Environment

Welsh Water has said the incident in Rhayader was not a burst pipe

"Burst" water pipe that saw primary school pupils sent home was faulty valve
A SUSPECTED burst water pipe at a primary school that resulted in pupils being sent home for the day was a faulty valve.

The community launch of a new landscape map in the centre of Pennal

Nature project earns Powys villagers top national award

The Llandyssil Wildflower Meadow opens on Saturday.

BBC Springwatch presenter to officially open new wild flower meadow near Newtown

Environment Agency officers have searched the rivers Teme and Redlake for stranded fish. Picture credit: Environment Agency

Rescue launched as hot weather leaves fish stranded in Powys river

Mayor Jeremy Paige with volunteers at the community gardens in Machynlleth

Gardens hosts event welcoming Ukrainian, Syrian and Afghan refugees to Powys

A previous Vattenfall windfarm project.

Plans for another new windfarm in Montgomeryshire revealed amid concern from politicians

The parade will see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn aligning themselves in the night sky (PA)

Planets align in the Powys sky this week - how to watch

Valentine Kuhl working on the mural with spray and acrylic paints

Have you seen it? New wildlife-focused mural under way in Welshpool

The drop-in session is this Thursday

Meeting to provide residents with updates on flood risk study

The council will weigh in on an application to install 18 wind turbines at Nr Carno

Llanfair Caereinion Council's concerns over windfarm plans leading to more traffic

Campaigners want the Cambrian Mountains classed as an AONB in order to secure legal protections for the landscape. (Picture: VisitWales)

Should Cambrian mountains be made an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty?

Giant Hogweed can cause massive blisters, ulcers and even blindness

Dangerous toxic plant which can cause blindness spotted in Powys

A bridge over the River Wye in Builth Wells. Picture by Mick Pleszkan.

River Wye phosphate concerns threatening affordable and social homes in Powys

Cllr Ian Harrison has been left frustrated by the lack of collections in Guilsfield.

Villagers' anger after recycling left on the kerb for a week amid "staffing issues"

The North Powys Bulking Facility on the outskirts of Abermule - picture by Elgan Hearn

Permit plans for controversial Abermule recycling site face two-month delay

Brecon Mountain Rescue Team and Kate Humble (inset)

WATCH: Kate Humble joins Powys mountain rescuers' fight for more funding

Buttington Incinerator Graphic - how the facility could look as part of the Severn valley landscape near Welshpool

Decision over plans for Buttington incinerator project to be made by next month

Celebrities Stephen Fry (left) and Monty Don are among those concerned about damaging pollution in the river Wye.

Stephen Fry and Monty Don weigh in on river Wye's pollution problems

The free two-day event takes place on Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18, at the fields north of the Baptist Chapel in Newchapel, near Llanidloes.

Fields near Llanidloes to host first biodiversity and zero-waste festival

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

The CND symbol visited Knighton on Tuesday

XR Peace campaigners join anti-nuclear protest from Powys to Scotland

United Utilities is investigating the possibility of using Vyrnwy to supply other areas with water

Water company explores plan to send Lake Vyrnwy water further afield

Protestors against the initial Abermule plans.

Campaigners demand new say over plans for Abermule recycling centre

A Porsche 914 International Meet in Switzerland in 2018

Why Powys is the place to be this week if you're a Porsche fan

Abermule Recycling Centre. Picture by Google Street View.

Powys Council plans to build water tank at Abermule amid fire concerns over new recycling centre

A Celtic Forest tree in the Elan Valley.

Popular Powys tourist attraction to host celebration of ancient woodland

A Tesla electric vehicle being charged.

Number of electric vehicles in Powys rises by 50 per cent in a year

Powys TV naturalist Iolo Williams backs fight to save family farm from development

Welsh Water is urging customers to get in touch with them for support amid upcoming changes in charges.

Powys town community groups impacted by wastewater works offered cash as thanks

Three osprey chicks at the Llyn Clywedog nest near Llanidloes. Picture by Natural Resources Wales

Wales' first osprey chicks of the season hatch at Llyn Clywedog

Montgomeryshire's largest natural lake Llyn Ebyr, near Trefeglwys is up for sale. Picture by Morris, Marshall & Poole with Norman Lloyd

Rare chance to buy Montgomeryshire's largest natural lake

Powys County Council is leaving some roadsde verges with their own induvidual management systems for grass cuts

Powys Council explains why it is grass cutting on some roadsides is happening less often

Recresco's base in Cwmbran

What will happen to glass left on the kerbside in Powys after new recycling contract agreed

Cheapest places in Wales for a glamping break - where does your region rank?

Cheapest places in Wales for a glamping break - where does Powys rank?

Steve Poensgen, or Dr Lampenstein, with his creations.

Lake Vyrnwy upcycler on why hobby is getting more interest in recent months

A swift in flight.

Swift walk enjoyed by all as Powys town hosts first in summer series

Stunning Clywedog near Llanidloes. Picture by Jayne Richards.

Reservoir toxic algae investigation ends with 'inconclusive' results

Cefin Campbell MS (second left) & Cllr Elwyn Vaughan (right) meet local landowners near Llanidloes to discuss Clywedog flood management concerns.

Land owners and politicians call for improvement to Powys reservoir management

Protesters gathered peacefully outside County Hall in Llandrindod

Activists have urgent message for council - it is ‘Sleepwalking into Extinction’

Garn Fach, near Dolfor and Llandinam. Picture by EDF Renewables

Plans for Garn Fach windfarm south of Newtown go to Welsh Government after being formally validated

The River Wye in Hereford

Ambitious bid to resolve decline of River Wye submitted to environmental body

The work restoring the Montgomery Canal.

'Monumental' effort from Montgomery Canal volunteers as work progresses

Grass snake Aberbechan canal. Picture by Dave Lister.

CAMERA CLUB: The best pictures from our photographers across Powys this week

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

What the duck: Firefighter Gary Perkins, crew manager Andrew James, firefighter Maxine Mudge and crew manager Mark Perkins and station manager Neil Evans (in black)

Mighty lucky ducklings are rescued by Powys firefighters

Looking towards the site of Carno Windfarm. From Google Streetview.

Latest new development at Carno windfarm is approved

Vyrnwy Reservoir Dam 2 - picture by Elgan Hearn

New signs to be placed around Lake Vyrnwy in response to rising visitor numbers

A labrador retriever. Pic: PIxabay.

Dog kennel plans approved to end six-year planning wrangle

The teenager was airlifted to hospital in Swansea

Helicopter scrambled to rescue teenager who fell unwell on Powys expedition

Undated Handout Photo of a swift in flight. See PA Feature GARDENING Birds. Picture credit should read: Piotr Szczypa/PA. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature GARDENING Birds..

Bird box project hailed following return of 'charismatic' swifts to town

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Key works planned to vital Elan Valley dam 'to safeguard it for 21st century'

Japanese knotweed is the UK's most invasive species of plant (PA)

These are the areas of Powys being overrun by Japanese Knotweed

Extinction Rebellion activists in Lloyds Bank in London earlier this year, including Pam Williams (middle), a retired organic livestock farmer from Llanidloes

Powys pensioner fined for role at London climate protests

Royal Mail announces expansion of drone deliveries for very important reason. (PA)

Royal Mail announces major expansion for deliveries for very important reason