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Weather today: A band of rain will move into western coastal regions during this morning, this breaking up to leave scattered heavy and possibly thundery showers for this afternoon. Occasional warm sunny spells for some of us too. Maximum temperature 20 °C.

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NEWS POLITICS PLANNING NEWTOWN EAST

Flat plans for iconic town building

Plans to create 7 flats in an iconic town building have been submitted to Powys County Council.

22 hours ago All About Newtown

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1 day ago All About Newtown

Latest News

NEWS SPORT KERRY

Awards galore at local football club

Kerry Football Club is celebrating as club's striker, Richard Davies, and manager, Ben Davies, have been honored with awards for their outstanding contributions during the 23/24 season in the MMP Central Wales League North.

1 day ago All About Newtown

NEWS HEALTH

Changes to health provision proposed

In response to ongoing challenges, Powys Teaching Health Board has announced several temporary adjustments to their services, set to begin in September 2024.

2 days ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS

New MP dedicates maiden speech to late mum

Our new Labour MP representing Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr, Steve Witherden, emotionally dedicated his first House of Commons speech to his mother, Sally, who passed away shortly after he was elected to office.

2 days ago All About Newtown

Upcoming Events / Activities

Newtown parkrun

Sat 27th July at 09:00am

Dolerw Park Bridge

Free

NGS Ponthafren

Sat 27th July at 10:00am

Ponthafren

Free

Darts & Dominos Tournament

Sat 27th July at 02:00pm

The Lion

Free

Latest Sport

NEWS SPORT KERRY

Awards galore at local football club

1 day ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS TRANSPORT

Council wants feedback on 20mph

In a bid to engage with the local communities in Wales, including Newtown, the Welsh Government has unveiled plans to work closely with councils to bring about focused alterations to the existing national 20mph speed limit.

4 days ago All About Newtown

SPORT

The latest from this week's parkruns (W29 24)

Newtown residents and visitors witnessed some remarkable achievements at the weekly parkruns held every Saturday and Sunday morning. With a total of 273 participants, both parkrun saw seasoned veterans and first-time runners alike pushing their limits to set impressive personal bests.

5 days ago All About Newtown

Latest Politics

NEWS POLITICS PLANNING NEWTOWN EAST

Flat plans for iconic town building

Plans to create 7 flats in an iconic town building have been submitted to Powys County Council.

22 hours ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS

New MP dedicates maiden speech to late mum

2 days ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS TRANSPORT

Council wants feedback on 20mph

4 days ago All About Newtown

Latest Crime

NEWS CRIME

Arrest following online 'sting'

A Newtown man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted sexual communication with a child, following an online 'sting' by a vigilante group.

3 days ago All About Newtown

NEWS CRIME

Police appeal after assault

Dyfed Powys Police are currently investigating an alleged assault that occurred outside the Iceland store on High Street in Newtown.

1 week ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS CRIME

Dafydd Llywelyn re-elected as Police Commissioner

Incumbent Dafydd Llywelyn has been re-elected as the Dyfed Powys Police & Crime Commissioner.

2 months ago All About Newtown