Builth Wells News

NFU members from Mid Wales in London.

Mid Wales farmers among thousands at mass protest in London

Dyfed-Powys Police

Dyfed-Powys Police

Body found in search for missing Powys woman

Builth Wells Post Office is seeking a new postmaster/mistress.

Builth Wells Post Office is seeking a new postmaster/mistress.

Applicants being sought to run Powys town's post office

The scene of the crash which involved a car's engine becoming detached.

The scene of the crash which involved a car's engine becoming detached.

Man accused of dangerous driving and injuring two passengers will head to crown court

Radnor Forest. Picture by Karen Kirkham.

Radnor Forest. Picture by Karen Kirkham.

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Crowdfunder launched to stop Powys forest becoming sprawling energy park

The Remembrance Parade makes it way through Welshpool.

The Remembrance Parade makes it way through Welshpool.

IN PICTURES: Powys falls silent in Remembrance services across the county

The Snowsmith is being shown at the Strand Hall in Builth Wells

The Snowsmith is being shown at the Strand Hall in Builth Wells

12-year-old Edie Allpress leads team promoting theatre play in Builth Wells

Jane Clark admitted a charge of drink driving at Llandrindod Magistrates' Court this week.

Jane Clark admitted a charge of drink driving at Llandrindod Magistrates' Court this week.

Crash victim was found to be over the drink drive limit

Builth Wells will host a round of the British Rally Championship.

Builth Wells will host a round of the British Rally Championship.

Builth Wells to host rally stars as British Championship calendar confirmed

The town council said ash dieback had led to it felling some trees on the Groe.

The town council said ash dieback had led to it felling some trees on the Groe.

Local government

Powys town trees felled in battle against ash dieback

Rhodie Thackwray, 56, and Jack Agius, 29, were the rider and passenger of a motorcycle involved in a fatal collision on the A40 near Llandovery on Saturday, October 26.

Rhodie Thackwray, 56, and Jack Agius, 29, were the rider and passenger of a motorcycle involved in a fatal collision on the A40 near Llandovery on Saturday, October 26.

Police name two men who died in motorcycle crash on A40 near Powys

The Groe public toilets in Builth Wells.

The Groe public toilets in Builth Wells.

Local government

Council confirms town centre public toilets closed 'until further notice'

People gather to watch the fireworks display at Maes-y-Dre, Welshpool in 2021.

People gather to watch the fireworks display at Maes-y-Dre, Welshpool in 2021.

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Powys Bonfire Night 2024 firework displays and events

Royal Welsh Winter fair to go ahead despite Bluetongue concerns in England

Royal Welsh Winter fair to go ahead despite Bluetongue concerns in England

Royal Welsh Winter Fair to go ahead despite Bluetongue concerns in England

Hospital Road, Builth Wells

Hospital Road, Builth Wells

'Avoid the area': Police plea after lorry breaks down on Builth road

Another section of the A470 is closed

Another section of the A470 is closed

Third stretch of A470 closed after three-vehicle crash leaves person trapped

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed one person was taken to hospital

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed one person was taken to hospital

One person hospitalised after three-vehicle crash on A470, police confirm

Aberedw United Reformed Church, near Builth Wells.

Aberedw United Reformed Church, near Builth Wells.

Planning and development

This beautiful historic church could soon be turned into a home

Richard Shackelford (second left) from the Motor Neurone Disease Association receives a cheque from Ron Skilton Memorial Half Marathon organising committee members Mike Thomas (left) and Bob and Karen Greenough. (Image: Green Events)

Richard Shackelford (second left) from the Motor Neurone Disease Association receives a cheque from Ron Skilton Memorial Half Marathon organising committee members Mike Thomas (left) and Bob and Karen Greenough. (Image: Green Events)

Half marathon organisers add another event to fundraising calendar

Church Street car park payment machine in Welshpool.

Church Street car park payment machine in Welshpool.

Local government

Letter: Powys County Council should look to Telford for parking policies

The crash happened on the B4358 near Llanafan Fawr.

The crash happened on the B4358 near Llanafan Fawr.

Woman avoids jail for dangerous driving that caused crash

Action from Builth Wells' thrashing of Birchgrove. Picture by Darren Laurie.

Action from Builth Wells' thrashing of Birchgrove. Picture by Darren Laurie.

Builth Wells coach Lloyd looks ahead after Bulls deliver whipping to Birchgrove

The Re-Think group was launched earlier this year following Bute Energy proposals to develop a renewable energy network - including pylons, turbines and green energy parks - in mid Powys Image: Matt Jones

The Re-Think group was launched earlier this year following Bute Energy proposals to develop a renewable energy network - including pylons, turbines and green energy parks - in mid Powys Image: Matt Jones

Campaign group against windfarms in Powys headed to the Senedd

Tony and Sandra Tye have run Bronwye Guest House in Builth Wells for the last seven years.

Tony and Sandra Tye have run Bronwye Guest House in Builth Wells for the last seven years.

Powys guest house owners thank 'amazing' community as they announce departure

The Devil's Staircase. Picture by Rodney Holbrook.

The Devil's Staircase. Picture by Rodney Holbrook.

Runners revel in the sun as third annual Powys Ultra Trail Race hailed a hit

The Dirty Santa burger at Builth Wells' White Horse.

The Dirty Santa burger at Builth Wells' White Horse.

The Grinch and Dirty Santa just some of the specials on Powys pub’s Christmas menu

Carl Morgan is accused of assaulting two bouncers at the White Hart in Builth Wells.

Carl Morgan is accused of assaulting two bouncers at the White Hart in Builth Wells.

Man denies assaulting bouncers at Powys pub

The work will result in a full weekend closure in both directions on the A40 at Halfway for five of the next seven weekends.

The work will result in a full weekend closure in both directions on the A40 at Halfway for five of the next seven weekends.

Work to fix landslides will mean huge diversion for motorists through Powys

Ysgol Calon Cymru's Llandrindod Wells Campus

Ysgol Calon Cymru's Llandrindod Wells Campus

Powys secondary school to be monitored by officers after critical Estyn report

Ysgol Calon Cymru - the back of the Llandrindod Wells campus - from Google Streetview.

Ysgol Calon Cymru - the back of the Llandrindod Wells campus - from Google Streetview.

Here is what Estyn inspectors criticised about Ysgol Calon Cymru

The road was back open at 1pm.

The road was back open at 1pm.

Busy road through Powys town back open after two-vehicle crash

Layla Williams is the top ranked Butterfly stroke swimmer in her age grade in Wales.

Layla Williams is the top ranked Butterfly stroke swimmer in her age grade in Wales.

Pride as Powys youngster makes a splash in the pool to top Welsh rankings

Members of Bechgyn Bro Taf were on the way home to Cardiff in the early hours of Sunday morning, September 29, when their coach became engulfed in flames.

Members of Bechgyn Bro Taf were on the way home to Cardiff in the early hours of Sunday morning, September 29, when their coach became engulfed in flames.

Male voice choir insist on return to Powys despite bus being engulfed by flames

One of the float entries from recent years.

One of the float entries from recent years.

Carnival committee's plea for more volunteers – otherwise next year might be last one

David Finucane threatened to chop up Aaron Fisher and dispose of his body in sulphuric acid.

David Finucane threatened to chop up Aaron Fisher and dispose of his body in sulphuric acid.

Man jailed for keeping friend captive in Powys flat ending in police siege

Natalie Powell has retired from judo.

Natalie Powell has retired from judo.

Powys judo star Natalie Powell announces retirement following glittering career

A house in Painscastle, near Builth Wells.

A house in Painscastle, near Builth Wells.

PROPERTY: Five bedroom house near Builth Wells on sale for more than £700,000

Two days of delays are expected in Aberedw next week.

Two days of delays are expected in Aberedw next week.

Two days of delays in Powys village next week, in order to cut down trees

Jonathan Burchell crept into the Asda Express store in Llanelwedd, just outside Builth Wells, on July 24 – this occurred during the busy period of Royal Welsh Show week.

Jonathan Burchell crept into the Asda Express store in Llanelwedd, just outside Builth Wells, on July 24 – this occurred during the busy period of Royal Welsh Show week.

Man banned from every Asda store in Wales and England narrowly avoids prison

Love a takeaway? Now, if you live in the Builth Wells area, you will soon be able to get one delivered.

Love a takeaway? Now, if you live in the Builth Wells area, you will soon be able to get one delivered.

You might soon be able to get your favourite takeaway delivered in this part of Powys

Dyfed Powys Police said the man's death is not being treated as suspicious.

Dyfed Powys Police said the man's death is not being treated as suspicious.

Man found dead on B4520 in Powys following concerns for his welfare

Police incident closes section of A470 in Powys

The work will being on Monday outside the Griffin Inn pub in Llyswen.

The work will being on Monday outside the Griffin Inn pub in Llyswen.

Water main replacement to close Powys road in Llyswen on Monday

Lucky punter scoops £10,000 on Powys rugby club's lottery draw

Lucky punter scoops £10,000 on Powys rugby club's lottery draw

Lucky punter scoops £10,000 on Powys rugby club's lottery draw

Builth Wells Swimming Pool.

Builth Wells Swimming Pool.

Powys swimming pool will be closed next week for essential maintenance

Pupils collecting their GCSE results from Ysgol Calon Cymru in Llandrindod.

Pupils collecting their GCSE results from Ysgol Calon Cymru in Llandrindod.

Powys students told to pick up exam certificates or they will be destroyed

The road will be fully closed outside Llyswen’s Griffin Inn from 8am to 6pm every day until Sunday, October 13.

The road will be fully closed outside Llyswen’s Griffin Inn from 8am to 6pm every day until Sunday, October 13.

Motorists face delays as A470 in Powys to close every day for three weeks

Head coach Richard Jones receiving a cheque from Builth Wells Rotary Vice President, Hugh Garner

Head coach Richard Jones receiving a cheque from Builth Wells Rotary Vice President, Hugh Garner

Rotary club steps in to help judo club replace essential equipment

Phil (second left), Jack Smith (3rd l) and Darren (4th l), with Jack's friends.

Phil (second left), Jack Smith (3rd l) and Darren (4th l), with Jack's friends.

Firefighters praised for 'exceptional bravery' as they carry walker off Snowdon

The disease carries a very high mortality rate, particularly in unvaccinated kittens.

The disease carries a very high mortality rate, particularly in unvaccinated kittens.

Vets warning to Powys cat owners following positive case of deadly disease

Judge Vanessa Francis said Gareth Jones had turned to online chat rooms as

Judge Vanessa Francis said Gareth Jones had turned to online chat rooms as

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Powys man spared prison after being found guilty of child sex offences

Faye Morgan Koopmann-Glass will be sentenced for dangerous driving at Merthyr Crown Court next month.

Faye Morgan Koopmann-Glass will be sentenced for dangerous driving at Merthyr Crown Court next month.

Powys motorist caused crash after driving on the wrong side of road

Sally Baker, pictured with barman Pryce (left) and chef Mike.

Sally Baker, pictured with barman Pryce (left) and chef Mike.

Woman heaps praise on Powys pub that rescued her from car stress

Green GEN is proposing two new overhead lines, supported on wood poles, to connect Bute Energy’s Bryn Gilwern and Aberedw Energy Parks.

Green GEN is proposing two new overhead lines, supported on wood poles, to connect Bute Energy’s Bryn Gilwern and Aberedw Energy Parks.

Six-week window to have a say over power lines to Powys windfarms