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NEWS POLITICS
Plan to split PRU in two revealed

A massive change of fortunes has been revealed for the Pupil Referral Unit  (PRU) in Powys, with a move to have two separate PRU’s rather than one run from two sites.

8 hours ago   Elgan Hearn

 
Image for the article Councillor pushes for debate on toilet charging
NEWS POLITICS
Councillor pushes for debate on toilet charging

Cllr Richard White, a prominent supporter of charging for public toilets, has again pushed for a debate on the issue.

9 hours ago   Adam Davies



  Latest Media

  Latest News
Image for the article Farm creation plans approved
NEWS POLITICS PLANNING KERRY
Farm creation plans approved

Six jobs could be created after plans to transform land near Newtown into three farm enterprises was given the go ahead.

15 hours ago   Elgan Hearn

Image for the article New bridge delays again
NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN EAST
New bridge delays again

Efforts on the new active travel bridge in Newtown are ongoing, but delayed due to critical component shortages.

1 day ago   All About Newtown

Image for the article Debunking the myths of business rates
NEWS
Debunking the myths of business rates

We've dived into the local myth that business rates in the town centre are 'high' and that's one of the reasons for lack of footfall - check out our findings.

1 day ago   All About Newtown


  Upcoming Events / Activities
Image for the article Steptoe and Son Live!
Steptoe and Son Live!

Thu 14th November at 07:30pm

The Hafren

From £18

Image for the article Building Confidence with Numbers
Building Confidence with Numbers

Fri 15th November at 11:00am

Newtown Library

Free

Image for the article Ed Byrne - Tragedy Plus Time
Ed Byrne - Tragedy Plus Time

Fri 15th November at 07:30pm

Theatre Hafren

From £34


  Latest Sport
Image for the article Football success for High School students
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.

2 days ago   All About Newtown

Image for the article Newtown take on rivals Aberystwyth
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.

4 days ago   All About Newtown

Image for the article Newtown replace manager
NEWS SPORT
Newtown replace manager

Scott Ruscoe's tenure as the head of JD Cymru Premier side Newtown has reached its conclusion, marking the end of a challenging 10 months.

1 week ago   All About Newtown


  Latest Politics
Image for the article Plan to split PRU in two revealed
NEWS POLITICS
Plan to split PRU in two revealed

A massive change of fortunes has been revealed for the Pupil Referral Unit  (PRU) in Powys, with a move to have two separate PRU’s rather than one run from two sites.

8 hours ago   Elgan Hearn

Image for the article Councillor pushes for debate on toilet charging
NEWS POLITICS
Councillor pushes for debate on toilet charging

Cllr Richard White, a prominent supporter of charging for public toilets, has again pushed for a debate on the issue.

9 hours ago   Adam Davies

Image for the article Farm creation plans approved
NEWS POLITICS PLANNING KERRY
Farm creation plans approved

Six jobs could be created after plans to transform land near Newtown into three farm enterprises was given the go ahead.

15 hours ago   Elgan Hearn


  Latest Crime
Image for the article Another dispersal order issued
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 day ago   All About Newtown

Image for the article Exploring the 187 crimes reported in September
NEWS CRIME
Exploring the 187 crimes reported in September

In September 2024, there were 187 recorded crimes in Newtown and the wider SY16 area, marking a significant shift in the local crime landscape.

1 week ago   All About Newtown

Image for the article Local man jailed for food theft
NEWS CRIME
Local man jailed for food theft

A man from Newtown has been sentenced to 14 weeks in jail for stealing food from establishments in the town.

1 week ago   Patrick Thomas