Labour MP Sir Chris Bryant says he was sexually abused as a teenager by the head of the National Youth Theatre, Michael Croft. Sir Chris said Mr Croft, who died in 1986, had invited him to dinner ...

Rescue teams are continuing efforts to reach a group of miners trapped inside a copper mine in Chile that collapsed during a moderate earthquake. The mine’s director confirmed on Saturday that the ...

The BBC has launched an investigation into alleged cocaine use by two Strictly Come Dancing stars. Reports suggest the Strictly stars' drug use was discussed on the BBC dancing show, according to The ...

Elise Cowley, of Llandrindod Wells, pleaded guilty to drink driving at McDonald's in Newtown when she appeared at Welshpool Magistrates' Court.

A Newtown company has celebrated 30 years in business with a special event. EOM Ltd, which provides electrical, gas, plumbing, and maintenance services, marked its 30th anniversary on July 18 at the ...

A Grade II listed period cottage with a detached stone annexe and extensive landscaped gardens is for sale near Llansilin.

Sunday is a slower paced day and with that in mind we share a collection of pictures showcasing Powys life from the past.

Together with my husband we visited the village of Llansilin on Sunday, July 27 to see the remains close by of the home of the last Prince of Wales, Owain Glyndwr. We are shocked because this ...

Lucy Hargreaves, 22, was asleep on the sofa when three men burst into her home in Walton, Liverpool, on August 3 2005 and fatally injured her.

The NHS maintained care for an estimated 10,000 more patients during the latest doctors’ strike compared with last year’s industrial action. Early data shows that 93% of planned operations, tests and ...

As numbers surge this year, Butterfly Conservation said sightings in unexpected places tell an important story about climate change.

The comedian appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, where he described his first stand-up gig at a Mexican restaurant in South Norwood.