A Llanidloes county councillor who has taken on the education portfolio at Powys County Council is having to hand large parts of his brief to another Cabinet member because of a conflict of interest.

Several Newtown-based businesses are celebrating after being named among the finalists in this year’s Powys Business Awards, which attracted more than 150 entries across 12 categories. Organised by ...

An outstanding opportunity presents itself to acquire a meticulously finished family residence, boasting landscaped gardens, generous parking space, an array of outbuildings, and expansive countryside ...

Offices above the Bear Lanes shopping centre in Newtown town centre could be turned into apartments. Town councillors have supported the plans, subject to questions over fire safety. The planning ...

Plans to close a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Newtown have been shelved, an education chief has confirmed. The u-turn six months into the financial year means that savings of over £600,000 over two ...

Local clubs’ rewards for overcoming Huws Gray Alliance opposition in the Welsh Cup on Saturday are round two clashes with more of the same! Berriew, who beat Penrhyncoch on penalties, will be heading ...

Local households could be missing out on extra help with their rent and other housing costs, through Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP), the county council believes. It has used data analytics to ...

A number of adult and community learning courses start at Coleg Powys in Newtown next week. The courses include Spanish, sewing, sign language, Indian head massage, drawing and painting, Sage and ...

Work opening up the historic Montgomery Canal towpath between Newtown and Welshpool as part of the Sustrans National Cycle route has been officially completed and opened. Over £1million has been ...

A solution has been found for business delegates in Powys who are put off attending training seminars and workshops in the county because of the travelling time involved. MWMG, an organisation that is ...

Newtown Town Council’s Services Committee will tomorrow evening (Monday) review its “A Safe and Tidy Town” project for approval, after two years of efforts to address litter and dog fouling throughout ...

A modern three-bedroom detached bungalow, completed in February 2024, offers a fantastic opportunity for a new owner to create a home tailored to their own style. Finished in neutral tones throughout, ...