Environment

Great Orme Wardens have found used fireworks in several areas of the Nature Reserve.

Used fireworks found on Great Orme prompts warning ahead of Bonfire Night

Llandudno's West Shore beach.

Llandudno's West Shore beach.

Four North Wales beauty spots named among worst for sewage discharge

Janet Finch-Saunders MS/AS

Janet Finch-Saunders MS/AS

New Wales vehicle idling fines spark criticism from Welsh MS

Greenpeace used the scorched earth as a canvas to send a message to the new Prime Minister.

Greenpeace used the scorched earth as a canvas to send a message to the new Prime Minister.

Assurances sought from government after Greenpeace mural on Sychnant Pass in Conwy

Pictured (centre) hotel manager Liam Donnelly and assistant manager Chris Mayles along with some of the hospitality staff Gordon Adair, Sophia Ashworth, Krista Nicholls and Beverley Tidswell.

Pictured (centre) hotel manager Liam Donnelly and assistant manager Chris Mayles along with some of the hospitality staff Gordon Adair, Sophia Ashworth, Krista Nicholls and Beverley Tidswell.

Llandudno hotel which has invested £120k in 'going green' eyes top award

A protest was staged by dog owners on Sunday (August 23). Darren Millar, Clwyd MS, attended as well as Cllr Jo Nuttall (Rhos Ward), who organised the event.

A protest was staged by dog owners on Sunday (August 23). Darren Millar, Clwyd MS, attended as well as Cllr Jo Nuttall (Rhos Ward), who organised the event.

MS calls on Conwy to step up enforcement instead of Rhos beach dog ban plan

Black bin, recycling containers and food waste on the kerbside awaiting collection.

Black bin, recycling containers and food waste on the kerbside awaiting collection.

Conwy households could see changes to recycling containers and black bins

Greenpeace used the scorched earth as a canvas to send a message to the new Prime Minister.

Greenpeace used the scorched earth as a canvas to send a message to the new Prime Minister.

Activists turn Conwy wildfire site into climate warning as MS brands it 'vandalism’

The proposal forms part of a review of the council's existing Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO)

The proposal forms part of a review of the council's existing Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO)

Dogs could be banned from new section of dry beach in Rhos as changes proposed

Sponge investigations were carried out in Conwy Bay and the Menai Strait

Sponge investigations were carried out in Conwy Bay and the Menai Strait

Natural Resources Wales

Fresh insights into Wales marine habitats as studies highlight key threats

Rhos-on-Sea Paddling Pool

Rhos-on-Sea Paddling Pool

Investigative works planned at Rhos-on-Sea paddling pool due to water leak

Lake Geirionydd.

Lake Geirionydd.

Speedboats on Conwy idyllic lake spark fears for swimmers, wildlife and peace

Merton Place has been rated as 'Good' in all areas by Care Inspectorate Wales

Merton Place has been rated as 'Good' in all areas by Care Inspectorate Wales

Colwyn Bay nursing home praised for care, community spirit and Welsh culture

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.

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

Volunteers Francis and Sonia Davies from the Llandudno Tidy Team near the Carlton roundabout working as part of ongoing efforts to keep Llandudno clean and welcoming.

Volunteers Francis and Sonia Davies from the Llandudno Tidy Team near the Carlton roundabout working as part of ongoing efforts to keep Llandudno clean and welcoming.

Llandudno volunteer group working to keep town clean and tidy ahead of summer

Humphrey the humpback whale.

Humphrey the humpback whale.

Deganwy teenager makes 'unique donation' whale artwork to Anglesey Sea Zoo

West Shore beach in Llandudno

West Shore beach in Llandudno

Welsh Water claim many of 250 sewage spill reports at Llandudno beach are 'false'

Library picture of a tap

Library picture of a tap

Burst water main affects supply in the Llandudno area

AquaTour will launch from Rhos in May!

AquaTour will launch from Rhos in May!

New boat adventures promising waves, wildlife and scenery launching from Rhos!

Princess Diana Garden

Princess Diana Garden

Volunteers give community garden a seasonal makeover ahead of Easter

Beacons car park, near Conwy Marina

Beacons car park, near Conwy Marina

Section of Conwy coastal path temporarily closes due to 'heavy footfall'

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

File photo dated 10/01/24 of a tanker pumping out excess sewage from the Lightlands Lane sewage pumping station in Cookham, Berskhire which flooded after heavy rainfall. Thousands of swimmers and surfers will paddle out in a protest against sewage this

File photo dated 10/01/24 of a tanker pumping out excess sewage from the Lightlands Lane sewage pumping station in Cookham, Berskhire which flooded after heavy rainfall. Thousands of swimmers and surfers will paddle out in a protest against sewage this

Welsh Water Dwr Cymru

Welsh Water set to pay £44.7m over 'serious and unacceptable' breaches

Gwydyr South Forest.

Gwydyr South Forest.

Natural Resources Wales wants public to help shape future of Gwydyr South Forest

Llyn Mair, At Maentwrog (Image Enpa Plans)

Llyn Mair, At Maentwrog (Image Enpa Plans)

Safety upgrade at historic Eryri reservoir approved to guard against major flooding

Conwy at sunset and inset - areas in Conwy projected to be below annual flood level in 2040

Conwy at sunset and inset - areas in Conwy projected to be below annual flood level in 2040

Areas in North Wales - including Conwy - which could be underwater by 2040

Llandudno and inset, the map showing areas in Llandudno and surrounding areas that could be underwater by 2040

Llandudno and inset, the map showing areas in Llandudno and surrounding areas that could be underwater by 2040

Areas in North Wales - including Llandudno - which could be underwater by 2040

Janet Finch-Saunders, Member of the Welsh Parliament for Aberconwy.

Janet Finch-Saunders, Member of the Welsh Parliament for Aberconwy.

'Deeply concerning': Water species declared 'unfavourable' in new NRW report

OMG corner’ above Harlech and Cardigan Bay

OMG corner’ above Harlech and Cardigan Bay

National Trust Cymru lists top romantic spots in North Wales

Janet Finch-Saunders MS

Janet Finch-Saunders MS

Aberconwy MS calls for tougher penalties on pollution

Protecting water quality and connecting habitats in Conwy.

Protecting water quality and connecting habitats in Conwy.

Project creates three-kilometre riverside corridor to protect watercourses

River Elwy, Llanfair Talhaiarn

River Elwy, Llanfair Talhaiarn

Footpath in Conwy closes as ‘active erosion’ identified along riverbank

£1.8m to repair flood defences following Storm Claudia.

£1.8m to repair flood defences following Storm Claudia.

Emergency funding of £1.8M announced to repair storm damage

Wildcats in Wales.

Wildcats in Wales.

Research into trespassing country cats returning to Wales

Prince William in North Wales.

Prince William in North Wales.

9 photos of joy: Prince William’s North Wales visit in laughter, hugs and selfies!

The Prince of Wales during a visit to Colwyn Bay beach in North Wales,speaking with members of the Marine Conservation Society's Youth Ocean Network who were involved in the Society's Hiraeth Yn Y Mor project, which concluded in March 2025, to hear about

The Prince of Wales during a visit to Colwyn Bay beach in North Wales,speaking with members of the Marine Conservation Society's Youth Ocean Network who were involved in the Society's Hiraeth Yn Y Mor project, which concluded in March 2025, to hear about

ROYAL VISIT: Prince William hails young marine conservationists on coastal visit

The seal and her pup

The seal and her pup

Seal pup rescued by Cheshire RSPCA spotted with pup on North Wales coast

The first scheme is currently underway in Eryri

The first scheme is currently underway in Eryri

National Trust and Admiral back peatland restoration

Cllr Gerry and Carol Sweeny being presented with the award.

Cllr Gerry and Carol Sweeny being presented with the award.

Britain in Bloom

Blooming success: Llandudno strikes gold in UK’s biggest community gardening contest

Abergele Road, which runs through both Old Colwyn and Colwyn Bay; the long main road (part of the A547) connects the two areas.

Abergele Road, which runs through both Old Colwyn and Colwyn Bay; the long main road (part of the A547) connects the two areas.

Streets in Colwyn Bay and Rhyl make Wales' 'most unhealthy' list

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

Flowers outside Mostyn Guest House.

Flowers outside Mostyn Guest House.

Llandudno in Bloom wins gold in RHS Wales in Bloom competition

The children present a cheque to the Welsh Mountain Zoo

The children present a cheque to the Welsh Mountain Zoo

On this day: Pupils' winning design for Voel Coaches showcased

A flooded walking path in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

A flooded walking path in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

Eryri National Park named as the UK's most littered tourist attraction

Hedge outside the school and inset, generic picture of a wasp

Hedge outside the school and inset, generic picture of a wasp

'So many wasps' - Grandmother's fears for children at Deganwy primary school

Welsh Water are investigating the cause of a bad smell near Llandudno’s West Shore beach but say the odour is nothing to worry about, blaming the issue on storm storage tanks..

Welsh Water are investigating the cause of a bad smell near Llandudno’s West Shore beach but say the odour is nothing to worry about, blaming the issue on storm storage tanks..

Welsh Water reassures Llandudno residents after reports of bad smell

NRW seeking input on 10-year plan to improve North Wales forest

Afon Ceiriog 26 August 2025

Afon Ceiriog 26 August 2025

North Wales officially declared in drought after weeks of dry weather

Llandudno's West Shore.

Llandudno's West Shore.

Water on Llandudno's West Shore 'no longer polluted', further tests show

Iwan Evans (left), and Ellen Firth (right), view the entries to this year’s Gardening Competition

Iwan Evans (left), and Ellen Firth (right), view the entries to this year’s Gardening Competition

North Wales housing estate gets creative with award-winning gardens

A large mountainside fire in Conwy near Dwygyfylchi was believed to be sparked by an unattended campfire, prompting a major response from three fire crews and two wildfire units above the A55

A large mountainside fire in Conwy near Dwygyfylchi was believed to be sparked by an unattended campfire, prompting a major response from three fire crews and two wildfire units above the A55

On this day: Mountainside fire in Conwy 'caused by unattended campfire'

Llandudno's West Shore.

Llandudno's West Shore.

People warned to avoid 'problematic' waters off Llandudno's West Shore

West Shore beach in Llandudno.

West Shore beach in Llandudno.

13 sewage alerts in just over a month: West Shore in the spotlight

Foul water leaking from the pumping station in West Shore, Llandudno

Foul water leaking from the pumping station in West Shore, Llandudno

Full clean-up completed after West Shore sewage leak but concern remains