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NEWS POLITICS TRANSPORT
MS quizzes Minister on railway line performance

The ongoing challenges faced by passengers on the Cambrian railway line were the focus of a lively exchange in the Senedd this week.

12 hours ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Taxi fees to rise by 8%

Taxi licensing fees in Powys are set to rise from April 1 next year by eight per cent.

1 day ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Leisure review decision 'postponed'

A decision to consult on leisure service and swimming pool cuts in Powys has been postponed.

2 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
First glimpses of where Council Tax might be next year

We've discovered our first glimpses into how much our Council Tax could be in Newtown from April next year.

2 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
‘Give voters a greater say on replacing misbehaving politicians’

Campaigners called for voters to be given a say over who replaces Senedd politicians booted out of office for bad behaviour under a proposed system of recall.

3 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Youth rep could become full councillor

A current youth representative on Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council could soon step into a more comprehensive role as a full councillor.

3 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Council to use reserves to plug deficit

More reserve funding will need to be used by Powys County Council to plug a predicted financial black hole of just under £4 million at the end of next March.

3 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN EAST
Town councillors to consider motion to protect landmark

Town councillors will consider a motion from Cllr Paul Harris on protecting the heritage of the Baptist Chapel in the town, which is set to go to auction shortly.

4 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN EAST
New anniversary bench installed

Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has unveiled a new anniversary bench to celebrate it's 50th birthday.

5 days ago

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NEWS PLANNING POLITICS TREGYNON
Permission to create new holiday lodges refused

Powys County Council has refused planning permission for a proposal to install two holiday pods near Tregynon, citing significant concerns over highway safety and insufficient drainage information.

5 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Council to promote market to drive sales

The weekly Tuesday charter market in Newtown has a wide range of traders and stalls, and the town council is going to attempt to boost it further.

5 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
5.9 per cent pay rise proposed for councillors

Councillor pay in Powys is set to rise by more than £1,000 next April.

6 days ago

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NEWS TRANSPORT
New rail penalties from Monday

Newtown residents and visitors who rely on the rail service are advised to take note of recent changes announced by Transport for Wales regarding ticketless travel.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Visitor Levy Bill to be introduced this month

Ministers have announced that upcoming legislative proposals, which could significantly impact tourism in Wales, will be introduced this month.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
CCTV being installed to combat vandalism

Residents and visitors will soon see enhanced security measures at the town's public toilets.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Plan to split PRU in two revealed

A massive change of fortunes has been revealed for the Pupil Referral Unit  (PRU) in Powys, with a move to have two separate PRU’s rather than one run from two sites.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillor pushes for debate on toilet charging

Cllr Richard White, a prominent supporter of charging for public toilets, has again pushed for a debate on the issue.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS PLANNING KERRY
Farm creation plans approved

Six jobs could be created after plans to transform land near Newtown into three farm enterprises was given the go ahead.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN EAST
New bridge delays again

Efforts on the new active travel bridge in Newtown are ongoing, but delayed due to critical component shortages.

1 week ago

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NEWS SPORT
Football success for High School students

Newtown High School students showcased their football talents at the recent North Powys KS3 Football Tournament held at Latham Park, delivering an outstanding performance that left spectators in awe.

1 week ago

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NEWS PROPERTY
Local landmark to go under the hammer

An imposing Newtown chapel which has been a place of worship since 1801 will go under the hammer at a property auction later this month.

1 week ago

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NEWS PLANNING NEWTOWN EAST
New application to create 3 flats submitted

A planning application has been submitted to create three new studio apartments in the town centre.

1 week ago

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SPORT
Newtown take on rivals Aberystwyth

In a thrilling match held on last night, Aberystwyth Town clashed with Newtown in a heated JD Cymru Premier showdown.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Leisure review revealed

Powys County Council has revealed four options that are under consideration regarding the future of its 14 leisure centres, impacting towns like Newtown and others across the county.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Call for openness on council funding formula

A cross-party committee called for greater transparency around the formula used to allocate funding to Welsh councils amid concerns about unfairness.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors to reconsider car parking review

Powys County Council's cabinet members have agreed to reconsider the findings from the cross-party review group tasked with reviewing the county's car parking arrangements.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Council reform plans may surface at end of month

More meat on the bones of what “Sustainable Powys” actually is, might emerge by the end of the month, councillors have been told.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Local health board ‘escalated’ due to finance fears

Local health board will face greater scrutiny from the Welsh Government due to serious concerns about their finances, Wales’ health secretary announced.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS PLANNING NEWTOWN EAST
Factory extension approved

Powys County councillors have approved plans to extend a factory in Newtown which could create 25 jobs.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Wales ‘going round in circles’ on school improvement

Opposition Senedd members accused ministers of going “round and round in circles” and “making a mess” of Wales’ school system.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS SPORT
Newtown replace manager

Scott Ruscoe's tenure as the head of JD Cymru Premier side Newtown has reached its conclusion, marking the end of a challenging 10 months.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS TRANSPORT
Initial train crash findings released

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has provided an update on its investigation into the tragic train collision near Talerddig, Powys, which took place on the evening of October 21, 2024.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS SPORT
Runner celebrates 250th parkrun

A local man has achieved a remarkable milestone by completing his 250th parkrun.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS WHAT'S ON
Christmas event to feature bands, fireworks and more

It's not long to go until the town's annual Kicking Off Christmas event - which promises a day full of entertainment and Christmas cheer.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Local reps respond to budget

Yesterday's budget announcement by the UK Labour Government has sparked mixed reactions from elected representatives in Montgomeryshire, leaving residents and visitors in Newtown divided over the implications of the decision.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Former Mayor resigns

Former Mayor of Newtown and town councillor John Byrne has resigned from the town council.

3 weeks ago

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