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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.

16 hours ago

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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.

2 days ago

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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.

2 days ago

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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 days ago

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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 days ago

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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 days ago

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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 days ago

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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.

4 days ago

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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.

4 days ago

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NEWS
WH Smith boss responds to closure news

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

4 days ago

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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.

4 days ago

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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.

4 days ago

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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.

5 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Powys misses recycling target

Powys County Council could be fined £100,000 for failing to hit the Welsh Government’s 70 per cent recycling target for this year.

5 days ago

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NEWS
River levels nearly hit record high

New data from Natural Resources Wales has revealed that the River Severn in Newtown during Storm Darragh nearly hit a record high.

5 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS HEALTH
Local health board 'short changed' says MS

Local MS has raised concerns over what he describes as a lack of fairness in additional NHS funding allocated to health boards in Wales.

5 days ago

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NEWS WHATS ON
See what's on next week in our area (W50)

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

6 days ago

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NEWS RHIWCYNON
Power cuts may be restored late tomorrow

Residents in the Tregynon area affected by power outages caused by Storm Darragh are being informed that electricity restoration is expected by tomorrow evening.

6 days ago

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NEWS
Major incident declared

Dyfed-Powys Police has declared a major across Powys as Storm Darragh continues to cause significant disruption.

1 week ago

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NEWS
Town clock goes silent

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

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors back campaign to devolve crown estate

A campaign to devolve management of the Crown Estate to the Welsh Government has been backed by Powys County Councillors.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors to debate farm tax motion

Powys county councillors are set to debate a motion that criticises the UK Labour Government’s decision that farmers should pay inheritance tax.

1 week ago

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NEWS PLANNING ABERHAFESP
Holiday unit plans approved

Powys County Council has given the green light to a planning application for the construction of two holiday units on land in Aberhafesp.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS HEALTH
Council to adapt to new mental health pressures

A senior councillor has asked education chiefs whether the mental health crisis amongst children and young people is a permanent or temporary issue.

1 week ago

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NEWS
Local restaurant gets food rating increase

A local restaurant has recently received an improved food hygiene rating following a re-inspection.

1 week ago

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NEWS NEWTOWN EAST
Newtown chapel sells for £200k

One of Newtown’s most historic buildings, the Zion Baptist Chapel, has been sold at auction for £200,000, more than doubling its guide price, and the owner has grand plans for the building.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
New ALN strategy approved

The ambition of a new Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Inclusion Strategic Plan for Powys youngsters has been welcomed by senior councillors, but questions about its cost remain.

1 week ago

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NEWS
Can you help find rough sleepers?

Residents in Powys are being asked to help the council find anyone that may be sleeping rough in the county so that help and support can be provided.

1 week ago

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NEWS HEALTH
Changes to health provision go live today

Changes to the opening hours of minor injury unit’s (MIU) and centralising some inpatient hospital care will be fully operational from today.

1 week ago

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NEWS
Soakaway work commencing this week

Open Newtown has announced the commencement of soakaway works aimed at alleviating flooding issues surrounding the Gorsedd Stones area.

1 week ago

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NEWS WHATS ON
See what's on next week in our area (W49)

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

1 week ago

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NEWS
Shop to close after nearly a century

One of Newtown's most historic establishments, the branch of WH Smiths located on High Street, is to to cease operations in the New Year.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors back assurances over landmark chapel

Town councillors have backed a motion which would see the town council seeking assurances from Powys County Council that an iconic building will be preserved.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
MP speaks out on Assisted Dying vote

In todays Parliamentary vote, the MP for Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr has expressed his support for the proposed Assisted Dying Bill.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS
Wales implements new rules over tattoos and other special procedures

In a UK-first, the Welsh Government has implemented mandatory licensing rules to safeguard public health during special procedures involving acupuncture, body piercings, electrolysis, and tattoos including semi-permanent makeup.

2 weeks ago

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