Newtown

Daryl, Kaci, James protested against proposals to close Treowen Primary School in January this year.

Newtown school closure branded 'short-sighted' by Powys politician

Sol d'en Serra beach at sunset, Ibiza.

Sol d'en Serra beach at sunset, Ibiza.

Powys weather to be as hot as Ibiza this weekend

Local government

Eight candidates throw their hat in the ring for council by-election

Treowen Primary School pupils gathered with their placards at a protest to save their school from

Treowen Primary School pupils gathered with their placards at a protest to save their school from

Powys County Council

Newtown school to close as Powys County Council pushes ahead with merger

Wood appeared before a judge at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court to plead not guilty to all three charges on Tuesday, May 7.

Wood appeared before a judge at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court to plead not guilty to all three charges on Tuesday, May 7.

Newtown man faces trial over knife threats at Powys hostel

Police received a phone call from a man shortly before Mr Jones was found dead on April 24, an inquest heard.

Police received a phone call from a man shortly before Mr Jones was found dead on April 24, an inquest heard.

Death of man from gunshot wound not being treated as suspicious, police say

Leighton Primary School children from the school competed at the County Urdd Swimming Gala

Leighton Primary School children from the school competed at the County Urdd Swimming Gala

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 2005?

Newtown man disputes the seizure of his XL bully dog by Dyfed-Powys Police

Newtown man disputes the seizure of his XL bully dog by Dyfed-Powys Police

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Newtown man angry after XL bully dog seized by Dyfed-Powys Police

Riverside cottage in Llawr-Y-Glyn, Powys.

Riverside cottage in Llawr-Y-Glyn, Powys.

19th century Powys riverside cottage goes on sale for £675,000

Maesyrhandir Primary School pupils celebrate Easter in 1977.

Maesyrhandir Primary School pupils celebrate Easter in 1977.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in the 1970s?

Williams was sentenced over two assaults in Newtown in 2022, one of which was at the Steam Mill.

Williams was sentenced over two assaults in Newtown in 2022, one of which was at the Steam Mill.

Newtown dad sent to prison after breaching suspended sentence order

George Roberts, Hafren Veterinary Group (HVG), Phil Pugh, WR Partners (WRP), Andrew Rawlings, WRP, Mar Parry, DPJ Foundation, David Oliver, HVG, Hannah Richards, HVG, Olivia Bennett-Jones, NFU Cymru, Anna Davies, HVG, and Menna Wilson, HVG.

George Roberts, Hafren Veterinary Group (HVG), Phil Pugh, WR Partners (WRP), Andrew Rawlings, WRP, Mar Parry, DPJ Foundation, David Oliver, HVG, Hannah Richards, HVG, Olivia Bennett-Jones, NFU Cymru, Anna Davies, HVG, and Menna Wilson, HVG.

Powys farming community unite to support vital mental health service

A wooly visitor to Newtown's Maesyrhandir School in 1980.

A wooly visitor to Newtown's Maesyrhandir School in 1980.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 1980

Well known Powys vets apply to move to new location

Well known Powys vets apply to move to new location

Planning and development

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Well known Powys vets applies to move to new home in Newtown

Energy network pylons.

Energy network pylons.

Planning and development

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Major £3.5 million project to 'modernise' Powys power lines to begin

Kenny Price is warming up for a marathon by running in the melting pot of the Middle East.

Kenny Price is warming up for a marathon by running in the melting pot of the Middle East.

Powys man trains for marathon in Kuwait heat - where he couldn't drink in public

Montgomeryshire YFC memories from 1999.

Montgomeryshire YFC memories from 1999.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 1999?

The Newtown bypass during the road closure on April 23.

The Newtown bypass during the road closure on April 23.

Inquest opens after death of woman, 69, killed in crash on Newtown bypass

Police closed a section of New Road in Newtown following a crash on Wednesday evening.

Police closed a section of New Road in Newtown following a crash on Wednesday evening.

Suspected drink-driver arrested after three-vehicle crash in Newtown

The inquest into Mrs Davies' death was opened at Pontypridd Coroner's Court on Friday, May 3.

The inquest into Mrs Davies' death was opened at Pontypridd Coroner's Court on Friday, May 3.

Newtown woman, 28, found dead after police forced entry, inquest hears

More than £6,000 was stolen from a

More than £6,000 was stolen from a

Carer 'lost everything' after stealing from vulnerable to fund gambling issues

The Welsh Association of Male Choirs mass choral event at the Royal Albert Hall.

The Welsh Association of Male Choirs mass choral event at the Royal Albert Hall.

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WATCH: Powys choir performs spine-tingling World In Union at Royal Albert Hall

Thomas appeared before a judge at Caernarfon Crown Court via video link from prison on Thursday, May 2.

Thomas appeared before a judge at Caernarfon Crown Court via video link from prison on Thursday, May 2.

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Newtown resident faces 'inevitable' prison sentence for Powys village assault

Llanidloes Primary School dancers in 1969.

Llanidloes Primary School dancers in 1969.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 1969?

Dave Laird has rejoined Newtown and Montgomery have welcomed home Ieuan Griffiths.

Dave Laird has rejoined Newtown and Montgomery have welcomed home Ieuan Griffiths.

Newtown bolster and Montgomery welcome home Griffiths for new cricket season

Treowen Primary School pupils gathered with their placards at a protest to save their school from

Treowen Primary School pupils gathered with their placards at a protest to save their school from

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Newtown primary school looks set to close as council set to give go-ahead

A new accessible footbridge will be built at Newtown Railway Station.

A new accessible footbridge will be built at Newtown Railway Station.

Planning and development

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Newtown Railway Station development reaches 'important milestone'

Police closed a section of New Road in Newtown following a crash on Wednesday evening.

Police closed a section of New Road in Newtown following a crash on Wednesday evening.

Crash caused partial closure on one of Newtown's busiest roads

The alleged attack happened outside Newtown Library in Park Street.

The alleged attack happened outside Newtown Library in Park Street.

Investigation into robbery near Newtown library closes after suspect dies

Police are investigating the alleged incident which happened in Park Lane in Newtown.

Police are investigating the alleged incident which happened in Park Lane in Newtown.

Men remain on bail after 'axe attack' near Newtown primary school

A scene of crime investigator gathers evidence from the branch door.

A scene of crime investigator gathers evidence from the branch door.

Police provide update on Newtown Santander branch burglary

Police stopped Sheldon on the Newtown bypass on November 2 last year.

Police stopped Sheldon on the Newtown bypass on November 2 last year.

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Newtown dad-of-five sacked after being caught driving under influence of cocaine

A police car blocked off eastbound traffic while officers helped a person on the Newtown bypass.

A police car blocked off eastbound traffic while officers helped a person on the Newtown bypass.

Police closed A483 Newtown bypass over concerns for person's welfare

The Mid Powys Youth Choir in 2008.

The Mid Powys Youth Choir in 2008.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 2008?

Welshpool Carnival fun in 1974.

Welshpool Carnival fun in 1974.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life during the 1970s?

A Pryce Jones factory party for children in 1965.

A Pryce Jones factory party for children in 1965.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life during the 1960s?

Hughes was told that his case will be sent to the crown court.

Hughes was told that his case will be sent to the crown court.

Powys man, 30, appears in court accused of sexual activity with teen

Montgomeryshire County Festival

Montgomeryshire County Festival

Historic music festival will return to Newtown after doubts it would continue

Bill and Brenda Brown founded Makefast in 1974

Bill and Brenda Brown founded Makefast in 1974

Newtown superyacht and luxury boat business owners mark 50 years of trading

Welshpool Carnival fun from 1987.

Welshpool Carnival fun from 1987.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life during the 1980s?

A procession will go along Broad Street to the Robert Owen statue in Shortbridge Street.

A procession will go along Broad Street to the Robert Owen statue in Shortbridge Street.

Birthday procession to be held in Powys home town of father of British socialism

Station Couriers in Newtown has removed the branding of the Wales Air Ambulance.

Station Couriers in Newtown has removed the branding of the Wales Air Ambulance.

Wales Air Ambulance

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Powys courier removes Wales Air Ambulance logo from vehicles after base axed

Tomasz Kuras, 41, of Fern Square, Lon Maesycoed, Newtown.

Tomasz Kuras, 41, of Fern Square, Lon Maesycoed, Newtown.

Newtown dad found with knuckle duster jailed for dealing cocaine to friends

Newtown High School Girls Choir in 1979.

Newtown High School Girls Choir in 1979.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in the 1970s?

Newtown bypass during the closure on Tuesday.

Newtown bypass during the closure on Tuesday.

Woman died in crash that closed Newtown bypass, police confirm

The store has opened inside Bear Lanes Shopping Centre in Newtown.

The store has opened inside Bear Lanes Shopping Centre in Newtown.

Planning and development

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Part of Newtown's Bear Lanes Shopping Centre could be turned into flats

Rhys Williams in action for Australia U17s.

Rhys Williams in action for Australia U17s.

Son of Powys villagers emerges as a rising football star in Australia

Oliwier Goral, 19, from Newtown, appeared at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates’ Court this week, charged with multiple offences, including kidnap.

Oliwier Goral, 19, from Newtown, appeared at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates’ Court this week, charged with multiple offences, including kidnap.

Newtown teenager is accused of kidnapping woman in Powys

30mph zone in place on Newtown bypass after serious crash damages barriers

Joy Jones has called for Powys councillors to keep the champion roles.

Joy Jones has called for Powys councillors to keep the champion roles.

Local government

Powys 'anti-poverty champion' calls for colleagues to reject plan to scrap role

Elin Jones (left) and Bethan Smith from Machynlleth and Llangadfan, winners of the Dance Trance 2002 Disco Dancing Pairs Competition for 17yrs+ Competition was held in Newtown and open to dancers from Wales, England and Scotland

Elin Jones (left) and Bethan Smith from Machynlleth and Llangadfan, winners of the Dance Trance 2002 Disco Dancing Pairs Competition for 17yrs+ Competition was held in Newtown and open to dancers from Wales, England and Scotland

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in 2002?

The Newtown bypass is closed after a crash

The Newtown bypass is closed after a crash

RECAP: Newtown bypass closed both ways after crash

Crash with two cars and a lorry closes the Newtown bypass

Crash with two cars and a lorry closes the Newtown bypass

Air ambulance seen as crash involving two cars and lorry closes Newtown bypass

Keri Green, Jo Lewis, Sue Carroll, Rachel Butler and Caroline Orrells.

Keri Green, Jo Lewis, Sue Carroll, Rachel Butler and Caroline Orrells.

IN PICTURES: More Powys runners who took part in the 2024 London Marathon

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