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Town clock goes silent

The symbol of Newtown's identity is currently out of action.

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The symbol of Newtown's identity is currently out of action.

The iconic town clock was recently disabled for repair due to a malfunction affecting its chimes, timing, and sounds.

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The responsibility for the clock lies with the Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council, although they do not own the building.

According to the town council, the chimes will remain silent until restoration work is completed on Wednesday, December 18.

This is not the first time the town clock has encountered such issues; the last malfunction, in May last year, led to double chimes for each hour.

The clock, built to regulate the town's activities, has a rich history dating back to its construction in 1900 by Wood & Kendrick of Birmingham in honor of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.

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