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NEWS POLITICS
CCTV being installed to combat vandalism

Residents and visitors will soon see enhanced security measures at the town's public toilets.

17 hours ago   Adam Davies

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NEWS CRIME
Newtown man pleads guilty to indecent image charges

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

22 hours ago   Patrick Thomas

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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.

1 day ago   Elgan Hearn

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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.

1 day ago   Adam Davies

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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.

1 day ago   Elgan Hearn

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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.

2 days ago   All About Newtown

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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.

2 days ago   All About Newtown

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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.

2 days ago   All About Newtown

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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.

3 days ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS PROPERTY
Local landmark to go under the hammer

An imposing Newtown chapel which has been a place of worship since 1801 will go under the hammer at a property auction later this month.

3 days ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS PLANNING NEWTOWN EAST
New application to create 3 flats submitted

A planning application has been submitted to create three new studio apartments in the town centre.

3 days ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS
Newtown falls silent to remember

Newtown fell silent this morning to remember those who lost their lives in conflict.

4 days ago   All About Newtown

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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.

5 days ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS POLITICS
Leisure review revealed

Powys County Council has revealed four options that are under consideration regarding the future of its 14 leisure centres, impacting towns like Newtown and others across the county.

6 days ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS POLITICS
Call for openness on council funding formula

A cross-party committee called for greater transparency around the formula used to allocate funding to Welsh councils amid concerns about unfairness.

1 week ago   Chris Haines

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors to reconsider car parking review

Powys County Council's cabinet members have agreed to reconsider the findings from the cross-party review group tasked with reviewing the county's car parking arrangements.

1 week ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS POLITICS
Council reform plans may surface at end of month

More meat on the bones of what “Sustainable Powys” actually is, might emerge by the end of the month, councillors have been told.

1 week ago   Elgan Hearn

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NEWS POLITICS
Local health board ‘escalated’ due to finance fears

Local health board will face greater scrutiny from the Welsh Government due to serious concerns about their finances, Wales’ health secretary announced.

1 week ago   Chris Haines

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NEWS POLITICS PLANNING NEWTOWN EAST
Factory extension approved

Powys County councillors have approved plans to extend a factory in Newtown which could create 25 jobs.

1 week ago   Elgan Hearn

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NEWS POLITICS
Wales ‘going round in circles’ on school improvement

Opposition Senedd members accused ministers of going “round and round in circles” and “making a mess” of Wales’ school system.

1 week ago   Chris Haines

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NEWS
Road to close for 'sink hole' investigation

Residents are being advised of an upcoming road closure on Park Street which has announced by Powys County Council.

1 week ago   All About Newtown

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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

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NEWS TRANSPORT
Initial train crash findings released

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has provided an update on its investigation into the tragic train collision near Talerddig, Powys, which took place on the evening of October 21, 2024.

1 week ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS WHAT'S ON
Remembrance Sunday to take place this weekend

This Sunday marks a significant occasion in Newtown as the community comes together to honor and remember those who have served and sacrificed for their country.

1 week ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS
Canal gets funding boost

Glandŵr Cymru, the Canal & River Trust in Wales, has been awarded a substantial £250,000 grant to maintain a restored section of the Montgomery Canal, bringing positive implications for Newtown and its surrounding areas.

1 week ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS WHATS ON
See what's on next week in our area (W43)

Here is the latest activities and events which are scheduled to take place in Newtown and the surrounding area next week.

1 week ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS SPORT
Runner celebrates 250th parkrun

A local man has achieved a remarkable milestone by completing his 250th parkrun.

1 week ago   All About Newtown

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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

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NEWS POLITICS WHAT'S ON
Christmas event to feature bands, fireworks and more

It's not long to go until the town's annual Kicking Off Christmas event - which promises a day full of entertainment and Christmas cheer.

1 week ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS
Newtown restaurant given a '1' food hygiene rating

A town centre restaurant has been given a 1 food hygiene rating by Environmental Health Officers, signifying that 'major improvements' are necessary.

1 week ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS
Water company backing 'Unblocktober'

Newtown residents and visitors are urged to be mindful of what goes down their drains and toilets as Hafren Dyfrdwy supports the annual Unblocktober campaign, aimed at raising awareness about preventing blockages.

1 week ago   All About Newtown

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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.

2 weeks ago   Patrick Thomas

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NEWS POLITICS
Local reps respond to budget

Yesterday's budget announcement by the UK Labour Government has sparked mixed reactions from elected representatives in Montgomeryshire, leaving residents and visitors in Newtown divided over the implications of the decision.

2 weeks ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS
Hundreds new trees to be planted

Six hundred trees are set to be planted in a special project at Trehafren Fields, one of Newtown's beloved open spaces.

2 weeks ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS POLITICS
Former Mayor resigns

Former Mayor of Newtown and town councillor John Byrne has resigned from the town council.

2 weeks ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS WHAT'S ON
Iconic Newtown event to return

A world record breaking iconic town event is set to return this Christmas.

2 weeks ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS POLITICS
Town branding to launch in April 2025

An update on Newtown's town branding project is set to be presented to town councillors next week, revealing plans to launch in April 2025.

2 weeks ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors back plans to explore twinning agreement

Town councillors have agreed to give their 'moral support' and consider a costed business case in the future for plans to twin the town with New Harmony in Indiana, USA.

2 weeks ago   All About Newtown

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SPORT
Newtown lose away at Cardiff

In an intense face-off in the JD Cymru Premier League, Newtown battled it out against Cardiff Met in a thrilling match last Friday.

2 weeks ago   Patrick Thomas

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NEWS
New ranger service tackling key issues

The newly appointed green space rangers, SR Security & K9 Services have shared an insight into their first few weeks on the job - and what they've found it isn't great.

2 weeks ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS
Top tips for pets during firework season

Powys pet owners are being urged to prepare now for firework season to help minimise the stress of fireworks for their animals.

2 weeks ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS WHAT'S ON
Spooky trail is a must visit this half term

Want to get out of the house this half term? Head to Gregynog and complete the Haunted Halloween Trail through the forest and beautiful gardens.

2 weeks ago   Richard Williams

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NEWS TRANSPORT
Main town road to be closed

A main route into the town will be closed this week for resurfacing works.

2 weeks ago   All About Newtown

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OPINION
Opinion: car parking still not resolved

Cllr Pete Lewington gives readers his opinions on the shortcomings in the current Liberal Democrat/Labour administration in Llandrindod Wells.

2 weeks ago   Cllr Peter Lewington

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PROPERTY
Independent school property on the market

Property currently used as an independent school near the Powys border with Shropshire is new on the market with award-winning Halls Commercial with a price tag of £750,000.

2 weeks ago   All About Newtown

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