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Broadband progress for Powys communities
Exciting work to bring high-speed futureproof broadband to Powys’ rural communities is now gaining momentum, thanks to a pilot project led by Powys County Council.
Newtown bids to plot its own future over next 15 years
A plan to help shape planning decisions in Newtown over the next 15 years has been sent to Powys County Council for approval.
Montgomeryshire MS to press Government on Newtown hospital
Montgomeryshire MS Russell George says he wants to see progress on Newtown's proposed new community hospital.
Virtual sixth form open to be held for Year 11 pupils
Year 11 pupils in Powys have the chance to part in a virtual open day next week to find out more about the sixth form provision available in the county’s secondary schools.
Covid-19 data work nets award for Powys County Council
Work to link health and social care data to provide a better understanding of Covid-19 and the pressures it was putting on front-line services has netted an award for Powys County Council.
Great British Sewing Bee host Joe Lycett says Newtown played ‘huge part in the way we shop today’
Newtown has made its debut on the hit BBC One show 'The Great British Sewing Bee'.
Newtown boy conquers Snowdon to raise money for Parkinson’s charity
A nine-year-old boy from Newtown has conquered the tallest mountain in Wales to raise money and awareness to find a cure for a condition that affects his grandad.
Free asymptomatic drop-in Covid testing centre for Newtown
A rapid Covid testing centre for people without symptoms is to be set up in Newtown to help squash future outbreaks.
Robert Owen at 250: Newtown pupils quiz Mark Drakeford
Newtown pupils held a special interview with First Minister Mark Drakeford as part of the Robert Owen legacy celebrations.
Newtown’s European play-off final win ‘fantastic advertisement for town’
Newtown's thrilling victory over Caernarfon Town in the European play-off final is a "fantastic advertisement for the town", says its newly-elected mayor.