Eddie Jones, who runs a farm in Cilycwm, Llandovery, said he and his wife – who works as a home carer – were struggling to cope with increasing fuel bills. “We would certainly welcome any relief we can get. The problem is that we are absorbing costs, …
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Justina says support your local – before it is forced to close
“The food they do is lots of Welsh produce and fine dining. It’s also a lovely family pub. You’ll meet such a melting pot of people there. Being a journalist that’s where I’ve got some on my stories from.” She added: “You don’t have to go to the pub …
Welsh beekeeping on crest of a wave as Llysfasi opens new ‘honey house’
It will form part of the £6m Welsh Food Centre of Excellence, due to open in March 2012. The centre, which will have bee hives, wild flower garden and a visitor centre, will be used to educate school children, train beekeepers and act as a national …
Making a stand to save local pubs
“The ones that are still going all say they rely on food sales to keep them afloat.” Arfur Daley, organiser of Great Welsh Beer and Cider Festival and the Echo’s beer expert, said: “If you look at pubs 10 years ago there would be nearly one on every …
100 diners in Wales score zero in hygiene ratings
Spokeswoman Jennie Bibbings said: “We want to see the Welsh Assembly Government use its new powers to force cafes, restaurants and takeaways to display on their premises the ratings given to them by food hygiene inspectors so consumers can make a …
Wales: Environment Minister Reveals How Welsh Waste Plans Will Save Millions
The Municipal Sector Plan also emphasises Wales’ commitment to weekly collections of food waste and recycling and fortnightly collections of residual waste. At least 80 per cent of Welsh homes already benefit from a separate food or food and green …
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Welsh True Taste awards open for entry
The accolades aim to honour excellence and innovation in the Welsh food and drink and hospitality sectors. Past winners include Gower Cottage Brownies, Wigmore Bakery, and Bacheldre Watermill. Companies can be awarded a gold, silver or bronze True …
Last-minute deal saves town market
THE historic market in Cowbridge has been saved for another year after being given a last-minute reprieve. It had been expected the trading post’s last day in business would be on March 28 after negotiations between …
Glyndr battle site at risk of wind farm
A spokesman for Scottish and Southern Energy said: “The proposed Nant y Moch wind farm is located in an area identified by the Welsh Assembly Government as suitable for large-scale wind farm development. “The views of local communities are extremely …
Short supply of lamb pushed up 2010 prices
The average week-on-week price for Welsh lamb in 2010 was 10% higher than in the previous year, thanks to tight supply and a strong export market. According to Wales’ levy-funded red meat development body, Hybu Cig Cymru, the number of lambs …