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NEWS

Parkrun cancelled this Saturday

Newtown residents and visitors looking forward to the weekly parkrun will have to wait another week, as the popular event takes a break to make way for the much-anticipated Montgomery Canal Triathlon coming up this Saturday.

18 hours ago All About Newtown

NEWS

Get eating cake for Hope House

Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith children’s hospices are launching their tastiest fundraiser of the year in conjunction with Gill’s Puddings.

23 hours ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS

Council tax reforms pushed back

A major council tax shake-up will be pushed back until 2028, beyond the next Senedd election, Wales’ finance secretary announced.

1 day ago Chris Haines

NEWS POLITICS

D-Day celebration event in full swing

Town Councillors have heard that preparations for the upcoming D-Day celebration event are progressing well.

1 day ago All About Newtown

NEWS WHAT'S ON

New exhibition looking at sport and leisure before 1914

A fascinating summer exhibition capturing ‘Sport and Leisure in Newtown: 1875-1914’ opens in the town next week.

1 day ago All About Newtown

NEWS

New postbox topper unveiled

Newtown residents are once again in awe of the creativity and dedication shown by the talented ladies at Newtown Knit and Knatter as they unveil their latest masterpiece.

1 day ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS

Mayor pays tribute as term comes to an end

Mayor of Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn, Cllr John Byrne, has paid tribute to Newtown in his retiring statement, as his term of office ends next week.

2 days ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS

County Councillors set for pay increase

Powys County Councillors will receive a 5.71 per cent pay increase this year, after the national Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales decided to increase their salaries.

2 days ago Elgan Hearn

NEWS POLITICS

Rural Affairs Secretary shares new timeframe for the Sustainable Farming Scheme

Local farmers will have more time before the new Sustainable Farming Scheme comes into force with the Basic Payment Scheme continuing in 2025.

2 days ago All About Newtown

WEATHER

The upcoming forecast in Newtown (14/05/24)

Residents in Newtown can expect a mix of weather today, according to the latest Met Office forecast.

2 days ago Met Office

NEWS POLITICS

Town Council launch flag design for 50th anniversary

Get ready to showcase your creativity and design skills as the Town Council launches their Flag Design Competition to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

3 days ago All About Newtown