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The top read stories of 2024

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

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

Of the more than 873 articles we published this year, let's dive into the top 10.

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1. Crime in Newtown: Looking back at 2023

We've been maintaining our crime map for over 12 months now - so what do the 2,002 recorded crimes in Newtown tell us?

32,124 views | Feb

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2. Bypass collision claims one life

On Tuesday, tragedy struck on the Newtown bypass as a three-vehicle collision unfolded, unfortunately leaving one person dead.

27,312 views | Apr

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3. Major town centre route to close for safety repairs

The main route into the town centre will be closed on Monday 19th August 2024 between 7:30am and 2pm due to safety repairs.

26,916 views | Aug

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4. A483 to remain closed until tomorrow

Residents and visitors in Newtown have been advised of a further update from Hafren Dyfrdwy regarding the burst water pipe on the A483 between Newtown and Welshpool, leading to a road closure and potential traffic disruptions in the area.

24,944 views | Jul

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5. New river crossing installed

The new cycle and pedestrian active travel bridge in Newtown was lifted into place today.

23,248 views | Jun

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6. Main town route closed for repairs

A major route into Newtown is to be closed on Friday 19th July for 'urgent safety repairs'

20,452 views | Jul

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7. Local lad set to change the way we buy a home

A lad from Newtown is changing the game in the local property market by setting up a new fixed fee estate agent business, Mid Wales Homes, which prioritises transparency, flexibility and affordability.

19,312 views | Feb

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8. White car found after traffic incident

Following a public appeal by Dyfed Powys Police regarding a road traffic collision on New Road, Newtown, the driver of the white vehicle involved has now been identified.

17,172 views | Apr

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9. Major plans for development outside town boundary approved

Plans that could create over 200 jobs by building a hotel, pub, drive through coffee shop and petrol station on the outskirts of Newtown have been given the go ahead by Powys planners.

16,872 views | May

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10. Carnival queen selected

The annual Newtown carnival is back after this June with new Carnival Queen Elect, Isobelle Jones.

15,752 views | Mar

 

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