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Town council objects to plans for dozens of new homes near historic Grade II listed castle

A town council has objected to plans for more than 50 new homes citing 'serious concerns' over the distance from a historic castle.

The view towards the site from Montgomery Castle. Picture: Google Maps

Wales Air Ambulance campaigners vow to continue fight as they await court judgement

Montgomeryshire MS Russell George confirms Senedd election decision after betting charges

A Minecraft Movie: Jack Black as Steve, Jason Momoa as Garrett and Sebastian Hansen as Henry

Zero tolerance - Newtown cinema cracks down after viral trend spoils Minecraft screening

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council announce 'exciting' new event

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New sponsorship deal announced for series of running events in Shropshire and Mid-Wales

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A computer generated image of the proposed development off Llanidloes Road in Newtown (SJ Roberts)

Work begins on development of 29 new homes in Newtown

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The view towards the site from Montgomery Castle. Picture: Google Maps

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About Newtown

Famed as being the birthplace of social reformer, Robert Owen, this market town with the sparkling River Severn running through it, still celebrates the woollen industry which brought it wealth as offering plenty of modern, global businesses too. The town attracts big names to The Hafren theatre and fine art to the Oriel Davies Gallery.