NEARLY 500 fans were left disappointed when former X Factor star Rhydian had to abandon a hometown concert as he took the stage.

A power cut at Brecon's Theatr Brycheiniog saw the venue plunged into darkness as the Sennybridge star entered the arena, forcing organisers and theatre officials to abandon the sold out Firday, March 22 show.

Read the full story in this week's Brecon & Radnor Express - out now!