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NEWS WEATHER

Snow on the way this weekend

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow this weekend, covering Newtown and much of the UK.

4 hours ago All About Newtown

NEWS TRANSPORT

New bus consultation launched

Residents of Newtown and the wider Powys area are being invited to help shape the future of the county’s bus network, as Powys County Council launches a six-week online consultation on proposed changes to local bus timetables.

7 hours ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS TRANSPORT

New trains delayed again

In a disappointing turn of events for residents and visitors the much-anticipated arrival of new trains on the Cambrian Line has been pushed back once again.

1 day ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS

Councillors to review Kicking off Christmas event

Town councillors next week will discuss an event evaluation report into the 2024 Kicking off Christmas event.

2 days ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS

Local MP to support Climate Bill

Montgomeryshire MP, Steve Witherden has said he will vote for the Climate and Nature Bill - a private members bill, which will be debated in the House of Commons at the end of January.

3 days ago All About Newtown

NEWS

The top read stories of 2024

Let's recap the highest read stories affecting Newtown, the surrounding area and Wales in 2024.

4 days ago All About Newtown

NEWS SPORT WHATS ON KERRY

Junior football event to rejuvenate village offering

Kerry Football Club is taking a bold step forward in revitalizing community sports by reintroducing junior football to the village for the first time in 15 years.

4 days ago All About Newtown

SPORT

Robins in Boxing Day clash

In a Boxing Day clash, Newtown faced off against Haverfordwest County at Latham Park.

6 days ago All About Newtown

NEWS

Merry Christmas from us all!

Merry Christmas to all our readers - thanks for making it an amazing year for us!

1 week ago All About Newtown

NEWS WHATS ON

See what's on next week in our area (W52)

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

NEWS POLITICS PLANNING NEWTOWN EAST

Church conversion plans approved

Plans to convert the former Newtown United Reformed Church and adjoining schoolroom into two dwellings and two tourism units have been approved by Powys County Council.

1 week ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS

Mayor wishes all a Happy Christmas

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn’s Mayor Cllr Pete Lewington, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the community as he steps into his new role.

1 week ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS

Changing bin collection frequency would not 'solve' recycling issues

Moving to monthly black bin collections would not be a “silver bullet” to boost recycling figures in Powys, a senior councillor has said.

1 week ago Elgan Hearn

NEWS CRIME

Plain clothes officers will be out over Christmas period

Uniformed and plain clothed police officers will act as disruption teams to prevent sexual offences and violence against women from taking place during nights out in the lead-up to Christmas.

1 week ago All About Newtown

NEWS WEATHER

Will it be a White Christmas?

With Christmas Day just around the corner, let’s take a closer look at the weather forecast to help you plan your celebrations.

1 week ago Met Office

NEWS

Rory raises over £500 with annual cycle

Local hero and fundraiser, Rory Evans, has done it again as he's cycled from Caersws to Newtown to raise funds for charity.

2 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS

Water company given green light on investment plans

Hafren Dyfrdwy will deliver record levels of investment to improve its water and waste network and boost its environmental performance after Ofwat approved its plans for the next five years.

2 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS

MP calls on regulator to investigate school

Steve Witherden, MP for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr, has called on the Education Workforce Council (EWC) to undertake an investigation into allegations of endemic misconduct and bullying at one Powys school.

2 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS BUDGET 25

Fire Service budget to rise by 6.3%

The budget for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is to rise 6.3% next year.

2 weeks ago Richard Youle

NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25

Boost to schools next year if budget approved

Powys schools will receive an additional £7.4m next financial year if a recommendation from the County Council’s Cabinet is approved as part of the annual budget.

2 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25

Mayor calls for re-think on play park to keep tax down

The Mayor of Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn, Cllr Pete Lewington was successful in his proposal on Monday to ask other councillors to 're-think' the £50,000 it had budged for the upcoming year to be spent on a new play park in Llanllwchaiarn.

2 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS

Nominations open for annual awards

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has officially opened nominations for the 2025 annual 'Celebration of Newtown' awards.

2 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25

Possible 13.5% council tax increase incoming

Powys County Council is grappling with a £13.5 million budget deficit for the 2025-26 financial year, meaning Council Tax may increase as much as 13.5% without cuts to services.

2 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS

Christmas bin and recycling schedule released

Powys County Council has announced revised waste and recycling collections days for Christmas and New Year.

2 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS

New revised Senedd boundaries released

The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru has today announced its Revised Proposals for Wales’ new Senedd constituencies, which will come into effect for the 2026 Senedd elections.

2 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS

Tory leader says leaders are 'unfit' to run council

The Welsh Conservatives have launched a scathing critique of Powys County Council’s Liberal Democrat and Labour-led Cabinet, accusing them of mismanagement and deliberate underfunding of schools across the county.

2 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS

Lib Dem urged to not support budget

Opposition councillors are urging Mid and Wales Senedd Member Jane Dodds not to support the Welsh Government’s draft budget proposal unless more funding can be found for Powys County Council.

2 weeks ago Elgan Hearn

NEWS POLITICS

Review of leisure centres paused

A review of Powys leisure and recreation services is being put on hold until the summer to allow wider discussions with communities, Powys County Council has confirmed.

2 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS

We're giving you an early Christmas treat!

This festive season, All About Newtown is spreading a little extra cheer with our Christmas Giveaway!

2 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS

Local school praised in Estyn inspection

Ysgol Calon y Dderwen in Newtown has been praised for its effective leadership, strong focus on well-being, and inclusive ethos in its recent Estyn inspection.

2 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS

Extra money needed for schools

Senior councillors will be told that schools need a £7.4 million cash injection in next year’s budget to stave off the worst case scenario of the financial collapse of education in Powys.

2 weeks ago Elgan Hearn

NEWS WHATS ON

See what's on next week in our area (W51)

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

2 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS CRIME POLITICS BUDGET 25

Police precept consultation launched

Residents and businesses in the Dyfed-Powys area are being invited to have their say on the proposed 2025/26 policing budget.

2 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS WHAT'S ON

Annual Christmas kindness event this weekend

Newtown residents and visitors are in for a treat this Saturday as the beloved Newtown Kindness at Christmas event makes a triumphant return to town.

3 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS KERRY

Kerry councillors set next year budget

Kerry Community Council has set their budget for next year, including a 3.5% increase in precept.

3 weeks ago Adam Davies

NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25

Powys rank 21 out of 22 for funding rise next year

Powys County Council has been ranked 21 out of 22 local authorities in Wales for the percentage increase in its funding settlement for the 2025-26 financial year.

3 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS

Senedd votes to ban single-use vapes ban

A vote has been passed in the Senedd yesterday introducing new regulations to prohibit the supply of single-use vapes in Wales.

3 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS

Social services bailout required

Social Services in Powys still face a funding gap of just under £4 million this financial year despite councillors agreeing a bailout worth just over £3.1million.

3 weeks ago Elgan Hearn

NEWS

Popular town restaurant re-opens

Residents and visitors of Newtown are in for a treat as the Granary Restaurant, located in Parkers Lane, will be re-opening its doors with new owners.

3 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25

3rd draft budget reveals big changes

The latest draft Town Council budget for next year reveals a 11.5% increase in Council Tax could be coming down the line.

3 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS

Welsh Government draft budget published

The Welsh Government has announced an additional £1.5bn allocation to strengthen public services, support small businesses, and drive economic growth in Powys and across Wales.

3 weeks ago Chris Haines

NEWS

WH Smith boss responds to closure news

The boss of WH Smith responds to Newtown museum and branch closure news.

3 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS

Sports project moves forward due to energy company involvement

A new, inclusive sports facility in Newtown is closer to reality thanks to the support of Bute Energy and environmental consultants RSK.

3 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS POLITICS

Tourism attractions could strike today

In response to the Welsh Government’s proposed tourism tax, the Welsh Association of Visitor Attractions (WAVA) has recommended a temporary shutdown of over 100 leading visitor attractions in Wales on Tuesday.

3 weeks ago All About Newtown

NEWS PLANNING

New house extension application submitted

A planning application has been submitted for a rear and side extension to the property in Brynwood Drive.

3 weeks ago All About Newtown

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