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3 days ago · One man dead and 15 injured in train collission. Two trains collided head on on the Cambrian Railway. 22/10/2024 07:07. Read More...
Cambrian Rail line to remain closed all week as rail tragedy victim ...
2 days ago · 23/10/2024 @ 06:06. The railway line running through Newtown will remain closed until Friday night, at least, as the investigation into the collision that killed one man and seriously injured four more continues. And this evening, local sources have named the victim as Tudor Evans, from the Aberystwyth area, as the passenger in his 60s who was ...
More street pastors are helping out on Newtown's streets
1 day ago · 25/10/2024 @ 09:53. New street pastors are walking the streets of Newtown at night to help and support those out. The pastors are organised by the Hope Church in Newtown and several more have recently been commissioned. Newtown's Mayor, Cllr Peter Lewington, attended a recent commissioning event. In a report to the town council, he said: "I ...
Trains collided at 15mph - mynewtown
3 days ago · Trains collided at 15mph. 22/10/2024 @ 08:17. The train collision last night on the Cambrian Line that tragically killed one man and seriously injured four more passengers happened at a speed of around 15mph. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has been on site for the past 24 hours surveying the scene and collating information ...
Major step forward on new Newtown bridge - mynewtown
Jun 20, 2024 · Work on the new pedestrian and cycleway bridge over the River Severn in Newtown is about to take a major step forward. The metal structure that will span the river is close to being lifted into place with work on the foundations on each bankside nearing completion. As the photograph taken by Graeme Paddison of From Above shows, the bridge ...
Smart Town WiFi locations to be identified - mynewtown
Jul 23, 2024 · Locations for WiFi routers to be sited as part of Newtown's Smart Town Initiative will be identified over the coming weeks. MyNewtown has reported how the town centre will soon be covered by a free WiFi network for shoppers and visitors to use.
2024 is set to bring new opportunities and challenges to Newtown.
Jan 1, 2024 · A campaign is continuing to raise around £500,000 to renovate the Long Bridge in the town centre. Newtown Town Council has been urging Powys COunty Council to undertake improvements, including cleaning and painting the historic bridge. However, the county council says it will almost cost the whole North Powys highways budget to complete.
New information board explains tree's history - mynewtown
Feb 6, 2022 · New information board explains tree's history. The life and history of Newtown historic Black Poplar tree is now available for all to read on a new interpretive board below it. The tree, along the river bank in the Shortbridge Street car park, was a runner-up in the Wales Tree of the Year 2019. It is possibly the only tree that can say it has ...
Celebration of Newtown Awards revealed - mynewtown
21/04/2023 @ 01:49. Individuals and organisations have been celebrated at the second Celebration of Newtown Awards, including Rory Evans who was made a Freeman of the town. The event, held at The Hafren, recognised and celebrated those individuals, groups and organisations who have made a positive impact over the last year to Newtown and the ...