6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (328+ words) Newtown’s annual Food Festival brought food, music and family activities to the town on its first day. The festival is being held across the Town Hall Grounds and Newtown High Street on Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6. Entry is free....

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (676+ words) Sir Nicholas Winton's heroic efforts saved Jewish children from the Nazis during World War II. Some of those children lived and went to school in Powys. (Image: Unknown) A POWYS town's wartime act of kindness is being remembered more than 80 years…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (530+ words) The family of a father of 10 whose death in Welshpool led to a man being charged with murder have paid tribute to a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was "our everything". Young John Mongan, 49, died after emergency services were…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (125+ words) County Times Awards for members of Mid Wales Classic Vehicle Club Mid Wales Classic Vehicle Club members have taken home three awards this year. Phil Davies's mini won at the Tatton Park event, Dave Pickup's Austin Seven Special triumphed at…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (152+ words) MOTORISTS in and near Welshpool are being reminded that nine days of disruption are ahead, as a stretch of the A458 closes overnight for resurfacing work. Traffic Wales North and Mid announced recently that the A458 at Buttington Cross will be closed…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (156+ words) A Rotary Club quiz night has raised £300 for a sheepdog trials event. Builth Wells Rotary Club hosted their monthly quiz at The Greyhound Hotel to a packed venue, raising the funds for the Llanafan Sheepdog Trials. Rotary President Richard Davies…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (349+ words) The rainy weather “certainly didn’t dampen everyone’s spirits” at this year’s Berriew Show. Organisers were praised for their efforts at this year’s show, which saw thousands brave the soggy weather for a “brilliant” day. This year saw a wide range…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (403+ words) An MP is urging grassroots sports clubs to apply for funding that could help transform their facilities. David Chadwick, MP, visited Presteigne Bowling Club to congratulate them on securing a £2,000 grant from the Cash4Clubs scheme, which is funded by Flutter UKI....

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (186+ words) CYCLING fans young and old lined the streets in several Powys towns and villages on Saturday (August 22), as the elite of the elite from women's cycling rolled through Powys. Some of the world’s leading female riders passed through as Stage…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (894+ words) The company behind plans to convert Welshpool's Poundland and Pep&Co store into a 24-hour gym has said the proposal would bring more than £1 million of investment into the town and secure the long-term future of the site. Snap Fitness…...