It is the third time in around two years that blue-green algae has been discovered at the pond, which is near Oakdale.
Tag: Natural Resources Wales
Drought declared across south east Wales
A drought has been declared across large parts of Wales, including Caerphilly County Borough following recent dry weather and high temperatures.
Destruction of Bluebell Woods raises questions over planning and wildlife laws
The destruction of Bluebell Woods in Llanbradach has rightly caused outrage in the community – but the saga reveals wider questions about the planning system and the laws surrounding the protection of the flower.
“The law is an ass” when it comes to protecting Llanbradach’s Bluebell Woods
Bluebell Woods was dug up over the weekend to make way for a caravan site – despite no planning permission being submitted.
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.