Rhayader News

The Dreaming, which is on the site of Laura Ashley’s former home, Rhydoldog House, was bought by Charlotte Church for £1.5 million in 2021.

Elan Valley film narrated by its most famous resident – Charlotte Church

The road is closed in both directions between Rhayader and Llangurig.

The road is closed in both directions between Rhayader and Llangurig.

A470 near Powys town closed due to emergency roadworks

Freedom Leisure has been in charge of running Powys' leisure centres and swimming pools for many years.

Freedom Leisure has been in charge of running Powys' leisure centres and swimming pools for many years.

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Petition to keep Rhayader Leisure Centre open signed by 1,000 in just three days

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

All 600 places in the 30km race have gone.

All 600 places in the 30km race have gone.

Tickets for popular Powys race sell out in less than a month

Victoria Beaumont is charged with causing serious injury to Paul Richard Mountain by careless driving on August 7, 2022, on the A470 near Rhayader.

Victoria Beaumont is charged with causing serious injury to Paul Richard Mountain by careless driving on August 7, 2022, on the A470 near Rhayader.

Woman accused of causing serious injury to man by careless driving in Powys

Jane Johnston (left) receiving her award from Gina Lopes FSLCC, SLCC President

Jane Johnston (left) receiving her award from Gina Lopes FSLCC, SLCC President

Local government

Community council clerk picks up national recognition for her good work

Powys memories from the 1980s.

Powys memories from the 1980s.

Country western singer memories and school trip fun from Powys life in the 1980s

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

The Castle, Rhayader, is in the centre of the Powys market town.

The Castle, Rhayader, is in the centre of the Powys market town.

Powys pub owners celebrate one year in charge

Some of the damage caused by the lorry.

Some of the damage caused by the lorry.

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Vehicles and buildings damaged in trail of destruction caused by lorry driver

Claerwen Dam, Elan Valley.

Claerwen Dam, Elan Valley.

Body wearing wetsuit found in Powys reservoir

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

Powys memories from the 1970s.

Powys memories from the 1970s.

Panto fun and village carnival queen memories from Powys life in the 1970s

Runners battled snow on the highest point of the 2024 race.

Runners battled snow on the highest point of the 2024 race.

Iconic Rhayader Round the Lakes Race will take place on St David's Day

Powys memories from 1976.

Powys memories from 1976.

Long-lost football clubs and drama days passed from Powys life in 1976

The hearing heard how Mr Davies was denied mental health medication.

The hearing heard how Mr Davies was denied mental health medication.

Powys prisoner barricaded himself in his cell before he died, inquest hears

Powys memories from 1982.

Powys memories from 1982.

In pictures: Returning from war and one man and his kestrel memories from 1982

Rhayader county councillor Angela Davies, pictured at the event with members of the Rhayader UK Mallus.

Rhayader county councillor Angela Davies, pictured at the event with members of the Rhayader UK Mallus.

Culture and colour of Kerala in Powys as local population celebrates

A new denture company could be opening in Powys

A new denture company could be opening in Powys

New dental company could be opening shop in Powys

Charlotte Church's Powys wellbeing retreat, The Dreaming.

Charlotte Church's Powys wellbeing retreat, The Dreaming.

Charlotte Church's Powys wellbeing retreat named among best spas in the UK

Powys memories from 1958.

Powys memories from 1958.

Powys town carnival royalty and village cricket memories from 1958

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

Dan Lydiate is the new player coach at Dragons RFC.

Dan Lydiate is the new player coach at Dragons RFC.

Dragons unveil Powys rugby star Dan Lydiate as new player coach

The Cambrian Mountains surround Rhayader.

The Cambrian Mountains surround Rhayader.

Football club releases kit designed by well-known local seven-year-old

Rhayader war memorial clock tower

Rhayader war memorial clock tower

Artwork celebrates significance of Powys war memorial celebrating 100th birthday

Michael Evans spat directly in PC Weale’s eye after police officers were called to an incident at a caravan park in July.

Michael Evans spat directly in PC Weale’s eye after police officers were called to an incident at a caravan park in July.

Suspended prison sentence for man who spat in police officer's face

The Red Kite can now be found almost all over mainland Britain but is still considered synonymous with Wales, and was officially named as the national bird of Wales in 2007. Picture by Derek Bird

The Red Kite can now be found almost all over mainland Britain but is still considered synonymous with Wales, and was officially named as the national bird of Wales in 2007. Picture by Derek Bird

Powys farm famous for being red kite feeding spot insists it is not closing

The Dark Lane toilets in Rhayader

The Dark Lane toilets in Rhayader

Public toilets shut for eight weeks - and then you'll have to pay to use them

Charlotte Church (centre) takes part in a pro-Palestine march in central London during a national demonstration for ceasefire in Gaza.

Charlotte Church (centre) takes part in a pro-Palestine march in central London during a national demonstration for ceasefire in Gaza.

Charlotte Church

Charlotte Church offers activists 'pay what you can' deal at her Powys retreat

Plans submitted for new houses at site of Powys industrial estate

Plans submitted for new houses at site of Powys industrial estate

Planning and development

Plans submitted for new homes at site of Powys industrial estate

Elan Valley dam by Joni An Chris Gooch

Elan Valley dam by Joni An Chris Gooch

Celebrating the iconic Elan Valley reservoirs, 120 years after opening

The Rhayader St John Ambulance Cymru branch insists it is growing and trying to rebuild the branch to the level it was previously at.

The Rhayader St John Ambulance Cymru branch insists it is growing and trying to rebuild the branch to the level it was previously at.

Powys first responders insist closure speculation 'not the case at all'

Powys memories from 1982.

Powys memories from 1982.

Powys playschool memories and pub fundraisers remembered from 1982

The fight occurred on the evening of Rhayader Carnival, outside the Castle pub.

The fight occurred on the evening of Rhayader Carnival, outside the Castle pub.

Police officer assaulted while breaking up fight between brothers at carnival

Michael Evans, who could potentially have hepatitis, spat in the face of a Dyfed Powys Police officer.

Michael Evans, who could potentially have hepatitis, spat in the face of a Dyfed Powys Police officer.

Police officer 'tested for hepatitis' after being spat at in Powys caravan park

Mr Morris was travelling southbound on the A470 at around 4.40pm on August 4 when he was involved in a side-on collision with a Land Rover.

Mr Morris was travelling southbound on the A470 at around 4.40pm on August 4 when he was involved in a side-on collision with a Land Rover.

Motorcyclist died in Powys after hitting Land Rover as it pulled onto main road

The family of Mark Morris who died in a collision on the A470 have paid tribute to the 'overwhelmingly popular member of the motorcycling community'.

The family of Mark Morris who died in a collision on the A470 have paid tribute to the 'overwhelmingly popular member of the motorcycling community'.

Tributes paid to 'loving father' and 'loyal friend' who died in Powys crash

Dyfed-Powys Police

Dyfed-Powys Police

Man in custody over Powys crash that left left man in critical condition

Person airlifted to hospital after crash on on A470 in Powys

Person airlifted to hospital after crash on on A470 in Powys

Person airlifted to hospital after car ploughs into hedgerow on Powys road

Flagging off Josep Garcia and Andrea Verona are Cllr Angela Davies Cllr Geoff Morgan and Cllr Clare Evans together with Francisco Pita of Prime Stadium.

Flagging off Josep Garcia and Andrea Verona are Cllr Angela Davies Cllr Geoff Morgan and Cllr Clare Evans together with Francisco Pita of Prime Stadium.

Powys town hosts stars as 8,000 people thrilled by world enduro round

Dyfed-Powys Police

Dyfed-Powys Police

Biker killed in crash with 4x4 on A470 in Powys

Amelia who is missing from the Rhayader area.

Amelia who is missing from the Rhayader area.

Dyfed-Powys Police

Police seek help in finding missing Powys teenager Amelia

Rhayader Youth Motor Club has re-formed.

Rhayader Youth Motor Club has re-formed.

Popular Powys town youth motocross club re-forms ahead of practise day

Nine time world champion Steve Holcombe.

Nine time world champion Steve Holcombe.

Powys town set to host stars as world enduro championship arrives

Narrative Coffee opened in early July on West Street in Rhayader.

Narrative Coffee opened in early July on West Street in Rhayader.

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Coffee shop opens in former solicitors offices in Powys town centre

At an inquest opening held at Pontypridd Coroner's Court held on July 2 it was heard that Mr Wilson was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

At an inquest opening held at Pontypridd Coroner's Court held on July 2 it was heard that Mr Wilson was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

Motorcyclist, 20, died after colliding with telegraph pole near Llanidloes

Billy Lloyd has made 103 blood donations over the last 30 years

Billy Lloyd has made 103 blood donations over the last 30 years

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Powys man who gave blood over 100 times encourages others to make donation

A fashion show in Llanfyllin in 1982.

A fashion show in Llanfyllin in 1982.

Fashion show fundraisers and nights down the pub from Powys life in 1982

Rhayader, Powys.

Rhayader, Powys.

Pair to go on trial over GBH attack on man in Powys town

A fashion show at Newtown's Northside Centre in 1980.

A fashion show at Newtown's Northside Centre in 1980.

Fun on the fashion catwalk and dramatic days remembered from Powys life in 1980

Adam Walton of Rhayader in action.

Adam Walton of Rhayader in action.

Stars of enduro to descend on Powys town as world championships return

The A470 on the approach into Rhayader will be closed in both directions for the next two nights.

The A470 on the approach into Rhayader will be closed in both directions for the next two nights.

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A470 in Powys town to be closed in both directions for the next two nights

The accident occurred near the Elan Valley on Wednesday. Pic: Joni An Chris Gooch

The accident occurred near the Elan Valley on Wednesday. Pic: Joni An Chris Gooch

Road closed for several hours after car and lorry crash at beauty spot