Several local organisations are celebrating today after being awarded over £34,000 in National Lottery funding.

Newtown is the second best place to learn to drive, according to research published today.

A Newtown Powys county councillor has been appointed to the new Cabinet of the council.

Police are continuing their investigation into Monday's serious coach accident which injured five primary school children.

Does Newtown need more sanctuaries for nature? If you think it does, a grant could help take your idea forward.

Newtown has a new mayor and deputy mayor but still only has 10 members.

Powys County Council is likely to be lead by a Welsh Liberal Democract and Labour partnership.

County councillors representing Newtown will see their salaries jump to £16,800.

More investment is needed in supporting local pharmacy staff, according to Montgomeryshire's Member of the Senedd.

Newtown's waste and recycling collections will contunue on the Jubilee Bank Holidays.

Four primary school pupils and a coach driver remain in hospital this morning

Three children were airflifted to hospital following today's accident at Llanfair Caereinion involving a coach.

Police statement infers that a bus has struck children after school this afternoon