Bluebell Woods was dug up over the weekend to make way for a caravan site – despite no planning permission being submitted.
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500 hectares in five years: What is larch disease and why is it killing our woodlands?
A further 45 hectares set to be felled in Crosskeys and Llanbradach over the coming months due to larch disease.
Bluebell field dug up without planning permission to make way for caravan site
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been investigating after contractors dug up a popular bluebell field near Llanbradach.
Investigation into bluebell field destruction underway
Caerphilly County Borough Council has confirmed officers are investigating the destruction caused to a bluebell field near Llanbradach.
Cwmcarn Forest Drive marks one year since reopening with ceremony
Last summer, the drive finally reopened to the public, but Covid restrictions were still in place – meaning an opening ceremony had to be delayed.
Recycling firm owner has conviction for fly-tipping quashed
Gareth Kemp, of Kemp Contractors Limited, has been cleared of fly-tipping on Eglwysilan Common near Abertridwr.
Recycling firm owner ordered to pay £3k after dumping on common
Gareth Kemp, of Kemp Contractors Limited, dumped waste on Eglwysilan Common on two occasions last year.
Natural Resources Wales investigates new pollution in Nant Cylla, Cefn Hengoed
The brook, a tributary of the Rhymney river, had only started to recover after it was left heavily polluted by oil and chemicals following a fire at Penallta Industrial Estate in September last year.
Care home demolition to make way for flats given green light
A “flagship” housing development for the over-55s has been unanimously approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee.
Firm ordered to pay £12.5k for illegally dumping waste on common
A company has been ordered to pay more than £12,500 for illegally dumping waste on common land near Senghenydd.