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NEWS POLITICS HEALTH
Air Ambulance fight heads to court this week

As the campaign to save the Welshpool Air Ambulance Base enters a critical phase, Montgomeryshire MS, Russell George, has said there is good reason to feel positive about the outcome of the challenge.

8 hours ago

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NEWS WHATS ON
See what's on next week in our area (W04)

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

22 hours ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Concern over county A Level results

Powys schools pupils, are doing well in their GCSEs - however, concerns have been raised over their A Level results, that lag behind national averages.

3 days ago

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NEWS
Local school gets Estyn thumbs up

Penygloddfa C.P. School in Newtown has been praised for its strong leadership, innovative curriculum, and commitment to pupil well-being in a glowing Estyn inspection report published this week.

4 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Could the opposition groups proposed an alternative budget?

Powys Independent councillors believe they can produce alternative budget proposals as the proposed 8.9 per cent Council Tax hike risks “pushing people into poverty.”

4 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25
Annual budget and council tax hike approved

Town Councillors have tonight approved their annual budget and precept request, resulting in an increase of £16.26 per year for a Band D property in Newtown.

5 days ago

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NEWS
One taken to hospital after road collision

The A489 road between Newtown and Kerry was partially closed this morning following a two-vehicle collision.

6 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
New recycling contractor announced

Residents in Newtown will see a new operator take charge of their Household Waste Recycling Centre from April 2025, as Powys County Council confirms that Potters Group has lost its contract to manage the site.

6 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
New bins set to be installed

Waste management in Newtown’s green spaces is set to take centre stage at the upcoming Services Committee meeting tonight as councillors review Open Newtown’s latest land management report.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25
Council housing rent to rise by maximum allowed

Council house rents in Powys are set to rise by 2.7 per cent from April 1 which is the maximum increase allowed by the Welsh Government.

1 week ago

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NEWS WHATS ON
See what's on next week in our area (W03)

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 POLITICS
Have your say on waste strategy

Newtown residents and visitors are encouraged to participate in the twelve-week engagement exercise initiated by Powys County Council to gather opinions on the draft Powys Sustainable Resource Strategy.

1 week ago

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NEWS HEALTH
Health Board delays cut decision

Plans to cut inpatient procedures for local residents at hospitals in Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth have been delayed.

1 week ago

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NEWS PLANNING TREGYNON
New rural dwelling application submitted

A new planning application has been submitted to Powys County Council for consideration regarding the erection of a rural enterprise dwelling in Tregynon.

1 week ago

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NEWS HEALTH
Nurse suspended after failings at Newtown care home

A nurse who worked at The Oaks Care Home in Newtown has been suspended after the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) found her unfit to practise due to serious failings in her role.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS KERRY
Cabinet to consider school business case

A full business case to build a new school that will transform education for vulnerable learners in Powys could be submitted to the Welsh Government if give the go-ahead by the council’s Cabinet.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS PLANNING SPORT
New sports facility planning application submitted

An ambitious planning application has been submitted to Powys County Council by Active Newtown for the redevelopment of the sports facility at Recreation Ground on Pool Road in Newtown.

1 week ago

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NEWS CRIME
Crime falls 20% in November

New crime statistics for November 2024 indicate a positive trend for Newtown and the surrounding SY16 area, with 168 crimes recorded across the region.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25
Powys reveal their Council Tax increase

Plans to deliver vital public services Powys will be considered by the Council's Cabinet on Tuesday including a council tax increase of 8.9% - significantly lower than the 13.5% increase predicted last month.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Local school staff could go on strike

Staff at a brand new £22 millon special school in Newtown could go on strike soon.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25
Councillors to meet next week to set budget

Town councillors will meet next week to set their annual budget and council tax precept request for 25/26.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS PLANNING
Support for flat creation application

A planning application to convert a property on Commerical Street to three self contained flats has gained the support of town councillors.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Are event organisers contributing to litter issues?

Open Newtown reminds local event organisers to pick up their waste after fireworks casings and plastic left behind after local events.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Planters could be on the move

Town councillors are set to discuss a detailed proposal concerning two street planters on Wesley Street during an upcoming committee meeting.

1 week ago

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NEWS HEALTH
Cuts to cross-border care on the cards

Residents are bracing for potential impacts on local health services as further cuts are anticipated to be unveiled this week, affecting not only Newtown but also services in north Powys.

1 week ago

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NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN EAST
Man arrested over e-bike crash

18 year old arrested after a pedestrian was injured on Broad Street by an e-bike.

1 week ago

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NEWS WEATHER
New weather warning issued for tonight and tomorrow

A new yellow weather warning has been issued for Powys as more snow and ice are expected to hit the area.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS
Powys team wins national award

Fleet managers who oversee more than 500 vehicles and 1,000 drivers for Powys County Council have collected a national award from Logistics UK.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS WHAT'S ON
Town partnership AGM this week

The AGM of the Newtown Town Partnership will take place this week, a group established to bolster the growth and development of the town.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS WHATS ON
See what's on next week in our area (W02)

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

2 weeks ago

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NEWS
Local teacher launches fundraiser

A local secondary school teacher is embarking on a remarkable fundraising journey this January to support The Brain Tumour Charity.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS
Fuel prices in Newtown remain high during 2024

We've crunched the numbers for fuel prices across the town in 2024 - check out our analysis here.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS WEATHER
Snow on the way this weekend

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

2 weeks ago

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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.

2 weeks ago

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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.

2 weeks ago

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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 weeks ago

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