“It should be jolly good food that’s homemade in the establishment.” Meanwhile, besides the controversy over the death of the gastropub, the guide has named two Welsh restaurants in its top 50. It lists the Crown at Whitebrook, in Gwent, …
Archives for September 2011
Powerful images of Snowdonia’s farmers in new book
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has teamed up with renowned London photographer ChrisClunn to produce a bilingual book of evocative portraits of 61 farmers of all ages living and working on traditional family hill farms in the Snowdonia National Park. …
Flourishing food firm reflects the rising fortunes of Welsh Valleys
“We primarily supply chilled and frozen food that’s ready to be regenerated to the healthcare sector and deliver to approximately 120 hospitals and trusts around the UK,” Mr Hall said. “Unfortunately the majority of these are outside Wales where we …
Welsh tourism strategy branded ‘a disaster’
The whole picture of Wales’ second largest industry is a bit of a disaster. The self-catering sector has far too much supply for the present demand. “There are over 600 attractions in Wales, and in Pembrokeshire there appears to be a farm attraction on …
Cardiff has UK’s highest energy bills
Cardiff homes have the UK’s highest energy bills, says a report which a consumer watchdog calls very worrying. While Leeds and Manchester have the cheapest bills, Cardiff customers typically pay £1,073 on direct debit and £1,175 on prepayment meters
Parents should ‘force schools to improve food hygiene’
Welsh parents should apply pressure to schools to make sure they improve their levels of food hygiene, experts have said. Consumer Focus Wales made the comments after it was revealed that 48 places of education in the country fell below required levels …
Quiz: When do you have pay for a carrier bag in Wales?
The Welsh Government recommends requesting bagless delivery to avoid being charged. Bags for live aquatic creatures in water such as fish, coral, crabs etc are exempt. If you went to a fast food restaurant and purchased a packet of fries and a burger …
NFU calls for clampdown on illegal eggs
NFU Cymru poultry board chairman Tony Burgess said, “We are very pleased with the findings and recommendations from EFRA as they come after a lot of hard lobbying work done on behalf of members in an attempt to protect the Welsh egg industry. …
Welsh pub guide: The Kilvert’s Inn, Hay-on-Wye
Slap-bang in the centre of Hay-on-Wye (home of a gazillion second-hand book shops and the famous literary festival), this imposing Edwardian former doctor’s house turned inn and hotel simply exudes easy-going contentment. It’s one of those rare places …
Wales: confusion over 5p levy on plastic bags
Independent retailers say they have received no information from the Welsh Assembly despite there being just a month until the levy goes live. Many shopkeepers admitted knowing little about the levy’s start date, or how it would be enforced. …