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Tag: Natural Resources Wales

NRW proposes new food van for nature spot

Friday, August 22, 2025Friday, August 22, 2025

Environment agency Natural Resources Wales has applied for planning permission for the new venture in its car park on Van Road, near Van Road Trails.

Draining of historic reservoir prompts concern for wildlife

Thursday, August 21, 2025Saturday, August 30, 2025

A historic 200-year-old reservoir, classed as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation, is under threat from being permanently drained by its landowners over “public safety” concerns.

Council ‘committed’ to preserving Mon and Brec Canal amid water supply concerns

Tuesday, August 19, 2025Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council said it is “committed” to preserving the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal amid ongoing concerns about water supply issues.

Drought declared across south-east Wales

Thursday, August 14, 2025Thursday, August 14, 2025

A drought has been declared in south-east Wales following recent dry weather, Natural Resources Wales has announced.

Waste firm fined £64,000 over River Rhymney pollution after scrapyard fire

Friday, June 27, 2025Friday, June 27, 2025

Waste water and chemical foam used to fight the fire at SL Recycling polluted the Nant Cylla brook and the River Rhymney over a 2.3km stretch – killing 175 fish.

Senedd committee to investigate landfill site ‘nightmare’

Tuesday, June 17, 2025Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Vaughan Gething, a Labour member of the petitions committee, expressed concerns about the level of “mischief” from the landfill site.

New ten-year plan aimed at restoring woodland announced

Monday, June 16, 2025Monday, June 16, 2025

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are asking residents for their say ahead of a project aimed at restoring ancient woodlands in Cwmcarn.

Incoming NRW chair embroiled in rail funding row

Wednesday, June 11, 2025Thursday, June 12, 2025

The incoming chair of Natural Resources Wales holds at least six other roles – including heading up a railway company embroiled in a row about Wales being underfunded.

Work on 174 new homes on Virginia Park site could begin next year

Monday, May 19, 2025Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Work to build 174 new homes in the heart of Caerphilly town is set to begin early next year, a housing developer has said.

Nant yr Aber river to be monitored over pollution fears following fire

Monday, April 7, 2025Monday, April 7, 2025

The Nant yr Aber river in Caerphilly is be monitored over the coming days after foam used to extinguish an industrial fire entered it.

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