
Brecon County Show gears up for 2026 return
The Brecon County Show is set to return to Watton Showground on Saturday, August 1, with organisers promising a strong showcase of Brecknockshire farming, food and countryside life.
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The Brecon County Show is set to return to Watton Showground on Saturday, August 1, with organisers promising a strong showcase of Brecknockshire farming, food and countryside life.

Llandrindod Wells Magistrates’ Court heard on Tuesday, May 26, that police stopped 41-year-old Stephen O’Kane near Builth Wells in the early hours of April 6.

Plans for a 320-panel ground-mounted solar array in a village near Newtown have been revealed.

The Welsh Chamber Orchestra is set to perform in Builth Wells next month.

On June 1, countries across the world will once again celebrate World Milk Day - a global campaign recognising milk as one of the most accessible and nutrient-rich foods available.

A single strip of undamaged land offered a rare glimpse of hope during a devastating fire in the Elan Valley.

A motorbike rider was taken to hospital 'as a precaution' after coming off his bike outside Newcastle on Clun.
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The player that current Wales skipper Jac Morgan rated better than himself has finally retired from the game after 217 appearances for Llandovery.

Eight pictures showcasing Montgomeryshire life in 1966.

A jazz duo is set to debut their new album in a local inn.

A letter argues Wales has too many wind farms, criticising planning zones and claiming energy is exported rather than used locally.

A choir put together by TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson - including four Powys farmers - has won Britain’s Got Talent.

A cheesemaker in Whitchurch has earned global recognition for its products.

Latest figures show almost 20,000 customers called DVLA’s contact centre to report fraudulent activity.

A letter argues Welsh Labour’s defeat ends years of mismanagement but warns the new Welsh Government faces major challenges.

Archive photographs show Ellesmere Amateur Dramatic Society staging Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest in 1954.

The Irfon Valley Country Women heard from the Powys Branch of Blood Bikes on their free rapid-response medical transport service.

Alive With Wings will perform at Hermon Chapel Arts Centre in Oswestry on July 11, blending folk, jazz and ambient sound.

Garden lovers and horticulture enthusiasts are being invited to a special evening in Talgarth this June with acclaimed garden designers and multiple Chelsea Gold Medal winners David and Harry Rich.

Vasil Petkov, 31 of Swan Lane, Oswestry pleaded guilty to drug driving after being found to have been driving while under the influence of cannabis.

Plans have been unveiled to expand a caravan holiday park near Llandrindod Wells by two thirds.

A roundup of some court cases heard in Welshpool during April and May 2026.

Today, Sunday, May 31, will likely feature patchy rain and cloudy spells. Temperatures should rise near 16°C, with lows about 8°C overnight. A gentle breeze may keep things fresh. Intermittent showers could drift in, though some brighter breaks might appear to lighten the overall weather outlook. This forecast signals a damp start to the day.

Craig Muir admits threatening behaviour towards housing staff who visited his home in October 2025.

The people behind Newtown Food Surplus say the move will make a “huge difference” to the running of the project.

A civil engineering firm has unveiled new plans to expand its operations with new buildings on neighbouring land.

Somone first got in touch with us about Flo last year, describing her as “the most amazing gardener”.

A framed display celebrating 80 years of Brownies and Guides history has been presented to a Powys community.

HowTheLightGetsIn Festival took place over the late May bank holiday weekend from Friday, May 22, to Monday, May 25, in Hay-on-Wye.

Trefonen secured the Montgomeryshire League title with a tense 5-3 win over Waterloo Rovers Reserves, edging Berriew Development on goal difference.