The charming Welsh town captivates visitors with its storybook beauty, cobblestone streets and vibrant literary scene.

A request for £200,000 to develop and build a new community centre with sports facilities and even an allotment in Hay-on-Wye has been approved by senior councillors.

The cultural event attracts around 300,000 people to Hay-on-Wye, Powys to celebrate literature each year. The 36th edition is to host a programme that will offer "11 days of different" from 25 May ...

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The first Hay Festival was held in 1987 in Hay-on-Wye, Wales. Along with the world-famous ... It also holds After Hours nights in cities around the UK for audiences who may not be able to attend ...

Fire crews from across Powys are currently tackling a large barn fire in New Radnor. Mid and West Wales Fire Service crews ...

Visit BBC Webwise for full instructions The River Wye (Afon Gŵy in Welsh) is known for its stunning scenery and wildlife and is the longest river in Wales and fifth-longest in the UK. It forms ...

A 16-year-old has been crowned the Welsh Apprentice Butcher of the Year 2025. Ollie Holden-Davies, who works for Neil Powell Butchers in Hay-on-Wye, was named the winner after a keenly contested final ...