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NEWS POLITICS
Town branding to launch in April 2025

An update on Newtown's town branding project is set to be presented to town councillors next week, revealing plans to launch in April 2025.

11 hours ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors back plans to explore twinning agreement

Town councillors have agreed to give their 'moral support' and consider a costed business case in the future for plans to twin the town with New Harmony in Indiana, USA.

16 hours ago

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SPORT
Newtown lose away at Cardiff

In an intense face-off in the JD Cymru Premier League, Newtown battled it out against Cardiff Met in a thrilling match last Friday.

1 day ago

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NEWS TRANSPORT
Main town road to be closed

A main route into the town will be closed this week for resurfacing works.

2 days ago

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OPINION
Opinion: car parking still not resolved

Cllr Pete Lewington gives readers his opinions on the shortcomings in the current Liberal Democrat/Labour administration in Llandrindod Wells.

2 days ago

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PROPERTY
Independent school property on the market

Property currently used as an independent school near the Powys border with Shropshire is new on the market with award-winning Halls Commercial with a price tag of £750,000.

3 days ago

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NEWS TRANSPORT
Railway line to reopen on Monday

The Cambrian line in Newtown is set to open for normal services from Monday after the recent rail accident, as confirmed by Network Rail and Transport for Wales today.

4 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Twinning expansion to be discussed

A potential new town twinning agreement is on the agenda for town councillors as they prepare to deliberate on a proposal to twin with New Harmony, Indiana, USA.

4 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Council call for review of carers support

A senior Powys County Councillor is calling on the UK Government to conduct a full review of the support needed for carers.

5 days ago

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NEWS TRANSPORT
Casualties on roads have fallen by a quarter

The Welsh Government has revealed promising figures showing a significant improvement in road safety across the country, with both collisions and casualties on 20mph and 30mph roads seeing a substantial decline.

5 days ago

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NEWS TRANSPORT
Line to remain shut for some time

The Cambrian railway line between Machynlleth and Shrewsbury will remain closed until at least Friday, 25 October, following a collision between two trains on Monday evening.

6 days ago

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NEWS TRANSPORT
Initial crash findings released

Preliminary findings from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) suggest that low wheel-rail adhesion may have been a key factor in the recent train collision at Talerddig, Powys.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Trees causing toilet issues

Town councillors have heard that three large trees next to the Back Lane public toilets are causing issues with guttering.

1 week ago

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NEWS TRANSPORT
Man dies after train collision

A man has died following a low-speed collision involving two trains in Powys.

1 week ago

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NEWS TRANSPORT
Trains suspended due to collision

The Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury line is currently closed along with the A470 at Talerddig after two trains have collided 'at low speed'.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Residents urged to take part in survey

Residents in Newtown have been invited to take part in a survey initiated by Powys County Council to help influence future planning and service delivery in the region.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Public toilets hit by vandalism again

Town councillors have heard that an increase in vandalism is being seen at both the town's two public toilets.

1 week ago

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OPINION
Opinion: restructuring and closures are disappointing

Our local MP gives us an update on the issues which he's been working on in our area.

1 week ago

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SPORT
Full Montys take league top spot

The Newtown Pool League saw plenty of action last week, with the Full Montys rising to the top of the Premier League for the first time this season, while Jockey B won their derby against Jockey A in a close 8-6 battle.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Town goes 'pink' to raise awareness

Local landmarks are set to turn pink this weekend as the Town Council announces its support for Breast Cancer Now, a leading charity dedicated to breast cancer research and support.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors to decide grant applications

Town Councillors will next week discuss awarding nearly £8,000 to local groups as part of it's community fund scheme.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors reject move to STV

The move to a Single Transferable Vote system and a change to the way people vote in local Powys County Council elections, has been rejected.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Calls for pause on council farm sales dismissed

The Senedd narrowly rejected calls to temporarily halt the sale of council-owned farms amid concerns they are disappearing at an alarming rate due to financial constraints.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Local MP elected to Welsh scrutiny committee

Steve Witherden MP has been elected to the Welsh Affairs Select Committee this week, which will scrutinise the Wales Office and its relationship with the Senedd for the first time that Labour has been in power both in Cardiff Bay and Westminster since 2010.

1 week ago

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NEWS TRANSPORT
Transport for Wales increases passenger numbers

Newtown residents and visitors have contributed to the significant increase in rail usage for Transport for Wales (TfW), with the company recording the largest rise in passenger numbers among all UK train operators this spring.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Senedd set to debate assisted dying

The Welsh Parliament is set to hold a “historic” debate and vote on assisted dying.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS PLANNING NEWTOWN EAST
Newtown factory plans delayed

A decision to allow a factory to be extended in Newtown which could create 25 new jobs, has been put on hold for a few weeks.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Town councillor expenses increase by 28%

Newtown town councillor allowances and expenses have jumped by at least 28% for the financial year 2023-24, compared to the previous year.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Welsh tribunal system ‘under resourced’

Tribunals in Wales do not have the necessary resources to make sure cases are dealt with quickly, efficiently and justly, a committee heard.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS PLANNING NEWTOWN EAST
MOT testing station application approved

Powys County Council has granted full planning permission for the change of use at Unit 18 on the Vastre Industrial Estate to allow for the creation of an MOT testing station, which should create 2 to 6 jobs.

2 weeks ago

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SPORT
Newtown win away at Caernarfon

In an exhilarating JD Cymru Premier match that had Newtown supporters on the edge of their seats, Newtown secured a victory against Caernarfon Town.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors to consider STV consultation

Powys County Councillors will considery holding the next Powys County Council election under the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system after a consultation exercise which was supported by 60.5% of respondents.

2 weeks ago

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SPORT
League action hotting up

The Newtown Pool League saw top contenders Llanbadarn, Jockey A, and Full Montys deliver commanding victories last week, strengthening their bids for the Premiership title.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councils braced for black hole in budgets

Councils in Wales are bracing themselves for a multi million pound “black hole” when they prepare their budgets for next year.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Green space volunteers making their mark

Town councillors will discuss a progress report from Cultivate regarding their involvement in a collaborative green spaces project initiated by the Town Council.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Minister rejects calls for free youth travel

The Welsh Government poured cold water on calls for free public transport for young people.

2 weeks ago

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