David Carter, chair of the Shropshire Union Canal Society, attended the Inland Waterways Association AGM and, much to his surprise, was presented with the extremely prestigious, Christopher Power Prize which is awarded to a person, society or trust who has […]
Barcud housing association is keen for tenants to share their views, experiences and ideas at this month’s Tenant Voice Forum to help shape future services provided. With over 4,500 properties across mid and west Wales the Tenant Voice Forum is […]
Technology developed at Aberystwyth University is being used in Europe’s most Mars-like outdoor environment in preparation for the European Space Agency’s ExoMars mission. Researchers from the University’s Departments of Physics and Computer Science are supporting a major exercise in Spain’s […]
Herbal leys and deep-rooting plants are helping livestock farmers recover after a tough summer After a tough summer battling heatwaves and drought, nature-friendly livestock farmers say that deeper-rooting plants and diverse pastures have helped their fields recover as the rains […]
A scarce tree famed for its prowess in providing a tea substitute during the second world war is being given a new lease of life. Staff at Denbighshire County Council’s Tree Nursery at Green Gates Nature Reserve have taken on […]
Wrexham Council is looking at measures to help protect birds at Stryt Las Park following reports of antisocial behaviour towards wildlife in the park. Officers have visited the area following concerns about an injured swan. Although an injured bird could […]
The Open Spaces Society, the leading pressure-group for the protection of commons, has welcomed the decision of an inspector acting for the Welsh Ministers to refuse commons consent for an extension of the Gryphonn quarry at Trefil common, four kilometres north-west […]
Barcud Group, in its recently published Annual Report, has commited to creating an ambitious, forward-thinking business which is focused on developing affordable homes for rent and purchase, as well as providing essential first-class housing support and maintenance/adaptation services for tenants […]
A cider-making entrepreneur, the founder of a nationwide farm-sitting business and the organisers of a growing programme of music festivals are among the winners of Aberystwyth University’s Enterprise Awards. The awards, which are in their 12th year and supported by […]
Astronomy Instrumentation Group to provide far-infrared filters and internal calibration sources to probe cold universe as part of UK PRIMA team A landmark space telescope mission to explore the history and evolution of the universe will draw on Cardiff University […]
Charities and not-for-profit groups across Powys and Wrexham will soon be able to apply for support from Hafren Dyfrdwy’s Community Fund, as applications reopen this autumn. The annual Fund, which has £60,000 available a year to help organisations within its […]
Hafren Dyfrdwy and a range of local organisations are once again joining forces to host free community drop-in sessions, giving people the chance to access advice and support all under one roof. The Support in the Community events will return […]
