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Met Office warns of heavy rain and 48mph gusts in Newport over weekend

The Met Office has placed Newport under a weather warning, with heavy rainfall forecast for Friday. Conditions are expected to deteriorate at midnight, when the probability of precipitation reaches 9...

Wales warned to prepare for another difficult wildfire season in 2027

A wildfire risk summit at the Welsh Government's Merthyr Tydfil offices brought together senior figures from the fire and police services, environmental specialists, farming and union representatives,...

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Met Office warns of heavy rain and 48mph gusts in Newport over weekend

The Met Office has placed Newport under a weather warning, with heavy rainfall forecast for Friday. Conditions are expected to deteriorate at midnight, when the probability of precipitation reaches 9...

Wales warned to prepare for another difficult wildfire season in 2027

A wildfire risk summit at the Welsh Government's Merthyr Tydfil offices brought together senior figures from the fire and police services, environmental specialists, farming and union representatives,...

Gwent residents urged to prepare for power cuts as Storm Austen nears

Residents across Gwent have been advised to prepare for possible electricity interruptions as Storm Austen approaches from the Atlantic and threatens to bring damaging wind and prolonged heavy rain to...

Ty Gwyn holiday park wins second consecutive Wales in Bloom Gold Award

The Ty Gwyn holiday park in Abergele has secured a Wales in Bloom Gold Award for a second successive year. The accolade was presented during a ceremony in Talgarth, Powys, where the North Wales site ...

Welsh Government carries out 3,600 coal tip inspections as Gwent concerns remain

More than 3,600 inspections of disused coal tips have been completed across Wales, according to the Welsh Government, amid continued concern among Gwent residents about risks posed by remnants of the ...

Storm Austen to hit Wales Thursday night with 70mph winds forecast after midnight

A yellow weather warning covering south-east and south-west Wales has been issued by the Met Office for Storm Austen, which is forecast to bring winds of up to 70mph later in the week. The storm is d...

Coed y Gopa in Conwy named UK’s most colourful autumn woodland

Research conducted by Away Resorts examined 70 publicly accessible natural and semi-natural woodland areas throughout England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland to determine which locations offer ...

Swansea Mosque and Pontardawe Golf Club share £338,951 clean energy funding

Two organisations based in the Swansea Bay area are to receive a combined total of £338,951 through the third phase of the Welsh Government's Ynni Cymru initiative. Swansea Mosque and Islamic Communi...

Nature Service for Wales secures more than £460,000 lottery funding

A fresh initiative aimed at connecting individuals with nature-based learning, volunteering and career opportunities in Wales has received substantial financial backing. The Nature Service, also know...

Storm Austen to bring 50-70mph winds to south Wales and England on Friday

A weather alert covering much of southern Britain has been released as the inaugural named tempest of the meteorological year approaches. Forecasters predict Storm Austen will generate powerful gusts...

Storm Austen: Yellow wind warning issued for Wales and southern England

The Met Office, in collaboration with Irish meteorological authorities and the Dutch forecasting service KNMI, has released its storm naming list for the upcoming season, with Storm Austen designated ...

Pembrokeshire Coast beats Bannau Brycheiniog in AA stargazing ranking

The AA has compiled a ranking of the premier stargazing destinations within the United Kingdom's national parks, identifying the leading location within Wales. The motoring organisation assessed each...

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Met Office warns of heavy rain and 48mph gusts in Newport over weekend

The Met Office has placed Newport under a weather warning, with heavy rainfall forecast for Friday. Conditions are expected to deteriorate at midnight, when the probability of precipitation reaches 9...

Wales warned to prepare for another difficult wildfire season in 2027

A wildfire risk summit at the Welsh Government's Merthyr Tydfil offices brought together senior figures from the fire and police services, environmental specialists, farming and union representatives,...

Gwent residents urged to prepare for power cuts as Storm Austen nears

Residents across Gwent have been advised to prepare for possible electricity interruptions as Storm Austen approaches from the Atlantic and threatens to bring damaging wind and prolonged heavy rain to...

Ty Gwyn holiday park wins second consecutive Wales in Bloom Gold Award

The Ty Gwyn holiday park in Abergele has secured a Wales in Bloom Gold Award for a second successive year. The accolade was presented during a ceremony in Talgarth, Powys, where the North Wales site ...