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Man who resisted arrest and used homophobic slur handed new community order

A Newtown man admitted cannabis possession, disorderly behaviour and bail breaches and was given a new community order.

Nightlife, dining and affordability make Powys Wales’ best place to be single

Powys has been named the best place in Wales to be single in 2026.

Trial postponed for Newtown man facing police station offences

A Newtown man accused of offences in police custody has had his trial postponed while medical evidence is obtained.

10-year-old from Llanfechain named debating champion by Junior Lawyers Club

A 10-year-old boy has been named Debating Champion by the Junior Lawyers Club.

Businesses based near Welshpool raise £10,000 by taking on Three Peaks Challenge

A gruelling fundraising challenge has raised more than £10,000 to help improve cancer care across the region.

Police trying to identify man as two ewes put down after dog attack

Dyfed-Powys Police have appealed to the public for help identifying a man seen near the area of a livestock attack at Cilmery

Welsh-speaking rally driver Elfyn Evans protests over FIA swearing fines

A World Rally Championship driver from near Machynlleth has been giving media interviews in Welsh as part of a protest about fines for swearing.

New priest from Newtown to be ordained by the Bishop of St Asaph

A deacon from Newtown who has been involved with the ministry for 60 years will be ordained as a priest by the Bishop of St Asaph.

Ke Huy Quan hails increasing diversity within film industry in SAG award speech

The actor, who won best male actor in a supporting role, became the first Asian actor to win in the category.

Amber Plus travel list explained - what countries could join France?

Alongside Red, Amber, Green and Green watchlist, Amber Plus is a new level that travellers should become familiar with.

Take a tour of Powys

MID Wales is well-known for its stunning reservoirs and feats of Victorian dam design.

Coronavirus in Powys round-up - Sunday, November 1

THERE have been two deaths from coronavirus in Powys, and 26 new cases today (Sunday, November 1), Public Health Wales has confirmed.

Finnish driving course is snow joke for Powys roads policing officers

A TEAM of police officers swapped patrol cars for skidoos and the roads of Powys for snow drifts as they took part in a joint training course wi…