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Hay Festival announces key dates for expanded Winter Weekend - Nation.Cymru
Hay Festival announces key dates for expanded Winter Weekend Nation.Cymru
Published on 4 July 2025 | 6:40 am
Hay-on-Wye restaurant's chef to compete on European stage - Brecon & Radnor Express
Hay-on-Wye restaurant's chef to compete on European stage Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 3 July 2025 | 4:04 pm
Body recovered from Powys river after man seen 'swimming' leads to police search - Powys County Times
Body recovered from Powys river after man seen 'swimming' leads to police search Powys County Times
Published on 1 July 2025 | 2:36 pm
Hay-on-Wye staff raise £7,800 for Wales Air Ambulance - Brecon & Radnor Express
Hay-on-Wye staff raise £7,800 for Wales Air Ambulance Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 25 June 2025 | 9:03 am
Hay-on-Wye: Visiting the World’s First Book Town - The Indiependent
Hay-on-Wye: Visiting the World’s First Book Town The Indiependent
Published on 22 June 2025 | 3:23 pm
Inside the town 'bursting' with 'quirkiness, culture, and adventure' - The Hereford Times
Inside the town 'bursting' with 'quirkiness, culture, and adventure' The Hereford Times
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Celebrate the Golden Age of Melody in Hay-on-Wye this July - Brecon & Radnor Express
Celebrate the Golden Age of Melody in Hay-on-Wye this July Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 16 June 2025 | 6:02 pm
Hay Festival 2025 reaches record numbers with programme of hope and action - Brecon & Radnor Express
Hay Festival 2025 reaches record numbers with programme of hope and action Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Thousands attend 'fantastic' sheep shearing event - The Hereford Times
Thousands attend 'fantastic' sheep shearing event The Hereford Times
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Final weekend of Hay Festival in pictures - Brecon & Radnor Express
Final weekend of Hay Festival in pictures Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Revealed: plan to build 16 homes on former Powys community centre site - Powys County Times
Revealed: plan to build 16 homes on former Powys community centre site Powys County Times
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Former police station is up for sale in town centre - The Hereford Times
Former police station is up for sale in town centre The Hereford Times
Published on 1 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Hay-on-Wye festival Gavin & Stacey postbox topper vandalised - BBC
Hay-on-Wye festival Gavin & Stacey postbox topper vandalised BBC
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Councillor says Hay is being used as a 'cash cow' by Powys - Brecon & Radnor Express
Councillor says Hay is being used as a 'cash cow' by Powys Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 26 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Hay Festival: Gavin & Stacey's Ruth Jones gets award - BBC
Hay Festival: Gavin & Stacey's Ruth Jones gets award BBC
Published on 25 May 2025 | 7:00 am
HAY FESTIVAL | All you need to know about travel, parking, bus services, trains and taxis for Hay Festival! - Your Herefordshire
HAY FESTIVAL | All you need to know about travel, parking, bus services, trains and taxis for Hay Festival! Your Herefordshire
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Hay-on-Wye postbox topper marks Gavin & Stacey festival talk - BBC
Hay-on-Wye postbox topper marks Gavin & Stacey festival talk BBC
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Everything you need to know about this year's Hay Festival - The Hereford Times
Everything you need to know about this year's Hay Festival The Hereford Times
Published on 21 May 2025 | 5:02 pm
The Independent announces final guests for The News Review at Hay Festival 2025 - Newsworks
The Independent announces final guests for The News Review at Hay Festival 2025 Newsworks
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am
FEATURED | Hay Festival returns this week with tickets remaining for a number of events with 600 events in total taking place over 11 days! - Your Herefordshire
FEATURED | Hay Festival returns this week with tickets remaining for a number of events with 600 events in total taking place over 11 days! Your Herefordshire
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Preview: Hay Festival 2025 - The Indiependent
Preview: Hay Festival 2025 The Indiependent
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Wales' first river bathing site 'has exceeded safe bacterial limit' - Powys County Times
Wales' first river bathing site 'has exceeded safe bacterial limit' Powys County Times
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Share your memories of the rivers Wye, Lugg and Usk at the Hay Festival 2025 - Leigh Day
Share your memories of the rivers Wye, Lugg and Usk at the Hay Festival 2025 Leigh Day
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Innovative Powys restaurant picks up another award by putting nothing in the bin - Powys County Times
Innovative Powys restaurant picks up another award by putting nothing in the bin Powys County Times
Published on 18 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Major sheep farming event set to attract hundreds to the region near Hay on Wye - Powys County Times
Major sheep farming event set to attract hundreds to the region near Hay on Wye Powys County Times
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
One day at Hay: how to spend it - Buzz Magazine
One day at Hay: how to spend it Buzz Magazine
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
More pay and display comes to Hay - Brecon & Radnor Express
More pay and display comes to Hay Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Discover Hay-on-Wye's best bookshops including one labelled 'greatest in the world' - Powys County Times
Discover Hay-on-Wye's best bookshops including one labelled 'greatest in the world' Powys County Times
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Stephen Metcalfe Obituary (2025) - Tindle Wales & borders - Legacy.com
Stephen Metcalfe Obituary (2025) - Tindle Wales & borders Legacy.com
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Sir Salman Rushdie joins 2025 Hay Festival line-up - BBC
Sir Salman Rushdie joins 2025 Hay Festival line-up BBC
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Salman Rushdie joins Hay Festival 2025 programme to preview new work - Nation.Cymru
Salman Rushdie joins Hay Festival 2025 programme to preview new work Nation.Cymru
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Charmaine And Mark McHugo On Creating A Green Michelin-Star Restaurant In Hay-On-Wye - Country and Town House
Charmaine And Mark McHugo On Creating A Green Michelin-Star Restaurant In Hay-On-Wye Country and Town House
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:32 am
Hay Festival unveils The Platform artists: emerging stars to debut new work - Brecon & Radnor Express
Hay Festival unveils The Platform artists: emerging stars to debut new work Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Hay author to hold book launch for new trilogy - Brecon & Radnor Express
Hay author to hold book launch for new trilogy Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
The rooks of Hay on Wye: A passion shared - Nation.Cymru
The rooks of Hay on Wye: A passion shared Nation.Cymru
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Luke De-Sciscio + Rapt @ The Globe, Hay-On-Wye - The Hereford Times
Luke De-Sciscio + Rapt @ The Globe, Hay-On-Wye The Hereford Times
Published on 18 April 2025 | 2:51 pm
Man up before court after assaulting paramedic - Powys County Times
Man up before court after assaulting paramedic Powys County Times
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Hay Festival’s ‘Writers at Work’ participants announced - Nation.Cymru
Hay Festival’s ‘Writers at Work’ participants announced Nation.Cymru
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Man up before court after assaulting paramedic - The Hereford Times
Man up before court after assaulting paramedic The Hereford Times
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Hay Festival of Literature and Arts 2025 travel guide – things to do, hotels and more - The Independent
Hay Festival of Literature and Arts 2025 travel guide – things to do, hotels and more The Independent
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Plans announced for VE Day celebrations in Hay-on-Wye - Brecon & Radnor Express
Plans announced for VE Day celebrations in Hay-on-Wye Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Richard Brown of Haywain Antiques in Hay-on-Wye who passed away peacefully on 22nd March aged 62 years - Your Herefordshire
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Richard Brown of Haywain Antiques in Hay-on-Wye who passed away peacefully on 22nd March aged 62 years Your Herefordshire
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
FEATURED | There are a huge number of events taking place at Hay Festival with tickets now on sale - Your Herefordshire
FEATURED | There are a huge number of events taking place at Hay Festival with tickets now on sale Your Herefordshire
Published on 6 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Watch: Gruffalo's visit to town marks 50 days to Hay Festival 2025 - Brecon & Radnor Express
Watch: Gruffalo's visit to town marks 50 days to Hay Festival 2025 Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
FEATURED | The Gruffalo made a surprise visit to Hay-on-Wye on Tuesday to mark 50 days to Hay Festival 2025 – and the Gruffalo will visit Hereford later today (Wednesday) - Your Herefordshire
FEATURED | The Gruffalo made a surprise visit to Hay-on-Wye on Tuesday to mark 50 days to Hay Festival 2025 – and the Gruffalo will visit Hereford later today (Wednesday) Your Herefordshire
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Hay Castle community composting hub to open - The Hereford Times
Hay Castle community composting hub to open The Hereford Times
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Major TV stars to visit Hay Festival - The Hereford Times
Major TV stars to visit Hay Festival The Hereford Times
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Playground milk bar serving fresh local drinks opens in Powys - Powys County Times
Playground milk bar serving fresh local drinks opens in Powys Powys County Times
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
James Corden and Ruth Jones added to Hay Festival lineup - Nation.Cymru
James Corden and Ruth Jones added to Hay Festival lineup Nation.Cymru
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Hay Festival: James Corden and Ruth Jones to talk Gavin & Stacey - BBC
Hay Festival: James Corden and Ruth Jones to talk Gavin & Stacey BBC
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Man who harassed woman sending item to her home has sentencing delayed - Powys County Times
Man who harassed woman sending item to her home has sentencing delayed Powys County Times
Published on 22 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Hay community raises over £7,200 for Poppy Appeal - Brecon & Radnor Express
Hay community raises over £7,200 for Poppy Appeal Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 19 March 2025 | 7:00 am
I spent 24 hours in the town famous for its book shops - but there's so much more to it than that - Wales Online
I spent 24 hours in the town famous for its book shops - but there's so much more to it than that Wales Online
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Hay Festival: Wales punches above its weight in arts - Fry - BBC
Hay Festival: Wales punches above its weight in arts - Fry BBC
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Michael Sheen, Jameela Jamil and Hanif Kureishi join packed Hay festival lineup - The Guardian
Michael Sheen, Jameela Jamil and Hanif Kureishi join packed Hay festival lineup The Guardian
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
FEATURED | Hay Festival has unveiled the full programme for its 38th spring edition in Hay-on-Wye with more than 600 events over 11 days - Your Herefordshire
FEATURED | Hay Festival has unveiled the full programme for its 38th spring edition in Hay-on-Wye with more than 600 events over 11 days Your Herefordshire
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Hay-on-Wye pupils shine at school Eisteddfod - Brecon & Radnor Express
Hay-on-Wye pupils shine at school Eisteddfod Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Where great minds meet: Hay Festival 2025 lineup announced - Brecon & Radnor Express
Where great minds meet: Hay Festival 2025 lineup announced Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Where great minds meet: Hay Festival 2025 programme revealed - Nation.Cymru
Where great minds meet: Hay Festival 2025 programme revealed Nation.Cymru
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Donald Trump's niece and Michael Sheen at Hay Festival - BBC
Donald Trump's niece and Michael Sheen at Hay Festival BBC
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Star-studded Hay Festival 2025 line-up announced - The Hereford Times
Star-studded Hay Festival 2025 line-up announced The Hereford Times
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
FEATURED | Hay Festival has today announced the return of The Platform – an open call for creatives aged 21–28 to submit their new work to be showcased in Hay-on-Wye, 22 May–1 June - Your Herefordshire
Published on 27 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Bridget Ashton: How Bob Dylan influenced Hay-on-Wye in the 1960s - Brecon & Radnor Express
Bridget Ashton: How Bob Dylan influenced Hay-on-Wye in the 1960s Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 23 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Hay Festival unveils free schools programme for Hay-on-Wye edition - Brecon & Radnor Express
Hay Festival unveils free schools programme for Hay-on-Wye edition Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 19 February 2025 | 8:00 am
New community centre and sports facilities could be coming to Powys town - Powys County Times
New community centre and sports facilities could be coming to Powys town Powys County Times
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
£200,000 earmarked for new community centre in Hay-on-Wye - Brecon & Radnor Express
£200,000 earmarked for new community centre in Hay-on-Wye Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Hay Festival reveals lineup for first ever event in Bristol - Bristol24/7
Hay Festival reveals lineup for first ever event in Bristol Bristol24/7
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
'Weekend of Mistakes' is returning for 2025: here's when - The Hereford Times
'Weekend of Mistakes' is returning for 2025: here's when The Hereford Times
Published on 26 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Beasts, Battles & Books: An extraordinary Quentin Blake exhibition at Hay Castle - Nation.Cymru
Beasts, Battles & Books: An extraordinary Quentin Blake exhibition at Hay Castle Nation.Cymru
Published on 25 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Man who harassed woman locked up for breaking restraining order - Powys County Times
Man who harassed woman locked up for breaking restraining order Powys County Times
Published on 15 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Historic Herefordshire border pub wins national award - The Hereford Times
Historic Herefordshire border pub wins national award The Hereford Times
Published on 5 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Hay Festival coming to Bristol for the first time with 'after hours' night - Bristol Live
Hay Festival coming to Bristol for the first time with 'after hours' night Bristol Live
Published on 11 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Hay Festival releases biggest ever earlybird selection for 2025 event - Wales 247
Hay Festival releases biggest ever earlybird selection for 2025 event Wales 247
Published on 4 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Hay Literary Festival 2025 announces star-studded early line up - The Independent
Hay Literary Festival 2025 announces star-studded early line up The Independent
Published on 4 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Hay Festival announces Billy Ocean, Stacey Dooley and more - BBC
Hay Festival announces Billy Ocean, Stacey Dooley and more BBC
Published on 3 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Fire crews extinguish blaze at Hay-on-Wye property - Brecon & Radnor Express
Fire crews extinguish blaze at Hay-on-Wye property Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 2 December 2024 | 8:00 am
See the Powys town among Britain's best places for a Christmas break - Powys County Times
See the Powys town among Britain's best places for a Christmas break Powys County Times
Published on 29 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Hay-on-Wye (Powys) weather - Met Office
Hay-on-Wye (Powys) weather Met Office
Published on 27 November 2024 | 1:03 pm
Powys town's former cattle market to be used as pay and display car park - Powys County Times
Powys town's former cattle market to be used as pay and display car park Powys County Times
Published on 19 November 2024 | 8:00 am
The UK's famous book town with a castle and cosy shops is offering a weekend of 'snuggly loveliness' - Birmingham Live
The UK's famous book town with a castle and cosy shops is offering a weekend of 'snuggly loveliness' Birmingham Live
Published on 10 November 2024 | 8:00 am
West End actor to switch on Hay-On-Wye Christmas lights - The Hereford Times
West End actor to switch on Hay-On-Wye Christmas lights The Hereford Times
Published on 8 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Charming UK town with 20 bookshops and a stunning castle perfect for autumn stay - Daily Express
Charming UK town with 20 bookshops and a stunning castle perfect for autumn stay Daily Express
Published on 5 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Hollywood actor Luke Evans to switch on Powys town Christmas lights - Powys County Times
Hollywood actor Luke Evans to switch on Powys town Christmas lights Powys County Times
Published on 1 November 2024 | 7:00 am
Omaze announces its first Welsh house in the magnificent countryside - see inside the house in Hay-on-Wye - House & Garden
Omaze announces its first Welsh house in the magnificent countryside - see inside the house in Hay-on-Wye House & Garden
Published on 30 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Cemetery extension established in Hay on Wye - Powys County Council
Cemetery extension established in Hay on Wye Powys County Council
Published on 11 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Five-home development on Powys border given the go-ahead - Powys County Times
Five-home development on Powys border given the go-ahead Powys County Times
Published on 4 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Hay Festival leads the way with waste management after recycling 85% of waste - Nation.Cymru
Hay Festival leads the way with waste management after recycling 85% of waste Nation.Cymru
Published on 2 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Discover the Magic of Hay Festival Winter Weekend 2024: A Celebration of Literature and Culture in the Heart of Bannau Brycheiniog - Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales
Discover the Magic of Hay Festival Winter Weekend 2024: A Celebration of Literature and Culture in the Heart of Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales
Published on 25 September 2024 | 10:45 am
Hay-on-Wye divided over painting of naked woman - BBC
Hay-on-Wye divided over painting of naked woman BBC
Published on 20 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Police called to Hay-on-Wye gallery over painting of naked woman in window | Art - The Guardian
Police called to Hay-on-Wye gallery over painting of naked woman in window | Art The Guardian
Published on 20 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Pop-up dentist comes to Hay-on-Wye for three months - Brecon & Radnor Express
Pop-up dentist comes to Hay-on-Wye for three months Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 17 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Hay-on-Wye based romantic comedy novel aims to bring Mid-Wales and queer fiction to the masses - Brecon & Radnor Express
Hay-on-Wye based romantic comedy novel aims to bring Mid-Wales and queer fiction to the masses Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 16 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Magical UK market town caught in time warp with incredible attraction - The Mirror
Magical UK market town caught in time warp with incredible attraction The Mirror
Published on 10 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Video: Spectacular carved dragon made by local chainsaw artist installed in Hay-on-Wye - Brecon & Radnor Express
Video: Spectacular carved dragon made by local chainsaw artist installed in Hay-on-Wye Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 7 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Dragon sculpted using chainsaw becomes Powys' latest visitor attraction - Powys County Times
Dragon sculpted using chainsaw becomes Powys' latest visitor attraction Powys County Times
Published on 5 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Street cleaning in Powys town 'should be year-round and not just for festival' - Powys County Times
Street cleaning in Powys town 'should be year-round and not just for festival' Powys County Times
Published on 29 August 2024 | 7:00 am
The beautiful UK market town frozen in time and right on the border with England and Wales - Daily Express
The beautiful UK market town frozen in time and right on the border with England and Wales Daily Express
Published on 18 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Reading retreat coming to Hay-On-Wye - Brecon & Radnor Express
Reading retreat coming to Hay-On-Wye Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 12 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Sunday Times bestseller brings Georgian London to life in Hay-On-Wye - Brecon & Radnor Express
Sunday Times bestseller brings Georgian London to life in Hay-On-Wye Brecon & Radnor Express
Published on 12 July 2024 | 7:00 am