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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

Christmas has begun as the new John Lewis Christmas advert hits tv screens this week

Christmas has begun as the new John Lewis Christmas advert hits tv screens this week

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John Lewis unveils its new Christmas advert and it's a tear-jerker

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

Matt Gulliver (l) as Bob Cratchit and Rick Chaloner as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Matt Gulliver (l) as Bob Cratchit and Rick Chaloner as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Powys drama group brings Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale to life

Quindici Chamber Choir, pictured, will team up with Gregynog Hall's resident orchestra, Sinfonia Cymru, for an hour-long chamber music concert this December at the Tregynon venue

Quindici Chamber Choir, pictured, will team up with Gregynog Hall's resident orchestra, Sinfonia Cymru, for an hour-long chamber music concert this December at the Tregynon venue

Quindici Chamber Choir and Sinfonia Cymru to host chamber concert

Stand-up comedy icon Stewart Lee to perform three shows in Powys in 2025

Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company gave a 1940s performance to residents at a care home

Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company gave a 1940s performance to residents at a care home

Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company perform for Powys care home

The book is out now!

The book is out now!

Powys garden centre releases first Christmas children's book

Sam Lee will perform at Gregynog Hall on November 24

Sam Lee will perform at Gregynog Hall on November 24

Mercury Prize nominee to perform at Gregynog Hall in Powys

An overhead view of Llanfyllin Workhouse.

An overhead view of Llanfyllin Workhouse.

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Amazon Prime paranormal investigators to visit historic Powys landmark

The sculpture on Trehafren field.

The sculpture on Trehafren field.

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Drainage problem near Robert Owen sculpture set to be fixed at cost of £1k

Newtown Amateur Dramatics Society memories from the 1960s.

Newtown Amateur Dramatics Society memories from the 1960s.

Treading the boards with Newtown Amateur Dramatics Society players in the 1960s

Daisy Oldham, from Machynlleth, who plays Gaia

Daisy Oldham, from Machynlleth, who plays Gaia

TV drama featuring Powys child star to be shown in Czech Republic

Merched y Bont welcomed Caroline Holley who gave a 'fantastic demonstration' of watercolour painting

Merched y Bont welcomed Caroline Holley who gave a 'fantastic demonstration' of watercolour painting

Local artist displays her talent at Llanwrtyd society meeting

Sara Davies will join the choir for the concert

Sara Davies will join the choir for the concert

Builth Wells Male Voice Choir announce solo artist for 2025 concert

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

Erin Hughes with staff and patients at Newham Hospital.

Erin Hughes with staff and patients at Newham Hospital.

Powys artist Erin Hughes creates huge new artwork for London hospital

Mid Powys Youth Theatre are organising the sessions

Mid Powys Youth Theatre are organising the sessions

Free drama workshops for children and teens coming to Powys

Celf o Gwmpas' red carpet event celebrated the launch of its new autumn and winter programme, as well as the opening of the Celf Lounge.

Celf o Gwmpas' red carpet event celebrated the launch of its new autumn and winter programme, as well as the opening of the Celf Lounge.

Arts charity rolls out red carpet to celebrate autumn/winter programme launch

Twenty-five people took part in Llandinam's third BIG Picture project which included the youngest being nine years old and the oldest was over 80.

Twenty-five people took part in Llandinam's third BIG Picture project which included the youngest being nine years old and the oldest was over 80.

Powys villagers recreate famous artist's painting with huge new display

Duster Bennett while on tour with John Mayall in 1970.

Duster Bennett while on tour with John Mayall in 1970.

Welshpool tribute concert to honour local blues legend

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

The Pavilion in Llandrindod Wells.

The Pavilion in Llandrindod Wells.

Letter: Powys town is being put on the musical map thanks to two top venues

Top tribute band to perform in Welshpool as tickets go on sale

Top tribute band to perform in Welshpool as tickets go on sale

Top tribute band to perform in Welshpool as tickets go on sale

Brecon-based group Heritage Theatr Cymru won the Wales Award

Brecon-based group Heritage Theatr Cymru won the Wales Award

Award-winning Brecon-based theatre company celebrates success

Green Man 2024 welcomed big name musical acts including headliners Big Thief, Jon Hopkins, Sampha and Sleaford Mods.

Green Man 2024 welcomed big name musical acts including headliners Big Thief, Jon Hopkins, Sampha and Sleaford Mods.

Green Man Festival

Green Man Festival 2025 tickets to go on sale this weekend - see exactly when

The Castle Belles choir, based in Llanfair Caereinion.

The Castle Belles choir, based in Llanfair Caereinion.

Llanfair Caereinion choir to perform in Blackpool with Britain's Got Talent finalist

Devilled Eggs is just one of the many vibrant live shows in the new programme from Arts Alive

Devilled Eggs is just one of the many vibrant live shows in the new programme from Arts Alive

Exciting new season of live music and drama coming to rural communities

Poppy Baynham and Val Harris are defiantly not taking down the artwork

Poppy Baynham and Val Harris are defiantly not taking down the artwork

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Artist hits back after police called to gallery over 'unladylike' nude painting

Russell George MS pictured with Dan llywellyn Hall with his display

Russell George MS pictured with Dan llywellyn Hall with his display

Artist unveils portraits of key Welsh figures at Senedd event

Binderella will be performed across Wales

Binderella will be performed across Wales

Ragged Storytelling Collective tackle modern Welsh issues in unique style

Sheridan Smith will return to Gavin and Stacey for the finale, it has been reported

Sheridan Smith will return to Gavin and Stacey for the finale, it has been reported

Gavin and Stacey

Beloved Gavin and Stacey star to make finale appearance after more than a decade

DS:UK, a Dire Straits tribute act, play Llandrindod Wells in September.

DS:UK, a Dire Straits tribute act, play Llandrindod Wells in September.

Dire Straits fans are in for a treat as tribute act comes to Powys

A Python on the Prom, which hopes to raise funds for a statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones, was launched in Colwyn Bay by his children Bill and Sally Jones, Fellow Python's Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam and Dilwyn Price of Conwy Arts Trust.

A Python on the Prom, which hopes to raise funds for a statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones, was launched in Colwyn Bay by his children Bill and Sally Jones, Fellow Python's Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam and Dilwyn Price of Conwy Arts Trust.

Monty Python stars campaign for statue to former Llanidloes resident Terry Jones

Philippa enjoying an “Anthem for Philippa”, sung by a small group of choir members

Philippa enjoying an “Anthem for Philippa”, sung by a small group of choir members

The Marches Choir of Bishops Castle celebrates belated 20th anniversary

The new sculpture was created by local artist Danny Thomas

The new sculpture was created by local artist Danny Thomas

Dragon sculpted using chainsaw becomes Powys' latest visitor attraction

Oasis have announced two more shows for their UK and Ireland 2025 tour

Oasis have announced two more shows for their UK and Ireland 2025 tour

Oasis announce 2 extra UK shows and new ticketing process for fans who missed out

Eurwyn Pierce Jones speaking at Welshpool's Bookfest.

Eurwyn Pierce Jones speaking at Welshpool's Bookfest.

Festival organised by Welshpool book shop draws several Powys authors

Did you manage to buy tickets for one of the Oasis reunion tour dates?

Did you manage to buy tickets for one of the Oasis reunion tour dates?

Ticket surge pricing to be reviewed by government following Oasis backlash

Pianist Llŷr Williams performing at the 2024 Gwyl Machynlleth Music Festival .

Pianist Llŷr Williams performing at the 2024 Gwyl Machynlleth Music Festival .

2,000 tickets sold as classical music festival marks 75 years

The Jersey's are coming to Machynlleth.

The Jersey's are coming to Machynlleth.

Grease is the word as top Frankie Valli tribute act heads to Powys venue

Montgomery-based singer songwriter Eyitemi.

Montgomery-based singer songwriter Eyitemi.

Album release and capital radio exposure for talented Powys songstress

Oasis have added more dates to their 2025 UK tour

Oasis have added more dates to their 2025 UK tour

Oasis add more show dates to their huge reunion tour in 2025

Paul Mealor, artistic director of the North Wales International Festival, and Mario Kreft MBE, proprietor of Pendine Park, with the Pendine Young Musician of Wales Trophy, which will be presented to the winner of the inaugural competition

Paul Mealor, artistic director of the North Wales International Festival, and Mario Kreft MBE, proprietor of Pendine Park, with the Pendine Young Musician of Wales Trophy, which will be presented to the winner of the inaugural competition

Young musicians invited to enter prestigious new competition

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

Hardy's Bookstore in Welshpool.

Hardy's Bookstore in Welshpool.

Powys town to become a mecca for reading fans at September book festival

Black Country, New Road on the Mountain Stage at Green Man 2024.

Black Country, New Road on the Mountain Stage at Green Man 2024.

Thousands of festivalgoers travel to Powys for 2024 Green Man Festival

Oriel Davies Gallery to close for six months for £1 million refurbishment

Oriel Davies Gallery to close for six months for £1 million refurbishment

Oriel Davies Gallery to close for six months for £1 million refurbishment

Green Man 2024 festival.

Green Man 2024 festival.

I went to Green Man - the best music festival Mid Wales has to offer

Sue Blower with Daniel Yeomans.

Sue Blower with Daniel Yeomans.

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

Minerva Rooms displaying the quilts

Minerva Rooms displaying the quilts

Llanidloes marks 30-year milestone of annual quilt exhibition

The headline acts set to perform at Green Man Festival 2024 are Big Thief, Jon Hopkins, Sleaford Mods and Sampha.

The headline acts set to perform at Green Man Festival 2024 are Big Thief, Jon Hopkins, Sleaford Mods and Sampha.

Green Man Festival

All you need to know about Green Man Festival 2024 from the line-up to weather

Popular 1960s music tribute act set for return to Powys town centre venue

Popular 1960s music tribute act set for return to Powys town centre venue

Popular 1960s music tribute act set for return to Powys town centre venue

Machynlleth's Museum of Modern Art.

Machynlleth's Museum of Modern Art.

Lunchtime classical musical to excite and entertain Powys town enthusiasts