A Welsh market town in Powys, at the Dyfi Valley
The National Eisteddfod of Wales faces scrutiny as judges dispute AI use and the handling of pseudonymous entries. Winners are announced under aliases; debates over respect, process, and survivors’ concerns unfold as incidents from the competition surface.
Ynyshir Restaurant, famed for its 30-course tasting menu, has been awarded a five‑star hygiene rating after a February reinspection, following a prior one‑star rating in late 2025. Regulators say the restaurant addressed the issues and the scoring update is now published on the Food Standards Agency website.