Business

Mid Wales Cleaning company scoops top honour at business awards

Until now, customers could claim a free hot drink at Caffè Nero or Greggs, with codes generally released before 6am.

Until now, customers could claim a free hot drink at Caffè Nero or Greggs, with codes generally released before 6am.

Octopus customers 'disappointed' as energy supplier makes 'awful' rewards change

Crest's director of sales Kaye Wilson, CBC's managing director Phillip Allsopp and commercial director Louise Chapman, and Crest's MD Jason Hiley and group director of revenue Greg Loweth.

Crest's director of sales Kaye Wilson, CBC's managing director Phillip Allsopp and commercial director Louise Chapman, and Crest's MD Jason Hiley and group director of revenue Greg Loweth.

Well-known Powys hotel and spa joins new 'exciting' alliance

Morrisons is offering 25% off its Nutmeg school uniform range, with polo shirts, trousers and skirts reduced ahead of the new school term.

Morrisons is offering 25% off its Nutmeg school uniform range, with polo shirts, trousers and skirts reduced ahead of the new school term.

Morrisons slashes school uniform prices in back-to-school sale begins - but be quick

Builth Wells Veterinary Practice and Ddole Road Veterinary Clinic both posted on Facebook, reassuring pet owners that they have never used the services of Animal Funeral Services.

Builth Wells Veterinary Practice and Ddole Road Veterinary Clinic both posted on Facebook, reassuring pet owners that they have never used the services of Animal Funeral Services.

Herefordshire Council

Powys vets reassure clients over pet cremation provider amid investigation

An investigation is underway into Animal Funeral Services.

An investigation is underway into Animal Funeral Services.

Pet crematorium under investigation after corpses left outside

Husband and wife Stephen and Kate Higgins, either side of their son Scott Higgins

Husband and wife Stephen and Kate Higgins, either side of their son Scott Higgins

Holiday park near popular Powys village promises 'something special' from new pitches

Dulas Ltd, Machynlleth

Dulas Ltd, Machynlleth

Powys green energy business highlighted by UK Government as exporting success story

County Hall in Llandrindod Wells

County Hall in Llandrindod Wells

Organisations sign agreement to boost business resilience on Welsh-English border

The Workhouse Gallery & Café in Presteigne

The Workhouse Gallery & Café in Presteigne

Presteigne Workhouse Gallery announces extra day of trading to meet demand

Innovation Automotive has ceased operations in the UK after eight years

Innovation Automotive has ceased operations in the UK after eight years

Car distributor ceases trading in the UK after eight years impacting 16 dealerships

Global Vision International, based in Exeter, offered travel programmes to various places abroad including the likes of Costa Rica and Fiji

Global Vision International, based in Exeter, offered travel programmes to various places abroad including the likes of Costa Rica and Fiji

UK travel company enters liquidation after 28 years with all holidays cancelled

Market Street in Newtown, where mental health charity Ponthafren is preparing to open its new charity shop and is appealing for volunteers ahead of the launch.

Market Street in Newtown, where mental health charity Ponthafren is preparing to open its new charity shop and is appealing for volunteers ahead of the launch.

Letter: Powys town ‘becoming charity shop capital’ of Wales

The Regent Centre in Newtown, where plans have been approved to convert the former Steam Mill nightclub into a new Great Fitness gym.

The Regent Centre in Newtown, where plans have been approved to convert the former Steam Mill nightclub into a new Great Fitness gym.

Popular gym to open second site after plans approved to transform former nightclub

Colin Pryce, who has retired aged 83 after an extraordinary 62-year career in the bus industry, including the past 25 years with Lloyds Coaches.

Colin Pryce, who has retired aged 83 after an extraordinary 62-year career in the bus industry, including the past 25 years with Lloyds Coaches.

83-year-old hailed as 'absolute legend' after 62 years driving bus retires

Royal Mail confirms major UK-wide change to letter delivery system

New ‘posh off licence’ opens its doors in Powys town

Monty Mix Concrete has announced a major investment in its business.

Monty Mix Concrete has announced a major investment in its business.

Powys firm Monty Mix drives growth with major investment

How the new headquarters for Invertek Drives Ltd at Offa's Dyke Business Park near Welshpool could look. Invertek drives.

How the new headquarters for Invertek Drives Ltd at Offa's Dyke Business Park near Welshpool could look. Invertek drives.

Future of global company’s new four-storey HQ in Welshpool in councillors' hands

The road closure is in place on behalf of Walkmill at No. 7, until August 7.

The road closure is in place on behalf of Walkmill at No. 7, until August 7.

Knighton & Presteigne

Emergency road closure in town centre to last 5 weeks

Twink, Ruth, Lisa, Imogen and Roley, members of the team at Williams Family Butchers in Llanidloes, pictured together at the family-run business.

Twink, Ruth, Lisa, Imogen and Roley, members of the team at Williams Family Butchers in Llanidloes, pictured together at the family-run business.

Family business

Popular butchers serve their final customers after 18 years as new owners take over

Halifax brand to vanish after 173 years as Lloyds confirms major banking overhaul

Cadbury has confirmed it has shrunk down two of its most popular items

Cadbury has confirmed it has shrunk down two of its most popular items

Cadbury confirms it has shrunk 2 popular products in move dubbed a 'last resort'

The Buck Inn on High Street in Newtown, a Grade II-listed 17th century pub set to change hands.

The Buck Inn on High Street in Newtown, a Grade II-listed 17th century pub set to change hands.

End of an era as Newtown’s Buck Inn goes up for lease

Camlin named Global StartUp of the Year for Wales.

Camlin named Global StartUp of the Year for Wales.

Powys events consultancy named Global StartUp of the Year for Wales

Peter and Elaine Webber.

Peter and Elaine Webber.

90-year-old Newtown entrepreneur recalls experience of England's 1966 World Cup win

Martin Lewis says broadband and mobile firms should be banned from increasing prices above inflation during fixed-term contracts, warning millions of customers are paying more than expected.

Martin Lewis says broadband and mobile firms should be banned from increasing prices above inflation during fixed-term contracts, warning millions of customers are paying more than expected.

Martin Lewis reveals the broadband contract trap costing millions of households more

Welshpool shopping voucher scheme set to get green light in bid to boost shoppers

Greggs new Iced Blueberry Matcha

Greggs new Iced Blueberry Matcha

How you can get Greggs' new summer drink, for free

Poundstretcher store on Pool Road in Newtown.

Poundstretcher store on Pool Road in Newtown.

Shock as signs go up in Newtown Poundstretcher announcing closure date

Esther Buckley with her Receptionist of the Year award outside the Royal Oak.

Esther Buckley with her Receptionist of the Year award outside the Royal Oak.

Welshpool hotel receptionist crowned best in UK at national awards

King Arthur's Labyrinth entrance.

King Arthur's Labyrinth entrance.

Mid Wales visitor attraction offering discounted entry national savings scheme

Mid Wales tourism celebrates 35 years at conference in Llandrindod Wells

Vicki and Lyndon Jones with the alpacas and Coety Bach in the background.

Vicki and Lyndon Jones with the alpacas and Coety Bach in the background.

Luxury Llandrindod Wells cabin springs from former nanny’s redundancy

Anne Smith and Jordan Lewis form Harrisons Solicitors LLP

Anne Smith and Jordan Lewis form Harrisons Solicitors LLP

Winners urge Powys businesses to enter this year’s prestigious awards

Insider Media Residential Property Awards Winners

Insider Media Residential Property Awards Winners

Construction firm on Powys border crowned Housebuilder of the Year

The former Newtown Post Office in Shortbridge Street.

The former Newtown Post Office in Shortbridge Street.

Letter: ‘Not a loading bay’ – anger at Royal Mail vans in Newtown

Esco's won the best rural shop/post office accolade at the Countryside Alliance Wales Awards.

Esco's won the best rural shop/post office accolade at the Countryside Alliance Wales Awards.

Countryside Alliance

Powys village's shop named best in Wales at 'Rural Oscars'

An artist’s impression of the proposed CymruTech Park layout in Newtown, including business units, a Green Skills Academy and advanced manufacturing space.

An artist’s impression of the proposed CymruTech Park layout in Newtown, including business units, a Green Skills Academy and advanced manufacturing space.

Plans submitted for Newtown tech park that's expected to create 370 jobs

Pent Haus in Newtown.

Pent Haus in Newtown.

Powys County Council

Two Newtown businesses build factories and create jobs with expansion fund help

Leeanne Rogers and her family have been running The Sarn Inn since 2023.

Leeanne Rogers and her family have been running The Sarn Inn since 2023.

Landlords say goodbye to 'wonderful customers' as village pub prepares to shut

A rope access team hangs suspended on the side of Lake Vyrnwy dam, carrying out high-risk inspection work.

A rope access team hangs suspended on the side of Lake Vyrnwy dam, carrying out high-risk inspection work.

Dramatic pictures show workers dangling from iconic Powys dams for safety checks

Kerry Vale Vineyard on Powys border launches its latest 'Vienna-inspired' wine

Radnor Hills Toy Story 5 themed drink.

Radnor Hills Toy Story 5 themed drink.

Radnor Hills partners with Disney and Pixar for Toy Story themed drinks

Pizza Hut will be sold in a new deal worth £2 billion, including its UK sites

Pizza Hut will be sold in a new deal worth £2 billion, including its UK sites

Major pizza company sells all UK sites 8 months after falling into adminstration

Johnal Guy Simpson, owner of Hummingbird in Newtown, which has closed with immediate effect.

Johnal Guy Simpson, owner of Hummingbird in Newtown, which has closed with immediate effect.

‘Heartbreak’ as popular Newtown restaurant shuts with immediate effect

The newly opened Costa drive-thru near Welshpool comes after concerns over traffic and impact on the town centre

The newly opened Costa drive-thru near Welshpool comes after concerns over traffic and impact on the town centre

New Costa drive-thru opens near Welshpool creating 14 local jobs

Mair James and Rhod Gilbert on a previous trek.

Mair James and Rhod Gilbert on a previous trek.

Newbridge-on-Wye

Powys woman joining Rhod Gilbert and Derek Brockway on Spain cancer trek

The news of a pause will be welcomed by locals, as well as motorists who regularly use the busy A470 and A483 trunk roads, especially as the town has been besieged by roadworks in the last 8 months.

The news of a pause will be welcomed by locals, as well as motorists who regularly use the busy A470 and A483 trunk roads, especially as the town has been besieged by roadworks in the last 8 months.

Two-month pause in work to upgrade electricity network as locals bemoan 'chaos'

SJ Roberts has been named among the UK's best apprenticeship employers.

SJ Roberts has been named among the UK's best apprenticeship employers.

Apprenticeships

Construction firm named one of UK's top 100 apprenticeship employers

Lisa and Scarlet Evans at Cheesecake Bliss.

Lisa and Scarlet Evans at Cheesecake Bliss.

We tried the Powys sweet spot putting proper cheesecake back on menu

Councillor Jake Berriman, leader of Powys County Council, with Richard Anderson from BT at St Giles Business Park in Newtown.

Councillor Jake Berriman, leader of Powys County Council, with Richard Anderson from BT at St Giles Business Park in Newtown.

Ceredigion County Council

BT appointed to deliver high speed broadband roll-out to Powys business parks

Chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias, who has taken over at Gwen in Machynlleth.

Chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias, who has taken over at Gwen in Machynlleth.

New chapter for tiny 'best in Wales' restaurant as it reopens

H Ballard & Son Motors, in Welshpool.

H Ballard & Son Motors, in Welshpool.

Welshpool petrol station issues 'do not smoke' warning after cigarette incident