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Pupils’ strong progress recognised in latest Estyn report

Bettws Lifehouse - an Independent ALN school in Bettws Cedewain, near Newtown - has been praised in its latest Estyn inspection for placing pupils’ well-being at the heart of daily life. Inspectors highlighted the school’s caring and inclusive ethos, where respect, safety, and learning are guiding principles evident in routines and relationships.

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Supporting image for story: 'Ben just wanted to help people and make them smile': Family's emotional tribute to teenage biker killed by drink driver

'Ben just wanted to help people and make them smile': Family's emotional tribute to teenage biker killed by drink driver

Supporting image for story: One person taken to hospital following A483 crash with road closed for investigations

One person taken to hospital following A483 crash with road closed for investigations

Supporting image for story: A483 closed outside Welshpool with emergency services at the scene after two-vehicle crash

A483 closed outside Welshpool with emergency services at the scene after two-vehicle crash

Supporting image for story: Join the Rotary Across Wales Walk and stride for charity

Join the Rotary Across Wales Walk and stride for charity

Supporting image for story: Amber weather warning for Shropshire: Where Storm Claudia could hit as UK braces for washout weekend

Amber weather warning for Shropshire: Where Storm Claudia could hit as UK braces for washout weekend

Supporting image for story: 'Our lives would be very different without Hope House': Family shares emotional story as 15-year-old Lily fronts charity's winter campaign

'Our lives would be very different without Hope House': Family shares emotional story as 15-year-old Lily fronts charity's winter campaign

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Pupils’ strong progress recognised in latest Estyn report

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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.