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The sign accused the councils of turning Newtown into a

Local government

Councils respond after billboard claims they have made Newtown as 'ghost town'

Dyfed-Powys Police

Dyfed-Powys Police

Powys driver stopped for police insurance check - and immediately runs away

Mayor Mike Childs (right) has resigned

Mayor Mike Childs (right) has resigned

Local government

By-election could be called after surprise resignation of Newtown Mayor

The Bechan Brook burst its bank to submerge the Bull & Heifer's carpark and beer garden in flood water in October 2023.

The Bechan Brook burst its bank to submerge the Bull & Heifer's carpark and beer garden in flood water in October 2023.

Village near Newtown saved from 'serious risk' of flooding

Caleb Kennedy was back at Welshpool Magistrates' Court after breaching a court order a month after it was given to him. Pic: Google StreetView

Caleb Kennedy was back at Welshpool Magistrates' Court after breaching a court order a month after it was given to him. Pic: Google StreetView

Court 'not pleased' with Newtown man for breaching order after just a month

Alexander Day left vile voicemail messages on his mother's home phone.

Alexander Day left vile voicemail messages on his mother's home phone.

Restraining order for Powys man who sent vile messages threatening his mother

Powys memories from 1976.

Powys memories from 1976.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life during 1976?

Titel Neagu is accused of stealing items from a skip belonging to Makefast Group, based on the Mochdre Industrial Estate.

Titel Neagu is accused of stealing items from a skip belonging to Makefast Group, based on the Mochdre Industrial Estate.

Man accused of stealing items from skip belonging to Powys company

A 19th century house on sale in Llandinam, Powys.

A 19th century house on sale in Llandinam, Powys.

Historic Grade II listed Powys house that was home of David Davies up for sale

Newtown Food Festival was huge success this year

Newtown Food Festival was huge success this year

We went to this year's Newtown Food Festival - it was treat for the senses

Powys memories from 1974.

Powys memories from 1974.

Pub tug of war battles and Powys school memories revisited from 1974

Newtown's Longbridge is 200 years old in 2026.

Newtown's Longbridge is 200 years old in 2026.

Local government

Letter: Councillors are backtracking on promises over Newtown bridge action

Powys memories from 1999.

Powys memories from 1999.

Fancy dress fun and school panto memories from Powys in 1999

Kim Lane denied assault and strangling ex-husband Barry Lane, but she was convicted at her trial. At Mold Crown Court on Thursday, September 5, she received a suspended prison sentence.

Kim Lane denied assault and strangling ex-husband Barry Lane, but she was convicted at her trial. At Mold Crown Court on Thursday, September 5, she received a suspended prison sentence.

Powys woman, 65, receives suspended prison sentence for strangling ex-husband

The Woodpecker Rally is coming to Newtown.

The Woodpecker Rally is coming to Newtown.

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Woodpecker Rally set to thrill fans as 130 crews set to descend on Newtown

The bus caught fire this morning in Sarn

The bus caught fire this morning in Sarn

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Pupils reportedly evacuated from school bus after it catches fire in Powys

An Oakley man was caught drink-driving at an Asda car park.

An Oakley man was caught drink-driving at an Asda car park.

Man who crashed into field banned from road for a second time for drink driving

Benjamin Brindley stole food, alcohol, clothes, garden furniture, an air fryer, sheep clippers and even a vacuum cleaner from various shops in Newtown over a seven-month period.

Benjamin Brindley stole food, alcohol, clothes, garden furniture, an air fryer, sheep clippers and even a vacuum cleaner from various shops in Newtown over a seven-month period.

Newtown man stole garden furniture, air fryer and more from shops over 7 months

Rhydian Jones had a few beers, picked up a Chinese, then went on a date, crashing his works van on the way home.

Rhydian Jones had a few beers, picked up a Chinese, then went on a date, crashing his works van on the way home.

Newtown man who took date out in works van loses licence and job

Curtis Jefferies will return to Welshpool Magistrates' Court for his trial in October.

Curtis Jefferies will return to Welshpool Magistrates' Court for his trial in October.

Newtown man denies knife charge and will face trial later this year

The chase took place in Newtown, as well as the bypass.

The chase took place in Newtown, as well as the bypass.

Drink driver led police officers on 100mph chase in Newtown

Powys memories from 1958.

Powys memories from 1958.

In pictures: Friends from afar and Royal visit memories from Powys life in 1958

Do you think cyclists take up too much road and speed on footpaths?

Do you think cyclists take up too much road and speed on footpaths?

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Letter: Cyclists are a pain on Powys roads and shared cycle lane and footpaths

Newtown's Longbridge is 200 years old in 2026.

Newtown's Longbridge is 200 years old in 2026.

Local government

Letter: Newtown Town Council can make no promises on bridge renovation

Powys memories from 1974.

Powys memories from 1974.

Gymnastic displays and motor club queen memories from Powys life in 1974

A detached house on sale in Newtown.

A detached house on sale in Newtown.

Detached house in Newtown on sale for more than £400,000

Mold Crown Court.

Mold Crown Court.

Man set for trial after denying burglary offences at Newtown home

Russell George AM at Llanidloes War Memorial Hospital.

Russell George AM at Llanidloes War Memorial Hospital.

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Opinion: Disappointing progress on Newtown's new health facility

The site of the new store.

The site of the new store.

Newtown shopping centre to welcome new children and baby clothes store

Powys memories from 2008.

Powys memories from 2008.

In pictures: Swinging into office and Powys fundraising memories from 2008

Mold Crown Court

Mold Crown Court

Woman faces 'fairly long' sentence after entering UK illegally

Powys memories from 1999.

Powys memories from 1999.

Young farmers having fun and Powys Pony Camp memories from 1999

Carrie Jones has joined Norrkoping. Picture by John Smith/FAW.

Carrie Jones has joined Norrkoping. Picture by John Smith/FAW.

Powys and Wales football star Carrie Jones completes switch to Swedish club

The Granary in Parkers Lane.

The Granary in Parkers Lane.

Popular Newtown restaurant once listed in Michelin Guide closes

The red telephone box outside The Regent Centre.

The red telephone box outside The Regent Centre.

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Popular Newtown pub wants to use historic phone box as photo booth

Lauren Smith has departed Bristol City.

Lauren Smith has departed Bristol City.

Powys raised ex-Wales coach Lauren Smith calls it quits at Bristol City

Salem Chapel near Clatter which is on the A470.

Salem Chapel near Clatter which is on the A470.

Motorcyclist in hospital after crash on main road in Powys

LIVE: Crash closes busy A470 road between Powys villages

LIVE: Crash closes busy A470 road between Powys villages

RECAP: Crash closes busy A470 road between Powys villages

The school is currently based in Sarn, near Newtown.

The school is currently based in Sarn, near Newtown.

Planning and development

Christian school can move onto former golf course after outgrowing Powys building

A single vehicle collision on Kerry Road, Newtown.

A single vehicle collision on Kerry Road, Newtown.

Streetlight on busy Newtown road to be replaced after being damaged in van crash

Road closed sign.

Road closed sign.

RECAP: Busy Newtown road closed by police following crash

A van overturned on Kerry Road, Newtown.

A van overturned on Kerry Road, Newtown.

Busy Newtown road reopens after van ends up on its side

Taryn Mullins was found guilty of failing to provide a specimen for analysis at her trial – having been stopped by police on suspicion of drink driving in March.

Taryn Mullins was found guilty of failing to provide a specimen for analysis at her trial – having been stopped by police on suspicion of drink driving in March.

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Newtown woman says losing driving licence was 'best thing' to happen

A detached house for sale in Adfa, near Newtown.

A detached house for sale in Adfa, near Newtown.

Rural home with two acres of land on sale for nearly £500,000

Jamie Jones kicked and punched a prone Adam Williamson when he was on the floor outside the pub.

Jamie Jones kicked and punched a prone Adam Williamson when he was on the floor outside the pub.

Man, 21, faces jail for leaving man unconscious outside Newtown pub

Powys memories from 1982.

Powys memories from 1982.

Marching Newtown Brownies and Powys village sports day memories from 1982

Powys memories from 1974.

Powys memories from 1974.

In pictures: Sack race and sponsored walk memories from Powys life in 1974

Simon Paul, who was found to have cocaine in his system, believes he was spiked by a friend.

Simon Paul, who was found to have cocaine in his system, believes he was spiked by a friend.

Powys drug driver claims coffee was spiked with cocaine

The alleged assault happened in Pine Court.

The alleged assault happened in Pine Court.

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Newtown resident faces trial after he denies alleged assault

Powys memories from 2011.

Powys memories from 2011.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life during 2011?

Newtown's Longbridge is 200 years old in 2026.

Newtown's Longbridge is 200 years old in 2026.

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Letter: After two years of broken promises what is the future of Newtown bridge?

Montgomery County Infirmary in Newtown.

Montgomery County Infirmary in Newtown.

Volunteers needed to prevent Newtown League of Friends disbanding

Progress being made on the AFA footbridge at Newtown station in August.

Progress being made on the AFA footbridge at Newtown station in August.

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Photos show new footbridge at Newtown railway station taking shape

A step back in time to 1982.

A step back in time to 1982.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life during 1982?