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SHOP FRONT SHAME! Aberystwyth to crack down on ugly signs
Aberystwyth Town Council has had enough of tacky signage ruining the town’s look. At a recent planning meeting, councillors called out shops that ignore design rules meant to prote

EXTERMINATE ALL CO2! Climate Shop’s Renewed Ambition on Market Street
After four months of dedicated volunteer work, Climate Shop has reopened—this time at 10 Market Street, in the former…

Fantastic new mural brightens the prom
A bright and bold new mural has appeared at the bottom of Constitution Hill, next to AberPoeth Sauna – and it’s got…

Town Councillor Legally Removed After Vanishing for Six Months
Connor Edwards (independent), once the youngest face on Aberystwyth Town Council, has been officially booted from…

Council spends cash on 666 SPIRIT GUIDE
Ceredigion County Council has released a glossy rebranding scheme for its six towns. The big idea? “Six towns, six…

Starbucks leaves town as Costa plans new Drive-Thru
Aberystwyth’s high street just got a little colder – Starbucks has shut its doors for good. The coffee giant, once a…

Ceredigion to Leave Extra Rubbish Rotting on the Kerb
Ceredigion County Council has decided to roll out a shiny new bit of policy brilliance: starting 23 June 2025, you’re…

£595 a Month for a Bed Beside the Washing Machine
A recent rental listing in Aberystwyth has gone viral—for all the wrong reasons. At £595 a month, this so-called…

No Hall? No Problem. Bowldro Buarth keeps going
A community climbing project in Aberystwyth has hit a major setback. Bowldro Buarth, the team behind a planned climbing…

Palestine Solidarity Aberystwyth calls to divest from genocide
Grassroots coalition Palestine Solidarity Aberystwyth, part of a wider network of activist groups, is demanding…
Introducing Community News from Aberystwyth.net
A new way to stay informed, connected, and involved – in English and Cymraeg. We’re excited to launch Community News…
