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The Harp Inn, Old Radnor

Popular Powys pub makes a cameo on episode of Escape to the Country

Police were called to a crash near Churchstoke

Police were called to a crash near Churchstoke

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One person injured in crash that left oil spilled across Powys road

The crossroads between Montgomery and Forden

The crossroads between Montgomery and Forden

Two cars crash at crossroads between Powys town and village

The A489 in Churchstoke.

The A489 in Churchstoke.

Powys man caught driving with cocaine and cannabis after not indicating

The fire broke out on shrubland

The fire broke out on shrubland

Road in Powys village closed after two people rescued from floods by fire crews

The Cottage Inn, Montgomery. From Google Streetview.

The Cottage Inn, Montgomery. From Google Streetview.

Powys County Council

Three terraced homes get the green light for beside former Powys pub

The Cottage Inn in Montgomery. From Google Streetview.

The Cottage Inn in Montgomery. From Google Streetview.

Powys County Council

Ruling due on plans for houses next to former Powys pub

Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Planning and development

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Powys village could see hundreds of new homes built in council proposals

Oliver Vaughan Jones took a second podium in two events

Oliver Vaughan Jones took a second podium in two events

Powys surf star looking for proper equipment after double podium delight

Daniel proposes to Julia onstage during the town criers event.

Daniel proposes to Julia onstage during the town criers event.

Town crier says "Oyez I do" as he proposes on stage at Powys event

A collie called Squeaky had to be rescued by fire crews after getting stuck

A collie called Squeaky had to be rescued by fire crews after getting stuck

Firefighters rescue Squeaky the collie who got stuck in a cattle grid

The Ancient & Honourable Guild of Town Criers (AHGTC) Guild Championships was held on Saturday, in Montgomery.

The Ancient & Honourable Guild of Town Criers (AHGTC) Guild Championships was held on Saturday, in Montgomery.

'Hear ye, hear ye'! We visited Montgomery for the town crier championships

The fire burnt a large area of hillside

The fire burnt a large area of hillside

Powys hillside catches fire after bonfire gets out of control

Montgomery-based singer songwriter Eyitemi.

Montgomery-based singer songwriter Eyitemi.

Album release and capital radio exposure for talented Powys songstress

Pamela and Russ Honeyman from Monty’s Brewery with Les Green (centre) from Shropshire Union Canal Society.

Pamela and Russ Honeyman from Monty’s Brewery with Les Green (centre) from Shropshire Union Canal Society.

Powys brewery sells 20,000th pint towards canal restoration project

Sue Blower with Daniel Yeomans.

Sue Blower with Daniel Yeomans.

Powys town crier Sue belongs to the ages after portrait donation to library

Garthmyl Hall can be seen from the A483 between Newtown and Welshpool.

Garthmyl Hall can be seen from the A483 between Newtown and Welshpool.

Planning and development

Concerns over plans at popular wedding venue to replace 'sore point' marquee

The A489 between Churchstoke and the Montgomery junction near Sarn

The A489 between Churchstoke and the Montgomery junction near Sarn

Daytime road closure between Powys villages to last until Monday

Oliver made the final for the first time despite very short notice

Oliver made the final for the first time despite very short notice

Powys surfer braves crocodile-infested rivers on incredible adventure

The forecourt at Nigel Pugh Car Sales was flooded.

The forecourt at Nigel Pugh Car Sales was flooded.

A483 road reopens as new pictures show scale of the flooding

Work continues to fix a broken water pipe on the A483 between Abermule and Garthmyl on Thursday, July 4.

Work continues to fix a broken water pipe on the A483 between Abermule and Garthmyl on Thursday, July 4.

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A483 road closed until at least Friday while work continues to fix burst water pipe

Wattlesborough Methodist Church and Green Methodist Church.

Wattlesborough Methodist Church and Green Methodist Church.

Two closed rural churches with buckets of potential up for sale

Dr James Wright

Dr James Wright

Acclaimed historian will be mythbusting history on the Powys border

Silvano's phone had hundreds of indecent images of sexual abuse involving children.

Silvano's phone had hundreds of indecent images of sexual abuse involving children.

'Addict' spared jail after police find hundreds of child abuse images on phone

Nag's Head Garthmyl

Nag's Head Garthmyl

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Powys pub that was once named the best in Wales looking for a new landlord

The picturesque town of Montgomery in Powys.

The picturesque town of Montgomery in Powys.

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Newtown woman facing trial accused of burglary in ‘stonking gorgeous’ town

Churchstoke CP School. Picture: Google Street View

Churchstoke CP School. Picture: Google Street View

Powys primary school praised for kindness of its pupils by Estyn

Montgomery Waters, Church Stretton (Google)

Montgomery Waters, Church Stretton (Google)

Powys drinks company's expansion plans sunk amid concerns over contamination

Fuel spilled across road after car crash in Powys town

A generic image of a child playing on a swing. Pic: Pixabay.

A generic image of a child playing on a swing. Pic: Pixabay.

Powys toy company takes on staff after boom in sales led to customer complaints

Nadia Ionescu-Blower crosses the line.

Nadia Ionescu-Blower crosses the line.

Powys runner Nadia completes London Marathon and raises £3k for charity

Dave Laird has rejoined Newtown and Montgomery have welcomed home Ieuan Griffiths.

Dave Laird has rejoined Newtown and Montgomery have welcomed home Ieuan Griffiths.

Newtown bolster and Montgomery welcome home Griffiths for new cricket season

A Powys town medical practice will be on national television this month.

A Powys town medical practice will be on national television this month.

Here's when you can watch Powys GP surgery on national television

The crash happened along the A483 at Garthmyl

The crash happened along the A483 at Garthmyl

Van driver smoked cannabis before A483 crash between Newtown and Welshpool

Matt and Nicky Capner from Silver Service Executive Travel, Russell Cooke Owner of Kerry Vale Vineyard, Page Eades and Sam Parker, Marketing and PR at Marrington Escapes

Matt and Nicky Capner from Silver Service Executive Travel, Russell Cooke Owner of Kerry Vale Vineyard, Page Eades and Sam Parker, Marketing and PR at Marrington Escapes

Powys border vineyard joins forces with businesses to boost local tourism

The crowd at the successful dispersal auction at Lower Heblands on Saturday.

The crowd at the successful dispersal auction at Lower Heblands on Saturday.

Crowds turn out for dispersal sale as Powys border brothers retire from farm

Plans have been lodged to extend the driving range facility at Lakeside Golf Club, Garthmyl near Montgomery. Picture by Elgan Hearn - Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Plans have been lodged to extend the driving range facility at Lakeside Golf Club, Garthmyl near Montgomery. Picture by Elgan Hearn - Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Planning and development

Powys golf club's ambitious expansion plans to add viewing areas and shop

Monty's Brewery continues to go from strength to strength.

Monty's Brewery continues to go from strength to strength.

Powys ale brewers partner up with celebration of motoring event organisers

The site where Powys County Council want to build 45 homes in Churchstoke - looking towards Fir cottage. From Google Streetview.

The site where Powys County Council want to build 45 homes in Churchstoke - looking towards Fir cottage. From Google Streetview.

Powys County Council

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45-home housing estate in Powys moves closer after new path approved

One of the Same tractors that will be sold in the auction at Lower Heblands.

One of the Same tractors that will be sold in the auction at Lower Heblands.

Farming brothers prepare for retirement sale as livestock farm tenancy ends

Montgomery Fish Bar

Montgomery Fish Bar

Powys chip shop makes changes to boost food hygiene rating from zero

Brodie Lynch from Montgomery headed to Grantham to take part in the Pony Club Winter Triathlon Finals.

Brodie Lynch from Montgomery headed to Grantham to take part in the Pony Club Winter Triathlon Finals.

Powys youngster Brodie claims top 10 finish at UK Pony Club Triathlon Finals

Montgomery Town players and officials with the Emrys Morgan Cup. Picture by Stuart Townsend.

Montgomery Town players and officials with the Emrys Morgan Cup. Picture by Stuart Townsend.

Mid Wales League

Montgomery Town savour magic moment as Emrys Morgan Cup is finally lifted

Montgomery Town Crier Sue Blower – excited about bringing international town criers championships to her home town.

Montgomery Town Crier Sue Blower – excited about bringing international town criers championships to her home town.

Cultural attractions

Powys to host the competition for the world's best town crier

Adam and Kate Craigie, who run Spar stores Montgomery, have recently spent a spectacular week in South Africa.

Adam and Kate Craigie, who run Spar stores Montgomery, have recently spent a spectacular week in South Africa.

Powys store managers win experience of a lifetime holiday to South Africa

Montgomery Town v Waterloo Rovers.

Montgomery Town v Waterloo Rovers.

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All roads lead to Berriew as Montgomery Town and Waterloo Rovers meet in final

Montgomery Waters, Church Stretton (Google)

Montgomery Waters, Church Stretton (Google)

Powys drinks company set to expand as plans for warehouse and lorry park go in

The mayor of Montgomery and his wife Joan, celebrating the Queen mom's 100th on the street of montgomery. Pictured with Jess Sleigh(cutting cake), the town crier, Bill Orme, and The mayor's grandson Matthew Musharafeih,6, from Lebanon, Beirut.

The mayor of Montgomery and his wife Joan, celebrating the Queen mom's 100th on the street of montgomery. Pictured with Jess Sleigh(cutting cake), the town crier, Bill Orme, and The mayor's grandson Matthew Musharafeih,6, from Lebanon, Beirut.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 2000?

The impact of the collision led to one of the vehicles landing on a hedge.

The impact of the collision led to one of the vehicles landing on a hedge.

Person cut free from wreckage after three-vehicle crash shuts main road

The Powys Eisteddfod in Welshpool in 1983.

The Powys Eisteddfod in Welshpool in 1983.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life during the 1980s?

Historic Powys hotel under new management

Historic Powys hotel under new management

Historic Powys hotel under new management after being up for sale

Montgomery Fish Bar was given a zero rating by inspectors from the Food Standards Agency after they found a long list of concerns which included improperly stored kebab meat

Montgomery Fish Bar was given a zero rating by inspectors from the Food Standards Agency after they found a long list of concerns which included improperly stored kebab meat

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Zero-star-rated Powys fish and chip shop rebuked by hygiene inspectors

Ieaun Griffiths has joined Montgomery.

Ieaun Griffiths has joined Montgomery.

Montgomery hail the return of hometown hero as Griffiths joins Lymore club

The Cottage Inn, Montgomery. From Google Streetview.

The Cottage Inn, Montgomery. From Google Streetview.

Powys County Council

Homes plan for beside controversially converted Powys pub are pulled