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Karen Compton

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Reporter on the Mid Wales Journal.

November 21, 2024

Former Song for Wales winner will star at Builth Wells St David's Day concert

Celebrating National Tree Week as Elan Valley’s Cnwch and The Gro Woodlands is named as a National Forest for Wales site.

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Still time to complete the Let's Talk: Living in Powys survey by December 13

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Kington Castaways, food pop ups and carol singing at a local venue this month

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November 20, 2024

A Powys arts centre has secured £10,000 funding to support an artist residency in 2025.

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The Dreaming hosts exciting events and gatherings of seasonal magic this December

POWYS: £4million deficit predicted

David Chadwick MP meets with local farming community as Lib Dems demand ‘axe the family farm tax’

Afternoon tea event in Kington village

November 19, 2024

Powys Senedd Member attends farming protest in London

Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for Powys

Support the National Garden Scheme through the winter - here's how

Andre Rieu's Concert to be shown twice in a weekend at a Builth Wells venue.

Powys County Council opinion column

Kington Christmas lights switch-on event to take place

Royal Welsh Winter Fair 2024 - A Festive Celebration of Shopping, Food, and Entertainment

November 18, 2024

Learn about composting at Llangammarch Wells

Llandrindod hotel hosts a Christmas fayre this weekend

Positive inspection for Powys' Corporate Safeguarding

Kington polling station likely to stay in current location

Mid Wales MS under pressure over 'shortcomings' in Church of England case

Christmas craft fayre to be held in Builth Wells

A crowd-funder appeal has been launched to arise £35,000 to stop developers turning the Radnor Forest into a sprawling energy park

Kiss Me, Kate: The Musical will be screened to a Builth Wells venue on two December dates

1st Kington Scouts presented with equipment by local walking group.

November 17, 2024

Free digital marketing sessions have been organised by Powys County Council to help the arts, culture, learning and heritage sectors

Builth Wells councillor given a six month leave of absence

Pop punk party comes to a Llandrindod Wells venue

Five planning applications supported by Knighton Town Council

November 16, 2024

Rhayader councillors are investigating the cost of creating a car park before deciding whether to go ahead.

A Newbridge-on-Wye church is holding a Christmas fair.

Additional electric vehicle charging points are coming to a Kington car park after plans were revised following objections.

November 15, 2024

Twenty-two exceptional finalists shortlisted for Mid Wales Tourism Awards

Police investigating theft of e-bikes from Powys property

A Northern Lights quiz night will take place in a Powys village pub next week.

Powys walks to show support for ending violence against women and girls

Knighton Town Council is handing back public toilets to the county council, after its water bill rocketed by over 98 per cent.

Last few weeks of garden waste collections in Powys for 2024

Builth Wells woman wins prestigious John Gittins Memorial Award 2024 for Outstanding Contribution to Welsh Sheep Industry

Llandrindod Wells baker triumphs at prestigious event

November 14, 2024

It’s panto time in Builth Wells again!

PAVO hosts first in-person AGM and Conference since 2019, highlighting the value of the Powys voluntary sector

Presteigne Medical Practice has teamed up with its local pharmacy to benefit patients and improve healthcare capacity.

Teenagers unite to bring ‘The Snowsmith’ to Builth Wells

Remembrance Day concert in Builth Wells was a great success

Powys Council wins green procurement award, again!

Conservative Co-Chair joins MS to discuss tax concerns at Rhayader farm

Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Announces Winner of the 2024 Nuffield Scholarship

Kington's new vicar will be welcomed and licensed next week

November 12, 2024

Police Commissioner Column