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A wildflower meadow with houses in the distance

Call for nature ‘right next to where people live’ amid urban green space push

Solar panels at a solar farm. PIC: Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA Wire

Plus Solar farm developer refuses public meeting over plans for family farm

Herbarium in 1950

Natural History Museum to reopen hidden gallery closed since Second World War

The 'People's Emergency Briefing' failed halfway through its showing in Llandrindod Wells

Big turnout marred by Llandrindod Wells film failure

There is one final opportunity this summer to enjoy a sneak peek behind the scenes of a working cut flower farm near Brecon.

Open gardens in Powys this month

Alison Utting as Miss Plymley

Shropshire naturalist brought to life in dramatic presentation

The sun's surface

New images of the sun show its surface in finest detail yet

Shropshire Petal Fields returns to Newport later this week.

Shropshire's stunning Petal Fields event set to return this week

A screening of the People's Emergency Briefing will take place in Llandrindod Wells

The People's Emergency Briefing film to shown in Llandrindod Wells

Garden in a Shoebox competition winner, Jonah

Shrewsbury pupil wins ecology-themed shoebox garden competition

Apley Woods

Shropshire's parks flying the flag for green spaces

Llandrindod Wells Mayor pays for screening of National Emergency Briefing film in town

National Emergency Briefing film to be shown in Llandrindod Wells

Reporter Dan Stacey tried a sound bath experience in Stourbridge

I tried a Sound Bath for the first time – time just disappeared

Brook Meadow combines lakeside glamping, wild swimming, cosy woodland lodges and relaxed outdoor spaces, making it a memorable countryside escape in Leicestershire.

Brook Meadow review: The countryside stay that completely won me over

Wrexham’s Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is a Unesco World Heritage Site and the region, which is a base for firms including JCB and Kellogg’s as well as aerospace giants such as Magellen and Cytec, is to become home to the new National Football Museum of Wales.

Historic city near Shropshire named one of the best places to retire

File photo of a family at the beach. Picture: Adobe stock

Best hidden gem beaches to visit from Shropshire during the sunshine

The rare Scarce Chaser dragonfly

Rare dragonfly sighting confirmed at Shropshire country park
The photographer said he had no idea of the significance of his find
Megan Jones

Audience watches the People's Emergency Briefing

Climate documentary continues to draw crowds in Ludlow

A family day of arts, nature and theatre will mark the arrival of summer.

Family fun day mark's the arrival of summer.

Vey Straker, Lady Wye, with the River Wye Charter

Herefordshire Council endorses new River Wye Charter

This huge web covers a hedge between Presteigne and Shobdon.

Halloween hasn’t come early – stunning webs have a natural explanation

Some new plants and flowers have rejuvenated Builth Wells' bee garden.

Builth Wells’ bee garden has been rejuvenated

Powys County Councillor Jeremy Thorp leads the discussion at Knighton Community Centre after the People's Emergency Briefing film.

70 people attend climate emergency film showing in Knighton

(L-R) Rotarian Ciaran O’Connell, Head of English: Anwen Nicholls, Martha Jones, Matilda Batten, Rotary President Hugh Garner, and Rotarian Arthur Harries

Powys youngsters in national writing competition final

The River Wye at Glasbury bridge near Hay-on-Wye. From Google Streetview.

Wye Charter approved by Powys council

Jet2 (Photo by Nicholas.T.Ansell/PA Wire)

Emergency landing in Porto as pilot of flight to Brum falls unwell

There are beautiful lavender farms that are open next month and perfect for a beautiful, relaxing day out.

Lavender farms that are open next month in Shropshire and beyond

Here’s the best beaches to visit from Shropshire during the heatwave
The county is just 90 minutes away from some great coastal spots.
Richard Williams

New report highlights water management skills gap across Marches

Water management skills gap across Marches

Rhayader publishes its Biodiversity Action Plan 2026-2028

Powys town publishes Biodiversity Action Plan

Aerial picture of a victim of Ash dieback disease.

Threats to Telford’s trees revealed in report to scrutiny committee

A dramatic and frightening scene from the Elan Valley wildfires.

Firefighters spend fifth day tackling Elan Valley wildfires

Sir David Attenborough

Paddington Bear and Sir David Attenborough among public’s banknote design ideas

MP raises alarm over windfarm development on local peatlands

A charming and historic market town in mid-Wales is widely considered a fairytale destination.

The tiny mid-Wales town that's like a fairytale destination

150th anniversary of meteorite smashing into countryside to be marked

The cover of Flora of Brecknockshire

‘Flora of Brecknockshire’ book celebrates a lifetime of discovery

The Willow Globe at Penlanole, Llanwrthwl is a scaled-down version of Shakespeare’s Globe, created with woven willow.

Unique Powys venue kicks off season with Shakespeare's birthday bash

Plus 'So much to offer': Shrewsbury residents tell us why the town is one of the best...

Axing Winston Churchill from banknotes is ‘erasing our history’ – Kemi Badenoch

UK wildlife to replace historical figures on next series of banknotes

TV doctor Punam Krishan cried in her car, bed and shower after cancer diagnosis

Crosstalk: Finding light as the nights draw in

Warming limit of 1.5C ‘no longer plausible’ as study shows emissions at new high

Elan Valley’s Celtic Rainforest in focus - an illustrated talk by leading conser...

Explore the Celtic Rainforest with Rhayader by Nature

Research may solve mystery of whether fossil is young T. rex or new species

Nature’s masterpieces unveiled: Wildlife Photographer of the Year comes to Wolve...

Autumn garden opening in Powys

Nature battered by ‘chaotic’ weather extremes driven by climate change – report

Tory green group urges Badenoch to prioritise nature recovery

Mars rover findings offer strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life

Some of Jamie Smart's award-winning images

Dinosaur with elaborate armour and spikes one of the ‘strangest ever discovered’

Explore the wild side of Hergest Croft Gardens

Hockerhill unveils plans for its second summer of fun

Bringing Nature to Wellbeing: A Sensory Walk in Wem

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