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The business has always had a strong ecological ethos and its clothing is made from organic cotton. In 2007 Howies was named the ninth coolest brand in the UK. It has a shop in Cardigan and use to have a store in London’s Carnaby Street.

The Environment Minister, John Griffiths, has approved a Welsh Government grant of over £1.3m million towards a £3 million flood alleviation scheme at Rhydyfelin, near Pontypridd. This grant is in addition to the £0.2 million awarded previously and the …

“One of the reasons for our good progress is the fact that every local authority in Wales offers weekly food collection services. “Separating out food waste not only diverts significant waste away from landfill, it also makes us far more aware of the …

Dr Jan Geert Hiddink explains why he’s studying the effects of fishing on Welsh marine life FISH is an important and healthy source of food and fisheries are an important source of employment in Wales. This means it is important that fish stocks are …

The food, like the place itself, is honest and robust, with a keen emphasis on helping Welsh producers and the planet by keeping things local. Rich colours, plump beds and modern en-suites are found in the bedrooms. Jess Bridgeman says they have gone …

Wales-based Organic yoghurt producer Rachel’s Dairy has written off almost £1m of its value after a major supermarket stopped selling some of its products. The move, revealed in recently published accounts comes months …

WELSH business wants a cut in VAT for Wales’ struggling tourism and construction sectors on the first anniversary of the hike in the tax. The Federation of Small Businesses in Wales argues that with businesses …

Milebrook House near Knighton is a delightful 18th century house just a stone’s throw from the border with England. It is ideally located for walkers on the long-distance Offa’s Dyke Path. The hotel is also close to the historic towns of Ludlow and Presteigne.

“And the food and drink industry in Wales is vital. It’s worth £6.5bn to our economy and employs 17% of the workforce – agriculture relies heavily on that.” Mr Bailey said there is potential for more growth in Welsh farming – with environmental …

One of its mantras of late has been that local authorities share resources to cut costs. But the Welsh Government has been accused of “gross hypocrisy” because it rejected plans to share its own expensive new office facilities with a council.

The Welsh Government spurned the chance to reduce duplication when it commissioned its new offices in Aberystwyth – next door to Ceredigion council’s new offices….