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The executors of Mrs Catherine Jones have applied to Denbighshire County Council’s planning committee for the resumption of use of a property known as Tyn y Llwyn as a home..

Inside the woodland cottage that has stood empty for 25 years

Fear is mounting that a sewage pollution threat at a Wiseman's Bridge in Pembrokeshire is being underplayed by Dŵr Cymru, with the result that swimmers, visitors and beach users could be putting their own health at risk.

Fears grow over sewage pollution risk at Welsh beauty spot

Fish Legal challenged Powys County Council on the grounds that an expansion to the pultry unit would pollute the River Wye in Builth

High Court rejects legal challenge to Powys chicken farm's expansion plan

Animal Rebellion Cymru protestors outside the Randall Parker Foods abattoir in Dolwen, near Llanidloes on August 15, 2022. Picture by Animal Rebellion Cymru.

Updated Animal rights activists protest outside Powys abattoir

Erinna Rogers courtesy of the BBC

New BBC TV programme to look at Powys' extraordinary sheepdogs

Climate change minister Julie James and education minister Jeremy Miles who will step aside from any future decision making over the purchase of a farm for the Green Man festival. Pictures: Huw Evans Agency

Ministers step aside from future decisions over off the record Green Man dinner party

Carreg Fran ablaze off the beach at Porthlysgi. Picture: Jonno Voyce / RNLI

Lifeboat volunteers support local fire crews in tackling island blaze

New Quay, Ceredigion.

Rising rents and landlords selling up causing concern in rural county

Mark Drakeford is to host a summit on river pollution at the Royal Welsh Show.

Mark Drakeford to chair river pollution summit at Royal Welsh Show

John Moorse, of Wrexham, cools his ram down at the 2019 Royal Welsh Show, the last to be held before the Covid pandemic. Picture: Phil Blagg

Brexit to blame for farming uncertainty Welsh minister says on eve of Royal Welsh

Crowds on the showground at the 2019 Royal Welsh Show. Picture: Phil Blagg

Royal Welsh Show returns following two-year hiatus

Fire and Rescue Services are asking people to be aware of the heightened risk of grass fires.

Heatwave: Fire Service warn of heightened risk of grass fires

With over 8,000 livestock entries, more trade stands than before and a whole range of events, this yea's Royal Welsh Show looks as if it will be another huge success..

Heatwave: Day-by-day forecasts for the Royal Welsh Show

A curlew. Pic: Welsh Government.

Under-threat bird sees numbers recover in Powys thanks to restoration project

The site of the proposed East Aberthaw Solar Farm in the Vale of Glamorgan. The plans by Low Carbon Investment Management Ltd have generated controversy locally. Photo: Siriol Griffiths. Inset: PA

Plan for massive solar farm on arable land generates controversy

The field where a slurry lagoon could be built at Newbridge farm near Meifod.

Claim 'open sewer' slurry lagoon could cost rural area the Eisteddfod

Welsh lamb could impacted by the UK's new trade deal with Australia, a committee has warned. (Picture: Visit Wales)

Welsh lamb and other British goods could lose out under UK-Australia deal

Iron Age Celtic chariot unearthed from Welsh farmland. A decorated bridle bit fragment dating from between 50 and 75 ad. Photo: National Museum Wales

First ever Celtic chariot unearthed on Welsh farmland declared treasure

Master of the Hunt John Jones during Tanatside's Boxing Day Hunt in Welshpool in 2018

'Increasing urbanisation' cited by Welsh hunt for decision to disband

An illustration showing how the proposed fruit store could look. Picture: Tom Newman / Monmouthshire council

‘Too many unknowns’ over ‘enormous’ fruit shed plan for speciality beer

One of the sondes being used to measure pollution on the River Wye.

Monitors to be introduced to help tackle pollution levels on the River Wye

Gilestone Farm (pictured bottom, centre) lies in the heart of the Usk Valley

Fears £4 million Powys farm could be used for mass tourism events like festivals

Cloudhouse Graphic 1- tourist accommodation plans for farmland at Cemmaes near Machynlleth

Plans for "cloud houses" near historic monument submitted for third time

Rescue charity appeal after 'suspicious' death of horse impaled on fence post

Rescue charity appeal after 'suspicious' death of horse impaled on fence post

Stuart Williams says the business is now reliant on income from its pig herd. Picture: Debbie James

After the cull: 'The yards are now empty, and no rattling gates or sound at all'

The Green Man festival was able to go ahead last August after Covid restrictions were lifted. Picture: Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency

Welsh Government confirms £4.25m farm purchase to support Green Man Festival

Lesley Griffiths MS Minister for Rural Affairs visit to Robert Lewis & Family Glanelan, Rhayader..

EU import checks delays hitting Welsh farmers warns Rural Affairs Minister

Glamping pods, such at this, are becoming more popular with tourists in Wales.

Tourism boom fuels multiple applications for new accommodation in 'under-served' county

A robin killed in a glue trap. The RSPCA is calling on Wales to ban glue traps, which the charity describes as

Call for Welsh Government to ban 'cruel' glue traps

A council has withdrawn a newsletter that advised against eating meat. Picture: Visit Wales

Newsletter asking staff to eat less meat was 'out of context' says council

Seafood Expo Global 2022 in Barcelona is the world's largest trade fair for the sector.

Welsh seafood showcased in Barcelona

Bird flu cases were found in Powys.

Bird flu: Housing measures for poultry lifted but warnings remain

Brexit, Covid-19 and climate change present 'triple challenge' for rural Wales

Brexit, Covid-19 and climate change present 'triple challenge' for rural Wales

A young lamb was killed on Llangadog Common.

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE Graphic content: Young lamb killed in dog attack on Common

Tree at Gogarth Hall Farm in Pennal near Machynlleth were blown down after a tornado swept through.

Experts confirm that a tornado hit this Welsh farm that suffered £100,000 damage

Calls are being made to reopen the Preselis to paragliders. Picture: Pixabay

Calls to reopen 'perfect' Preselis to paragliders after ten-year ban

Câr-Y-Môr (For the Love of the Sea) has been granted a licence to set up Wales' first commercial ocean farm off Ramsey Sound. Picture: Câr-Y-Môr

Licence granted for Wales' first commercial seaweed and shellfish ocean farm

Welsh farmers say they are still concerned at the impact of new regulations. Picture: South Wales Argus Camera Club member Fatma Richards

Farmers lose legal challenge to Welsh agricultural pollution rules

A planning application to double the size of a chicken farm by the Davies family of Wernhalog Farm, Llanfaredd near Builth Wells has been approved by Powys County Council.

Plans to double size of Powys chicken farm approved

Powys Council's planning committee is due to discuss a planning application Wernhalog Farm in Llanfaredd near Builth Wells, which could see the number of broiler chickens, bred for meat, rise to 180,000.

Plans to double size of chicken farm in Powys look set for approval

Milk on tap has proved popular at this Flintshire farm.

Dairy farmers makes fresh bid to keep popular milk vending machines

The NSA is compiling data on sheep worrying by dogs. Picture: NSA

National Sheep Association survey builds picture of dog attacks on sheep

Crymych Tractor Run, October 2021

U-turn decision on red diesel ban for tractor runs

Seven sheep carcasses have been dumped in a Gwynedd ditch and North Wales Police are appealing for information.

Seven sheep carcasses dumped in a Gwynedd ditch

People visiting Roath Park Lake in Cardiff have been warned to avoid feeding the birds after the H5N1 bird flu strain was found in a dead goose. Photo: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Bird flu warning at popular Cardiff park

Dai Jones Llanilar who has died aged 78. Picture: S4C

Tribute to S4C presenter Dai Jones who has died aged 78

Bird flu has been confirmed at two sites in Powys. Picture: Pixabay

Bird flu outbreak with cases confirmed in Welshpool and Newtown

Cllr Elwyn Vaughan

Rules changed so councillors who farm can take part in talks on tree planting

The Jenkins family have worked the land at Model Farm in the Vale of Glamorgan since 1935. Photo: Kelly Jenkins

Building a business park plan on family farm 'would create jobs and investment'

Campaigners are calling for a halt to new intensive farms around the River Wye. (Picture: RawPixel Ltd)

Call for halt to new intensive farms in River Wye catchment to curb pollution

The first national survey in more than a decade found fewer signs of otters on almost all of Wales' waterways.

Otters’ unexpected decline is a “wake-up call” to state of Welsh rivers

Wales Climate Change Minister Julie James refused to be drawn on the future of Model Farm while giving evidence to the Welsh Affairs Committee in the House of Commons.

WATCH: Climate Change Minister refuses to answer MP's question on Model Farm

Model Farm: protestors are urging the Welsh Government to call in the planning application in order to put a stop to it

Exclusive Model Farm: protestors urge Welsh Government to halt proposals