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NEWS THINGS TO DO
Easter treat for visitors to award winning attraction

An award-winning Newtown escape rooms business has a special Easter treat in store for customers during the school half term holiday.

1 day ago

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NEWS CRIME
Police searching for Audi 'getaway' car

Police are interested in a black Audi vehicle which they believe was used in the recent burgulary at Santander in Newtown.

1 day ago

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NEWS
MMP success at professional awards

Local estate agents Morris Marshall & Poole (MMP), has recently been honoured with a prestigious Gold and Silver Award for Sales and Lettings in Wales.

1 day ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors to consider Pride event proposal

Town councillors are set to consider for the second time, a proposal from Creative Stuff Newtown for a Pride event in Newtown.

2 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
NHS dental charges to rise

Residents will soon see an increase in the cost of NHS dental treatment, with changes set to take effect from April 1st.

2 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Speed limit drop for Kerry approved

The speed limit on parts of roads going through a Powys village near Newtown will be dropped to 20mph from this Friday.

3 days ago

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NEWS
Successful inspection for Ysgol Rhiw Bechan

Ysgol Rhiw Bechan in Tregynon near Newtown has received commendation from inspectors, highlighting its nurturing environment and strong community ethos.

3 days ago

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NEWS
Local architect highlights benefits of straw bale construction

A Powys architect based in Newtown is advocating for the use of sustainable and locally sourced materials in the construction industry, highlighting the benefits of incorporating Welsh straw into building design.

4 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Tenants satisfaction survey results revealed

Residents in Powys are giving a nod of approval to the housing services provided by Powys County Council, according to the latest satisfaction survey data.

5 days ago

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NEWS
Library challenges for all the family

Several new competitions have been launched following World Book Day, the county council has said.

5 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Vacancy on Town Council 'declared'

Following the recent resignation of councillor Rex Shayler, a casual vacancy has been declared in the office of Town Councillor for North Ward.

6 days ago

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NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN EAST
Police investigate bank break in

Police are currently investigating a burglary that took place at Santander Bank on High Street, Newtown.

6 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
New Welsh Government ministers announced

New First Minister Vaughan Gething has announced his Ministerial team for a Wales full of optimism, ambition and unity. 

6 days ago

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NEWS
Road safety in crisis according to safety group

Road safety in Powys is in crisis and if something isn't done about it, it will continue to impact on the lives of residents and visitors, as well as the local economy, a safety group has said

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
How do you think the 50th anniversary of our council should be celebrated?

That's the question which town councillors will be exploring next week, as the 50th anniversary of Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council is fast approaching.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Vaughan Gething wins Senedd vote

Vaughan Gething has been officially confirmed as the new First Minister in the Senedd, making him the fifth person to hold this position in Wales.

1 week ago

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NEWS HEALTH
Air ambulance future vote delayed

Newtown residents will have to wait a little longer to find out the fate of the north Powys Wales Air Ambulance air base, as a decision has been postponed until 28 March.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Town councillors to hear updates on loyalty scheme

Mid Wales Tourism will be presenting to town councillors their plans for a Mid Wales loyalty scheme, which is to include businesses in Newtown.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN CENTRAL
Town councillors to discuss new development name

Town councillors to set to discuss a proposal by the County Council to name the new development at the Former Robert Owen House site.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
£82m to convert leisure centres to net zero

It will cost £82 million to bring leisure centres and swimming pools in Powys up to the standard needed to meet carbon Net Zero obligations, councillors have heard.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Get your business idea off the ground

Entrepreneurs in Newtown with dreams of launching a new business venture now have the opportunity to apply for Start-Up grants from Powys County Council.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Council has no plans to sell off housing

Powys County Council’s housing stock is not going to be sold off, a senior councillor has stressed.

1 week ago

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NEWS WHAT'S ON
Civic Society to hear from former Mayor

Newtown residents are invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the Newtown & District Civic Society on Tuesday, 9th April at the Crescent Community Centre.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Deadline approaching for fund applications

Local groups and organisations in Newtown are being reminded by the Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council about the upcoming deadline for the Community Grant.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Vaughan Gething elected as Welsh Labour leader

Vaughan Gething has been elected as the next Welsh Labour leader, succeeding Mark Drakeford.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Council teams up with Welsh company on school meals

A new partnership between Powys County Council and Castell Howell, Wales' leading independent food service wholesaler, will see more Welsh produce used in school meals across the county, including Newtown.

1 week ago

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NEWS
Remember your photo ID for voting in May

Residents in Newtown and across Powys are being reminded that they will need to show photographic ID in order to vote in the upcoming Police and Crime Commissioner elections on 2 May.

1 week ago

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NEWS
Local eateries finalists at food awards

Newtown's culinary scene is once again in the spotlight as two local eateries, Waggon and Horses and Cafe Glitz, have been announced as finalists in the prestigious 7th Food Awards Wales.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN LLANLLWCHAIARN NORTH
Town councillor to step down

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has officially announced the resignation of Rex Shayler from his position as Town Councillor for North Ward.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Town councillors considered survey responses

Town councillors are discussed and considered responses made to their recent survey around community hall provision in Newtown South and Llanllwchaiarn.

1 week ago

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NEWS CRIME
Newtown to see increased enforcement on new 20mph speed limit roads

Residents of Newtown can expect to see increased enforcement measures on new 20mph speed limit roads as of next week.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Can you help with building new houses in Newtown?

A construction company that will build a new affordable housing development in Newtown is looking for local businesses to help with the project.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS
Safeguarding Board releases report findings

Mid and West Wales Regional Safeguarding Board has completed it's child practice review into the circumstances surrounding the death of a sixteen-year-old girl from Newtown.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Council unveils plans to build and improve council homes

Powys County Council has announced plans for a major investment in housing, with more than £170m set to be spent on building new council homes and improving existing properties over the next five years.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS HEALTH
Minister claims no final decision made on Air Ambulance

Residents in Newtown and the surrounding areas have expressed their concerns following a recent report recommending the closure of Welshpool's Air Ambulance base.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Cabinet to consider Ysgol Bro Caereinion language consultation report

Plans are in place to potentially move a north Powys all-age school along the language continuum, with the goal of eventually transforming it into a Welsh-medium school.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS GENERAL ELECTION 24
Craig selected to contest seat

Craig Williams has been officially chosen as the Welsh Conservative Parliamentary candidate for the newly formed constituency of Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr in the upcoming General Election.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Inquiry told of UK government treatment during pandemic

In a recent hearing at the UK Covid-19 inquiry, Baroness Eluned Morgan, the Welsh Labour health minister, made startling revelations about the treatment of Welsh people by the UK Government during the pandemic.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS
County success for local runners

Newtown High School students showcased their talents at the Welsh Schools Cross Country Championships in Brecon last week.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Grow your business with a grant of up £25k

Businesses in Newtown looking to expand or secure their future in the face of challenging times could benefit from a Growth Grant offered by Powys County Council.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
£1m boost for local car clubs

The Welsh Government has announced plans to invest £1m in creating a network of car clubs to connect rural communities, including in Newtown.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors back motion against school holiday changes

A response to the Welsh Government’s consultation on shortening the school summer holidays said that it could affect cultural events in Powys a senior councillor has said.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS ANALYSIS BUDGET 24
Try our new Council Tax spend tool

In a bid to enhance transparency and empower residents, All About Newtown has unveiled a new interactive Council Tax spend tool, allowing citizens to gain insights into the allocation of their council tax contributions.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS
High School headteacher to help out at other school

Newtown High School's current headteacher, Rob Edwards, is set to take on a new role as acting headteacher at Brecon High School, Powys County Council has announced.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Plans for church conversion gains support

Town councillors have supported plans for the conversion of Newtown United Reformed Church into two holiday accommodation units and two residential dwellings.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 24
County councillors formally set council tax for 24/25

Powys county councillors have today formally set council tax, which includes an overall hike for Newtown residents of £153 per year for a Band D property.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
French drain could be installed in Dolerw Park to help flooding

Open Newtown is exploring the prospect of installing a french drain to alleviate flooding issues along the pathways of Dolerw Park, town councillors will hear.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Town councillors welcome Street Pastors' work

Town councillors recently heard about the work being undertaken by Newtown Street Pastors, in which they welcomed the incredible work they do in the community.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Local MP welcomes Spring Budget

Local MP Craig Williams has expressed his satisfaction with the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Budget Statement, which he believes will benefit the residents and businesses of Montgomeryshire, including those in Newtown.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Town councillors finally to see new town brand

It's taken over two years, more than £24,000 to develop and has remained a closely guarded secret, but finally town councillors could soon be seeing the new town branding in April.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
County councillors to debate farming motions

A couple of motions to support farming sector are set to be debated by councillors this week.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Can you be the next youth rep for our town?

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council is reaching out to the younger generation in the community with an exciting opportunity to become actively involved in local democracy.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS
Carnival queen selected

The annual Newtown carnival is back after this June with new Carnival Queen Elect, Isobelle Jones.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS
Garden waste recycling collections have commenced

Newtown residents are being reminded to renew or sign up for the garden waste recycling collection service for the 2024 season.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS CRIME
Newtown man found not guilty of rape

Local resident, Thomas Evans, has been acquitted of charges of raping a teenage boy following a trial at Mold Crown Court.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS
Fire Service assist paramedics in Newtown

Newtown firefighters and paramedics joined forces to respond to an incident in Newtown on Thursday 29th February 2024.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS
Newtown pub 'highly commended' in Countryside Alliance Awards

A pub from just outside Newtown was awarded a 'highly commended' at the recent Countryside Alliance Wales awards ceremony, held at the Senedd.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Town council seeking partner for flowers management

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council is currently looking for a third-sector, not-for-profit local organisation to take charge of managing volunteers and overseeing the flower beds in High Street.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS
Admissions for pre-school are now open

The upcoming admissions round for children looking to start pre-school in 2025 is fast approaching.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS CRIME
Convicted rapist given suspended sentence

A man from Newtown has been given a suspended sentence after being found guilty of rape between August 2016 and February 2017.

4 weeks ago

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