Leading training company’s quartet celebrate apprenticeships success
Four employees of a leading Welsh work-based learning provider have practiced what the company preaches by enhancing their skills and professional development.
The achievements of...
Farmers can be game changers by donating a lamb to support...
A Powys project which supports more than 120 young people annually is appealing to local farmers to ‘donate a lamb’ to raise funds to...
Halls Estate Agents launches brand new service offering clients early access...
Leading regional estate agent Halls is launching a new service designed to match sellers with buyers without having to go to the wider market.
Priority...
New Heavy Horse and Hound Village to feature at Royal Welsh...
Heavy horses, miniature ponies, hounds and farriery demonstrations form an exciting new attraction at the upcoming Royal Welsh Winter Fair at Llanelwedd on November...
Training provider hosts Team Wales Skills Torch Relay on apprentice graduation...
One of Wales’ leading work-based learning providers, Cambrian Training Company (CTC), yesterday (Tuesday) hosted a leg of the Welsh Government's Team Wales Skills Torch...
Achievements of over 100 apprentices celebrated at graduation ceremony
The achievements and dedication of more than 100 apprentices from across Wales were celebrated by a leading work-based learning provider at a graduation ceremony...
The power of looking: National Library of Wales exhibition unpacks portraiture
A thought-provoking new exhibition exploring the power of the portrait will open in the Gregynog Gallery at the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth on...
Powis Castle to showcase spooky illuminations this Halloween
Families are being invited to step into a spooky spectacle at Powis Castle and Garden in Welshpool for the first time over Halloween tomorrow (Friday)...
Prices soar to £2,850 for suckled calves at Bishops Castle show...
An exceptional trade for suckled calves saw prices peak at £2,850 at Bishops Castle & District Quality Cattle Association’s sale in the Shropshire border...
MP visits CAT to explore green skills and future opportunities for...
Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr MP, Steve Witherden, has revealed a close family connection to the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) during a fact-finding visit to...
Vale of Rheidol Railway appoints first female guard in its 125-year...
Pioneer Claire Stott has become the first female guard in the 125-year history of the Vale of Rheidol Railway.
She combines guard duties with her...
Unique model of Owain Glyndwr loco transfers to Vale of Rheidol...
A unique 7¼ inch gauge live steam model of locomotive No. 7 Owain Glyndŵr has joined the collection at The Vale of Rheidol Railway...
Friday premiere for new Elan Valley film narrated by Charlotte Church
While Charlotte Church is keeping BBC One viewers captivated on The Celebrity Traitors, a short film narrated by her, showcasing the beautiful Elan Valley...
Award-winning cyber security training firm is protecting businesses and lives
A dynamic cyber security training company based in Brecon, which is helping to protect businesses, organisations and lives, completed a notable double at the...
Council leader thanks Powys businesses for building a dynamic economy
The leader of Powys County Council has thanked county businesses for commitment to building a modern, dynamic economy that works for everyone.
Councillor Jake Berriman,...
Home care provider rooted in community wins Powys Business Award
A care provider which supports people in their own homes was the unanimous choice to receive the special Judges Award at the Powys Business...
Ingredients specialist Beacon Foods retains Powys business growth award
Beacon Foods, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of ingredients to a diverse range of markets, from food manufactures to food services providers, has...
Bespoke joinery business owner thrilled to win Powys Sole Trader Award
“Winning this award is a huge honour not just for me personally, but as recognition of what’s possible when you combine skill, hard work...
Business in the Community Award for major Llanwrtyd Wells employer
An electronics company that celebrated its 50th birthday last year and is deeply rooted in the community of Llanwrtyd Wells has won a coveted Powys...
Powys drinks company wins award for excellence in sustainability
A Powys company that’s striving to restore the connection between land and produce to put Wales on the map as a top food and drink...
Start-up award for farmhouse business that organises events around the globe
A start-up business has quickly developed a global reputation for delivering high-quality, bespoke project and event management services from a North Powys farmhouse base.
Recognising...
Law firm recognised for people development at Powys Business Awards
A glowing nomination by an apprentice solicitor has resulted in a Welshpool law firm winning a prestigious Powys Business Award.
Jordan Lewis nominated her employer,...
Morland wins new Business-Education Partnership Award for collaboration
Welshpool-based company Morland is the first winner of a new Powys Business Award which recognises best practice and collaboration between employers and educational establishments.
The...
Volunteers who run The Albert Hall in the spotlight at Powys...
A small team of volunteers that runs the oldest theatre in Mid Wales enjoyed their time in the spotlight at the prestigious Powys Business...
Welshpool law firm named Powys Business of the Year
Winner of this year’s coveted Powys Business of the Year Award is Welshpool-based law firm, Harrisons Solicitors LLP, who were recognised for putting people...
Festive mobile escape game launched for parties, team events and venues
An enterprising Powys business is launching what it describes as the “ultimate festive mobile escape game experience” for Christmas parties, a team-building events and...
Cinema celebrates support for new Welsh language project
Magic Lantern in Tywyn has announced a new season of Welsh language films and events, Iaith I Bawb.
The project is a Welsh language programme...
Bookings open for new dig at Strata Florida Archaeology Field School...
The 2026 Strata Florida Archaeology Field School is open for bookings and offers participants the chance to excavate a new dig area with potential...
Entrepreneur celebrates 90th birthday by praising family unity
One of the UK’s oldest entrepreneurs, Peter Webber, emphasised the importance of his sons and wife in his business success as he celebrated his...
Women, Peace, History: New permanent exhibition at the National Library
The National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth has opened a new permanent exhibition celebrating one of the most inspiring peace campaigns in Welsh history:...
Corris Caverns set to feature on ITV Wales Coast and Country
A popular, award-winning Mid Wales visitor attraction is to be feature on a popular television series later this month.
Corris Caverns, on the fringe of...
Ten years of terror at Halloween event claimed to be the...
A Halloween event which claims to be the biggest and scariest in Wales returns for its 10th terrifying year, ready to push even the...
Meet Strata Florida’s new resident poet – Dr Eurig Salisbury
Strata Florida Trust has appointed Ceredigion-based poet Dr Eurig Salisbury as resident poet (Bardd Llys yn Gymraeg for an initial two years.
Dr Salisbury, 42,...
From boardrooms to stargazing: The Metropole Hotel reinvents team building
From building buggies to stargazing under one of the UK’s darkest skies, The Metropole Hotel & Spa in the Mid Wales spa town of...
Training firm celebrates 30 years of supporting apprentices and employers
One of Wales’ leading independent work-based learning providers has delivered in excess of 20,000 apprenticeship programmes in more than 4,500 businesses over the past...
In the Welsh Wind unveils Brychan – the first blended Welsh...
Innovative West Wales distillery, In the Welsh Wind, has taken a bold step to expand the Welsh whisky category with what is thought to...
Cambrian Railway Partnership awards nearly £7,000 to community projects
The Cambrian Railway Partnership has awarded almost £7,000 in grants to community organisations along the line.
The partnership’s Railway 200 Community Grant Fund supports projects...
Half marathon and 12k run to remember Ron Skilton and fundraise...
The contribution made by the late Ron Skilton to Green Events in Llanwrtyd Wells will be remembered in a half marathon and 12k run...
Partners CAT and Visit Wales share their vision for sustainable tourism
The pioneering Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) and Visit Wales have spoken about their shared commitment to developing Mid Wales as a destination that champions...
Colin’s 60th birthday party raises £4,000 for cardiac ward that saved...
Successful Mid Wales businessman Colin Powell owes his life to the cardiac team at the Royal Stoke University Hospital.
In September, 2022 Colin suffered a...
Bishops Castle autumn store cattle sales open with “outstanding trade”
Halls auctioneers reported an “outstanding trade across all classes” at the first autumn store cattle sale of the season at Bishops Castle Auction Centre last...
Newly named Rhayader Tourism Partnership launches with new chair
Rhayader 2000 has unveiled a refreshed direction and identity, relaunching as Rhayader Tourism Partnership with a new chair.
The organisation has also welcomed two new...
Celebration time for Wales’ 11 Inspire! Adult Learning Awards winners
The achievements of 11 winners of this year’s prestigious Inspire! Adult Learning Awards in Wales were celebrated at a ceremony in Swansea.
Each award winner...
Spring Festival ends as RWAS sharpens future focus
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s (RWAS) board of directors has decided to end the Spring Festival, following a strategic review of activities.
The move will...
Hamdi is using the power of education to make a difference...
Growing up in a region of Sudan with limited healthcare and educational resources, Dr Hamdi Abdalrhman developed a deep understanding of the transformative power...
Apprenticeship launches award winner Will’s career in special effects
Will Hougham feels lucky to have been able to carry on working and learning as an apprentice special effects technician in his employer’s “work...
Mid Wales people urged to boost their skills and knowledge during...
Events and activities are being held across Mid Wales as people of all ages are being encouraged to get involved in this year’s Adult Learners’...
Meeting Michael Sheen has transformed Inspire! Award winner’s life
Inspire! Adult Learning Award winner Osian Lloyd has credited Welsh film star Michael Sheen with transforming his life. Now he’s following in his footsteps...
Dyslexic chef returns to education to become a lecturer and win...
Chef Michael Cook believes he has found the recipe for success by combining his cooking skills and years of experience with education to become...
Adult learning transforms award winner Ida’s life and she’s now helping...
When Ida Aldred first set foot into Job Club at Chepstow Community Learning in March 2024, she was at a low point in her...

































































