People

Machynlleth Leisure Centre.

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

Georgina Taylor and Wendy Beaven

Georgina Taylor and Wendy Beaven

Clubs and societies

Welshpool Rotary Club remembers Judith Harper at latest meeting

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

Chief Fire Officer Roger Thomas presenting a certificate of service to LLanfair Watch Manager Dai Gwalchmai.

Chief Fire Officer Roger Thomas presenting a certificate of service to LLanfair Watch Manager Dai Gwalchmai.

Llanfair Caereinon firefighter hangs up helmet after 44 years of service

Jim Roberts has been inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame

Jim Roberts has been inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame

Welshpool's Jim Roberts given surprise induction to Welsh Sports Hall of Fame

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

Alan Crowe and ENSA representatives taking part in the 2024 London Remembrance Parade.

Alan Crowe and ENSA representatives taking part in the 2024 London Remembrance Parade.

Powys man's 'incredible' London Remembrance Parade experience

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

A team of volunteers cleaning the fountain on Severn Road, Welshpool.

A team of volunteers cleaning the fountain on Severn Road, Welshpool.

Volunteers clean neglected Welshpool fountain in memory of relative

Alan Crowe, from Welshpool, with pictures of VE Day celebrations.

Alan Crowe, from Welshpool, with pictures of VE Day celebrations.

Welshpool 1940s Weekend organiser to take part in London Remembrance Parade

Morfydd Bowyer with her grandson Matthew and son John.

Morfydd Bowyer with her grandson Matthew and son John.

Powys woman celebrates 104th birthday and credits 'tea and cakes' for long life

The poppies put up in Llandrindod Wells

The poppies put up in Llandrindod Wells

Large poppies on display as Powys town prepares for Remembrance Day

Halloween decorations on a house in Welshpool.

Halloween decorations on a house in Welshpool.

We went to the house with the biggest Halloween decorations in Welshpool

The mother of Joe Baker is campaigning for a rule change after being denied access to her son for 10 days.

The mother of Joe Baker is campaigning for a rule change after being denied access to her son for 10 days.

Mother campaigns for mortuary rule change after being denied access to her son

Mark Harding (right) is raising awareness and cash for a cancer charity.

Mark Harding (right) is raising awareness and cash for a cancer charity.

Powys football club manager Tiny raises cancer awareness following diagnosis

Llanfyllin Shed working on a community project in partnership with Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust.

Llanfyllin Shed working on a community project in partnership with Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust.

Powys Men's Shed chosen as finalist for 2024 Community Project of the Year award

Dave Jones, from Forden.

Dave Jones, from Forden.

Family tribute after Powys biker dies - as community responds in incredible way

Llanfyllin Firefighter John Kevin Williams being presented with a retirement plaque.

Llanfyllin Firefighter John Kevin Williams being presented with a retirement plaque.

Powys firefighter retires after more than three decades of service

Bryn Davies (2nd right), pictured with (l-r) Chris Rayner, Terry Taylor and lifelong friend Wynford Davies.

Bryn Davies (2nd right), pictured with (l-r) Chris Rayner, Terry Taylor and lifelong friend Wynford Davies.

Llanwrtyd Wells

Powys man reunited with climber he helped rescue off Snowdon nearly 60 years ago

host Claire Bellison at the Red Lion coffee morning in Llanfair Caereinion.

host Claire Bellison at the Red Lion coffee morning in Llanfair Caereinion.

Llanfair Caereinion pub hosts fundraising coffee morning in memory of former landlord

TV presenter Jules Hudson presenting the Christmas Tree Grower of the Year award to Stephen Reynolds and Phil Fourie of Evergreen Christmas Trees.

TV presenter Jules Hudson presenting the Christmas Tree Grower of the Year award to Stephen Reynolds and Phil Fourie of Evergreen Christmas Trees.

Powys tree grower to supply 10 Downing Street with this year's Christmas tree

Tributes have flooded in for Powys raised firefighter Francois Childs

Tributes have flooded in for Powys raised firefighter Francois Childs

Hundreds join guard of honour after sudden death of hero firefighter from Powys

The death of Mr Powell, a stalwart of Knighton’s Tref-y-Clawdd Rugby Club, was announced by the club on Friday, October 4. Photo: Pixabay/paolo92

The death of Mr Powell, a stalwart of Knighton’s Tref-y-Clawdd Rugby Club, was announced by the club on Friday, October 4. Photo: Pixabay/paolo92

Tributes paid to Mid Wales rugby legend, described as 'one in a million'

Sian was presented with a freedom scroll by Llandrindod mayor Marcia Morgan in September. High Sheriff of Powys, Kathryn Silk also presented her with a certificate in recognition of her valuable service to the county.

Sian was presented with a freedom scroll by Llandrindod mayor Marcia Morgan in September. High Sheriff of Powys, Kathryn Silk also presented her with a certificate in recognition of her valuable service to the county.

91-year-old councillor becomes first person to be granted freedom of Powys town

Llanfair United committee members with family and freinds of Andy McVeagh presenting a cheque to the British Heart Foundation.

Llanfair United committee members with family and freinds of Andy McVeagh presenting a cheque to the British Heart Foundation.

Llanfair United presents £2,500 raised in memorial match to British Heart Foundation

Welshpool medic Simon Cartwright , having completed his ironman challenge.

Welshpool medic Simon Cartwright , having completed his ironman challenge.

Welshpool medic takes on gruelling 140-mile Ironman challenge

Natalie Powell has retired from judo.

Natalie Powell has retired from judo.

Powys judo star Natalie Powell announces retirement following glittering career

David, pictured with his son at the Tesco store in Llandrindod, where he organised a raffle, for Armed Forces Day, earlier this year.

David, pictured with his son at the Tesco store in Llandrindod, where he organised a raffle, for Armed Forces Day, earlier this year.

Army veteran felt 'betrayed' after being suspended from Royal British Legion

Border Biking Belles members Amanda Callery, Gemma Oliver, Bev Wilkins, Eve Over, Emma Wilde, Rachel Jones, and Kim Sulway.

Border Biking Belles members Amanda Callery, Gemma Oliver, Bev Wilkins, Eve Over, Emma Wilde, Rachel Jones, and Kim Sulway.

Powys cycling group travels 300km from London to Paris in just four days

Matthew Williams decided to raise money for the DPJ Foundation after speaking to them at the Royal Welsh Show in July.

Matthew Williams decided to raise money for the DPJ Foundation after speaking to them at the Royal Welsh Show in July.

Farmers' mental health inspires Powys man to run Cardiff half marathon

Bench unveiled in memory of 'larger-than-life' village club founder

Bench unveiled in memory of 'larger-than-life' village club founder

Bench unveiled in memory of 'larger-than-life' village club founder

Harris Hawk George reunited with his owner Julie Almond.

Harris Hawk George reunited with his owner Julie Almond.

Harris Hawk that went missing in Powys found after two day search

Andrew Logan receiving his MBE from the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle.

Andrew Logan receiving his MBE from the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle.

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Powys artist looks tickled pink as he accepts MBE from Princess Royal

Sienna Amy Corbett competing with her horse, Molly

Sienna Amy Corbett competing with her horse, Molly

Powys teen wins prestigious honour at nationally-renowned horse show

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

Rhys Nutting was named the winner of the Aberystwyth Arts Centre Ian McKellen Award 2024

Rhys Nutting was named the winner of the Aberystwyth Arts Centre Ian McKellen Award 2024

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'I am honoured': Powys student wins prestigious Ian McKellen arts award

Becky Evans with former chief executive of Social Care Wales Sue Evans

Becky Evans with former chief executive of Social Care Wales Sue Evans

Powys woman appointed new boss of charity supporting thousands of carers

The Prince of Wales visited the Wales Air Ambulance’s headquarters, where he met emergency workers, volunteers and people who support or work alongside the lifesaving charity.

The Prince of Wales visited the Wales Air Ambulance’s headquarters, where he met emergency workers, volunteers and people who support or work alongside the lifesaving charity.

Powys man meets Prince William at Wales Air Ambulance headquarters

Lauren Smith is set to coach the young lionesses

Lauren Smith is set to coach the young lionesses

Rising star Powys football coach named head of England under-19 women's team

A team of volunteers for the Llanfair Caereinion Community Cafe.

A team of volunteers for the Llanfair Caereinion Community Cafe.

Llanfair Caereinion community cafe ready to re-open after summer refurbishments

Sally Baker, pictured with barman Pryce (left) and chef Mike.

Sally Baker, pictured with barman Pryce (left) and chef Mike.

Woman heaps praise on Powys pub that rescued her from car stress

Ann Jones representing the UK

Ann Jones representing the UK

Powys' former Miss World contender presented with lifetime achievement award

Family hope for Christmas reunion after toddler son left on life support

Welshpool Town Hall lit up in yellow.

Welshpool Town Hall lit up in yellow.

Welshpool Town Hall illuminated in yellow as tribute to Powys teenager

Graham and Ava Meredith with Ashley Adams of Birmingham Children's Hospital.

Graham and Ava Meredith with Ashley Adams of Birmingham Children's Hospital.

Graham leads golfers in raising £8,000 to thank hospital that saved his granddaughter

A 20km stretch of exercise bikes for a triathlon at the Flash Leisure centre, Welshpool.

A 20km stretch of exercise bikes for a triathlon at the Flash Leisure centre, Welshpool.

Dozens take on 25km triathlon under one roof at The Flash in Welshpool

Decades of failure led to deadly Grenfell Tower fire, final report concludes

Decades of failure led to deadly Grenfell Tower fire, final report concludes

Grenfell Tower disaster

Powys MP welcomes Grenfell Tower inquiry outcome as family link revealed

Simon John climbed a local Builth landmark every day for a year.

Simon John climbed a local Builth landmark every day for a year.

Mount Kilimanjaro is the next challenge for Powys blogger Jungle

Rob Davies picked up a silver medal at this year's Paralympics

Rob Davies picked up a silver medal at this year's Paralympics

Paris Paralympics 2024

Powys' Rob Davies wins silver medal at this year's Paralympics

Rob Davies has made a second Paralympics final

Rob Davies has made a second Paralympics final

Paris Paralympics 2024

Powys' Rob Davies beats Hungarian rival to reach Paralympics final

Rob Davies is set for a guaranteed medal after beating world no.3 Kim Hakjin

Rob Davies is set for a guaranteed medal after beating world no.3 Kim Hakjin

Powys Paralympian Rob Davies guaranteed a medal after dramatic match

Peter and Elaine on their wedding day.

Peter and Elaine on their wedding day.

Well-known Powys couple mark 65th wedding anniversary on a cruise adventure

Delwyn Williams has passed away at the age of 85

Delwyn Williams has passed away at the age of 85

Lord Carlile pays tribute to "entertaining and imaginative" former MP Delwyn Williams

Holli Smallman, who died in the River Severn in Welshpool.

Holli Smallman, who died in the River Severn in Welshpool.

Funeral to be held for Welshpool girl who died in tragic river incident