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NEWS POLITICS
Town councillors to debate motion over recycling changes

Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council will debate a motion next Monday opposing Powys County Council's decision to introduce charges and a mandatory booking system at Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs).

5 hours ago   All About Newtown

 
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NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN EAST
More than 300 plants found in drug raid

Police have uncovered a significant cannabis-growing operation in the heart of Newtown, as over 300 cannabis plants were found across four storeys of a building on Clifton Terrace.

12 hours ago   All About Newtown


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NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN EAST
Police carry out armed raid on Newtown property

Residents in Newtown were startled today as armed police raided a property on Clifton Terrace, resulting in the arrest of one individual suspected of cannabis production.

16 hours ago   All About Newtown

Image for the article 3000 homes needed in county
NEWS POLITICS
3000 homes needed in county

Just under 3,000 new homes need to be built in the whole of Powys by the end of 2037, councillors have been told.

1 day ago   Elgan Hearn

Image for the article Plans for crackdown on lying politicians unveiled
NEWS POLITICS
Plans for crackdown on lying politicians unveiled

A Senedd committee unveiled plans to address deliberate deception by politicians but stopped short of recommending the creation of a new criminal or civil offence.

1 day ago   Chris Haines


  Upcoming Events / Activities
Image for the article NFS Foodshare
NFS Foodshare

Fri 21st February at 10:30am

Jubilee Scout Hut

Free

Image for the article Twinning Film Night and Social
Twinning Film Night and Social

Fri 21st February at 06:00pm

Hafan yr Afon

Free

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Jack Dee: Small World

Fri 21st February at 08:00pm

The Hafren

From £32


  Latest Sport
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NEWS TRANSPORT
Rail disruption in March announced

Rail users in Newtown are bracing for more disruption in March as an essential maintenance project will see the closure of the line for 16 days.

1 week ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS POLITICS TRANSPORT
MS raises concerns over proposed bus changes

Montgomeryshire Member of the Senedd (MS) Russell George has voiced strong concerns over proposed changes to local bus services that could negatively impact rural communities across Powys.

3 weeks ago   All About Newtown

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SPORT
Robins sign international goalkeeper

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

1 month ago   All About Newtown


  Latest Politics
Image for the article Town councillors to debate motion over recycling changes
NEWS POLITICS
Town councillors to debate motion over recycling changes

Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council will debate a motion next Monday opposing Powys County Council's decision to introduce charges and a mandatory booking system at Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs).

5 hours ago   All About Newtown

Image for the article 3000 homes needed in county
NEWS POLITICS
3000 homes needed in county

Just under 3,000 new homes need to be built in the whole of Powys by the end of 2037, councillors have been told.

1 day ago   Elgan Hearn

Image for the article Plans for crackdown on lying politicians unveiled
NEWS POLITICS
Plans for crackdown on lying politicians unveiled

A Senedd committee unveiled plans to address deliberate deception by politicians but stopped short of recommending the creation of a new criminal or civil offence.

1 day ago   Chris Haines


  Latest Crime
Image for the article More than 300 plants found in drug raid
NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN EAST
More than 300 plants found in drug raid

Police have uncovered a significant cannabis-growing operation in the heart of Newtown, as over 300 cannabis plants were found across four storeys of a building on Clifton Terrace.

12 hours ago   All About Newtown

Image for the article Police carry out armed raid on Newtown property
NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN EAST
Police carry out armed raid on Newtown property

Residents in Newtown were startled today as armed police raided a property on Clifton Terrace, resulting in the arrest of one individual suspected of cannabis production.

16 hours ago   All About Newtown

Image for the article Police precept likely to rise by 8.6%
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Police precept likely to rise by 8.6%

The policing precept for Dyfed Powys residents will be the topic for theDyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel's meeting on Friday, 24 January 2024.

4 weeks ago   All About Newtown