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Find Evri's Christmas 2026 last-send dates, plus Royal Mail and Parcelforce UK posting deadlines

Evri and Royal Mail final posting dates for Christmas 2026 revealed

Representatives of Powys Animal Welfare receive a £250 B&M gift card from the Newtown store team during the retailer's official opening celebrations on Pool Road.

Representatives of Powys Animal Welfare receive a £250 B&M gift card from the Newtown store team during the retailer's official opening celebrations on Pool Road.

Newtown B&M manager praises ‘fantastic’ response after busy store opening weekend

Ysgol Bro Hyddgen in Machynlleth.

Ysgol Bro Hyddgen in Machynlleth.

Powys County Council

Major national contractor appointed to build new campus for Powys school

Starbucks is looking to expand.

Starbucks is looking to expand.

Starbucks to create 7,500 UK barista jobs with 500 new coffee shops planned

The Welsh singer turned activist opened The Dreaming retreat in February 2023 at Rhydoldog House, the former home of Welsh fashion mogul Laura Ashley.

The Welsh singer turned activist opened The Dreaming retreat in February 2023 at Rhydoldog House, the former home of Welsh fashion mogul Laura Ashley.

Charlotte Church

Mid Wales town shares the love for Charlotte Church as Dreaming retreat 'pauses work'

Powys County Hall, Llandrindod Wells.

Powys County Hall, Llandrindod Wells.

Letter: Why do Powys councillors get a perk abolished for English counterparts?

Spike Blackhurst has been named the top blacksmith in Wales at a recent awards ceremony

Spike Blackhurst has been named the top blacksmith in Wales at a recent awards ceremony

Blacksmith 'thought you need a beard and a horse' - now she's been named Wales' best

‘Restaurant of the Year, Award being presented by The Right Worshipful Lord Mayor of Westminster, Cllr Karen Scarborough and Anna Dixon MBE MP to Red Mango Restaurant, Newtown.

‘Restaurant of the Year, Award being presented by The Right Worshipful Lord Mayor of Westminster, Cllr Karen Scarborough and Anna Dixon MBE MP to Red Mango Restaurant, Newtown.

This curry restaurant has been named the best in mid Wales at National Curry Awards

Zoe Hawkins, Mid Wales Tourism chief executive.

Zoe Hawkins, Mid Wales Tourism chief executive.

Calls for Budget backing for 'vital' Mid Wales tourism sector

“The grandkids could have been with me, as they often are, and that doesn’t bear thinking about,

“The grandkids could have been with me, as they often are, and that doesn’t bear thinking about,

Powys couple furious after concrete from roof destroys car - and Coop offers £500

Darren Dixon, Three Tuns general manager Ellie FitzGerald and Alex Matthews at the reopened Three Tuns Inn.

Darren Dixon, Three Tuns general manager Ellie FitzGerald and Alex Matthews at the reopened Three Tuns Inn.

Historic Three Tuns Inn reopens after seven-week refurbishment

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council mayor Margaret Lewington has welcomed the opening of B&M and the creation of 45 jobs in Newtown.

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council mayor Margaret Lewington has welcomed the opening of B&M and the creation of 45 jobs in Newtown.

Mayor welcomes B&M investment and 45 new jobs in Newtown

EOM (Electrical Contractors) Ltd has won the Business-Education Partnership Award at the 2026 Powys Business Awards.

EOM (Electrical Contractors) Ltd has won the Business-Education Partnership Award at the 2026 Powys Business Awards.

Powys firm wins award for inspiring young people into careers

Staff of Newtown's new B&M Store

Staff of Newtown's new B&M Store

From Focus Do It All to B&M: inside Newtown's newest store

Birthday girl Poppy Hines with sister Ella receive free gifts from B&M.

Birthday girl Poppy Hines with sister Ella receive free gifts from B&M.

Newtown B&M store opens with 45 jobs and birthday surprise for five-year-old Poppy

Shoppers outside B&M this morning.

Shoppers outside B&M this morning.

Shoppers queue for opening of new B&M store in Newtown with 45 jobs created

B&M's new store in Newtown opens on Saturday morning, November 7.

B&M's new store in Newtown opens on Saturday morning, November 7.

We took a sneak peek inside Newtown's new B&M store that opens this weekend

Pilgrim's Europe's Llanidloes abattoir has been taken over by ABP UK.

Pilgrim's Europe's Llanidloes abattoir has been taken over by ABP UK.

Powys abattoir described as 'excellent fit' after being taken over by major meat firm

File picture of a joint of lamb as ABP confirms a deal has been struck to take over Pilgrim's Europe's lamb abattoir in Llanidloes.

File picture of a joint of lamb as ABP confirms a deal has been struck to take over Pilgrim's Europe's lamb abattoir in Llanidloes.

Powys abattoir employing 140 people taken over by one of the UK's biggest meat firms

Hafren Furnishers' warehouses and discount store in Llanidloes could make way for 22 new homes.

Hafren Furnishers' warehouses and discount store in Llanidloes could make way for 22 new homes.

Powys County Council

Furnisher retailer plans to relocate discount store to allow for 22 new homes in town

Radnor Splash has been awarded the Mumsnet Rated badge

Radnor Splash has been awarded the Mumsnet Rated badge

Radnor Splash awarded Mumsnet Rated badge after impressing parents

JD Wetherspoon expects up to 25 further pub openings this financial year after sales rose 8.2 per cent over 14 weeks.

JD Wetherspoon expects up to 25 further pub openings this financial year after sales rose 8.2 per cent over 14 weeks.

Wetherspoon set to open up to 25 more pubs as sales jump higher

Gabrielle with partner Nathan Hill and children Tabitha, Theodore and Isabella.

Gabrielle with partner Nathan Hill and children Tabitha, Theodore and Isabella.

Powys mother faces £182,000 deadline to save family farm from mortgage dispute

NFU Cymru is urging MPs to back calls for a ban on Brazilian meat imports.

NFU Cymru is urging MPs to back calls for a ban on Brazilian meat imports.

Welsh MPs urged to back ban on imports of meat from Brazil

Arwyn Watkins, OBE congratulates his successor Colin Gray as Culinary Association of Wales president

Arwyn Watkins, OBE congratulates his successor Colin Gray as Culinary Association of Wales president

New chef elected president of Culinary Association of Wales

How to spot a Royal Mail delivery scam, report suspicious texts and check the last UK posting dates for Christmas 2026.

How to spot a Royal Mail delivery scam, report suspicious texts and check the last UK posting dates for Christmas 2026.

Royal Mail customers issued scam warning ahead of Christmas rush

Powys Count Council leader Councillor Jake Berriman speaking at the Powys Business Awards ceremony in Brecon.

Powys Count Council leader Councillor Jake Berriman speaking at the Powys Business Awards ceremony in Brecon.

Powys business growth fund allocates £509,000 to 37 businesses

The companies are advertising for managers at the proposed Newtown site.

The companies are advertising for managers at the proposed Newtown site.

Newtown service station advertises Subway, Starbucks and SpudBros Express jobs

Lauren Guest has launched She.GATHERED at an ideal time, in the run-up to Christmas.

Lauren Guest has launched She.GATHERED at an ideal time, in the run-up to Christmas.

Veterinary nurse launches ethical gift hamper business in time for Christmas

The Ganges Balti House in Bishop's Castle.

The Ganges Balti House in Bishop's Castle.

Balti restaurant owner retires after 33 years at the helm

Jonathan Partridge Optometrists welcomed visitors to the event

Jonathan Partridge Optometrists welcomed visitors to the event

Welshpool optometrists holds styling event with major fashion label

An artist’s impression of what the new multi-million pound swimming pool, spa and wellness centre will look like.

An artist’s impression of what the new multi-million pound swimming pool, spa and wellness centre will look like.

25 jobs on the way as spa and wellness centre takes shape on mid Wales holiday park

Border Bites Sandwich Bar owner Andrea Williams with Jules Hudson of Escape to the Country. Jules visited in October last year.

Border Bites Sandwich Bar owner Andrea Williams with Jules Hudson of Escape to the Country. Jules visited in October last year.

Best Sandwich Shop 2026

Sandwich bar owner stepping down to spend more time with family

Delays are expected across the region

Delays are expected across the region

Royal Mail warns of delivery delays across North Wales, Shropshire and Chester

Serena Taylor and Ekachy Schmalisch from The Serenity Reset receive the Entrepreneurship Award from Kathryn Dunstan, assistant principal and Jayne Jones, head of business development at NPTC Group of Colleges.

Serena Taylor and Ekachy Schmalisch from The Serenity Reset receive the Entrepreneurship Award from Kathryn Dunstan, assistant principal and Jayne Jones, head of business development at NPTC Group of Colleges.

Powys Business Awards

Powys wellness entrepreneur wins top business award

In a statement, Dundeis said that, following a period of consultation with its staff at the spa town site, the “difficult decision” had been made to close its Llandrindod base.

In a statement, Dundeis said that, following a period of consultation with its staff at the spa town site, the “difficult decision” had been made to close its Llandrindod base.

12 people at Powys factory made redundant as owner opts to relocate

Redpen founders Jamie Fones and William Griffiths.

Redpen founders Jamie Fones and William Griffiths.

Powys entrepreneurs win £415,000 contract looking at whether AI can spot dyslexia

Draft minutes from the meeting show a decision was made to accept the offer for the Pavilion, but to keep the report confidential, until after a sale has been completed.

Draft minutes from the meeting show a decision was made to accept the offer for the Pavilion, but to keep the report confidential, until after a sale has been completed.

Minutes show council has accepted offer to sell Grand Pavilion building

Lisa Andrew (centre), head of customer success, and Rachel Jones (right), director of corporate administration, from Morland received the Technology & Innovation Award from Sherrie Woolf, chief financial officer of SudoCyber.

Lisa Andrew (centre), head of customer success, and Rachel Jones (right), director of corporate administration, from Morland received the Technology & Innovation Award from Sherrie Woolf, chief financial officer of SudoCyber.

Powys Business Awards

Morland wins top technology award after developing automated panel production line

Betty Freeman, account manager and Catherine McLennan, commercial lead from Dulas receive the Judges Special Award from Michael Miles from Mid Wales Manufacturing Group.

Betty Freeman, account manager and Catherine McLennan, commercial lead from Dulas receive the Judges Special Award from Michael Miles from Mid Wales Manufacturing Group.

Powys Business Awards

Powys firm that's boosting healthcare in all corners of the globe hailed

Charcroft Electronics director, Vicky Mellor (centre), is joined by colleagues Cathy Young, Andrew Lawson and Ellie Davies in receiving the Growth Award from Phil Pugh WR Partners (right).

Charcroft Electronics director, Vicky Mellor (centre), is joined by colleagues Cathy Young, Andrew Lawson and Ellie Davies in receiving the Growth Award from Phil Pugh WR Partners (right).

Powys Business Awards

Electronics company in rural Powys now exporting products to 35 countries

The team from Builth Wells Veterinary Practice receive the Small Business Award from Francesca and Huw Jones of 5C Services Ltd.

The team from Builth Wells Veterinary Practice receive the Small Business Award from Francesca and Huw Jones of 5C Services Ltd.

Powys Business Awards

Vet practice named Powys' best small business

Billy Spencer (second left) and Steph Windsor (third left) are joined by colleagues from Mid Wales Recruitment to receive the Start up Business Award from Nick Evans (second right) of EvaBuild.

Billy Spencer (second left) and Steph Windsor (third left) are joined by colleagues from Mid Wales Recruitment to receive the Start up Business Award from Nick Evans (second right) of EvaBuild.

Powys Business Awards

Mid Wales recruitment firm wins start-up award after first year in business

Mains Gas directors Martin and Samantha Mainwaring are joined by colleagues to receive the Micro Business Award from Brandon Baynham (back right) of Myrick Training Services.

Mains Gas directors Martin and Samantha Mainwaring are joined by colleagues to receive the Micro Business Award from Brandon Baynham (back right) of Myrick Training Services.

Powys Business Awards

Family-run firm wins top award at Powys Business Awards

EOM Electrical Contractors Ltd general manager Mike Mills receives the Business-Education Partnership Award from Emma Thomas, representing Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership.

EOM Electrical Contractors Ltd general manager Mike Mills receives the Business-Education Partnership Award from Emma Thomas, representing Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership.

Powys Business Awards

'Brilliant news' for Newtown employer after fresh recognition for work with schools

Some of Makefast’s senior management and supervisors receive the International Trade Award from Ann Watkin-Jones (third from right) from the Welsh Government

Some of Makefast’s senior management and supervisors receive the International Trade Award from Ann Watkin-Jones (third from right) from the Welsh Government

Powys Business Awards

Superyacht supplier in Powys boosted export sales by $5m since US subsidiary opened

Jasmine Atkinson receives the Sole Trader Award from William Watkins, of Radnor Hills, who presented it on behalf of award sponsor, The County Times

Jasmine Atkinson receives the Sole Trader Award from William Watkins, of Radnor Hills, who presented it on behalf of award sponsor, The County Times

Powys Business Awards

'Hidden Jem' beauty salon owner is named Powys' best sole trader

The new B&M signage has been installed at the former Poundstretcher store on Pool Road, Newtown, ahead of the retailer's official opening on November 7. The new store will create 45 jobs and include a garden centre and frozen food department.

The new B&M signage has been installed at the former Poundstretcher store on Pool Road, Newtown, ahead of the retailer's official opening on November 7. The new store will create 45 jobs and include a garden centre and frozen food department.

Newtown's new B&M store reveals opening day plans as launch nears

Planning consultant promoted to Associate Director at Halls two years after joining

Rachel Jones and Lisa Andrew from Morland receive the Powys Business of the Year Award from Councillor Glyn Preston of Powys County Council, joined by Sherrie Woolf of SudoCyber, sponsor of the Technology & Innovation Award.

Rachel Jones and Lisa Andrew from Morland receive the Powys Business of the Year Award from Councillor Glyn Preston of Powys County Council, joined by Sherrie Woolf of SudoCyber, sponsor of the Technology & Innovation Award.

Powys Business Awards

Welshpool manufacturer crowned Powys Business of the Year after investment drive

Sarah from Heck Press with Nick Dodd of Disco Daddy displaying one of the new branded T-shirts at the Heck Press workshop in Llanerfyl

Sarah from Heck Press with Nick Dodd of Disco Daddy displaying one of the new branded T-shirts at the Heck Press workshop in Llanerfyl

Children's entertainer teams up with Powys companies to create merch

Change coming to Co-op stores as new trial launched to cut crime

Powys County Council

Powys firms secure share of £509,000 business growth grants

Powys bakery open less than a year reaches UK's best croissant final at The Savoy