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NEWS POLITICS

Concern over county A Level results

Powys schools pupils, are doing well in their GCSEs - however, concerns have been raised over their A Level results, that lag behind national averages.

13 hours ago Elgan Hearn

NEWS

Local school gets Estyn thumbs up

Penygloddfa C.P. School in Newtown has been praised for its strong leadership, innovative curriculum, and commitment to pupil well-being in a glowing Estyn inspection report published this week.

1 day ago All About Newtown

Latest Media

Latest News

NEWS POLITICS

Could the opposition groups proposed an alternative budget?

Powys Independent councillors believe they can produce alternative budget proposals as the proposed 8.9 per cent Council Tax hike risks “pushing people into poverty.”

1 day ago Elgan Hearn

SPORT

Robins sign international goalkeeper

Newtown AFC have made a major move in the transfer window by signing Philippines international goalkeeper Julian Schwarzer Garcia.

2 days ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25

Annual budget and council tax hike approved

Town Councillors have tonight approved their annual budget and precept request, resulting in an increase of £16.26 per year for a Band D property in Newtown.

3 days ago All About Newtown

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Half Day Yoga Workshop

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Sat 18th January at 12:00pm

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Sat 18th January at 07:30pm

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Latest Sport

SPORT

Robins sign international goalkeeper

Newtown AFC have made a major move in the transfer window by signing Philippines international goalkeeper Julian Schwarzer Garcia.

2 days ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS PLANNING SPORT

New sports facility planning application submitted

An ambitious planning application has been submitted to Powys County Council by Active Newtown for the redevelopment of the sports facility at Recreation Ground on Pool Road in Newtown.

1 week ago All About Newtown

SPORT

Newtown suffer defeat at controversial game

Newtown faced a tough battle against TNS at Park Hall last week, with controversy off the pitch dominating the story.

1 week ago All About Newtown

Latest Politics

NEWS POLITICS

Concern over county A Level results

Powys schools pupils, are doing well in their GCSEs - however, concerns have been raised over their A Level results, that lag behind national averages.

13 hours ago Elgan Hearn

NEWS POLITICS

Could the opposition groups proposed an alternative budget?

Powys Independent councillors believe they can produce alternative budget proposals as the proposed 8.9 per cent Council Tax hike risks “pushing people into poverty.”

1 day ago Elgan Hearn

NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25

Annual budget and council tax hike approved

Town Councillors have tonight approved their annual budget and precept request, resulting in an increase of £16.26 per year for a Band D property in Newtown.

3 days ago All About Newtown

Latest Crime

NEWS CRIME

Crime falls 20% in November

New crime statistics for November 2024 indicate a positive trend for Newtown and the surrounding SY16 area, with 168 crimes recorded across the region.

1 week ago All About Newtown

NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN EAST

Man arrested over e-bike crash

18 year old arrested after a pedestrian was injured on Broad Street by an e-bike.

1 week ago All About Newtown

NEWS CRIME

Plain clothes officers will be out over Christmas period

Uniformed and plain clothed police officers will act as disruption teams to prevent sexual offences and violence against women from taking place during nights out in the lead-up to Christmas.

4 weeks ago All About Newtown