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Abubakr Yusaf and Umar Yusaf appeared at Welshpool Magistrates' Court on Monday. Pic: Google StreetView

Men appear in court charged with causing death of father in Welshpool crash

The yellow weather warning for Saturday, November 23.

The yellow weather warning for Saturday, November 23.

Powys set to be battered by heavy rains as Met Office issues yellow warning

The Met Office expects further disruption such as severe travel disruptions and power outage risks

The Met Office expects further disruption such as severe travel disruptions and power outage risks

Met Office issues new severe weather warnings for snow and ice in Powys

Labour MP Steve Witherdendelivers his maiden speech in the House of Commons, Westminster, London.

Labour MP Steve Witherdendelivers his maiden speech in the House of Commons, Westminster, London.

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Montgomeryshire MP says he will vote in favour of assisted dying bill in Parliament

Hafren Dyfrdwy engineers at Lake Vyrnwy Dam.

Hafren Dyfrdwy engineers at Lake Vyrnwy Dam.

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Powys water supplier triples profits but misses safety standard

County Hall in Llandrindod Wells

County Hall in Llandrindod Wells

Powys County Council

Powys County Council set to dip into reserves to cover £4m deficit

Suspicious overnight activity on Powys border thought to relate to poaching

Suspicious overnight activity on Powys border thought to relate to poaching

Suspicious overnight activity on Powys border thought to relate to poaching

Man accused of killing Powys schoolfriend 'showed clear thinking' before attack

NFU members from Mid Wales in London.

NFU members from Mid Wales in London.

Mid Wales farmers among thousands at mass protest in London

Machynlleth Leisure Centre.

Machynlleth Leisure Centre.

Petition to save leisure centre from closure gains over 1,000 signatures

The former Hay-on-Wye cattle market site could become a Powys council run long stay car park. From Google Streetview.

The former Hay-on-Wye cattle market site could become a Powys council run long stay car park. From Google Streetview.

Powys County Council

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Powys town's former cattle market to be used as pay and display car park

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.

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

Farmers from across the UK are protesting the “absolutely unacceptable” changes to inheritance tax.

Farmers from across the UK are protesting the “absolutely unacceptable” changes to inheritance tax.

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Powys shows support for its farmers - both at home and in London

Members of the WI with Dawn

Members of the WI with Dawn

Womens Institute

WI news: Members enjoy engaging programme of events

Georgina Taylor and Wendy Beaven

Georgina Taylor and Wendy Beaven

Clubs and societies

Welshpool Rotary Club remembers Judith Harper at latest meeting

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

Local government

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Concerns after Powys County Council fails to provide grit heaps in cold snap

More snow has been forecast in Powys for Wednesday (November 20).

More snow has been forecast in Powys for Wednesday (November 20).

Met Office issues two yellow weather warnings for Powys as more snow expected

Dyfed-Powys Police

Dyfed-Powys Police

Three vehicle crash on Powys road as snow falls across mid Wales

Dyfed-Powys Police

Dyfed-Powys Police

Body found in search for missing Powys woman

Dougie Powell has organised a class protest supporting farmers

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

Brecon High School reported that pupils had been subjected to written comments on Tik Tok by an anonymous user.

Brecon High School reported that pupils had been subjected to written comments on Tik Tok by an anonymous user.

No action by police after high school pupils subjected to Tik Tok comments

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that they attended the collision at Union Hill, Haverfordwest in the early hours of Saturday, December 17 and that a vehicle had collided with a property.

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that they attended the collision at Union Hill, Haverfordwest in the early hours of Saturday, December 17 and that a vehicle had collided with a property.

Arrest warrant for man accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm on man in Newtown

Church in Wales Primary School, Salop Road, Welshpool..

Church in Wales Primary School, Salop Road, Welshpool..

Welshpool school praised for following Estyn report recommendations

Newtown Baptist Church

Newtown Baptist Church

Grade II listed chapel in Newtown set to be auctioned

Keith Davies has been elected chairman of the Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA)

Keith Davies has been elected chairman of the Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA)

Welshpool market chief elected chairman of Livestock Auctioneers' Association

(L) Pete Lewington, Mayor of Newtown & Llanllwchaiarnand and (R) Cllr Val Howard

(L) Pete Lewington, Mayor of Newtown & Llanllwchaiarnand and (R) Cllr Val Howard

Local government

Town council marks 50th anniversary with new bench

The map, referred to as the 'Candidate Area', has been altered

The map, referred to as the 'Candidate Area', has been altered

Wales National Park: One month left to respond to NRW consultation

(L to R) Hilary Collins; Cllr Peter Lewis, Mayor of Llanfyllin and a former Trustee; Wynne Morris, first Chair of the Trust; Trust Secretary John Hainsworth; Gordon Jones, first Vice-Chair of the Trust

(L to R) Hilary Collins; Cllr Peter Lewis, Mayor of Llanfyllin and a former Trustee; Wynne Morris, first Chair of the Trust; Trust Secretary John Hainsworth; Gordon Jones, first Vice-Chair of the Trust

Historic workhouse celebrates 20 years as community hub

10 large boxes of unwanted bras were donated to raise money for Against Breast Cancer

10 large boxes of unwanted bras were donated to raise money for Against Breast Cancer

Rotary club sends 10 boxes of bras to recycling scheme

Members of the Rotary Club of Machynlleth joining villagers to celebrate the new solar panels and to tidy up the surroundings

Members of the Rotary Club of Machynlleth joining villagers to celebrate the new solar panels and to tidy up the surroundings

Clubs and societies

Powys Community centre benefits from series of improvements

Timothy West with L Tim Coghlan and Montgomery Canal restoration team

Timothy West with L Tim Coghlan and Montgomery Canal restoration team

Timothy West remembered by Montgomery Waterway Restoration Trust

Apprentices celebrate their success at the graduation ceremony with Cambrian Training Company’s managing director Faith O’Brien

Apprentices celebrate their success at the graduation ceremony with Cambrian Training Company’s managing director Faith O’Brien

Apprentices from various industries celebrated at Mid Wales event

Two yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office for Powys due to snow and ice.

Two yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office for Powys due to snow and ice.

Is there more snow expected in Powys? Find out with Met Office 24-hour forecast

Gavin Allen is the new manager of Guilsfield.

Gavin Allen is the new manager of Guilsfield.

Guilsfield confirm ex-Aberystwyth and Pontypridd boss Allen as new manager

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed two men will appearing in court this morning

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed two men will appearing in court this morning

Two men to appear in court over man's death in crash near Welshpool

Brecon Workingmen's Club, Watergate.

Brecon Workingmen's Club, Watergate.

Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car in Powys town

The scene after a collision involving two trains near Llanbrynmair, Mid Wales. A passenger has died

The scene after a collision involving two trains near Llanbrynmair, Mid Wales. A passenger has died

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Services cancelled as Powys train crash adds to engine shortage

The work will result in a full weekend closure in both directions on the A40 at Halfway

The work will result in a full weekend closure in both directions on the A40 at Halfway

Work to fix landslides on Powys road to create huge diversion for motorists

Mile End Roundabout in Oswestry.

Mile End Roundabout in Oswestry.

Two men confirmed dead after car and lorry crash at major junction

Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team at the scene

Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team at the scene

Friends and public help rescue teams save injured man at beauty spot

Bronllys Hospital, near Brecon is one of the main hospitals for Powys Teaching Health Board.

Bronllys Hospital, near Brecon is one of the main hospitals for Powys Teaching Health Board.

Bringing Powys medical buildings up to standard could cost £70 million

This beautiful Japanese cloisonne box is expected to fetch up to £3,000.

This beautiful Japanese cloisonne box is expected to fetch up to £3,000.

Rare Asian art found by Powys collector expected to fetch thousands

Daniel Whyte was released from HMP Berwyn this week. His trial is scheduled to take place in Welshpool later this month.

Daniel Whyte was released from HMP Berwyn this week. His trial is scheduled to take place in Welshpool later this month.

Man awaiting trial over tablet theft in Powys is granted bail

West Mercia Police.

West Mercia Police.

Police issue appeal for witnesses after two people killed in Mile End crash

Machynlleth Clock Tower.

Machynlleth Clock Tower.

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LETTER: Powys place names proved bewildering to newcomers to county

Urdd Gobaith Cymru, Wales' largest youth organisation, has started a fundraising campaign

Urdd Gobaith Cymru, Wales' largest youth organisation, has started a fundraising campaign

Call to send 1,000 disadvantaged children in Wales on holiday

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

The A483 in Belan between Berriew and Welshpool

The A483 in Belan between Berriew and Welshpool

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One person dies and two drivers arrested after fatal crash near Welshpool

A483 near The Horeshoes pub, between Berriew and Welshpool.

A483 near The Horeshoes pub, between Berriew and Welshpool.

A483 road reopens in both directions following serious collision near Welshpool

Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey and Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds (left) during a visit to Knighton, Wales, while on the General Election campaign trail. Picture date: Wednesday May 29, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Election

Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey and Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds (left) during a visit to Knighton, Wales, while on the General Election campaign trail. Picture date: Wednesday May 29, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Election

Archbishop of Canterbury

Lib Dem leader hints that Jane Dodds should resign over handling of abuse case

Handout photo by Nic Conner of a tractor with a banner on during a protest against inheritance tax changes outside Welsh Labour Conference at Llandudno. Issue date: Saturday November 16, 2024. PA Photo.

Handout photo by Nic Conner of a tractor with a banner on during a protest against inheritance tax changes outside Welsh Labour Conference at Llandudno. Issue date: Saturday November 16, 2024. PA Photo.

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Welsh farmers protest with tractors as Prime Minister defends Budget

Carl Emberton appeared at Welshpool Magistrates’ Court this week, but was told his case could not proceed to sentence.

Carl Emberton appeared at Welshpool Magistrates’ Court this week, but was told his case could not proceed to sentence.

Powys motorist must wait until 2025 to be sentenced

Holiday pods that the napplication proposed building on a site near Newtown.

Holiday pods that the napplication proposed building on a site near Newtown.

Planning and development

Proposal to build holiday pods on Newtown site rejected by Powys Council