A Newtown pub has been recognised for the quality and standards of its toilets.

The Black Boy on Broad Street was awarded a platinum plus grading in the Loo of the Year Awards 2024.

These awards aim to enhance the standards of 'away from home' toilet provision across the UK.

The Loo of the Year Awards inspectors visited numerous sites unannounced, assessing thousands of toilets across the UK.

They were judged on décor and maintenance, cleanliness, accessibility, hand washing and drying equipment, and overall management.

All toilets are given a grade, ranging from bronze to diamond, with the unacceptable ones not graded at all.

The Black Boy, a Wetherspoon pub, is managed by Stephen Penny.

Mr Penny said: "We are delighted with the grading.

"Staff at the pub ensure the toilets are in excellent condition at all times and it is great that this has been recognised by the inspectors."

Becky Wall, managing director of the Loo of the Year Awards 2024, said: "The toilets at The Black Boy have been designed and fitted out to a very high standard and are both clean and well maintained.

"The pub deserves its platinum plus award."