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High School to hold 'lockdown' drill

In response to recent events at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, Newtown High School is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety and security of its students and staff and will be holding a lockdown drill on Tuesday.

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Pupils to move into new school in September

The opening of the new purpose-built £22m replacement school for Ysgol Cedewain, set to provide improved facilities and opportunities for the county's most vulnerable pupils, has been delayed until September.

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NEWS POLITICS CRIME
Dafydd Llywelyn re-elected as Police Commissioner

Incumbent Dafydd Llywelyn has been re-elected as the Dyfed Powys Police & Crime Commissioner.

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NEWS NEWTOWN EAST
Enhancements to bee and butterfly garden

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has announced that new enhancements have been made to the butterfly & bee-friendly garden located along the river path at St. Mary’s.

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NEWS WHAT'S ON
Choir raise the roof at Royal Albert Hall

In a majestic celebration of Welsh culture and choral harmony, the Newtown & District Male Voice Choir took to the stage at the illustrious Royal Albert Hall in London.

2 days ago   Richard Williams

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NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN EAST
Cabinet to consider Newtown schools consultation report

Plans to increase the capacity of a proposed new school building in Newtown so pupils from another school can also be included could be given the go-ahead if a recommendation to Cabinet is approved, the county council has said

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WEATHER
The upcoming forecast in Newtown (02/05/24)

As the Met Office forecast predicts heavy, thundery rain for Newtown today, residents are preparing for a wet and gloomy day ahead.

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NEWS POLITICS
Cast your vote for Police & Crime Commissioner today

If you're registered to vote, you can cast your vote today between 7am and 10pm for the next Police & Crime Commissioner for Dyfed-Powys.

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NEWS POLITICS
Still no decision on Newtown PRU

The future of a specialist school at the centre of a whistleblowing incident in Newtown is still undecided.

3 days ago   Elgan Hearn

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NEWS NEWTOWN LLANLLWCHAIARN WEST
Open Newtown to create accessible trail

Dolerw Park is set to receive a new and exciting addition – the Dolerw Park Meadow Meander.

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors get planning enforcement update

County Councillors have been given an update on work being done to improve investigation of potential planning enforcement cases in Powys.

4 days ago   Elgan Hearn

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NEWS POLITICS
MP welcomes Shrewsbury Hospital transformation progress

Craig Williams, Welsh Conservative MP for Montgomeryshire, has expressed his support for the progress being made by the Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust towards its Hospital Transformation Plan at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

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Urdd thanks local volunteers

With less than a month to go until the Maldwyn Urdd Eisteddfod, Urdd Gobaith Cymru has announced that seven local volunteers will be honored for their contributions to the youth organization.

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NEWS POLITICS
Town Council continues to support local tourism events

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has announced its commitment to enhancing the local community's vibrancy and economic growth through its Tourism Events Grant.

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PROPERTY NEWTOWN CENTRAL
Property for sale in Pavilion Court, Newtown

Located in the tranquil neighborhood of Newtown, this charming 2-bedroom semi-detached house is the perfect place to call home and is on the market for £152,000.

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NEWS POLITICS
By-election to be held for local seat

A county council by-election for the Rhiwcynon ward, which includes Tregynon, Adfa and Aberhafesb is to be held, Powys County Council has confirmed.

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NEWS POLITICS
Does the Council have the right resources for information governance?

Does Powys County Council have enough resources to deal with information governance, a committee chairperson has asked.

6 days ago   Elgan Hearn

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NEWS POLITICS
Next town partnership meeting scheduled

Locals are encouraged to attend the upcoming Town Partnership meeting, set to take place at The Buck Inn on High Street on Monday, April 29th.

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Local award winners braving a wing walk!

The sky’s the limit for three winners of Powys Business Awards who are joining forces for a charity wing walk next month.

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Inspired by the London Marathon? Join Newtown parkrun!

Newtown residents are lacing up their running shoes every Saturday morning for the popular Newtown parkrun event.

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NEWS TRANSPORT
Delays likely next week in key town route

Delays are likely in Dolfor Road next week, as telecom engineers are scheduled to test and maintain telecoms masts in the area.

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NEWS POLITICS HEALTH
Local politicians seek government intervention

The decision to close Welshpool Air Ambulance base has sparked strong opposition from local politicians, including Russell George MS and Craig Williams MP, who have been vocal in their opposition to the closures since they were first leaked to the media in 2022.

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NEWS NEWTOWN EAST
Bypass collision claims one life

On Tuesday, tragedy struck on the Newtown bypass as a three-vehicle collision unfolded, unfortunately leaving one person dead.

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Local company in robotics donation

Newtown College recently hosted a remarkable day of exploration into robotics, engineering, and IT, thanks to a generous donation from cutting-edge industry leader Reeco Automation.

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NEWS POLITICS TRANSPORT
Transport Secretary outlines plan for targeted change

The Welsh Government will listen to the people of Wales and work with councils to deliver targeted change to the implementation of 20mph, Cabinet Secretary Ken Skates has said.

1 week ago   All About Newtown

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