Presteigne News

Dougie Powell has organised a class protest supporting farmers

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Powys school children brave cold to show their support for farmer protests

The Harp Inn, Old Radnor

The Harp Inn, Old Radnor

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

Presteigne Festival director George Vass said of Barrie Gavin:

Presteigne Festival director George Vass said of Barrie Gavin:

Powys music festival mourns loss of filmmaker 'friend', Barrie Gavin

Presteigne Medical Practice. Pic: Jaggery/Geograph.org

Presteigne Medical Practice. Pic: Jaggery/Geograph.org

Powys medical practice teams up with local pharmacy to benefit patients

The Royal Oak, Presteigne, is undergoing a refurb, and is set to reopen soon.

The Royal Oak, Presteigne, is undergoing a refurb, and is set to reopen soon.

Popular Powys pub undergoing refurbishment ahead of reopening

This fire blanket possibly saved a property.

This fire blanket possibly saved a property.

Praise for 'quick thinking' Powys resident after fire blanket saves home

Anthony Lewis was sentenced for making an indecent image of a child at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on October 23, 2024.

Anthony Lewis was sentenced for making an indecent image of a child at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on October 23, 2024.

Sex offender with 'very worrying' interest in children jailed

Knighton firefighters during yesterday's flooding

Knighton firefighters during yesterday's flooding

Powys fire crews rescue person from vehicle trapped 'deep in water'

The Harp at Old Radnor.

The Harp at Old Radnor.

Award-winning Powys pub will be closed for a week as new owners settle in

Lloyds Bank announced earlier this year that it will be closing its Presteigne branch in March 2025.

Lloyds Bank announced earlier this year that it will be closing its Presteigne branch in March 2025.

Powys MP to meet with banking chiefs after town left facing cash crisis

John Beddoes Campus in Presteigne which is part of Newtown High School. From Google Streetview.

John Beddoes Campus in Presteigne which is part of Newtown High School. From Google Streetview.

Calls to reinstate sixth form at Powys secondary school

Closeup of a seismograph machine earthquake.

Closeup of a seismograph machine earthquake.

Small earthquake recorded under Powys town

Anthony Lewis will be sentenced for making an indecent image of a child at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on October 23, 2024.

Anthony Lewis will be sentenced for making an indecent image of a child at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on October 23, 2024.

Powys sex offender to be sentenced for accessing indecent video of child

Presteigne Festival Orchestra, with George Vass.

Presteigne Festival Orchestra, with George Vass.

Music festival hailed as a success as organisers enjoy incredible support

The River Lugg near Presteigne. Picture: Michael Peet

The River Lugg near Presteigne. Picture: Michael Peet

Powys Women's Institute members walk over state of UK rivers

Water Break Its Neck, in the Radnor Forest

Water Break Its Neck, in the Radnor Forest

Under-threat landscape to explored with walk led by Powys nature group

An aerial shot of Presteigne Fire Station during a recent fun day.

An aerial shot of Presteigne Fire Station during a recent fun day.

Powys fire station that's raised thousands strengthens position at heart of community

Callum Walker, from Presteigne, has been jailed for 6 years.

Callum Walker, from Presteigne, has been jailed for 6 years.

Powys man with 'clear sexual interest in children' jailed for six years

Anthony Lewis is set to make an initial appearance on September 25 at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court.

Anthony Lewis is set to make an initial appearance on September 25 at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court.

Powys man pleads not guilty to making indecent image of child

Powys town centre will be improved thanks to £50,000 grant funding

Powys town centre will be improved thanks to £50,000 grant funding

Powys town centre will be improved thanks to £50,000 grant funding

Stone Cold Hustle, will be bringing their storming funk music to the event.

Stone Cold Hustle, will be bringing their storming funk music to the event.

Stone Cold Hustle and Poobahs to perform at Presteigne's Summerthing Special

Billy Davies (r) and family, wife Rachel and daughters Sophie and Katie, pictured with celeb chef Tom Kerridge.

Billy Davies (r) and family, wife Rachel and daughters Sophie and Katie, pictured with celeb chef Tom Kerridge.

Powys family visited and cooked for by Michelin star chef Tom Kerridge

Pupils get their results in Crickhowell.

Pupils get their results in Crickhowell.

Radnorshire and Breconshire pupils celebrate GCSE results day

Captain Fred Chilman with match sponsor Jordan Hooper.

Captain Fred Chilman with match sponsor Jordan Hooper.

Historic weekend as Powys cricket club notch up record home innings in victory

Lloyds bank is to close its Presteigne branch in March 2025.

Lloyds bank is to close its Presteigne branch in March 2025.

Powys town will get cash machine when last bank closes next year

Presteigne at night.

Presteigne at night.

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Letter: Powys needs to embrace dark skies and start switching off the lights

The house in Norton is up for sale with Purple Bricks

The house in Norton is up for sale with Purple Bricks

Look inside this 'exceptional' Grade II-listed Powys home that's for sale

A five metre long drone crashed in Powys

A five metre long drone crashed in Powys

Investigation launched after 5 metre long drone loses wing in Powys

Vandals break into Powys cricket club through windows

Vandals break into Powys cricket club through windows

Vandals break into Powys cricket club through windows

Presteigne Memorial Hall. From Google Streetview.

Presteigne Memorial Hall. From Google Streetview.

Local government

Powys town hall could be run by the community under new plans

Action from last year's carnival.

Action from last year's carnival.

Boom Circus and Exotic Animals feature as part of Presteigne Carnival line-up

Lloyds Bank in Presteigne is slated to close on March 3, 2025.

Lloyds Bank in Presteigne is slated to close on March 3, 2025.

Lloyds announces closure of Powys branch as part of wave of new cuts

David Christopher, known affectionately as ‘Spider’, retired this week after 36 years with Presteigne Fire Station.

David Christopher, known affectionately as ‘Spider’, retired this week after 36 years with Presteigne Fire Station.

Colleagues pay tribute to Powys firefighter upon retirement after 36 years

Andy passed away peacefully at St Michael's Hospice, in Bartestree, near Hereford, on February 4, aged 61.

Andy passed away peacefully at St Michael's Hospice, in Bartestree, near Hereford, on February 4, aged 61.

Crowd flocks to memorial concert for popular Presteigne figure Andy

Presteigne darts player Jim Williams. Picture: PA.

Presteigne darts player Jim Williams. Picture: PA.

Powys ace Williams steps up for Wales after Gerwyn Price ruled out of World Cup

George Fitzgerald was originally banned for drink driving in May last year.

George Fitzgerald was originally banned for drink driving in May last year.

Disqualified Powys man continued to drive despite drink driving ban

Police appeal after birds are shot by an air rifle in Powys

Police appeal after birds are shot by an air rifle in Powys

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Police appeal after birds are shot by an air rifle in Powys

Andy Leavis, of Courtyard Antiques, has been described as a “much-loved” Presteigne character.

Andy Leavis, of Courtyard Antiques, has been described as a “much-loved” Presteigne character.

Music event to be held in memory of popular Powys character

Annan Morley has one previous conviction, a drug driving offence dating back to 2020, for which he received a 12-month ban.

Annan Morley has one previous conviction, a drug driving offence dating back to 2020, for which he received a 12-month ban.

Powys drink driver given lengthy ban after 2020 drug driving offence

David ‘Spider’ Christopher is the crew manager at Presteigne Fire Station and will be retiring at the end of the month.

David ‘Spider’ Christopher is the crew manager at Presteigne Fire Station and will be retiring at the end of the month.

Powys firefighter retiring after 36 years of dedicated service

The gorse fire near Presteigne.

The gorse fire near Presteigne.

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Firefighters tackle large 74-acre gorse fire on Powys hill

Joshua Watson was pulled over after having watched the Radnorshire Cup final in Presteigne.

Joshua Watson was pulled over after having watched the Radnorshire Cup final in Presteigne.

'Active community member' banned after drink driving from Powys football match

The neighbours live in Presteigne.

The neighbours live in Presteigne.

Powys footballer screamed 'disabled b****' within inch of neighbour's face

Driver in custody after Presteigne crash sees woman airlifted to hospital

Driver in custody after Presteigne crash sees woman airlifted to hospital

Driver in custody after Powys crash sees woman airlifted to hospital

Powys town pub shutting new Indian restaurant just months after opening

Powys town pub shutting new Indian restaurant just months after opening

Powys town pub shutting new Indian restaurant just months after opening

Artist in residence Chris Williams at Hergest Croft Gardens.

Artist in residence Chris Williams at Hergest Croft Gardens.

Popular tourist attraction on Powys border appoints new artist in residence

A soldier with a rifle. Pic: Pixabay.

A soldier with a rifle. Pic: Pixabay.

Planning and development

Military-backed weapons testing site in Powys is set to get bigger

Sunset at Wents Meadow in Presteigne. Picture by Garth Maul.

Sunset at Wents Meadow in Presteigne. Picture by Garth Maul.

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Explained: What strange object was in night sky above Powys town last week

Bute Energy has announced the launch of its statutory six-week consultation period on Nant Mithil Energy Park in the Radnor Forest.

Bute Energy has announced the launch of its statutory six-week consultation period on Nant Mithil Energy Park in the Radnor Forest.

Controversial windfarm plans scaled back in number as public given its say

The White Hart in Gladestry

The White Hart in Gladestry

'Simply delightful' Grade II listed former Powys pub is on the market

The inquest into Tom Hooper's death was opened at Pontypridd Coroner's Court on Wednesday, January 24.

The inquest into Tom Hooper's death was opened at Pontypridd Coroner's Court on Wednesday, January 24.

Family and paramedics tried to save young Powys man, inquest hears

An unattended fire was discovered in Wents Meadow, Presteigne, on Sunday morning..

An unattended fire was discovered in Wents Meadow, Presteigne, on Sunday morning..

Bonfires warning raised after 'smouldering' fire was left unattended in Powys

Blacksmith Peter Smith pictured with his Sleeping Dragon.

Blacksmith Peter Smith pictured with his Sleeping Dragon.

Beloved 'Sleeping Dragon' is returning to final resting place in Powys

Farmers Inn, Presteigne

Farmers Inn, Presteigne

Powys pub up for sale after having the same owners for quarter of a century