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NEWS WHATS ON
See what's on next week in our area (W05)

Here is the latest activities and events which are scheduled to take place in Newtown and the surrounding area next week.

17 hours ago   All About Newtown

 
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OPINION
Opinion: Mayor looking forward to unleashing towns potential

Mayor of Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn, Cllr Pete Lewington shares what he’s been up to recently.

1 day ago   All About Newtown


  Latest Media

  Latest News
Image for the article Next phase of Treowen works to start soon
NEWS NEWTOWN EAST
Next phase of Treowen works to start soon

Those wanting to walk and cycle in Newtown can look forward to the commencement of the next phase of an active travel route in Treowen towards the end of this month.

3 days ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS
Two vehicle collision closes road

Residents and visitors in Newtown were met with disruptions this morning following a road traffic collision at Penstrowed.

3 days ago   All About Newtown

Image for the article Senedd rubber stamps £7m property tax rise
NEWS POLITICS
Senedd rubber stamps £7m property tax rise

Senedd members rubber stamped a £7m increase in the higher rate of land transaction tax.

3 days ago   Chris Haines


  Upcoming Events / Activities
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Digital Friends’ Group

Thu 30th January at 09:30am

Newtown Library

Free

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Youth Cafe

Thu 30th January at 04:00pm

Hafan yr Afon

Free

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NFS Foodshare

Fri 31st January at 10:30am

Jubilee Scout Hut

Free


  Latest Sport
Image for the article Robins sign international goalkeeper
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 week ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS POLITICS PLANNING SPORT
New sports facility planning application submitted

An ambitious planning application has been submitted to Powys County Council by Active Newtown for the redevelopment of the sports facility at Recreation Ground on Pool Road in Newtown.

2 weeks ago   All About Newtown

Image for the article Newtown suffer defeat at controversial game
SPORT
Newtown suffer defeat at controversial game

Newtown faced a tough battle against TNS at Park Hall last week, with controversy off the pitch dominating the story.

3 weeks ago   All About Newtown


  Latest Politics
Image for the article Senedd rubber stamps £7m property tax rise
NEWS POLITICS
Senedd rubber stamps £7m property tax rise

Senedd members rubber stamped a £7m increase in the higher rate of land transaction tax.

3 days ago   Chris Haines

Image for the article Meetings may have to move from historic chamber
NEWS POLITICS
Meetings may have to move from historic chamber

The historic Town Council Chamber might be abandoned for future meetings due to accessibility issues, town councillors will hear.

3 days ago   All About Newtown

Image for the article Public set to get vote on booting out misbehaving Senedd members
NEWS POLITICS
Public set to get vote on booting out misbehaving Senedd members

People would be given a vote on whether to remove badly behaving Senedd members from office between elections under plans unveiled today.

4 days ago   Chris Haines


  Latest Crime
Image for the article Police precept likely to rise by 8.6%
NEWS POLITICS CRIME BUDGET 25
Police precept likely to rise by 8.6%

The policing precept for Dyfed Powys residents will be the topic for theDyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel's meeting on Friday, 24 January 2024.

6 days ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS CRIME
Crime falls 20% in November

New crime statistics for November 2024 indicate a positive trend for Newtown and the surrounding SY16 area, with 168 crimes recorded across the region.

2 weeks ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN EAST
Man arrested over e-bike crash

18 year old arrested after a pedestrian was injured on Broad Street by an e-bike.

2 weeks ago   All About Newtown