Mid Wales News

Couples dreaming of a wedding that breaks the mould can now win a ceremony in one of Wales’s most unique locations. Dwr Cymru’s Elan Valley...

Budding chefs at Ysgol Bro Caereinion Secondary Phase were given a chance to show off their culinary skills under the guidance of the leading independent...

Two talented hospitality apprentices from the Swansea area shared their stories and skills as they helped to take apprenticeships to the heart of the...

Talyllyn Railway has secured grants in excess of £500,000 towards a multi-million pound redevelopment project in its 75th year as the world’s first preserved...

Hergest Croft Gardens, the internationally renowned arboretum and gardens near Kington on the Herefordshire border with Powys, has announced the appointment of Miranda Whitten-Walker...

Adam Frost, a British garden designer and horticulturalist renowned for his Chelsea Flower Show successes and as a presenter on BBC Gardeners’ World, will...

A national series of free, hands on workshops has been launched to support tourism and hospitality businesses across Wales to use simple digital and...

Silver Mountain near Aberystwyth is looking forward to welcoming families this half-term with lots to explore at the popular visitor attraction. Back by popular demand,...

Culinary Association of Wales (CAW) president, Arwyn Watkins, OBE, is determined that hosting the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 in May will leave a...

Entrepreneur Joshua Houghton has literally paddled his own canoe to win a prestigious Powys Business Award. Since taking over a small canoe hire company on...

One of the Wales’ leading work-based learning providers is organising two webinars on February 9 and 10 to promote apprenticeships to school pupils and...

The spotlight will be on the Senedd election in May and the development of a new Apprenticeship Programme for Wales, starting in August 2027, when...

Dafydd Wyn Morgan, founder of Serydda, has just celebrated a successful first year in business, welcoming star-struck visitors to Mid Wales to experience the...

The popular Severn Valley Stages, supported by Axon Commercial Catering Equipment, will make a highly anticipated return as the opening round of the 2026...

The owners of a luxury holiday homes business have spoken of the potential of Mid Wales becoming a prime UK destination after featuring in...

A former winner of the prestigious International Escoffier Challenge Grand Final in France has added the National Chef of Wales title to his glowing...

The new 2026 Junior Chef of Wales is Caitlin Meredith from Ceredigion who won the coveted title yesterday (Tuesday), the day after her 19thbirthday. The...

The founder of an astro tourism business in Mid Wales is aiming to introduce more visitors and accommodation providers to the star bathing experience...

One of the world’s rarest bikes, a 1818 ‘Hobby Horse’, has been donated to the National Cycle Museum in Mid Wales. The forerunner of the...

Tourism and hospitality businesses across Mid Wales are preparing to maximise the opportunities created by the Tour de France coming to the region in...

Strata Florida Trust will be running 10 brand new courses, along with well-loved favourites, in its 2026 course programme. From spoon carving and leather satchel...

Strata Florida Trust will be running an information and community consultation session at Pantyfedwen Hall, Pontrhydfendigaid about future plans for Mynachlog Fawr Farmhouse at...

The co-owner of an award-winning holiday retreat, which opened its doors in the rolling hills of Mid Wales last year, has been recognised as...

People and projects transforming lives through learning across Wales are being sought for this year’s Inspire! Adult Learning Awards which are now open for...

Four talented, young chefs have been selected to contest the Junior Chef of Wales final next month. Both the Junior and National Chef of Wales...

Organisations from across Mid and West Wales are coming together in January for a landmark, interactive futures-thinking event, Living the Future. The event, to be...

Award-winning ingredients and ready-to-eat products specialist, Beacon Foods, has been praised for the quality of its waste management system following an annual inspection last...

A world famous racing yacht will be heading to Holyhead in the next few weeks to be restored to her former glory. Built to a...

Imagine you can turn back time to November 22,1963, location is Dallas, Texas, President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade is passing and you have a...

This year’s Wonderwool Wales £1,000 bursary winner is mature graduate Emma Allin-Thomas who is focused on making naturally dyed, Welsh yarn products that have...

Tourism and hospitality business across Mid Wales have been urged to keep working together to ensure that they and the region thrives during a...

Calico Dress Cymru, a Welsh community textile project led by textile artist, Menna Buss, will be one of the star attractions at the 20th Wonderwool...

Brecknock is the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s feature county for 2026, succeeding Caernarfon which raised £252,774 with its programme of events and fundraising activities. The...

Eight talented Welsh chefs will cook off in the prestigious 2026 National Chef of Wales final to be held at ICC Wales, Newport early...

Businesses connected to the hospitality industry are being urged to support a global culinary event being hosted in Wales next spring which has been described...

The first steam locomotive commissioned by the revived Corris Railway is taking a well deserved rest as Loco Number 10 takes over this year’s...

Thousands of visitors flocked to the Royal Welsh Winter Fair for two days of celebration, competition and festive atmosphere this week. First staged in 1990,...

Hospitality apprentice Aaron Jones delivered an inspiring speech at the National Training Federation of Wales (NTFW) members networking event at Cardiff Bay. Aaron, who is...

Calls on the next Welsh Government to prioritise and future-proof apprenticeships were made at an event held in Cardiff yesterday (Tuesday), as the countdown...

A well-known Welsh border contractor has decided to finish arable contracting to focus on the fencing part of his business, resulting in  a dispersal...

Five learners from two Welsh work-based learning providers are preparing to compete at the WorldSkills UK National Finals, which are being hosted by Wales...

Festive afternoon teas are returning to Kerry Vale Vineyard, offering guests a magical way to celebrate the season on the Shropshire-Powys border.  Nestled near Montgomery,...

The National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth has launched a new initiative to strengthen the technical expertise of its Screen and Sound Archive team...

The first winner of the Dai Jones Llanilar Memorial Prize, which was launched at this year’s Royal Welsh Show, is Elen Gwen Williams. Elen, 29,...

Leading UK ingredients manufacturer Beacon Foods has boosted its sachet packing capability by investing in new machinery to meet growing demand for larger orders. The...

Next week’s Royal Welsh Winter Fair at Llanelwedd will be officially opened by Ieuan Edwards and his son, Sion, from the renowned Edwards of...

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) is sponsoring Brecon farmer Tudor Roderick as the 2026 Royal Welsh Nuffield Scholar. Tudor will study if low input...

Santa Specials are set to return on Corris Railway next month headed by No 10 locomotive for the first time. The loco, a “Falcon” class...

The Silver Mountain Experience is busily preparing for the return of their most beloved visitor, Santa Claus, for the festive season. The popular visitor attraction,...

An idea from the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s 2025 feature county, Caernarfon, has led to the creation of a special Cerdd Croeso - Welsh...