9 h. ago Mountain marvel: how one of biggest batteries in Europe uses thousands of gallons of water to stop blackouts

‘Much-loved’ Dinorwig hydroelectric energy storage site in Wales has a vital role to play in keeping the lights onSeconds after a catastrophic series of power outages struck across the UK in the summer of 2019, a phone rang in the control room of the Dinorwig hydropower plant in north Wales. It was Britain’s energy system operator requesting an immediate deluge of electricity to help prevent a wide-scale blackout crippling Britain’s power grids.The response was swift, and in the end just under million people were left without power for less than 45 minutes. While trains were stuck on lines for hours and hospitals had to revert to backup generators, that phone call prevented Britain’s worst blackout in a decade from being far more severe. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Redevelopment plans for former Tillery Valley Foods factory site in Blaenau Gwent

The site has been acquired by property management firm Industruct in a £1.25m deal

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30 h. ago Major change to plans to completely halt free parking in Cardiff

Cardiff Council had initially proposed to scrap all free parking in the city

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32 h. ago Plans to convert former town centre bank into bar and restaurant

The branch was closed in April last year

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32 h. ago Plane passengers warned they face being fined over common habit

The behaviour has irritated fellow tourists for years and now one country is cracking down

Events

40 h. ago Starmer's migration plans will damage Wales, first minister fears

Starmer's migration plans will damage Wales, first minister fears  BBC

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41 h. ago Prince William series to champion ‘dangerous’ work of wildlife rangers

Guardians will highlight bravery of ‘unseen, unheard and undervalued’ protectors of natural world, prince saysWildlife rangers perform “one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet”, the Prince of Wales has said at the launch of a docuseries highlighting these “unseen, unheard and undervalued” heroes of the natural world.William, who presents Guardians, a six-part series launching on Friday, said championing the protectors of the natural world was particularly special as he had met many of them on his travels. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Plans for 'traveller site' on edge of popular Welsh village rejected

The proposed new 'traveller site' on the outskirts of Saundesfoot has seen a petition of nearly 300 objections and has been refused by national park planners

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59 h. ago Plans for North Wales metro service unveiled by Welsh Government

More rail and bus services, pay as you go technology and station improvements have been promised for North Wales over the next decade.

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60 h. ago Major changes announced for train travel in one part of Wales

A huge plan to transform train services in north Wales has been announced

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64 h. ago Call for 'crisis plan' as hundreds of thousands face disruption on July 1

392,000 households are currently in the line of fire

Events

3 d. ago Mark Drakeford announces plans to change business rates in Wales

Wales' finance minister wants to change the way rates are calculated depending on the size of the business

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3 d. ago Survivor of Mount Everest avalanche that killed thousands remembers moment of terror

He plans to scale 446 mountains across England and Wales in 50 days for charity

Events

4 d. ago Welsh plans to tackle major issue 'could also be a way forward for England'

It has been described as a 'turning point' in how Wales tackles the problem

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4 d. ago Jamie Roberts the 'luckiest guy on the planet' as he shares new baby pictures

The couple revealed the news on social media as they welcomed a new addition to the Roberts clan

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4 d. ago Plans to turn old school building into motorcycle showroom with café

The building was previously used as a cookery and teaching provision for the former independent Castle School

Culture

4 d. ago Plans for large metal gates to block off Tenby harbour refused

Pembrokeshire Council wanted to install a swing gate that prevents unauthorised vehicle entry, but allows pedestrians, at Tenby Harbour Yacht Station & Harbour Office

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4 d. ago Nick Knowles says housebuilding plans are a chance to include ‘essential’ gardens

In an at-times emotional speech at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Knowles described the power of gardens to support people who had suffered trauma or grief, from the death of a child to veterans injured in Afghanistan

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5 d. ago Full list of the foods set to be banned or cut down in Welsh schools

Some food and drink is out and some must be served more under new healthy eating plans for primary schools in Wales amid concern about childhood obesity

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5 d. ago Major changes planned for primary school meals in Wales with new rules on milk, cheese, juice, meat, and more

Fruit juice and white bread are off the menu and fried potato products can only be served once a week among other huge changes aimed at reducing childhood obesity

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