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Gareth Davies (R) earned the award for his work on Maes Y Dderwen

Site manager wins top award for work on Cardigan site

Y Seler was given the Restaurant of the Year Mid Wales Award and won the overall Restaurant of the Year Wales Award

Y Seler was given the Restaurant of the Year Mid Wales Award and won the overall Restaurant of the Year Wales Award

Aberaeron restaurant named Restaurant of the Year in Wales

Garthenor Organic is opening its doors for public tours

Garthenor Organic is opening its doors for public tours

Historic wool mill to open its doors for public tours

Cariad Glass praised Antur Cymru for its support

Cariad Glass praised Antur Cymru for its support

Llandysul businesses praise support of enterprise agency

Chris Lyons, Innovation Lead Agriculture and Food, Innovate UK; Professor Jon Timmis, Vice-Chancellor of Aberystwyth University; Councillor Bryan Davies, Leader of Ceredigion County Council and Dr Rhian Hayward, AberInnovation

Chris Lyons, Innovation Lead Agriculture and Food, Innovate UK; Professor Jon Timmis, Vice-Chancellor of Aberystwyth University; Councillor Bryan Davies, Leader of Ceredigion County Council and Dr Rhian Hayward, AberInnovation

Innovation in mid Wales economy highlighted by council and uni

Cllr Bryan Davies and Cllr James Gibson-Watt (leaders of Ceredigion and Powys county councils) met with Dame Nia Griffith MP

Cllr Bryan Davies and Cllr James Gibson-Watt (leaders of Ceredigion and Powys county councils) met with Dame Nia Griffith MP

Mid Wales economy discussed at 2024 Royal Welsh Show

Garth Newydd won the award for Most Welsh Space in the World. Pictured is Nia Llywelyn (left), Marcus Whitfield (centre) and Leader of Carmarthenshire Council, Darren Price (right).

Garth Newydd won the award for Most Welsh Space in the World. Pictured is Nia Llywelyn (left), Marcus Whitfield (centre) and Leader of Carmarthenshire Council, Darren Price (right).

Ceredigion hotel and language school crowned ‘Welshest place in the world’

Clare and David Hieatt were given Honorary Fellowships from Aberystwyth University

Clare and David Hieatt were given Honorary Fellowships from Aberystwyth University

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Aberystwyth University honours Welsh jeans company founders

(L-R) Councillor Bryan Davies, Leader of Ceredigion County Council; Steve Lesbirel, Chair of the EAG, and Councillor James Gibson-Watt, Leader of Powys County Council

(L-R) Councillor Bryan Davies, Leader of Ceredigion County Council; Steve Lesbirel, Chair of the EAG, and Councillor James Gibson-Watt, Leader of Powys County Council

Mid Wales growth deal plans take shape after meeting

Tim and Charlotte took over the Coopers Arms last month.

Tim and Charlotte took over the Coopers Arms last month.

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Pub's new owners want to bring it back to heart of community

Caws Cenarth has been given a Royal Warrant by HM King Charles III

Caws Cenarth has been given a Royal Warrant by HM King Charles III

Caws Cenarth Cheese earns Royal Warrant from King

Bargoed Farm won the rural enterprise award at the House of Lords.

Bargoed Farm won the rural enterprise award at the House of Lords.

Awards Ceremonies

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Ceredigion farm scoops national award at House of Lords for farming

The SBARC members visited Iceland to learn about businesses in the country

The SBARC members visited Iceland to learn about businesses in the country

SBARC project helps 24 individuals and businesses thrive

Ysgol Trewen in Cwm-Cou is temporarily closed for vaccinations after two grass snakes were found.

Ysgol Trewen in Cwm-Cou is temporarily closed for vaccinations after two grass snakes were found.

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Snakes alive! Vaccination centre temporarily shuts after reptile visitors drop by

Cardigan Brewery was given five different awards for its ales and lagers

Cardigan Brewery was given five different awards for its ales and lagers

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Praise pours in for Cardigan Brewery's award-winning ales

In the Welsh Wind co-owner and director Ellen Wakelam (centre) with sponsor David Barwell, ASDA’s senior director retail operations (Wales) and awards host Sian Lloyd.

In the Welsh Wind co-owner and director Ellen Wakelam (centre) with sponsor David Barwell, ASDA’s senior director retail operations (Wales) and awards host Sian Lloyd.

In the Welsh Wind distillery is best drink producer in Wales

In The Welsh Wind Distillery won the Drinks Producer of the Year Award

In The Welsh Wind Distillery won the Drinks Producer of the Year Award

Ceredigion food and drink firms triumph at Wales Awards

Clive Barnard will be a leading figure in the scheme

Clive Barnard will be a leading figure in the scheme

Welsh enterprise to boost small businesses' export potential

Jan Martin and John Sayer of The Snail of Happiness

Jan Martin and John Sayer of The Snail of Happiness

Ceredigion store shortlisted for national high street award

The Elan Valley Lakes project has moved onto the next stage

The Elan Valley Lakes project has moved onto the next stage

Lakes project in Mid Wales makes significant progress

Craig Williams and David Selby cutting the ribbon with Antur Cymru MD Bronwen Raine

Craig Williams and David Selby cutting the ribbon with Antur Cymru MD Bronwen Raine

Business hub expansion helps entrepreneurs with success

Solo Clothing is one of the stores that has been on the Cardigan Radio series

Solo Clothing is one of the stores that has been on the Cardigan Radio series

Cardigan Radio's new series gives businesses a boost

Delineate has opened a new centre in Llandysul

Delineate has opened a new centre in Llandysul

'Wales first' policy shows promise as Delineate opens centre

Yr Hen Efail has re-opened as a museum and gallery after several years.

Yr Hen Efail has re-opened as a museum and gallery after several years.

Smithy dating back to 1860s re-opens as gallery and museum after almost a decade

Businesses are encouraged to fill in a digital connectivity survey

Businesses are encouraged to fill in a digital connectivity survey

Businesses asked to shape digital future in Mid Wales survey

Mark Jukes Storage Containers . Picture: Google Street View.

Mark Jukes Storage Containers . Picture: Google Street View.

Ceredigion County Council

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Beauty therapist could open for business in Cardigan store container

Jane Bayley and the team at La MaAison Anglaise, Morocco

Jane Bayley and the team at La MaAison Anglaise, Morocco

Local woman wins UK Business award with sustainable holidays in Morocco

Jaqui and son Ronnie during a busy day at Cardigan's new sports shop FOE Sports

Jaqui and son Ronnie during a busy day at Cardigan's new sports shop FOE Sports

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Two new businesses open on busy local high street

Crowes is the best restaurant in Ceredigion, according to TripAdvisor.

Crowes is the best restaurant in Ceredigion, according to TripAdvisor.

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The top ten best restaurants in Ceredigion, according to TripAdvisor

Tregroes Welsh waffle company will be sold in Tesco cafe's across the UK

Tregroes Welsh waffle company will be sold in Tesco cafe's across the UK

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Family-run west Wales bakery's waffle range now available in Tesco

The event saw a number of business owners join together

The event saw a number of business owners join together

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Mid Wales firms explore decarbonisation strategies

Hiut is seeking believers’ who are each being asked to invest £50,000 in the scheme.

Hiut is seeking believers’ who are each being asked to invest £50,000 in the scheme.

Iconic local brand plans to pioneer no growth way of doing business

The decision to close LLoyds Bank in Cardigan has been branded 'extremely disappointing'

The decision to close LLoyds Bank in Cardigan has been branded 'extremely disappointing'

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Bank's decision to close on 762 regular customers 'extremely disappointing'

Apply for the heat pump grant

Apply for the heat pump grant

Heat Pump Grant 2024: Get free funding to upgrade your boiler

Crafters Cwtch window display

Crafters Cwtch window display

Businesses bring Wales to life with St David's Day displays

Natasha Osinga reopens family Yum Yum store

Natasha Osinga reopens family Yum Yum store

Family sweet shop reopens in Cardigan six months after closing

Sascha and Alex have moved into a new premises in Newcastle Emlyn, less than six months after opening at a smaller store

Sascha and Alex have moved into a new premises in Newcastle Emlyn, less than six months after opening at a smaller store

The Welsh wool shop so popular it's had to find a bigger home

Burns Pet Shop in Cardigan has announced it will close this weekend.

Burns Pet Shop in Cardigan has announced it will close this weekend.

Popular Cardigan store to close its doors due to 'current retail climate'

A local choir performed at the bookshop’s anniversary celebrations.

A local choir performed at the bookshop’s anniversary celebrations.

Popular Cardigan bookshop celebrates its tenth birthday in style

Arwyn Williams, Pembrokeshire College, Elen Rebeca Jones, Food & Drink Skills Wales / Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru Engagement Manager, and Sally Sellwood, In the Welsh Wind Distillery speaking during a Business Breakfast

Arwyn Williams, Pembrokeshire College, Elen Rebeca Jones, Food & Drink Skills Wales / Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru Engagement Manager, and Sally Sellwood, In the Welsh Wind Distillery speaking during a Business Breakfast

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It works for us! Amazing apprenticeships extolled at business breakfast

Barclays closed 157 branches in 2023.

Barclays closed 157 branches in 2023.

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Cardigan Barclays among 11 branches in Wales to close this year

Plans are being drawn up to try and save the Wholefoods shop in Newport.

Plans are being drawn up to try and save the Wholefoods shop in Newport.

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Community project to purchase local shop gets underway

The board is looking for members of its advisory group

The board is looking for members of its advisory group

Opportunity for business leaders to have their say in future of mid Wales

New research indicates AI could be the job creator, not the job killer

New research indicates AI could be the job creator, not the job killer

Think robots will take your job? Think again, AI could actually boost employment

Home sweet home! Town mayor Cllr Sian Maehrlein was among those who welcomed Yum Yum back to Pendre.

Home sweet home! Town mayor Cllr Sian Maehrlein was among those who welcomed Yum Yum back to Pendre.

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Popular sweetshop re-opens as granddaughter picks up legacy

Barclays Bank in Cardigan will close its doors this spring.

Barclays Bank in Cardigan will close its doors this spring.

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Shock and anger at bank's decision to leave town

Jones Bros and Bargoed Farm have both been shortlisted for a Countryside Alliance Award.

Jones Bros and Bargoed Farm have both been shortlisted for a Countryside Alliance Award.

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Ceredigion businesses in finals of the rural Oscars

The application would allow a number of vehicles to be kept at the site

The application would allow a number of vehicles to be kept at the site

Plans for Devon company to alter goods vehicle licence for Lampeter land

In the Welsh Wind distillery has sold out of its 30 litre casks

In the Welsh Wind distillery has sold out of its 30 litre casks

Cardigan distillery sells out of 30 litre casks of 100% Welsh whisky

Cardigan Radio is returning

Cardigan Radio is returning

Radio station returns to the airwaves

The business was officially opened by town mayor Cllr Sian Maehrlein and her consort, Cllr David Maehrlein.

The business was officially opened by town mayor Cllr Sian Maehrlein and her consort, Cllr David Maehrlein.

Local business makes move from market to High Street

Business support

Business support

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New project will provide support for local businesses

Job done: Winston and Muriel close the door to The Hardware Centre for the last time.

Job done: Winston and Muriel close the door to The Hardware Centre for the last time.

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Popular store closes after 42 years of trading

The traders in the Newcastle Emlyn space have had a good start to their involvement in the scheme

The traders in the Newcastle Emlyn space have had a good start to their involvement in the scheme

Boost for businesses in week after new pop-up space opened