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New footbridge works are finally progressing!

Residents and visitors of Newtown are eagerly anticipating the completion of the long-awaited bridge that will provide the town with a fourth river crossing.

15 hours ago   All About Newtown

 
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NEWS POLITICS
Council asked to apologise for state of footpaths

Calls have been made for Powys County Council to say sorry for the poor state of paths in the county.

20 hours ago   Elgan Hearn


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NEWS POLITICS
Meetings could move from historic chamber

Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council is set to discuss a proposal this evening that could see its meetings moved to a more accessible venue, following concerns about the current location’s lack of accessibility for councillors with mobility issues.

1 day ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS WHATS ON
See what's on next week in our area (W09)

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

2 days ago   All About Newtown

Image for the article Opinion: Lower Car Park Charges Could Boost Our Town Centres
OPINION
Opinion: Lower Car Park Charges Could Boost Our Town Centres

Russell George MS says that his survey reveals that lower car parking charges could provide a much needed economic boost to our town centres.

2 days ago   All About Newtown


  Upcoming Events / Activities
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Job and Apprenticeship Fair

Thu 27th February at 10:00am

The Elephant and Castle

Free

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NFS Foodshare

Fri 28th February at 10:30am

Jubilee Scout Hut

Free

Image for the article NFS Foodshare
NFS Foodshare

Mon 3rd March at 10:30am

Jubilee Scout Hut

Free


  Latest Sport
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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.

2 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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 Council asked to apologise for state of footpaths
NEWS POLITICS
Council asked to apologise for state of footpaths

Calls have been made for Powys County Council to say sorry for the poor state of paths in the county.

20 hours ago   Elgan Hearn

Image for the article Meetings could move from historic chamber
NEWS POLITICS
Meetings could move from historic chamber

Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council is set to discuss a proposal this evening that could see its meetings moved to a more accessible venue, following concerns about the current location’s lack of accessibility for councillors with mobility issues.

1 day ago   All About Newtown

Image for the article How did your councillor vote on the budget for 25/26?
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How did your councillor vote on the budget for 25/26?

The voting results from yesterday's Powys County Council meeting reveal who voted for setting the budget for 24/25, which includes a 8.9% council tax increase and who voted against.

4 days ago   All About Newtown


  Latest Crime
Image for the article More than 300 plants found in drug raid
NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN EAST
More than 300 plants found in drug raid

Police have uncovered a significant cannabis-growing operation in the heart of Newtown, as over 300 cannabis plants were found across four storeys of a building on Clifton Terrace.

6 days ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN EAST
Police carry out armed raid on Newtown property

Residents in Newtown were startled today as armed police raided a property on Clifton Terrace, resulting in the arrest of one individual suspected of cannabis production.

6 days ago   All About Newtown

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.

1 month ago   All About Newtown