Environment

Mayor Sian Drinan says she cannot picture Brecon without the Gurkhas and their families.

Brecon Jazz Festival

Brecon mayor 'can’t imagine' town without its Nepalese community

Welsh Water Dwr Cymru

Hosepipe ban affecting about 33,000 homes in Wales lifted

The River Wye in Powys.

The River Wye in Powys.

Key summit to explore impact of drought on Powys waterway

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park visitors have been slammed for leaving human excrement following a camping trip over the bank holiday weekend.

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park visitors have been slammed for leaving human excrement following a camping trip over the bank holiday weekend.

Bannau Brycheiniog

Beauty spot visitors slammed for fly tipping and leaving human excrement

An Aerial view shows debris and mud covering settlements following flash floods on August 29, 2026 in DevGhat village, Nepal.

An Aerial view shows debris and mud covering settlements following flash floods on August 29, 2026 in DevGhat village, Nepal.

Powys town with huge Nepalese community raises money for victims of deadly flood

It is believed this is the first time the house has been seen since the flooding of Claerwen Valley, more than 70 years ago.

It is believed this is the first time the house has been seen since the flooding of Claerwen Valley, more than 70 years ago.

Photos of lost cottage reveal 70-year history of flooded Elan Valley reservoir

Boulders stacked and ready to be placed in the channel in the River Wye at Llangurig.

Boulders stacked and ready to be placed in the channel in the River Wye at Llangurig.

Natural Resources Wales

This is why boulders are being placed in a stretch of one of Powys' rivers

Fire engines were reported responding to a fire in the Rhayader area on Sunday afternoon, August 23, with reports locally suggesting the Gwastedyn Hill wildfire had reignited.

Fire engines were reported responding to a fire in the Rhayader area on Sunday afternoon, August 23, with reports locally suggesting the Gwastedyn Hill wildfire had reignited.

Met Office speaks out on cause of 'mini tornado' spotted in wake of Powys hill fire

The fire raged into the night in Glascwm.

The fire raged into the night in Glascwm.

Crews from 12 stations continue to battle Powys wildfire affecting 90 hectares

Dry conditions are visible across the Severn Valley near Caersws as prolonged hot weather and below-average rainfall continue to affect farms and countryside across Mid Wales.

Dry conditions are visible across the Severn Valley near Caersws as prolonged hot weather and below-average rainfall continue to affect farms and countryside across Mid Wales.

Farmers forced to feed winter silage to cattle as drought takes toll across Powys

Councillor Gareth Hughes at the scene of the Gwastedyn Hill wildfire near Rhayader, where around 200 hectares of gorse, grassland and forestry were scorched by the blaze earlier this month.

Councillor Gareth Hughes at the scene of the Gwastedyn Hill wildfire near Rhayader, where around 200 hectares of gorse, grassland and forestry were scorched by the blaze earlier this month.

Natural Resources Wales

Calls for change after huge wildfire as councillor praises farmers and firefighters

The elusive mammal was recorded for the first time at Gilfach Nature Reserve, near Rhayader, with the sighting captured on a camera trap by Rhodri Blakeway.

The elusive mammal was recorded for the first time at Gilfach Nature Reserve, near Rhayader, with the sighting captured on a camera trap by Rhodri Blakeway.

Animal conservation

Pine marten spotted at nature reserve in Powys – for the very first time

Low water levels at Clywedog Reservoir near Llanidloes as Wales continues to experience drought conditions following one of the driest summers on record.

Low water levels at Clywedog Reservoir near Llanidloes as Wales continues to experience drought conditions following one of the driest summers on record.

First drought order sought for River Severn in decades as water crisis deepens

Powys August bank holiday recycling collections - when your collection will be

Calls have been made to preserve peatlands.

Calls have been made to preserve peatlands.

Letter: Renewable energy cannot come at peatlands' expense

Engineers work to restore water supplies after a burst pipe caused no water, low pressure and discoloured water in parts of Newtown.

Engineers work to restore water supplies after a burst pipe caused no water, low pressure and discoloured water in parts of Newtown.

Burst water pipe repairs taking longer than expected in Newtown

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has come under pressure to take action on reservoir construction as Clywedog and others across the country are

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has come under pressure to take action on reservoir construction as Clywedog and others across the country are

PM under pressure over new reservoirs as Clywedog and others 'exceptionally low'

A wildfire continues to rage around the town of Rhayader on Friday, after a blaze broke out on Gwastedyn Hill above the town on Wednesday, leaving some residents “scared to go to sleep”.

A wildfire continues to rage around the town of Rhayader on Friday, after a blaze broke out on Gwastedyn Hill above the town on Wednesday, leaving some residents “scared to go to sleep”.

Warning after fireworks let off on Powys housing estate amid wildfires

An image from Rhayader, with Gwastedyn Hill alight in the background.

An image from Rhayader, with Gwastedyn Hill alight in the background.

Powys fire station thanks community during chaotic week battling wildfires

A tree has fallen down across the A470, within a section of road already shut due to the wildfire that crews are battling around Rhayader.

A tree has fallen down across the A470, within a section of road already shut due to the wildfire that crews are battling around Rhayader.

Tree falls across road amid wildfire as drivers urged to pay attention to closure

Generic picture of a wind turbine.

Generic picture of a wind turbine.

Opponents to hold public meeting as consultation over latest windfarm nears end

The wildfire rages deep into Wednesday night near Rhayader.

The wildfire rages deep into Wednesday night near Rhayader.

20 astonishing images that show the scale of devastating Rhayader wildfire

Smoke seen across Mid Wales traced to wildfire more than 40 miles away

People are being urged to take extra care as hot, dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires.

People are being urged to take extra care as hot, dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires.

What should you do if wildfire smoke reaches your community?

Cultural attractions

'Never seen it so low' - Powys beauty spot transformed by drought conditions

Fire crews are expected to remain at the scene of a moorland wildfire in the coming days.

Fire crews are expected to remain at the scene of a moorland wildfire in the coming days.

Wildfire expected to burn for days as firefighting helicopter joins crews

NRW explains why River Severn in Newtown may have turned murky brown this weekend

The River Severn in Newtown has turned a strange shade of greeny-brown over the weekend

The River Severn in Newtown has turned a strange shade of greeny-brown over the weekend

Newtown residents concerned as River Severn takes on 'murky brown' colour

A reader has questioned the merits of the current climate change policies.

A reader has questioned the merits of the current climate change policies.

Letter: Net Zero debate has become detached from reality

A cyclist is surrounded by brown grass which has gone dry in the drought-like conditions in Richmond Park, London. The extreme weather of summer 2026 has included two record-breaking heatwaves in May and June that led to more than 2,800 excess deaths.

A cyclist is surrounded by brown grass which has gone dry in the drought-like conditions in Richmond Park, London. The extreme weather of summer 2026 has included two record-breaking heatwaves in May and June that led to more than 2,800 excess deaths.

New heat alerts for UK's fifth heatwave of the year as Powys reservoir level drops

The controversy surrounding windfarm developments in Powys and Shropshire has met plenty of resistence locally.

The controversy surrounding windfarm developments in Powys and Shropshire has met plenty of resistence locally.

Pylon developer facing calls from MPs to have operating licence revoked

The Crown Estate still owns more than 50,000 acres of Welsh land.

The Crown Estate still owns more than 50,000 acres of Welsh land.

Letter: Wales needs control of offshore renewables not the Crown Estate

A similar weather mast that has already been to test for the wind quality for the Nant Mithil Energy Park proposal. Bute Energy via PCC

A similar weather mast that has already been to test for the wind quality for the Nant Mithil Energy Park proposal. Bute Energy via PCC

'Elephant in the room': Powys councillors banned from refusing weather mast

Plans to convert Unit 10 on the Cain Trading Estate in Llanfyllin into a new Ambulance station for the town will be decided by Powys councillors. Civil Engineer Solutions via PCC planning portal.

Plans to convert Unit 10 on the Cain Trading Estate in Llanfyllin into a new Ambulance station for the town will be decided by Powys councillors. Civil Engineer Solutions via PCC planning portal.

Plans for new ambulance station agreed - but there could still be a hitch

Hay Castle. Google Streetview.

Hay Castle. Google Streetview.

Blaenau Gwent County Council

Plans to convert former stables to visitor centre at castle face objections

Various supermarkets have pulled disposable barbecues from shelves

Various supermarkets have pulled disposable barbecues from shelves

Disposable BBQs removed from supermarket shelves amid UK wildfire risk

Heartwarming photos show how a pair of wild beavers have successfully bred after being reintroduced back into a county for the first time in 400 years. // A pair of beavers were released into a 15 acre enclosure along the River Clun in the Shropshire

Heartwarming photos show how a pair of wild beavers have successfully bred after being reintroduced back into a county for the first time in 400 years. // A pair of beavers were released into a 15 acre enclosure along the River Clun in the Shropshire

Wildlife photographer's shots show adorable beavers breeding in the wild

Generic picture of wind turbines. Bute Energy.

Generic picture of wind turbines. Bute Energy.

Weather mast that's nearly as tall as the London Eye expected to get go-ahead

Disposable BBQs can be dangerous if you do not let them fully cool down before throwing them away.

Disposable BBQs can be dangerous if you do not let them fully cool down before throwing them away.

Binman reveals how to get rid of a disposable BBQ without causing a fire

Residents of Trehafen and Vaynor are upset at the poor maintenance in their area.

Residents of Trehafen and Vaynor are upset at the poor maintenance in their area.

Letter: Trehafren and Vaynor residents demand basic maintenance

Welsh Water thank customers as hosepipe ban cuts demand by 15 per cent

A weather mast similar to that for the Garreg Fawr area - which is testing for the strength of wind ahead of DNS wind turbine applications being lodged with PEDW. Bute Energy

A weather mast similar to that for the Garreg Fawr area - which is testing for the strength of wind ahead of DNS wind turbine applications being lodged with PEDW. Bute Energy

Decision looms on disputed weather mast linked to major wind farm plans

Gareth Mead, riverside manager at Severn Trent, at the River Severn in Shrewsbury. Picture: LDRS

Gareth Mead, riverside manager at Severn Trent, at the River Severn in Shrewsbury. Picture: LDRS

Water company issues plea to customers as drought declared across Wales

The River Teme is increasingly dry.

The River Teme is increasingly dry.

Entire Wales now in drought as July set to be driest on record

An outbreak of blue-green algae plunged Llandrindod Lake into peril last summer.

An outbreak of blue-green algae plunged Llandrindod Lake into peril last summer.

Blue Green Algae

'Keep children and pets out of water' amid outbreak of blue-green algae

The Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust is relocating its headquarters and will be moving to the historic Gregynog Hall from next month.

The Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust is relocating its headquarters and will be moving to the historic Gregynog Hall from next month.

Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust announces move to historic Powys hall

Fishing suspended on the Powys river due to the high water temperatures

Here's how you can see the solar eclipse.

Here's how you can see the solar eclipse.

UK to see rare solar eclipse in the skies next month - When it is and how to see it

London has been very hot throughout June and July with temperatures set to rise again soon

London has been very hot throughout June and July with temperatures set to rise again soon

UK facing fourth heatwave this week as Met Office forecasts temperatures over 30C

The Parson's Field in Tregynon

The Parson's Field in Tregynon

Green Flag Award

Community garden awarded prestigious Green Flag for the first time

Exceptionally low flow on the River Irfon at Garth in Powys on July 24, 2026.

Exceptionally low flow on the River Irfon at Garth in Powys on July 24, 2026.

Powys river reduced to a trickle as eyewitnesses say 'you could jump across it'

Beachgoers stopped to examine the jewel-like by-the-wind sailors, which are usually found drifting far out at sea.

Beachgoers stopped to examine the jewel-like by-the-wind sailors, which are usually found drifting far out at sea.

Thousands of bright blue creatures appear on Welsh beach

Drought declared in parts of Powys as heatwaves and wildfires rage

Border area man one of four charged in alleged Southern Water fraud case