Food and drink

Quality Street's paper tubs, which have been trialled over the last two years, are not returning for 2026

Nestle confirms major change to all Quality Street tubs after 2 years

‘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

A rare Cadbury treat has been spotted on UK supermarket shelves after months away

A rare Cadbury treat has been spotted on UK supermarket shelves after months away

Rare Cadbury chocolate returns to UK supermarket shelves after months away

Yr Hen Osaf in Aberystwyth.

Yr Hen Osaf in Aberystwyth.

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Mid Wales pub named best railway station boozer in the country

Minister responds to claims smoky bacon crisps could be banned in UK in new EU deal

Vegan Sharon Nixon has reported a Greggs Festive Bake advert over its 'all taste, no turkey' slogan.

Vegan Sharon Nixon has reported a Greggs Festive Bake advert over its 'all taste, no turkey' slogan.

Greggs reported to watchdog over claims 'no turkey' ad 'misleads vegans'

Staff at the Rhydspence Inn have been awarded a rosette by the AA for

Staff at the Rhydspence Inn have been awarded a rosette by the AA for

600-year-old inn celebrates coveted award after mystery diner's secret inspection

A rare Cadbury chocolate bar has been spotted in Home Bargains and B&M with a limited-edition Australian import.

A rare Cadbury chocolate bar has been spotted in Home Bargains and B&M with a limited-edition Australian import.

Rare Cadbury chocolate bar spotted in UK stores and shoppers say they ‘need it’

Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box is being recalled over undeclared wheat. Check the affected dates, batch code and refund advice.

Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box is being recalled over undeclared wheat. Check the affected dates, batch code and refund advice.

Walkers recalls crisps over health concerns as shoppers warned 'do not eat'

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

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

The new Starbucks Christmas menu

The new Starbucks Christmas menu

Starbucks brings back Red Cups – and launches a festive first for Christmas 2026

Coffee sold at TK Maxx recalled over mould toxin above legal limit

Chocolate Festival of Wales returns to Llanidloes this weekend

The Treasury is the new name for the former Barclays bank branch in the town, which is currently being renovated by Penmaenau Bars.

The Treasury is the new name for the former Barclays bank branch in the town, which is currently being renovated by Penmaenau Bars.

Owners reveal new name for former Barclays bank being transformed into events venue

People across Great Britain can vote for the first time to decide where the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visits on its winter 2026 tour.

People across Great Britain can vote for the first time to decide where the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visits on its winter 2026 tour.

Coca Cola Truck

How to vote for the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck to visit your town this year

Derwen Farm Shop, part of Derwen Garden Centre near Guilsfield, where plans have been submitted for an extension to create a larger kitchen and a new serving hatch.

Derwen Farm Shop, part of Derwen Garden Centre near Guilsfield, where plans have been submitted for an extension to create a larger kitchen and a new serving hatch.

Plans submitted for larger kitchen and new serving hatch at Powys farm shop

The Walkers Gold range will be available in stores nationwide in the coming weeks

The Walkers Gold range will be available in stores nationwide in the coming weeks

Walkers launches new 'luxury' crisp range with 4 flavours in supermarkets

Wye Cottage on North Street in Rhayader.

Wye Cottage on North Street in Rhayader.

Takeaway plans resubmitted for vacant former Powys newsagent after refusal

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

The Marches Real Food and Farming Convergence Team 2025

The Marches Real Food and Farming Convergence Team 2025

Major new food project secures more than £1.4 million in National Lottery funding

Foodie reveals Boots meal deal hack to get £10 food for a fiver

Ynyshir was also named the best restaurant in Wales at the National Restaurant Awards earlier this year.

Ynyshir was also named the best restaurant in Wales at the National Restaurant Awards earlier this year.

'Truly unique' Michelin star restaurant in Powys named among the world's best

I pitted crisp giants against supermarket dupes - the loser shocked me

The popular tearoom and accommodation venue beside the Garreg Ddu Reservoir

The popular tearoom and accommodation venue beside the Garreg Ddu Reservoir

Elan Valley tearoom hopes to reopen next month after repair find

Tonight's Beefy Boys' Powys pop-up cancelled after events team involved in crash

Ty Penbont, in the heart of the Elan Valley, has announced it will remain closed throughout October while repairs are carried out to a fault with its generator.

Ty Penbont, in the heart of the Elan Valley, has announced it will remain closed throughout October while repairs are carried out to a fault with its generator.

Popular tearoom remains closed as generator fault forces month-long shutdown

Colourful artisan chocolates on display at the Chocolate Festival of Wales in Llanidloes.

Colourful artisan chocolates on display at the Chocolate Festival of Wales in Llanidloes.

The Powys town set to become a chocolate lover's paradise

Pumpkin Patches

Award-winning burger favourite The Beefy Boys to visit Powys pumpkin patch

Gym in Welshpool plans health-focused café open to the public

An OurCoop spokesperson has confirmed that the sale of the Midcounties Co-op in the centre of Knighton is a possibility.

An OurCoop spokesperson has confirmed that the sale of the Midcounties Co-op in the centre of Knighton is a possibility.

Powys supermarket owners explore possible sale of store

Eating With Tod tucks into one of the restaurant's signature dishes during the more than 20-course tasting experience at Gwen.

Eating With Tod tucks into one of the restaurant's signature dishes during the more than 20-course tasting experience at Gwen.

TikTok food star hails tiny Powys restaurant as UK's 'craziest hidden gem'

Chef Gareth Ward at Ynyshir in Powys, featured in season two of Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars, now streaming on Apple TV.

Chef Gareth Ward at Ynyshir in Powys, featured in season two of Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars, now streaming on Apple TV.

'Britain's most expensive restaurant' under spotlight in new Apple TV documentary

Host Jesse Burgess in the second season of Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars, which features Powys restaurant Ynyshir and its bid for a third Michelin star.

Host Jesse Burgess in the second season of Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars, which features Powys restaurant Ynyshir and its bid for a third Michelin star.

YouTube star says restaurant is 'the best in the world' on BBC's The One Show

The future of a Llandrindod Wells-based wholesaler and distributor of health foods is unclear, after its owners announced it has “entered into a period of consultation” with employees.

The future of a Llandrindod Wells-based wholesaler and distributor of health foods is unclear, after its owners announced it has “entered into a period of consultation” with employees.

Business closure

Powys food factory warns it may relocate as bosses open consultation with staff

'Coupon king' reveals hack to get Nando's burger for £3 less

Beans on toast has risen 33% in price over the past decade, according to Updraft research.

Beans on toast has risen 33% in price over the past decade, according to Updraft research.

Shoppers face price rise on baked beans on toast - which own brand tin is cheapest?

Molly Breakwell, left, of Mid Wales soft drinks firm Radnor Hills, with Laura Griffiths from Harlech Foodservice, was promoting the Heartsease Farm premium pressé range.

Molly Breakwell, left, of Mid Wales soft drinks firm Radnor Hills, with Laura Griffiths from Harlech Foodservice, was promoting the Heartsease Farm premium pressé range.

Award-winning Powys drinks firms eye bumper Christmas after festive order surge

Brian Scott, owner of Fork Yeah, has brought Mexican street food and burritos to Welshpool after retiring from a 37-year career in the oil industry.

Brian Scott, owner of Fork Yeah, has brought Mexican street food and burritos to Welshpool after retiring from a 37-year career in the oil industry.

Independent business

Former oil worker opens Mexican street food business in Welshpool

Commercial development land of up to 4.5 acres has been put up for sale behind the new Costa Drive Thru near Welshpool's Buttington Roundabout. The site sits opposite Welshpool Livestock Market in an area that has seen significant commercial growth in

Commercial development land of up to 4.5 acres has been put up for sale behind the new Costa Drive Thru near Welshpool's Buttington Roundabout. The site sits opposite Welshpool Livestock Market in an area that has seen significant commercial growth in

Commercial property

Major development site put up for sale at Welshpool's growing business hub

I taste tested Greggs new Autumn menu - I can't believe my favourite

The Food Standards Agency has warned customers not to eat several affected products sold by retailers including Tesco and Waitrose.

The Food Standards Agency has warned customers not to eat several affected products sold by retailers including Tesco and Waitrose.

'Do not eat' warnings at Waitrose, Tesco and more UK supermarkets this week

Popular beer recalled from UK supermarkets as cans may explode

an order from Hennighan's outside their award winning 'Top Shop'.

an order from Hennighan's outside their award winning 'Top Shop'.

Powys fish and chip shop named among UK's top takeaways once again

A petition, signed by nearly 15,000 people, asked for a new ban to be introduced at supermarkets across the UK

A petition, signed by nearly 15,000 people, asked for a new ban to be introduced at supermarkets across the UK

Government responds to calls for major change in UK supermarket rules

The Pumpkin Patch Play Café opened in the spa town’s famed Automobile Palace last month.

The Pumpkin Patch Play Café opened in the spa town’s famed Automobile Palace last month.

Children and young people

Child-themed Pumpkin Patch Play Café opens in Powys

The Castle Hotel, Ruthin.

The Castle Hotel, Ruthin.

I stayed at a Wetherspoons hotel in a North Wales town - and this is what I found

The scores are in - the latest food hygiene ratings for Powys

Rosie and Robin Evans celebrate their win.

Rosie and Robin Evans celebrate their win.

Business set up by Powys woman and husband is top of the chocs after world accolade

The new Penguin Christmas bar is now available in Morrisons

The new Penguin Christmas bar is now available in Morrisons

New Christmas chocolate bar inspired by iconic snack hits UK supermarket shelves

Health concerns have resulted in a number of products being pulled from UK shelves, including food items, clothing items and skincare products.

Health concerns have resulted in a number of products being pulled from UK shelves, including food items, clothing items and skincare products.

'Do not eat' and 'stop using' warnings to shoppers at Asda, Tesco, Waitrose and more

Brecon's Country Kitchen Deli & Bistro will close at the end of the month.

Brecon's Country Kitchen Deli & Bistro will close at the end of the month.

Powys bistro owner announces she will close business at end of September

James Woolley, manager of The Black Boy

James Woolley, manager of The Black Boy

Newtown pub cutting cost of food and drink for Tax Equality Day

Customers enjoy the newly refurbished surroundings at The Poppy House Café, which has reopened in the heart of Bishop’s Castle.

Customers enjoy the newly refurbished surroundings at The Poppy House Café, which has reopened in the heart of Bishop’s Castle.

Much-loved café reopens after takeover by award-winning hotel