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Weather today: Dry throughout Wednesday evening as winds ease. Cloud building overnight with rain fringing Pembrokeshire towards dawn on Thursday. Chilly for all but frost most widespread in the east. Minimum temperature -3 °C.

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NEWS POLITICS

‘Give voters a greater say on replacing misbehaving politicians’

Campaigners called for voters to be given a say over who replaces Senedd politicians booted out of office for bad behaviour under a proposed system of recall.

2 hours ago Chris Haines

NEWS

Market hall gets festive makeover

Glanhafren Market Hall in the town centre has had a festive makeover!

5 hours ago All About Newtown

Latest Media

Latest News

NEWS POLITICS

Youth rep could become full councillor

A current youth representative on Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council could soon step into a more comprehensive role as a full councillor.

8 hours ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS

Council to use reserves to plug deficit

More reserve funding will need to be used by Powys County Council to plug a predicted financial black hole of just under £4 million at the end of next March.

9 hours ago Elgan Hearn

NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN EAST

Town councillors to consider motion to protect landmark

Town councillors will consider a motion from Cllr Paul Harris on protecting the heritage of the Baptist Chapel in the town, which is set to go to auction shortly.

1 day ago All About Newtown

Upcoming Events / Activities

Building Confidence with Numbers

Fri 22nd November at 11:00am

Newtown Library

Free

Kerry Christmas Lights Switch On

Fri 22nd November at 05:30pm

Kerry Square & Church

Free

Football with Santa

Fri 22nd November at 06:30pm

Latham Park

From £10

Latest Sport

NEWS TRANSPORT

New rail penalties from Monday

Newtown residents and visitors who rely on the rail service are advised to take note of recent changes announced by Transport for Wales regarding ticketless travel.

4 days ago All About Newtown

NEWS SPORT

Football success for High School students

Newtown High School students showcased their football talents at the recent North Powys KS3 Football Tournament held at Latham Park, delivering an outstanding performance that left spectators in awe.

1 week ago All About Newtown

SPORT

Newtown take on rivals Aberystwyth

In a thrilling match held on last night, Aberystwyth Town clashed with Newtown in a heated JD Cymru Premier showdown.

1 week ago All About Newtown

Latest Politics

NEWS POLITICS

‘Give voters a greater say on replacing misbehaving politicians’

Campaigners called for voters to be given a say over who replaces Senedd politicians booted out of office for bad behaviour under a proposed system of recall.

2 hours ago Chris Haines

NEWS POLITICS

Youth rep could become full councillor

A current youth representative on Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council could soon step into a more comprehensive role as a full councillor.

8 hours ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS

Council to use reserves to plug deficit

More reserve funding will need to be used by Powys County Council to plug a predicted financial black hole of just under £4 million at the end of next March.

9 hours ago Elgan Hearn

Latest Crime

NEWS CRIME

Why was a helicopter over Newtown this week?

Residents in Newtown took to social media earlier this week to voice their frustration over the noise of a circling helicopter that disturbed the peace of the town.

5 days ago All About Newtown

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man pleads guilty to indecent image charges

A man from Newtown has admitted multiple charges of making indecent images of children.

6 days ago Patrick Thomas

NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN EAST

Another dispersal order issued

Another dispersal order has been put in place following a series of reports regarding anti-social behavior within the Newtown East ward.

1 week ago All About Newtown