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Newtown's largest employer to cut 65 jobs - mynewtown
WEB3 days ago · Newtown's largest employer to cut 65 jobs. 08/10/2024 @ 10:41. Up to 65 jobs are to go at one of Newtown's largest employers. Nidec Drives, previously known as Control Techniques, has announced a restructuring of the business. It follows an announcement at the beginning of the year when 98 jobs were lost.
Politicians react to Newtown firm's job losses - mynewtown
WEB2 days ago · Politicians have reacted to news of 65 job losses in Newtown. Nidec Drives, formerly Control Techniques, announced a restructuring of the business that it says will result in job losses. The company announced earlier this year it was to cut just under 100 jobs in the town, citing production being undertaken in Asia and North America. Russell ...
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WEBFarmers on alert as first cases of disease found in Wales. Welshpool area on high alert after first cases of Bluetongue-3 reported in imported sheep. 01/10/2024 15:03.
House plans beside historic pub to be decided - mynewtown
WEB2 days ago · Plans to build three houses next to a historic north Powys pub will be decided by councillors. At a meeting of Powys County Council’s Planning Committee next Monday, councillors will receive a report on a proposal by Michael Broxton to build three houses next to The Cottage Inn in Montgomery. The scheme which was lodged with Powys council ...
Hourly service will “only run for four months” - mynewtown
WEB6 days ago · 04/10/2024 @ 09:20. After more than a decade of campaigning by rail users in Newtown and throughout north Powys, it appears our long-awaited hourly train service will only operate four months of the year when it is finally introduced in 2026. Initial plans have been released this week by Transport for Wales, infuriating one local politician who ...
Major step forward on new Newtown bridge - mynewtown
WEBJun 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 …
Smart Town WiFi locations to be identified - mynewtown
WEBJul 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.
WEBJan 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 …
New Newtown 'brand' not far from being launched - mynewtown
WEBJun 4, 2024 · Town councillors have been told a new Newtown "brand" will be launched soon as part of plans to attract more shoppers, visitors and businesses.