Llandrindod Wells News

Shop Front Heroes are heading back into the studio, but not before playing a final 2024 gig next week.

Powys band to play final gig of 2024, ahead of heading back to the studio

Local businesses have bandied together to save Christmas in Llandrindod Wells.

Local businesses have bandied together to save Christmas in Llandrindod Wells.

Businesses step in to save Llandrindod Wells Christmas market event

A new chapel of rest could be created in Llandrindod Wells

A new chapel of rest could be created in Llandrindod Wells

Planning and development

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A former Powys public toilet could be converted into a chapel of rest

The shop, which says that it offers “good products and good prices”, is based at Oxford House, on High Street, just down the road from The Fish Bar.

The shop, which says that it offers “good products and good prices”, is based at Oxford House, on High Street, just down the road from The Fish Bar.

New clothing and shoe store hopes to 'grow with locals' after opening in Powys

[stock image of Christmas market]

[stock image of Christmas market]

Festive fury as Powys Christmas market disappears without a trace

The fatal crash happened on the A44 in Llandegley in August 2023.

The fatal crash happened on the A44 in Llandegley in August 2023.

Family asks judge not to jail driver who killed biker in 'absolute tragedy'

Llandrindod residents turned out in force for Remembrance Day on Sunday, November 10.

Llandrindod residents turned out in force for Remembrance Day on Sunday, November 10.

WATCH: Llandrindod residents recall D Day and World War II in special video

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

Michael Baylis, 61, told court this week that he “should know better” at his age, after riding on the Brecon bypass at 113mph.

Michael Baylis, 61, told court this week that he “should know better” at his age, after riding on the Brecon bypass at 113mph.

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Biker, 61, admits 'I should know better at my age, after riding at 113mph in Powys

Keiran Dixon, 21, stole a Skoda Superb from the owners, breaking into their Powys home as he knew where a spare key was kept.

Keiran Dixon, 21, stole a Skoda Superb from the owners, breaking into their Powys home as he knew where a spare key was kept.

Man, 21, went on joyride in car stolen from home of owners while they slept

Dave Cooke, founder of Teams4U.

Dave Cooke, founder of Teams4U.

Powys community encouraged to take part in Christmas shoebox appeal

Luke Bowen will be sentenced at Merthyr Crown Court next month.

Luke Bowen will be sentenced at Merthyr Crown Court next month.

Convicted Powys sex offender breached terms of prison sentence

William Roche denied assaulting PC Nathan Davies when he appeared at Llandrindod Magistrates' Court this week.

William Roche denied assaulting PC Nathan Davies when he appeared at Llandrindod Magistrates' Court this week.

Trial for man who denies assaulting police officer at restaurant

New timbers being put in place

New timbers being put in place

Eleven days of bus replacements on Powys railway named among Europe's best

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

Adrian Lloyd racially abused a Tesco security guard in Llandrindod and then threatened three more people before being arrested.

Adrian Lloyd racially abused a Tesco security guard in Llandrindod and then threatened three more people before being arrested.

Drunk man banned from Powys Tesco store after racially abusing security guard

Claerwen Dam, Elan Valley.

Claerwen Dam, Elan Valley.

Police believe body in Powys reservoir had been dead for up to twelve weeks

Daniel Charnock was due to appear at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, November 5, but failed to attend.

Daniel Charnock was due to appear at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, November 5, but failed to attend.

Arrest warrant for man accused of burglary and aggravated vehicle taking in Powys

A new clothes and shoe shop is opening in Llandrindod Wells.

A new clothes and shoe shop is opening in Llandrindod Wells.

New clothing and shoe shop set to open its doors in Powys

The poppies put up in Llandrindod Wells

The poppies put up in Llandrindod Wells

Large poppies on display as Powys town prepares for Remembrance Day

Kian Burton admitted one charge of possessing a prohibited weapon and another of sending a threatening communication.

Kian Burton admitted one charge of possessing a prohibited weapon and another of sending a threatening communication.

Powys man had prohibited weapon and sent threatening message

The work on Wellington Road has caused issues for residents

The work on Wellington Road has caused issues for residents

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Residents call for changes after roadworks cause flooding and vehicle damage

Charlie is missing from the Llandrindod Wells area.

Charlie is missing from the Llandrindod Wells area.

Check sheds and outbuildings for missing Powys man, say police

An application to Powys County Council to build 11 new dwellings on land of the A483 has been withdrawn by developers.

An application to Powys County Council to build 11 new dwellings on land of the A483 has been withdrawn by developers.

Planning and development

Application for new homes withdrawn after objections from town council

A police helicopter was seen circling around 'The Projects' area.

A police helicopter was seen circling around 'The Projects' area.

If you spotted a police helicopter above Powys town this week - here's why

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

Van's Good Food Shop is celebrating half a century in business today.

Van's Good Food Shop is celebrating half a century in business today.

Powys health foods shop marks 50 years in business

Charlie is missing from the Llandrindod Wells area.

Charlie is missing from the Llandrindod Wells area.

Police appeal after man, 23, goes missing from Powys home

Powys memories from more than 100 years ago.

Powys memories from more than 100 years ago.

Throwback Thursday: A step back in time to Powys life from a century ago

Action from Radnor's win over Presteigne.

Action from Radnor's win over Presteigne.

Powys hockey club issues renewed call for investment into shared facilities

Joshua Evans took a fatal combination of morphine and pregabalin (pictured) when he had pneumonia.

Joshua Evans took a fatal combination of morphine and pregabalin (pictured) when he had pneumonia.

Man waiting for ankle surgery died from accidental overdose

Powys memories from the 1940s.

Powys memories from the 1940s.

War effort memories and forgotten Powys school life revisited from the 1940s

A property up for sale in Nant Glas, near Llandrindod Wells.

A property up for sale in Nant Glas, near Llandrindod Wells.

PROPERTY: Four bedroom cottage with annexe in Powys for sale for over £600,000

Llandrindod Wells found to be the cheapest place in Wales for car insurance

Llandrindod Wells found to be the cheapest place in Wales for car insurance

The area of Powys found to be the cheapest place in Wales for car insurance

Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court.

Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court.

Powys sex offender 'obsessed with dolls and Lego' spared jail for breaches

Alexandru Cioina was told a trial will take place in December.

Alexandru Cioina was told a trial will take place in December.

Man who denies stealing wheels and windows from two Powys towns to face trial

Court order for Powys man who assaulted ex in front of son after break-up

Court order for Powys man who assaulted ex in front of son after break-up

Court order for Powys man who assaulted ex and punched hole in wall

Chip shop worker Brian Jones, 24, admitted kicking in a door at a residential property in Llandrindod Wells on March 18 this year.

Chip shop worker Brian Jones, 24, admitted kicking in a door at a residential property in Llandrindod Wells on March 18 this year.

Chip shop worker told he won't be punished for door damage if he stays out of trouble

Jamie Smart's picture taken in Elan Valley will feature in the calendar.

Jamie Smart's picture taken in Elan Valley will feature in the calendar.

Powys rural life pictures feature in popular Welsh farming union calendar

Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells. Picture by Google Street View

Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells. Picture by Google Street View

Man who can't read or write 'didn't know' his driving licence had been revoked

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

Glan yr Ithon, Llandrindod Wells.

Glan yr Ithon, Llandrindod Wells.

Man denies exposing genitals and shouting abuse at neighbour

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

Kiernan Structural Steel headquarters in Llandrindod Wells.

Kiernan Structural Steel headquarters in Llandrindod Wells.

More than 30 new jobs for Powys-based business after £1.4m expansion revealed

Adrian Lloyd admitted racially aggravated threatening behaviour towards one man, in Llandrindod's Tesco store.

Adrian Lloyd admitted racially aggravated threatening behaviour towards one man, in Llandrindod's Tesco store.

Man admits racially aggravated threatening behaviour at Powys Tesco store

Clifford Dunn admits causing the death of Paul Bush by careless driving on August 17, 2023, on the A44 at Llandegley.

Clifford Dunn admits causing the death of Paul Bush by careless driving on August 17, 2023, on the A44 at Llandegley.

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Pensioner admits causing death of motorcyclist in campervan crash on A44

Mohammed Zahid appeared at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, October 15. He is charged with causing the death of George Wilson by driving dangerously.

Mohammed Zahid appeared at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, October 15. He is charged with causing the death of George Wilson by driving dangerously.

Man appears in court accused of causing death of motorist on A483 in Powys

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

Tom Cullen as Saint Pete. Picture: Severn Screen

Tom Cullen as Saint Pete. Picture: Severn Screen

First look at S4C’s new legal crime drama starring Powys actor

The Samaritans charity shop opened 14 years ago and is run completely by volunteers.

The Samaritans charity shop opened 14 years ago and is run completely by volunteers.

Samaritans in plea for more volunteers to run Powys shop

Mike says Hodges has suffered a 60 per cent drop in turnover.

Mike says Hodges has suffered a 60 per cent drop in turnover.

Businesses left counting cost as work to fix town’s gas supply rolls on

Llandrindod Wells Medical Practice says it is currently short staffed on reception and this is likely to remain the case for several weeks.

Llandrindod Wells Medical Practice says it is currently short staffed on reception and this is likely to remain the case for several weeks.

Medical practice staff shortage likely to cause issues for a few weeks