Environment and Farming
Two whales found stranded on Welsh beaches in a single day
Two rare whale strandings have been recorded on the same day within sight of each other across Swansea Bay —…
Vehicles crushed after fly-tipping crackdown in Neath Port Talbot
Exclusive footage shows vehicles being seized and destroyed after being linked to illegal waste dumping in Neath Port Talbot.
New reusable cup scheme launches in Swansea city centre to cut single‑use waste
A new scheme aiming to slash single‑use coffee cup waste has launched in Swansea city centre, with customers now able…
Rare juvenile whale washes up on Llangennith beach
A young long‑finned pilot whale — a species rarely seen in Welsh waters — has died after stranding on Llangennith…
Rain gardens installed to tackle flooding in Swansea’s Sandfields
Swansea Council has installed new “rain gardens” and access improvements in the city’s Sandfields area as part of work to…
Petition launched against 120‑acre solar farm plan for Bynea
A petition opposing plans for a 35MW solar farm on farmland in Bynea has gained more than 670 signatures, with…
New Mumbles seafront play area opens as part of coastal revamp
Children have been putting a brand‑new play area through its paces in Mumbles, opened this week as part of Swansea…
Almost half of Brits say they would never swim in the sea – with the number rising sharply amid sewage scandal
Nearly one in two (44%) people say they would never swim in the sea during the summer, with that number…
Council steps up beach cleaning as litter concerns mount
Visitors urged to think twice before leaving waste behind on Swansea’s beaches
Swansea Council trials smart bin sensors to improve rural waste collection
New technology is helping Swansea Council tackle litter more efficiently in rural areas, with internet-connected bins now sending live updates…