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Some roads in Newtown to stay 30mph

Powys County Council has announced plans to keep some roads in Newtown at 30mph, when all restricted roads in Wales are due to become 20mph from September.

17 hours ago   All About Newtown

 
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Teenager breached court order over visits to girl

A teenager from Newtown has repeatedly broken his court-ordered curfew as a result of visits to his girlfriend.

23 hours ago   countytimes.co.uk

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Local group seeks new members at AGM

The League of Friends of Montgomeryshire County Infirmary, a local group dedicated to fundraising for Newtown Hospital, is extending an invitation for new members to join its ranks.

1 day ago   All About Newtown

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Householders warned about traders offering to install home energy products

Powys County Council's Trading Standards Team has issued a warning to residents in Powys, urging them to be cautious when approached by traders offering to install home energy products.

1 day ago   All About Newtown

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Wages are not attractive enough for County Council

Powys County Council is losing out on staff to the private sector because of the wages it pays, a council chief has heard.

1 day ago   Elgan Hearn, Local Democracy Reporter

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Image for the article Newtown man given suspended sentence over assault
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Newtown man given suspended sentence over assault

A man from Newtown has been given a suspended six-month custodial sentence for assaulting his ex-girlfriend and her friend.

1 day ago   countytimes.co.uk

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Missing teen found

A missing teenager from Newtown has been found.

1 day ago   All About Newtown

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Borrow a balance bike!

Balance bikes are now available to borrow from the Newtown library, the county council has said.

2 days ago   All About Newtown

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Town Partnership plans move forward

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has taken a significant step towards building a prosperous and sustainable community for future generations with the announcement of plans to establish a Newtown town partnership.

4 days ago   All About Newtown

Image for the article Newtown nail salon Nail Envy named Wales' best
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Newtown nail salon Nail Envy named Wales' best

A Newtown nail salon and academy that has clients waiting months for an appointment has been named the best in Wales – and the second best in the whole of the UK.

4 days ago   countytimes.co.uk

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Natural Resources Wales gives draft approval to controversial recycling centre

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has launched a public consultation on its draft decision to approve a controversial application for an environmental permit to operate a bulking facility for non-hazardous waste at Abermule.

4 days ago   nation.cymru

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Investigation underway into Newtown 'inferno'

A couple and their pets are safe after a large fire swept through their home in Newtown.

4 days ago   countytimes.co.uk

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Road closed after fire

A shed fire on the Trehafren housing estate in Newtown caused the closure of a main road last night.

5 days ago   countytimes.co.uk

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Small businesses to get access to well-being support

In a bid to promote the health and well-being of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the self-employed, the Welsh Government has announced the launch of the In-Work Support Service.

5 days ago   All About Newtown

Image for the article Newtown man jailed for bottle attack
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Newtown man jailed for bottle attack

A man has been jailed for a decade for a "grudge revenge attack" that occurred in Newtown, leaving his victim with permanent scarring.

5 days ago   countytimes.co.uk

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Council monitoring situation after broadband provider goes into administration

Powys County Council is closely monitoring the situation after broadband provider Broadway Partners was placed under administration.

5 days ago   All About Newtown

Image for the article Residents encouraged to ‘use their voice’ over the future of Wales
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Residents encouraged to ‘use their voice’ over the future of Wales

A Commission established by the Welsh Government has launched a new online platform to help boost engagement with communities across Wales.

6 days ago   nation.cymru

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Local man banned for drug driving

A man from Newtown has been banned from driving for a year after he was caught whilst driving a Land Rover Discovery under the influence of cannabis.

6 days ago   countytimes.co.uk

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Robins welcome back former player

Newtown AFC announce the return of their beloved striker, Jason Oswell, following his departure from Telford United.

6 days ago   All About Newtown

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Outdoor festival returns to celebrate the outdoors

The Newtown Outdoor Festival is set to take place over three days starting from Friday, June 2nd.

6 days ago   All About Newtown

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