2 December 2024 - AberdareOnline

Bristol man prosecuted for damaging Site of Special Scientific Interest

Team @ AberdareOnline2 December 20242 December 202405 mins

A man from Bristol has been prosecuted by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) for causing damage to a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) on the Gwent Levels, near Magor, South Wales Mr Darren Coles was found guilty of breaching Section 28P (1) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 by carrying out construction work without…

Forget the blame game and get flood prone areas sorted before the nex storm

Team @ AberdareOnline2 December 20242 December 202408 mins

Flooding is not a new issue for Rhondda Cynon Taf. As early as 2008, an RCT Council report highlighted the importance of assessing flood risk on a strategic level. Using Environment Agency and Welsh Assembly Government flood maps, the report warned about areas vulnerable to 1-in-100-year and 1-in-1,000-year flood events. However, experts now warn that…