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NEWS POLITICS
20mph changes still in discussion

Talks on which Powys roads could revert back to 30mph from the controversial 20 mph speed limit is still ongoing, the council has revealed.

9 hours ago   Elgan Hearn

 
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OPINION
Opinion: allegations deserve an independent investigation

Local MP Steve Witherden gives an update on his campaign over issues at Ysgol Robert Owen in Newtown.

20 hours ago   All About Newtown


  Latest Media

  Latest News
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NEWS WHAT'S ON
Canal forum to be held in April

Developments on the Montgomery Canal in Powys and Shropshire and future plans will be in the spotlight at a meeting in Newtown next month.

1 day ago   All About Newtown

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Rail footfall rises in Newtown

New figures from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) show that passenger numbers at Newtown railway station increased significantly in 2023/2024, though they remain below pre-pandemic levels.

1 day ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS POLITICS
New Senedd constituencies confirmed

Final plans for 16 new “super constituencies” have been unveiled ahead of the next Senedd election in a little over a year.

2 days ago   Chris Haines


  Upcoming Events / Activities
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NFS Foodshare

Fri 14th March at 10:30am

Jubilee Scout Hut

Free

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Coffee Morning

Sat 15th March at 10:00am

Aberhafesp Community Centre

From £2

Image for the article NFS Foodshare
NFS Foodshare

Mon 17th March at 10:30am

Jubilee Scout Hut

Free


  Latest Sport
Image for the article Rail disruption in March announced
NEWS TRANSPORT
Rail disruption in March announced

Rail users in Newtown are bracing for more disruption in March as an essential maintenance project will see the closure of the line for 16 days.

1 month ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS POLITICS TRANSPORT
MS raises concerns over proposed bus changes

Montgomeryshire Member of the Senedd (MS) Russell George has voiced strong concerns over proposed changes to local bus services that could negatively impact rural communities across Powys.

1 month ago   All About Newtown

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SPORT
Robins sign international goalkeeper

Newtown AFC have made a major move in the transfer window by signing Philippines international goalkeeper Julian Schwarzer Garcia.

1 month ago   All About Newtown


  Latest Politics
Image for the article 20mph changes still in discussion
NEWS POLITICS
20mph changes still in discussion

Talks on which Powys roads could revert back to 30mph from the controversial 20 mph speed limit is still ongoing, the council has revealed.

9 hours ago   Elgan Hearn

Image for the article New Senedd constituencies confirmed
NEWS POLITICS
New Senedd constituencies confirmed

Final plans for 16 new “super constituencies” have been unveiled ahead of the next Senedd election in a little over a year.

2 days ago   Chris Haines

Image for the article Councillors back road safety call
NEWS POLITICS
Councillors back road safety call

A motion calling for action to make Powys roads safer, especially for motor cyclists, has been unanimously backed by councillors from right across the political spectrum.

3 days ago   Elgan Hearn


  Latest Crime
Image for the article 16 year old charged after incident
NEWS CRIME
16 year old charged after incident

Authorities have provided an update on the stabbing incident that occurred in Newtown on Friday night.

3 days ago   All About Newtown

Image for the article Local leaders respond to town centre knife attack
NEWS POLITICS CRIME
Local leaders respond to town centre knife attack

Community leaders have voiced their concerns following a knife attack in Newtown town centre on Friday evening, which left an 18-year-old in hospital and saw a 16-year-old arrested.

3 days ago   All About Newtown

Image for the article Two knife incidents in one day as 16 year old arrested
NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN EAST
Two knife incidents in one day as 16 year old arrested

A 16 year old has been arrested over a stabbing incident Newtown town centre last night.

5 days ago   All About Newtown