Nature

The school children from Rhos Street School helped plant wildflowers

Ruthin school children dig deep to support nature in the area

Farmers join curlew project to give rare birds a fighting chance

The new lights are equipped with cowls to cut off light to have no excess light outside the playing area

The new lights are equipped with cowls to cut off light to have no excess light outside the playing area

First fully dark sky and eco-friendly lights in Wales installed in Ruthin

Jan Davies finishing off one of the planters with Ann Williams and Gerallt Parry, of Ifor Williams Trailers

Jan Davies finishing off one of the planters with Ann Williams and Gerallt Parry, of Ifor Williams Trailers

Denbighshire village 'blooming beautiful' with new planters

This tree damage has prompted the second report of potential big cat activity in Denbighshire this week as it was likened to a scratching post.

This tree damage has prompted the second report of potential big cat activity in Denbighshire this week as it was likened to a scratching post.

Is 'scratching post' tree in Corwen linked to Llangollen big cat sighting?

Was this a big cat spotted at Llangollen?

Was this a big cat spotted at Llangollen?

Big cat sightings

Was this a 'big cat' caught on camera by couple out kayaking in Llangollen?

The Denbigh Plum - Wales' only native plum is a protected fruit grown in the Vale of Clwyd.

The Denbigh Plum - Wales' only native plum is a protected fruit grown in the Vale of Clwyd.

EXPLAINER: What is a Denbigh Plum?

Ruthin has been excluded from the proposed North East Wales National Park after a report claimed there were not enough buildings of 'conservation value'.

Ruthin has been excluded from the proposed North East Wales National Park after a report claimed there were not enough buildings of 'conservation value'.

No to Ruthin - town excluded from National Park proposal ahead of consultation

Mr Rod Waterfield has applied to Denbighshire County Council’s planning department, seeking permission to erect a rural enterprise dwelling at The Warren in Bodfari, Denbigh, for the Woodland Skills Centre..

Mr Rod Waterfield has applied to Denbighshire County Council’s planning department, seeking permission to erect a rural enterprise dwelling at The Warren in Bodfari, Denbigh, for the Woodland Skills Centre..

Planning approved for woodland skills centre despite fears about security

Attendees were guided around the gardens by chef Aimee Walker

Attendees were guided around the gardens by chef Aimee Walker

Community garden in Corwen organises foraged feast

The orchid found in the wildflower meadow at Ruthin

The orchid found in the wildflower meadow at Ruthin

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Rare orchid found growing in Denbighshire wildflower meadow

Gardening opportunity helps create new Llangollen outdoor community space

Black grouse. Image: DCC

Black grouse. Image: DCC

Denbighshire moorland bird gets numbers boost from two decades of conservation work

Orchard blossom at Woodland Skills Centre.

Orchard blossom at Woodland Skills Centre.

Celebrating region's biodiversity at Orchard Blossom Day

A new addition has been launched to the Community Miles route scheme, covering the Nantglyn area.

A new addition has been launched to the Community Miles route scheme, covering the Nantglyn area.

New Community Miles route for walkers in Denbighshire

Llangollen canal in North Wales

Llangollen canal in North Wales

North Wales canal named in top five most popular UK waterside destinations

The endangered Glutinous Snail.

The endangered Glutinous Snail.

Boffins hope to stop rare snail found only in Llyn Tegid going extinct

Denbighshire residents have until April 14 to comment on plans for a nature reserve at the council-owned land at the disused Greengates Farm on Abergele Road, near St Asaph Business Park.

Denbighshire residents have until April 14 to comment on plans for a nature reserve at the council-owned land at the disused Greengates Farm on Abergele Road, near St Asaph Business Park.

Nature reserve plans featuring education centre for St Asaph farm

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Hayley Garrod

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Hayley Garrod

Award winning North Wales conservation group features on BBC's Countryfile

Meifod Road, Henllan.

Meifod Road, Henllan.

Work begins on development of new community nature space in Henllan area

Magnolia campbellii at Bodnant Garden, Conwy, in bloom in February 2024

Magnolia campbellii at Bodnant Garden, Conwy, in bloom in February 2024

Mild weather prompts blossoms at National Trust sites in Wales to emerge weeks early

There are more than 2,700 dangerous wild animals living across the UK and Northern Ireland including lions, tigers and cobras.

There are more than 2,700 dangerous wild animals living across the UK and Northern Ireland including lions, tigers and cobras.

North Wales home to more than 30 dangerous wild animals - see which ones

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Cultural attractions

North Wales Heritage Site to feature on popular BBC TV Show next month

Four Great Highways in Llangollen - ramped area

Four Great Highways in Llangollen - ramped area

Local government

Contractor appointed to complete Four Great Highways project in Llangollen

Shacks bed view and inset, cabin from a distance

Shacks bed view and inset, cabin from a distance

'Off-grid' holiday retreat company launches with cabins in Llangollen

Ysgol Caer Drewyn pupils with the award.

Ysgol Caer Drewyn pupils with the award.

Corwen primary school ‘proud’ to gain ‘invaluable’ bee friendly status

A Blue tit at a woodland pool near Corwen, North Wales, October 29, 2023. See SWNS story SWNAautumnal. A blue tit ponders its reflection in this charming Autumnal pictures. Image: Richard Bowler

A Blue tit at a woodland pool near Corwen, North Wales, October 29, 2023. See SWNS story SWNAautumnal. A blue tit ponders its reflection in this charming Autumnal pictures. Image: Richard Bowler

A blue tit ponders its reflection in these charming autumnal photos

Dave Snape with his underwater journey around the world

Dave Snape with his underwater journey around the world

Clubs and societies

Ruthin IT specialist amazes u3a Group with stunning underwater photography

NRW have encouraged residents to have their say on the plans

NRW have encouraged residents to have their say on the plans

Proposed new national park North East Wales: Draft map shows what could be included

Denbighshire County Council's Countryside Service has carried out a yesteryear climate friendly technique to manage land at Llanrhydd Street community woodland. Image: DCC

Denbighshire County Council's Countryside Service has carried out a yesteryear climate friendly technique to manage land at Llanrhydd Street community woodland. Image: DCC

Local government

Traditional grass maintenance skills spruce up Ruthin community woodland

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct named most eye-catching UNESCO location globally

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct named most eye-catching UNESCO location globally

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct named most eye-catching UNESCO location globally

Denbigh in Bloom volunteers joined Denbighshire County Council's Biodiversity team to add more colour and variety to the ATS roundabout. Image: DCC

Denbigh in Bloom volunteers joined Denbighshire County Council's Biodiversity team to add more colour and variety to the ATS roundabout. Image: DCC

Award-winning volunteers dig deep for nature at Denbigh wildflower meadow

Iola Quinn in the garden in Gellifor.

Iola Quinn in the garden in Gellifor.

Retired police officer Iola transforms unloved piece of land into colourful garden

NRW have encouraged residents to have their say on the plans

NRW have encouraged residents to have their say on the plans

Residents encouraged to have say on North East Wales National Park proposals

Space transformed into an Easter garden

Space transformed into an Easter garden

Ruthin church becomes first in Wales to achieve top eco award

15-year-old Gypsy Cob Bill hard at work.

15-year-old Gypsy Cob Bill hard at work.

Traditional horse-powered method helps reuse wood at Loggerheads Country Park

Denbigh & Flint Show.

Denbigh & Flint Show.

LOOK: Denbigh & Flint Show ‘back with a bang’ as thousands of people attend!

The beehives that were stolen from the business near Llangollen.

The beehives that were stolen from the business near Llangollen.

Stolen beehives from Llangollen business found just 3 miles away

Wildlife photographer Richard Bowler has captured stunning pictures of a busy swallow parents.

Wildlife photographer Richard Bowler has captured stunning pictures of a busy swallow parents.

Corwen wildlife photographer captures stunning pictures of busy swallow parents

The Perseid meteor shower above Denbigh Moors at the weekend.

The Perseid meteor shower above Denbigh Moors at the weekend.

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LOOK: Denbighshire stargazers enjoy celestial lightshow during Perseid meteor shower

Denbigh in Bloom from a previous year.

Denbigh in Bloom from a previous year.

Denbigh chosen to host Wales in Bloom awards ceremony in ‘huge honour’ for town

Lily and Eleanor with some plants.

Lily and Eleanor with some plants.

Corwen pupils create new habitat to protect nature on school grounds

Chris Woodbine shared this image of the countryside.

Chris Woodbine shared this image of the countryside.

On the pathway to beautiful images by the Camera Club

Tree felling work.

Tree felling work.

Local government

Incident sparks tree felling and pruning warning in Denbighshire

The bat walk night at Nantclwyd y Dre, Ruthin

The bat walk night at Nantclwyd y Dre, Ruthin

Ruthin heritage house hosts nocturnal nature walk night!

The decimated flower bed at Crown Square.

The decimated flower bed at Crown Square.

Clubs and societies

Denbigh in Bloom flower bed decimated less than a week after being planted

The Zoo That Comes to You.

The Zoo That Comes to You.

Zoo with a difference coming to children who love animals

Work being done on the Denbigh home.

Work being done on the Denbigh home.

Stone masonry and volunteer work to transform old Denbigh home into habitats

Richard and Jannette Welch will be welcoming guests to their gardens.

Richard and Jannette Welch will be welcoming guests to their gardens.

Beautiful open garden event in Denbigh to raise money for children’s charity

Plants from a flowerbed in the town have been stolen just a month after being planted.

Plants from a flowerbed in the town have been stolen just a month after being planted.

‘Phantom plant stealer’ strikes again as Denbigh in Bloom flowers are stolen

Helen Evans took this shot of a ewe with her lambs in the sunshine

Helen Evans took this shot of a ewe with her lambs in the sunshine

DFP CAMERA CLUB

DFP camera club members aren't bothered one jot by the grey conditions!

A visit to Old St Peter's Church, in Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd, with Cathie Langton

A visit to Old St Peter's Church, in Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd, with Cathie Langton

DFP CAMERA CLUB

May things get much warmer for our camera club members next month

From left: Cllr Dave Hughes, Ben Smith, Howard Sutcliffe, Michelle Clark, Zac Richardson, Cllr Emrys Wynne and Chris Baines.

From left: Cllr Dave Hughes, Ben Smith, Howard Sutcliffe, Michelle Clark, Zac Richardson, Cllr Emrys Wynne and Chris Baines.

They are 'Lost Landscapes' no more thanks to a major accolade!

A female Tawny mining bee

A female Tawny mining bee

Exciting new Ruthin resident means that things are buzzing at meadow!