According to Andrew Boroughs, owner of Welshpool-based Organic Energy, the sales of wood pellet burners has increased by 20% in Q1 2011 alone. ‘Over the course of the past year, every one of the six biggest energy providers in the UK rained its process …
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Market town makes a stand against a faceless world of mall shopping
Some markets, like Bargoed in the Rhymney Valley, have even disappeared completely through the emergence of hi-tech retail parks or been downsized, such as the one at Chepstow racecourse. Yet, others such as the farmers’ market held in places like …
Solar farms in Newport get the go-ahead
… field at Hazel Farm, Langstone, at a meeting on Friday. But applicant Silicon Vineyard Limited will have to wait to see if the Welsh Government has any objections, after those against the plans asked for ministers to make the decision instead. …
World-famous train pony revealed as Ruby from Wrexham
“It was only about an hour and a half and I gave them food and water before I started and at the other end.” And despite Arriva Trains Wales insisting they never allow big animals like horses on trains Joe says he intends to go on trying to ride the …
Wales in revolt over mammoth wind farm scheme
The Welsh Assembly’s plans to install 800 giant wind turbines in mid-Wales make no economic sense, says Christopher Booker. By Christopher Booker 7:00PM BST 21 May 2011 On Tuesday the Welsh Assembly in Cardiff will see the biggest demonstration so far …
Signing off for the weekend: Tolkien, and Cardiff Vegetarian Festival 2011
Cardiff just has loads of new vegetarian and vegan caterers starting and doing well through forums like the Riverside and Roath Farmers markets, setting up in the suburbs, or working online. “One of the things I love about the festival these last two …
CAT wins award for Wales Institute for Sustainable Education building
The facility comprises seminar rooms and workshops, offices, common rooms and reception sections, a research laboratory, uniquely designed organic gardens in addition to a restaurant and bar which encourages the significance of sustainable land use, …
Police confirm inquiry into Welsh Assembly electoral fraud complaint
TWO Assembly Members are at the centre of a police probe into alleged electoral fraud. Aled Roberts, who resigned as leader of Wrexham council on Wednesday after being elected as an AM, had his Assembly pass taken away earlier …
See how cows are milked at the Royal Welsh Spring Festival
… livestock and food the better,” said Stephen Cavanagh, who has developed a dairy to produce butter and cream on the farm using traditional methods. The Head of Dairy Development Wales, Delyth Davies, said DairyCo, The Dairy Development Centre and …
Farmers being ‘victimised’ by over-zealous council officials
According to Mr Kirwan, the farm’s standard of husbandry was in the top 5% of Welsh sheep producers. Out of almost 6000 sheep and 450 cattle, all inspected by DEFRA, only two gave any cause for concern. Mr Kirwan said the family had lived in fear for …
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