Local News

Welsh Government is taking the opportunity to develop a truly Welsh approach to support for the rural economy.

Free event signals Welsh way to our rural future
Registration is open for a free Celebrating Rural Wales event on June 9-10.

A boy enjoys a spot of agritourism. Pic: Pixabay.

Powys named Wales' best place for an on-farm holiday

Elwyn prioritised docility as a trait when he established his suckler beef herd. Picture: Peter Williams

Post-subsidy sums 'don't add up' for Anglesey tenant farmer

Aldi announces 'important' change affecting stores across the UK

Aldi announces 'important' change affecting stores across the UK

Kevin the Carrot returns to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee – when you can find him (Aldi)

Kevin the Carrot returns to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee – when you can find him

Aldi garden water feature. Credit: Aldi

Popular Aldi garden water feature is back in time for summer - How to pre-order

Nataliya Cummings from Experience Ukraine & Beyond with one of the bags bearing the flag of Ukraine.

Wonderwool Wales makes a triumphant return after pandemic

Rob Lewis of Glanelan Farm, Rhayader, pictured with his wife Audrey and son Rhys 12 months after Rob was badly injured by a newly-calved cow.

'Even the most docile animals can turn'

Temporary tattoos, face gems and more: Aldi launches Jubilee beauty products for just £1 (PA/Aldi)

Temporary tattoos, face gems and more: Aldi launches Jubilee beauty products for just £1

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday May 15 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday May 15

Aldi's popular hanging egg chairs will be brought back in stock online for today (Sunday, May 15). Credit: Aldi

Aldi's hanging egg chairs are back in stock TODAY, but you'll have to be quick

Mold Crown Court and Derek Adamson (Image: North Wales Police)

Man who kept calves in "appalling" conditions has animal ban appeal refused

JCB has launched new Fastrac 4000 and 8000 Series tractors with an all-new electronics infrastructure.

All-new electronics as JCB launches new Fastracs

Griff and Gareth Morris designed the shed around labour efficiency. Picture: Debbie James

Nothing but the best for pedigree beef herd

A view of the Smallholding and Countryside Festival. Picture: Tremio Aerial Photography

One week to go until popular Powys festival returns

Chicken products recalled: Salmonella fears sparks Aldi, Pret, Sainsbury's, M&S recall. (PA)

Salmonella 'issue' sparks 'DO NOT EAT' warning from major UK supermarkets

The Fire damage at Four Seasons Farm Shop last year from planning report.

Well-established family run farm shop ravaged by fire to be rebuilt

Rural Affairs MInister Lesley Griffiths is concerned about biosecurity.

UK government warned of border checks danger to biosecurity

COMMENT: Open Farm Sunday - front seat at the food table

Dawn, Dan and Edith

Powys family's treetop tourism business taken to new heights

A person holding an Ivax Reliever inhaler for the treatment of asthma, as rising pollen levels this weekend could leave people with asthma at risk of life-threatening asthma attack. Credit: PA

Health warning issued to Asthma sufferers as pollen levels soar

Tracy Price runs her own farm business in Llanidloes.

Top Lantra learners reveal secrets of their farming success

The River Wye in Builth Wells. Picture by Mick Pleszkan.

Legal challenge launched over chicken farm doubling in size to 180,000 birds

What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Thursday, May 11 (PA)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday, May 12

You can get a McDonald's Chicken Big Mac for less than £2 at Aldi (PA)

You can get a McDonald's Chicken Big Mac for less than £2 at Aldi

Bargain supermarket that rivals Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Lidl to launch across UK next month. (PA)

Bargain supermarket that rivals Aldi and Lidl to launch across the UK next month

Challenging times – but not without their opportunities, says NFU Cymru president Aled Jones.

Save your energy – NFU targets cost savings and efficiency improvements

Teme Skyfall topped the sale at 9,000gns.

Sky’s the limit as Welshpool Charolais sale hits 9,000gns

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning customers not to eat the product. (PA)

Aldi is recalling products over health fears as 'do not eat' warning is issued

REACHING FOR THE SKY: Risca Solomon of Skybound Therapies

'I didn’t set out to be a businesswoman, I set out to help children'

Trade has been outstanding at Builth Wells.

Wales livestock markets see £63m increase in turnover

Jamie Wallis MP for Bridgend and first openly transgender MP is to appear before Cardiff Magistrates’ Court later today. (PA)

First openly transgender MP due in court over alleged car crash

(Background) Queen Elizabeth II (PA) (Circle) Aldi Infusionist British Strawberry & Mint Glitter Gin Liqueur (PA)

Aldi launches a glitter gin to add sparkle to your Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Glamping pods, such at this, are becoming more popular with tourists in Wales.

Tourism boom fuels multiple applications for new accommodation in 'under-served' county

William and Kate are among senior royals who will tour the UK as the nation marks the Queen’s 70-year reign with a series of events. (PA)

William and Kate heading to Wales to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Keep your pet safe and happy this summer with Aldi’s incredible travel range (PA)

Keep your pet safe and happy on holiday with Aldi’s incredible travel range

Other recalls have included Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Surprise 100g and Kinder Schokobons. (PA)

More 'do not eat' warnings over Kinder products, including Kinder Surprise

Other recalls have included Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Surprise 100g and Kinder Schokobons. (PA)

More 'do not eat' warnings over Kinder products, including Kinder Surprise

Other recalls have included Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Surprise 100g and Kinder Schokobons. (PA)

More 'do not eat' warnings over Kinder products, including Kinder Surprise

My little pony: Rod Lewis proudly leads Supreme Champion Cwm-Meudwy Bonwr through the packed streets of Cardigan at Barley Saturday. Picture: Stuart Ladd.

'He may be only a little horse, but thinks he's the bee's knees!'

The 'splatometer' used in the citizen science project that asked people to count squashed bugs on their car number plates. Pictures: Darren Bradley/Buglife

Warning of ‘terrifying’ decline in insect numbers from 'squashed bug' survey

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday May 8 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday May 8

Aldi’s wishing well garden planter is back in stock – pre order yours now (Aldi/PA)

Aldi’s wishing well garden planter is back in stock – pre order yours now

EPIC: Trig point on Twmbarlwm

Community contribution Join a walking group's latest adventure conquering a mountain

Excited crowds lined Cardigan's streets for the traditional parade through town. Picture: Gareth Davies Photography

Barley Saturday's return to Cardigan hailed 'a huge success'

Cake and a cuppa to share the load.

Cake and a cuppa to help your mental health

Tesco, Lidl and Greggs issue urgent warning to customers over fears for their health. (PA/Canva)

Tesco, Lidl and Greggs' urgent warning to customers over fears for your health

Housing restrictions for poultry have been lifted.

Bird flu relief as poultry allowed to range again

Welsh producers are struggling to get their goods to foreign markets.

'Deep disappointment' over delay in food import checks

Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Lidl shoppers to follow strict new laws. (PA)

New laws for shoppers at Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Lidl

See what in Aldi and Lidl on Thursday, May 5. (PA)

Air Fryers and garden furniture: What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles this week?

Farm income figures were encouraging in 2020-21. Picture: Anthony Pugh Photography

Rising farm incomes take shock from spiralling costs

Jonathan Goodwin, from Pembrokeshire, nearly died twice after a dangerous stunt went wrong, leaving him paralysed for life. (ITV)

Britain's Got Talent star paralysed for life in America's Got Talent stunt accident

See the new Summer Rose Wines at Aldi. (Emilia Kettle)

We tried Aldi's new Summer Rosé Wines- here's what we thought