A Brecon woman has lost more than three and a half stone over the past year after setting herself the goal last Christmas. Pam Webb joined Jo Thomas’s Slimming World group in Brecon shortly before ...

MPs have taken a historic step after backing a bill that would give some terminally ill people the right to end their lives. The Commons backed backed the bill by 330 votes in favour to 275 against, a ...

A senior councillor has asked education chiefs whether the mental health crisis amongst children and young people is a permanent or temporary issue. At a meeting of Powys County Council’s Liberal ...

A Powys restaurant has been handed a new three-out-of-five food hygiene rating. Hummingbird, a restaurant, cafe or canteen at 11 High Street, Newtown, Powys was given the score after assessment on ...

The ambition of a new Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Inclusion Strategic Plan for Powys youngsters has been welcomed by senior councillors, but questions about its cost remain. At a meeting of ...

Powys residents are encouraged to assist the council in identifying anyone who may be sleeping rough in the area, enabling them to receive help and support. Members of the public can let Powys County ...

Age Cymru is urging eligible pensioners to claim pension credit by December 21 to qualify for crucial winter fuel payments. During the start of autumn, the UK Government introduced new rules ...

Bannau Brycheiniog has been gifted a ‘Trees of Hope’ Sycamore Gap sapling, it has been announced. National Trust Cymru has revealed the five locations in Wales who will receive the saplings. Other ...

A 23-year-old from Ystradgynlais has claimed gold at the WorldSkills UK National Finals in Manchester. Victoria Steele, who trains with NPTC Group of Colleges, triumphed in Automotive Refinishing, ...

Changes to minor injury unit (MIU) opening hours and the centralisation of some inpatient hospital care will be fully operational from next Monday, December 2. At a Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) ...

James Evans has welcomed the news that the Welsh Government is to review its time targets set for ambulances to reach the most life-threatening calls - with the goal being repeatedly missed. It was ...

David Chadwick has again raised concerns over the UK Government’s “family farm tax” in Parliament. On Wednesday November 26, the Welsh Affairs Committee questioned economic experts on the likely ...