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RHYL residents have criticised Denbighshire County Council (DCC) for its lack of consultation and maintenance work regarding a nature reserve in the…

THE bridge over the Prestatyn Gutter stream has been replaced, with the new design featuring a plaque in memory of a member of Rhyl Cycling Club who…

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after an old mine system polluted a watercourse that led to a Prestatyn beach. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said specialist contractors have been appointed to remove what is thought to be red diesel from the ‘Prestatyn gutter’, which runs from Meliden to Barkby Beach. The environmental agency said observations following the incident, which was reported just over two weeks ago, suggest the environmental impacts are minimal and the discharge from the mine is now clear of oil contamination. Rhys Ellis, environment team leader for NRW, said: “Prot...

Boom placed NRW in Prestatyn Gutter Pic: NRW (clear for use by all partners) Natural Resources Wales have been blasted over a “lacklustre” response to a fuel spill which campaigners fear could threaten local wildlife. Oil was spotted flowing along “Prestatyn Gutter” a watercourse running from Meliden down to Barkby Beach in the town. The leak was reported to the Welsh Government sponsored Natural Resources Wales (NRW) early last week and they say they have taken action to mitigate the impact of the spill. But Denbighshire county councillor Paul Penlington believes the measures...

Environment body accused of 'lacklustre' response to oil spill that could threaten local wildlife Denbighshire councillor hits out at Natural Resources Wales but it insists it 'responded immediately' to Prestatyn fuel leak 16:00, 26 JAN 2021 Updated A boom placed in the path of the pollution by Natural Resources Wales (Image: Natural Resources Wales) Sign up to our free newsletter for the top North Wales stories sent straight to your e-mail Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up now! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these news...