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March 27, 2025

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

March 25, 2025

Ismet Lika

Two years in jail for cannabis farmer caught with more than 270 plants

March 24, 2025

Potters/Powys Council Recycling Centre in Newtown. Picture: Penny Mayes

'Stubborn and short sighted' - Bid to challenge council's recycling centre booking system in Mid Wales fails

March 23, 2025

Abermule level crossing. Photo: Google

Network Rail 'reviewing options' amid concerns level crossing closure near Newtown would force pedestrians to walk 10 miles to school

March 22, 2025

Ukrainian refugee filmmaker to premiere new documentary telling stories of children fleeing war-torn nation to Shropshire

March 21, 2025

Abermule level crossing. Photo: Google

Five day closure planned for renewal of level crossing near Newtown - with 10 mile diversion in place

March 18, 2025

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

Homes plan submitted for land near historic castle in Montgomery

March 12, 2025

Ida celebrating with her family

Powys care home resident celebrates remarkable 105th birthday

Your World|Mar 12

March 11, 2025

The Montgomery Canal.

Canal developments and plans set for meeting spotlight

March 10, 2025

Police received reports of an incident near Parkers Lane in Newtown. Photo: Google

Teen due in court after 18-year-old stabbed in Newtown

March 8, 2025

Dyfed Powys Police will be offered the chance to use Knighton Civic Centre for police surgery sessions.

Teenager arrested after man stabbed in Newtown

March 6, 2025

Officers forced entry to a four-storey property in Clifton Terrace, Newtown on Wednesday, February 19

Cannabis worth more than £860k seized in one week by Dyfed-Powys Police as six people charged

A Dyfed Powys Police officer has been dismissed with immediate effect after messages of homophobic and racist nature were discovered in a WhatsApp group.

Police appeal for witnesses after three-car crash leaves two people in hospital

March 4, 2025

'Vital' engineering work will close parts of the Cambrian line for 16 days from mid-March

16 days of railway closures planned as Network Rail undertakes 'vital' engineering work

February 28, 2025

The Newtown Post Office in Shortbridge Street, Newtown, Powys, will close on Thursday, March 13. Photo: Phoenix Property/Google

Newtown Post Office announces closure as services set to reopen in former butcher shop nearby

February 24, 2025

Drink-driving Newtown pensioner drove Land Rover while nearly twice the limit

February 15, 2025

Newtown C of E Primary School has just been graded 'good' in all Ofsted categories. Photo: Google

'Caring and welcoming' Shropshire primary school 'delighted' after recent Ofsted inspection

February 14, 2025

Newtown welcomes a new electric minibus, expanding the Dial-a-Ride services in the community.

Newtown residents celebrate following launch of new Dial-a-Ride electric minibus

February 8, 2025

Dancers from Oswestry and Welshpool will be fundraising for Cancer Research UK

Jive dance party - get your dance shoes ready for charity fundraiser

Your World|Feb 8

February 6, 2025

Rail disruption between Mid Wales and Shropshire cleared

February 4, 2025

Peter Webber's wartime home following the attack.

V2 rocket attack survivor to remember victims on 80th anniversary

January 27, 2025

Car driver killed in crash with lorry on busy Mid Wales main road

January 24, 2025

Motorcyclist in his 60s dies in three-vehicle crash on A483

January 21, 2025

Court showdown set over Welshpool air ambulance decision which has 'shaken communities'

January 8, 2025

School costs could rise by around 3.6% in 2025/26 (PA)

Staff at new £22m special school to ballot for strike action

December 23, 2024

Fire crews rescuing Nicky the donkey. Picture; Mid and West Wales Fire & Rescue Service

Dramatic pictures show Welsh fire crews' teamwork to rescue Nicky the donkey from river in... Abermule

Newtown|Dec 23, 2024

December 19, 2024

Sandstone Care Group Directors Accept Certificate from Help for Heroes for Raising £14,800 in 2024

Care group steps up for Help for Heroes and raises over £14,000

Your World|Dec 19, 2024

December 9, 2024

'God works in mysterious ways' Mid Wales community rallies round after 'tornado-like' wind rips off chapel roof

News|Dec 9, 2024

December 6, 2024

WH Smith's store in Newtown will 'regrettably' close in the New Year, the company says.

WH Smith to discuss 'preservation' of historic shop fittings as it confirms 'disappointing' closure

News|Dec 6, 2024

Maesyrhandir CP School has established a new catering course which is upskilling people in the community

Refurbished Newtown school kitchen acts as classroom for cooking course that connects community

Newtown|Dec 6, 2024

December 4, 2024

Newtown's Grade II Listed Zion Baptist Chapel.

Mystery international artist pays £200k for landmark historic chapel and promises to make it 'people's palace'

News|Dec 4, 2024

Newtown's historic WH Smith shop is set to close.

WH Smith set to close historic shop which has served town for nearly 100 years

News|Dec 4, 2024

December 3, 2024

Reconstruction of Montgomery Canal’s School House Bridge

TV presenter and nature conservationist quizzes council over Montgomery canal restoration

News|Dec 3, 2024

November 17, 2024

Police are appealing for information after the incident.

Two arrested after driver dies in crash which also seriously injures child

News|Nov 17, 2024

November 13, 2024

The 38 acres site near Sarn

Plans for small veg producing farms near Newtown given the go ahead by planners

News|Nov 13, 2024

The driving test pass rates revealed

Newtown named best place to pass your driving test according to figures

News|Nov 13, 2024

November 12, 2024

Police given extra powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in Powys town after residents 'alarmed and distressed'

News|Nov 12, 2024

November 8, 2024

Plans to extend the former Laura Ashley distribution centre in Newtown will be decided by members of the Powys Planning committee. Google Streetview

Newtown factory extension is given the go-ahead by councillors

News|Nov 8, 2024

November 6, 2024

Powys County Councillor Gareth Pugh

Councillor plans for a barn near the site of a motte and bailey mound in Mid Wales are given the go ahead

News|Nov 6, 2024

North East Wales National Park Proposal. Source NRW

National park would see £2 million worth of work on development plans in Mid Wales go to waste - claim

News|Nov 6, 2024

October 27, 2024

Independent school on Shropshire/Powys border listed for sale as occupiers set to relocate

Property|Oct 27, 2024

October 22, 2024

New wind farm with 17 turbines approved for Mid Wales

Environment|Oct 22, 2024

Couple set to run picturesque, Grade II listed Mid Wales hotel as health and wellness retreat

Business|Oct 22, 2024

October 21, 2024

Here's where drop-in sessions over ambitious plans to tackle River Severn flooding will take place

Shrewsbury|Oct 21, 2024

October 16, 2024

Plans for three homes next to former Powys pub approved by councillors

Newtown|Oct 16, 2024

October 15, 2024

'No other option': Major A-road to close for seven weeks as drivers given 68-mile diversion

Transport|Oct 15, 2024

October 2, 2024

'Why can’t there be a sixth form?': Question to be posed to Powys County Council

Education|Oct 2, 2024

Independents and Tories in Powys join forces in bid to block new Home to School Transport policy

Llanfair Caereinion|Oct 2, 2024

September 30, 2024

'Indefensible!' £14m canal project failure would cause 'enormous' reputational damage, councillor warns

Politics|Sep 30, 2024

Row breaks out after potential collapse of Montgomery Canal project is revealed with Powys County Council

Newtown|Sep 30, 2024