Councillors have backed Powys County Council's budget, the second time around, including a 9.5% tax rise and £12m of cuts.

The utility company behind the replacement of old gas pipes in Newtown says it will keep disruption to residents and motorists to a minimum.

Councillors have called for greater promotion of local footpaths to tourists, despite the tourism budget being cut.

Twelve months of gas and water pipeline works will start soon on Newtown's roads and streets.

Carno's new £1.5m primary school has opened to its first lessons.

The Mid Wales Arts Centre at Caersws re-opens its doors later this month.

Residents in Newtown will be prosecuted if their rubbish is dumped illegally by an unregistered waste carrier.

More than £2.2million is to be transferred into the next financial year for the refurbishment of Ladywell House in Newtown.

Rehearsals are in full swing for Newtown Musical Theatre Company’s spring production.

Newtown parents and carers can discuss the proposals Powys County Council has for its specialist centres.

Planning application near Newtown reveals Powys County Council is lacking enforcement officers.

A choir from the United States is returning to Tregynon this month to perform a concert.

A controversial plan for a poultry farm involving 16,000 chickens has been approved by Powys councillors.

A developer has been appointed for a new primary care centre in Llanfair Caereinion.

Four local food producers are among more than 100 from throughout Wales attending a major expo.