Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has published new joint guidance with the Environment Agency in England to support water companies in meeting their legal obligations arising from the Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 to reduce pollution incidents. From 1st April 2026, all water companies operating in England and Wales will be legally required to publish Pollution Incident…
Atlantic Recycling Ltd has been sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court and fined £40,000 for contravening a condition of its environmental permit for its waste site in Cardiff. The penalty was imposed on 6 January 2026 following a guilty plea by the company to an offence of failing to comply with a condition of its permit…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has successfully prosecuted Endurmeta Ltd and its director for operating an unlawful waste site and failing to comply with a legal notice to clear waste. Concerns Raised Over Alleged Waste Dumping Inside Aberdare Cemetery At Mold Magistrates’ Court on 16 December 2025, the company and its director, Mr Ian Glasbrook, pleaded…
AberdareOnline was invited on Friday, 12, to a section of Aberdare Cemetery where we were shown what can only be described, however uncomfortably, as a makeshift waste dumping area. The site sits just a few metres from burial plots, some of which appear to be recent interments. Standing among headstones and memorials, the sight of…
National Grid Electricity Distribution’s upgraded transformers and control systems at Aberdare substation will ensure homes and businesses continue to receive dependable power, while supporting future demand and economic growth. Stuart Howe, Senior Project Engineer at National Grid Electricity Distribution, said: “Our teams live and work in the communities we serve, and we’re proud to invest in the future of South Wales. “By…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is asking people to be vigilant and prepared as Storm Bram is expected to lead to flooding and disruption across Wales. We expect to see a number of Flood Alerts and Flood Warnings issued on Monday and into Tuesday. There is the potential for significant impacts with the worst being felt…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is asking people to be vigilant and prepared as heavy rainfall is expected to lead to flooding and disruption across Wales. With rivers already swollen and the ground saturated, we expect to see a number of flood alerts and warnings issued from later on this evening and into the early hours…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has launched a marketing exercise to find the right partners to enhance visitor experiences, while protecting nature, at two of Wales’ most unique outdoor destinations. We are seeking partners to run the Visitor Centres and surrounding areas, with the option of additional buildings and land, at Bwlch Nant yr Arian, near…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is taking action to address a lesser-known source of water pollution – misconnected household appliances. Following several reports of pollution impacting the River Taff near Mynachdy Road in Cardiff and the River Ely near Michaelston-Super-Ely, NRW’s investigation uncovered more than 30 cases of misconnected wastewater pipes. We are pleased to announce…
Residents in Mountain Ash may notice activity at the Craig y Duffryn tip site from next week – as maintenance work to multiple access tracks is carried out across the site. The Welsh Government-funded work will start in the week commencing Monday, November 10, and will be completed early in the New Year. The tip is located…
