Environment

Fly-tipping at Old Rhuallt Hill..

Councillor calls for tougher action over Denbighshire fly-tipping hotspot

Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Siân Gwenllian, visited Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham

Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Siân Gwenllian, visited Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham

Bala to benefit from £10m Welsh Government town regeneration fund

The rubbish which was fly-tipped in Ruthin

The rubbish which was fly-tipped in Ruthin

Person caught fly-tipping in Ruthin issued with £250 fixed penalty notice

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct will be getting CCTV

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct will be getting CCTV

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct to get new CCTV amid anti-social behaviour concerns

Water 'gushing out' of burst main near Denbigh days after being reported

Canal & River Trust has introduced new measures to improve safety at the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct after concerns raised by boater David Bramley

Canal & River Trust has introduced new measures to improve safety at the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct after concerns raised by boater David Bramley

Cultural attractions

New safety measures at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct after boater's 'unpleasant journey'

Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has completed the fourth and final phase of a complex ground investigation survey campaign in preparation for the onshore activity for Mona Offshore Wind Farm, which will consist of up to 96 turbines in the east Irish Sea.

Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has completed the fourth and final phase of a complex ground investigation survey campaign in preparation for the onshore activity for Mona Offshore Wind Farm, which will consist of up to 96 turbines in the east Irish Sea.

Ruthin firm completes surveys for huge 96-turbine wind farm in Welsh waters

The River Dee in Llangollen

The River Dee in Llangollen

Police increase Llangollen patrols after 'Wild West' disorder concerns

A kayaker on the River Dee in Llangollen

A kayaker on the River Dee in Llangollen

NRW and Welsh Water probe River Dee pollution reports as kayakers fall ill

A regional partnership has secured nearly £250,000 to tackle the impact of light pollution on wildlife.

A regional partnership has secured nearly £250,000 to tackle the impact of light pollution on wildlife.

Regional partnership secures nearly £250k to tackle impact of light pollution

Published by the Commission for Welsh-speaking Communities, the report argues that Welsh should be embedded in families, workplaces, communities, and online settings across the country - not just in schools

Published by the Commission for Welsh-speaking Communities, the report argues that Welsh should be embedded in families, workplaces, communities, and online settings across the country - not just in schools

'It is our privilege': Call for Welsh language to be embedded in daily life

Loggerheads Country Park

Loggerheads Country Park

Improvement works progressing at popular country park

Rhug Estate, located near Corwen, has announced progress across carbon measurement, regenerative farming, renewable energy, education, and biodiversity

Rhug Estate, located near Corwen, has announced progress across carbon measurement, regenerative farming, renewable energy, education, and biodiversity

12,500-acre estate builds net zero future with environmental drive

Controversial plans for North East Wales national park take major step forward

Richard Wynne, Wynne Construction director, with one of the hybrid vans at Charles House, Bodelwyddan

Richard Wynne, Wynne Construction director, with one of the hybrid vans at Charles House, Bodelwyddan

Denbighshire construction firm cuts carbon emissions in bid for net zero

Six Curlew chicks have been reintroduced.

Six Curlew chicks have been reintroduced.

Six curlew chicks successfully fledged in Denbighshire this season

Senedd members visiting the Crest fields in Denbigh.

Senedd members visiting the Crest fields in Denbigh.

Five politicians unite to back campaigners over controversial Denbigh quarry plans

Llwyn Eirin, a 22-home Passivhaus development in Denbigh

Llwyn Eirin, a 22-home Passivhaus development in Denbigh

New energy-efficient housing development nearing completion in Denbigh

Recent investigations have revealed that misconnections from properties in the area are contributing to pollution in the brook.

Recent investigations have revealed that misconnections from properties in the area are contributing to pollution in the brook.

Denbigh community called on to protect Henllan Brook from pollution

Proposed Glyndŵr National Park.

Proposed Glyndŵr National Park.

Less than a month left to comment on proposed national park in North Wales

Stock image of Wrexham

Stock image of Wrexham

New survey reveals the five happiest places to live in North East Wales

New consultation on plans to protect Wales’s waterways.

New consultation on plans to protect Wales’s waterways.

Future of Wales' rivers and coastlines up for public debate

Natural Resources Wales water regulation.

Natural Resources Wales water regulation.

NRW to tighten regulation of water industry after another poor year for Dŵr Cymru

A police jacket

A police jacket

Undercover footage prompts investigation into alleged snare use in Denbighshire

Map for the proposed Clocaenog Dau windfarm. The development will take in the working forest, a 6,000-hectare woodland. Inset - Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm

Map for the proposed Clocaenog Dau windfarm. The development will take in the working forest, a 6,000-hectare woodland. Inset - Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm

Residents divided over plans for 22-turbine wind farm in red squirrel forest

One of the benches crafted for the walking trail.

One of the benches crafted for the walking trail.

New walking trail in Denbigh to be transformed with 'friendship' benches

Bird with a birdbox.

Bird with a birdbox.

Free trees and nest boxes to be given away to help wildlife at Vale of Clwyd

The work will begin next week with a full road closure

The work will begin next week with a full road closure

Flood prevention works to begin on busy stretch of road in Denbighshire

The waste was dumped in a layby on the A494 in Llanferres.

The waste was dumped in a layby on the A494 in Llanferres.

Probe after 20-tonne 'illegal' waste dump in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Nantclwyd y Dre in Ruthin hosted Bionet Nature Day 2025 offering visitors of all ages the chance to learn how to support wildlife and biodiversity in their communities.

Nantclwyd y Dre in Ruthin hosted Bionet Nature Day 2025 offering visitors of all ages the chance to learn how to support wildlife and biodiversity in their communities.

Families learn to protect wildlife at Ruthin’s Bionet Nature Day

Seasonal grass cutting is underway in Denbighshire

Seasonal grass cutting is underway in Denbighshire

Grass cutting begins across Denbighshire to boost wildflower habitats

Presentation of the gold medals to Welsh Government for Gethin Forest and Waterfield Family Trust for Warren Woods

Presentation of the gold medals to Welsh Government for Gethin Forest and Waterfield Family Trust for Warren Woods

North Wales woodland wins top prize at Royal Welsh Show

Donna Hughes, left, of Cadwyn Clwyd, with Tesni McChesney, of One Earth Education, at St Asaph’s Optic Technium site

Donna Hughes, left, of Cadwyn Clwyd, with Tesni McChesney, of One Earth Education, at St Asaph’s Optic Technium site

Net-zero scheme to inject more than £600k into local economy

Nantclwyd y Dre historic house and gardens, Ruthin

Nantclwyd y Dre historic house and gardens, Ruthin

Preparations underway for Nature Day at historic house in Ruthin

Sam Rowlands MS has backed the scheme

Sam Rowlands MS has backed the scheme

Sam Rowlands MS backs wellbeing walks for Denbighshire's young adults

'Ordinary people' prepare to fight Denbigh Quarry extension plan after two year wait

'Friendship seating benches' with information plaques will be part of the new walking trail

'Friendship seating benches' with information plaques will be part of the new walking trail

New children’s play area and walking trail set for Denbigh

Red squirrels were once a common sight in the UK

Red squirrels were once a common sight in the UK

Red squirrel poetry brings conservation message to Ruthin

The River Dee in Llangollen.

The River Dee in Llangollen.

Investigation into 'foul smell' coming from River Dee in Llangollen

People are being encouraged to participate in a public consultation on future priorities the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley. Pictured is Moel Famau - the highest hill in the Clwydian Range

People are being encouraged to participate in a public consultation on future priorities the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley. Pictured is Moel Famau - the highest hill in the Clwydian Range

Ways you can help shape the future of treasured landscape in North Wales

Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, visits Ysgol Brynhyfryd in Denbighshire.

Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, visits Ysgol Brynhyfryd in Denbighshire.

Ruthin school praised for bold step towards net zero emissions

The watercourse before

The watercourse before

Natural Resources Wales

Enforcement action halts illegal work on river tributary

PCSO Bryn Jones; PCSO Peter Jones; Helena Cawthray, Denbigh in Bloom; Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Wayne Jones; Dave Evans, PACT; and Lyndsey Tasker, Denbigh in Bloom

PCSO Bryn Jones; PCSO Peter Jones; Helena Cawthray, Denbigh in Bloom; Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Wayne Jones; Dave Evans, PACT; and Lyndsey Tasker, Denbigh in Bloom

Denbigh in Bloom brings vibrant summer displays to the town centre

Cllr Chris Evans has urged Denbighshire County Council to take stronger enforcement action against fly-tippers and address concerns over rubbish spilling from council bin wagons..

Cllr Chris Evans has urged Denbighshire County Council to take stronger enforcement action against fly-tippers and address concerns over rubbish spilling from council bin wagons..

'It’s disgusting' - Call to Denbighshire Council to get tough on fly-tipping

The Actif Denbighshire project is up for the award

The Actif Denbighshire project is up for the award

Denbighshire community initiative shortlisted for TPAS Cymru Good Practice Awards

Cyngor Gwynedd is upgrading Its waste and recycling services (Image taken from Cyngor Gwynedd report)

Cyngor Gwynedd is upgrading Its waste and recycling services (Image taken from Cyngor Gwynedd report)

Gwynedd Council to consider collecting green bins less often in recycling bid

Pearl-bordered fritillary.

Pearl-bordered fritillary.

Long-term conservation project supports rare butterfly in Denbighshire

The road grit was discovered in the drain near Y Maes

The road grit was discovered in the drain near Y Maes

Council 'ordered' to clean up road grit found 'dumped' in Denbigh drain

The residents had a go at dyeing wool naturally

The residents had a go at dyeing wool naturally

Corwen Residents join in natural process to create colourful material

The walks were created by Julie Brominicks, who had the county’s bus services in mind when she curated them

The walks were created by Julie Brominicks, who had the county’s bus services in mind when she curated them

New series of Denbighshire walks aims to encourage 'sustainable' travel

The Denbighshire County Council's Biodiversity Team and Countryside Rangers have worked on the project

The Denbighshire County Council's Biodiversity Team and Countryside Rangers have worked on the project

Wildflower area introduced at Loggerheads Country Park to support local nature

Tarmac Trading Ltd has applied to Denbighshire’s planning department, seeking a Section 73 application to continue the development at Burley Hill Quarry without complying with previously agreed time limits..

Tarmac Trading Ltd has applied to Denbighshire’s planning department, seeking a Section 73 application to continue the development at Burley Hill Quarry without complying with previously agreed time limits..

Denbighshire quarry extension set to be agreed despite AONB fears

According to Dave Thompson, 61, who lives at his property off Cwm Road, the council have told him they will now only empty his bins and recycling if he leaves them half a mile away.

According to Dave Thompson, 61, who lives at his property off Cwm Road, the council have told him they will now only empty his bins and recycling if he leaves them half a mile away.

Denbighshire Waste Collection

‘Council demands I leave my bins half a mile away’ says Denbighshire resident

Project Lead Tom Powell, One Earth Education; Mike Trow, Lock Stock Self Storage; Lowri Owain, Cadwyn Clwyd; and Andrew Morris and Pen Roberts, Morris Granite and Marble.

Project Lead Tom Powell, One Earth Education; Mike Trow, Lock Stock Self Storage; Lowri Owain, Cadwyn Clwyd; and Andrew Morris and Pen Roberts, Morris Granite and Marble.

Denbighshire industrial estate scheme to save £250k in energy costs