South Powys
WATERFALL COUNTRY: £6-a-day car park opens early at Pontneddfechan — as MP questions plan to lease it to a private operator
A new 136-space car park has opened ahead of schedule at the gateway to Waterfall Country — but an MP…
ARREST MADE: Teenager held over Ysgol Maesydderwen threats that sparked school shutdown
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the chilling threats that forced Ysgol Maesydderwen School to close its…
School to reopen after second threat in 24 hours forces two-day closure
Ysgol Maesydderwen is set to reopen tomorrow after a second threat in 24 hours forced the school to remain closed…
Maesydderwen school closed for second day as police investigate telephone threat
Maesydderwen Comprehensive School in Ystradgynlais remains closed on Tuesday after a development in the police investigation into a telephone threat…
Powys man jailed after New Year’s Day bottle attack in Swansea nightclub
A Powys man has been jailed after attacking another man with a bottle inside a Swansea city centre nightclub in…
Banking lifeline finally opens in Ystradgynlais after three‑year fight
Ystradgynlais finally has its own bank back — a permanent hub has opened on Commercial Street after years of locals…
£11k grant brings big screen to Coelbren
A former mining community in Coelbren is celebrating after securing more than £11,000 to launch a new community cinema at…
Kindle House aims to repeat Mary Portas success with 2025 Christmas Window
Kindle House in Ystradgynlais is preparing to unveil its 2025 Christmas Window — just a year after the independent store…
Ystradgynlais man jailed for decade of child sexual abuse
An Ystradgynlais man has been jailed after subjecting a young girl to almost a decade of sexual abuse.
Ystradgynlais man admits defrauding business partners in Carmarthen Spar deal
An Ystradgynlais man has admitted defrauding two potential business partners over the purchase of a shop in Carmarthen.
Ystradgynlais man found guilty of child sex offences and upskirting
A former Swansea University IT technician has been found guilty of multiple child sex offences, including voyeurism and upskirting, following…