 years

The shop, on Middleton Street, has been a feature of the spa town since 1909, and Margaret Price has run a haberdashery from the premises for th…

Welsh farmers raise food system concerns at Westminster meeting

FUW has warned drought, disease and wildfires are increasing pressure on UK food production and food security.

The Powys village where a new phone box was big news in 1951

A 1951 newspaper visit captured life in Mochdre, where modern change arrived slowly and traditions endured.

Trial of woman accused of £108,000 fraud delayed until 2027

A Middletown woman accused of fraud involving £108,091 has had her trial delayed until June 2027.

Popular Newtown gift shop closes for further expansion into former butcher

No1 High Street in Newtown has closed for a two-week refit as it expands into the remainder of a former butcher's shop.

French police deployed to disrupt mega dinghies as Burnham and Macron meet

France’s president is the first European leader to visit the UK since Andy Burnham took office.

GCSE results glitch left Powys pupils waiting hours for grades

Welshpool and Llanidloes pupils were among those affected by a Hwb outage that delayed access to GCSE results.

Knitted exhibition about Britain at War to go on display at Welshpool Town Hall

A major exhibition of knitted wartime scenes is set to open in Welshpool this September.

Dozens of Britons missing in Nepal after flash floods

Nepal police said 157 bodies had been recovered and more than 40 people were receiving treatment in hospital.

Girl, seven, and aunt died in house fire a mile from A66 crash site – reports

Cleveland Police said two men, aged 23 and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the blaze.

Flood-hit communities take to River Severn in show of solidarity

Flood-hit communities are taking to the water in a show of unity and determination.

Deputy leader reveals how many asylum seekers are living in Powys

Only four asylum seekers live in Powys, a senior councillor has confirmed after a question was asked at a county council meeting.

Ryanair passengers warned to check luggage restrictions or risk fines

Ryanair passengers should be careful when taking a crossbody bag on flights with them alongside a cabin bag.

Rare pine marten spotted at Gilfach Nature Reserve for the first time

A pine marten has been spotted at Gilfach Nature Reserve for the first time, marking a milestone for conservation efforts in Mid Wales

Powys man accused of breaching stalking order three times to face trial

A Trefeglwys man has denied three alleged breaches of a stalking protection order and will stand trial in October.

Pine marten spotted at nature reserve in Powys – for the very first time

The footage is a good sign for the recovery of this elusive native species in the local area.