Nature

Chester Zoo lion Kumari has died at the age of 17. Picture: Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo pays tribute following death of lion Kumari

Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been described as a

Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been described as a

'Once-in-a-lifetime' comet to be visible in UK skies this month - see when

Northern Lights expected to be visible over Wales tonight

Northern Lights expected to be visible over Wales tonight

Northern Lights

Northern Lights expected to be visible over England and Wales tonight

Riva, the four-year-old elephant who has sadly died at Chester Zoo.

Riva, the four-year-old elephant who has sadly died at Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo confirms tragic death of young elephant a month after losing her mother

The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are caused by charged particles from the sun hitting gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are caused by charged particles from the sun hitting gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies this weekend - see when and where

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

Perseid meteor shower

Perseid meteor shower peaks next week - how to see it

What do I do if find Japanese Knotweed? How you can get rid of it.

What do I do if find Japanese Knotweed? How you can get rid of it.

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Why Japanese Knotweed is a problem and what to do if you find some

The flytipping in Trefonen that left one councillor furious.

The flytipping in Trefonen that left one councillor furious.

Local government

Trefonen flytippers in rural lane leave Shropshire councillor furious

Some of the best dog walks in Wales have been listed.

Some of the best dog walks in Wales have been listed.

Chirk walk named as one of the best places to take your dog in Wales

One of the nesting swans at Whittington Castle.

One of the nesting swans at Whittington Castle.

Whittington community calls for youngsters to not throw stones at swans' nest

Chirk Castle snowdrops

Chirk Castle snowdrops

Chirk Castle named among top ten spots for snowdrop viewing this season

The dolphins on the beach in Anglesey.

The dolphins on the beach in Anglesey.

Dolphins rescued by 'amazing' volunteers after being stranded on Welsh beach

Stuart Lawrence’s image of an oystercatcher at the Ellesmere quarry

Stuart Lawrence’s image of an oystercatcher at the Ellesmere quarry

Photographer's picture of an oystercatcher in Shropshire hailed at awards

From left to right: Tom Fulda (Restoration project manager), Jenny Steer (Dolphin staff) and David Carter (Society Chairman).

From left to right: Tom Fulda (Restoration project manager), Jenny Steer (Dolphin staff) and David Carter (Society Chairman).

Success of Montgomery canal restoration toasted with special ale

Welsh border attractions among the top destinations to visit this autumn

Clashes with fox hunts have seen reports of

Clashes with fox hunts have seen reports of

Nazi salutes and intimidation reported in North Shropshire fox hunt clashes

Clwydian Range and Dee Valley

Clwydian Range and Dee Valley

Consultation meeting for new National Park in North Wales to be held in Glyn Ceiriog

Aurora Borealis at the Oswestry Hill Fort Car Park

Aurora Borealis at the Oswestry Hill Fort Car Park

Northern Lights

Photographers share dazzling pictures of the Northern Lights over Oswestry

The Mere, Ellesmere

The Mere, Ellesmere

Shropshire Council issues warning after dangerous algae found in The Mere

Chester Zoo has released photos of a rare newborn Bornean orangutan.

Chester Zoo has released photos of a rare newborn Bornean orangutan.

Chester Zoo celebrates birth of adorable rare orangutan

Children's TV presenter Naomi Wilkinson will be headlining Chester Zoo's Wildlife Connections Festival.

Children's TV presenter Naomi Wilkinson will be headlining Chester Zoo's Wildlife Connections Festival.

Free family festival at Chester Zoo returns this month

Ceiriog Valley Garden Society's Annual Show to be held again at the Canolfan.

Ceiriog Valley Garden Society's Annual Show to be held again at the Canolfan.

Green fingered gardeners get chance to show of creative flair at garden event

Rebecca Coatsworth to climb 30 mountain before her 30th birthday

Rebecca Coatsworth to climb 30 mountain before her 30th birthday

Oswestry-born woman on target to climb 30 mountains in a single year

False Widows have long been established in the UK with first recorded siting in the UK coming in the 1870s

False Widows have long been established in the UK with first recorded siting in the UK coming in the 1870s

Brits issued false widow spider warning as spider season approaches

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 three miles away

Groups join together to create 'Mindful Meadow' at Chirk Castle

Aston Nature Reserve, Shropshire

Aston Nature Reserve, Shropshire

New guides encourage wellbeing with Shropshire's green spaces

Aerial aerobatics from swifts.

Aerial aerobatics from swifts.

Debate calls for special bricks to save swift population in North Shropshire

Wharf wall: many hands make light work.

Wharf wall: many hands make light work.

Significant progress made in canal restoration project, reports project manager

Pistyll Rhaeadr is one of four places in Wales among the top 20 most viewed hidden gems on TikTok in the UK.

Pistyll Rhaeadr is one of four places in Wales among the top 20 most viewed hidden gems on TikTok in the UK.

The landmark in the top 5 most viewed UK 'hidden gems' on TikTok

The Mere, Ellesmere

The Mere, Ellesmere

Popular north Shropshire tourist spot receives Green Flag for 10th year running

Crickheath Wharf wall restoration

Crickheath Wharf wall restoration

Historic tramway wharf on Montgomery Canal receives £14,600 grant for restoration

Pictured from left to right: Michael Haig IWA, David Carter SUCS, Tom Fulda SUCS and Oswestry mayor, Cllr Ollie Rose

Pictured from left to right: Michael Haig IWA, David Carter SUCS, Tom Fulda SUCS and Oswestry mayor, Cllr Ollie Rose

Montgomery Canal restoration volunteers win waterways award for their hard work

One of the baby Komodo Dragons

One of the baby Komodo Dragons

Delight as two baby Komodo Dragons born at Chester Zoo

Main image of peacocks on a rooftop in Glyn Ceiriog / Inset of a male peacock in the village

Main image of peacocks on a rooftop in Glyn Ceiriog / Inset of a male peacock in the village

Residents told to stop feeding pesky peacocks that are causing 'havoc'

The health and wellness experts Eden’s Gate have done some digging and have collated 10 houseplants that are virtually indestructible.

The health and wellness experts Eden’s Gate have done some digging and have collated 10 houseplants that are virtually indestructible.

Always killing your houseplants? Here are 10 that are almost indestructible

Llanfyllin Mayor Peter Lewis with representatives from Natural Resources Wales.

Llanfyllin Mayor Peter Lewis with representatives from Natural Resources Wales.

Local government

Llanfyllin could play key role in Wales' first new national park in nearly 70 years

Marches School students with the Inter-School Environmental Action Award from Borderland Rotary Club.

Marches School students with the Inter-School Environmental Action Award from Borderland Rotary Club.

Rotary club recognition for Oswestry school pupils' environmental campaign

A rare baby Sulawesi crested macaque has been born to mum Rumple at Chester Zoo.

A rare baby Sulawesi crested macaque has been born to mum Rumple at Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo celebrates new Sulawesi crested macaque baby

Chester Zoo’s popular Into the Night evenings – a summer series of events - return this year.

Chester Zoo’s popular Into the Night evenings – a summer series of events - return this year.

Chester Zoo Into the Night evenings return this summer

Chester Zoo reveals the UK's first out of water shark experience, Planet Shark. Pictures: Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo reveals the UK's first out of water shark experience, Planet Shark. Pictures: Chester Zoo.

See sharks like you've never seen them before at Chester Zoo

The Northern Lights above Oswestry Hillfort.

The Northern Lights above Oswestry Hillfort.

Check out the Northern Lights captured above Oswestry's ancient hillfort

There have been two sightings of Asian Hornets this year

There have been two sightings of Asian Hornets this year

Asian Hornets spotted in UK as expert warns 2023 could be the 'worst year yet'

Camera inside one of the nesting spaces

Camera inside one of the nesting spaces

Here's how one woman is helping rare birds in her local area

The House Sparrow

The House Sparrow

Chirk garden centre teams up with RSPB to support endangered house sparrow

Sumatran tiger cub twins emerge from their den for the first time at Chester Zoo.

Sumatran tiger cub twins emerge from their den for the first time at Chester Zoo.

WATCH: Tiger cubs come out to play at Chester Zoo

1490 toads have been helped by volunteers.

1490 toads have been helped by volunteers.

Volunteers thanked for helping toads get safely back to their breeding ground

Aurora Borealis at the Mere last night, March 23

Aurora Borealis at the Mere last night, March 23

Aurora borealis

Photographers capture magnificent pictures of the Northern Lights over Shropshire

The NASA image of the Venus volcano and Peter Williamson (inset).

The NASA image of the Venus volcano and Peter Williamson (inset).

Venus volcano finds should be followed up says Whittington astronomer

Humboldt penguin.

Humboldt penguin.

Chester Zoo to host an Easter egg trail with a twist

Chester Zoo has announced that mums can visit for free across Mother’s Day weekend.

Chester Zoo has announced that mums can visit for free across Mother’s Day weekend.

Chester Zoo announces free tickets for mums this Mother’s Day weekend

A section of Swan Hill will be closed until April 20.

A section of Swan Hill will be closed until April 20.

Here's how volunteers are helping amorous toads to safety in one Shropshire town

From left to right: 2022 Presentations with Councillor Olly Rose, Oswestry In Bloom Chair Natalie Bainbridge, Betty Gull, Margaret Thrower and Louise Humphreys.

From left to right: 2022 Presentations with Councillor Olly Rose, Oswestry In Bloom Chair Natalie Bainbridge, Betty Gull, Margaret Thrower and Louise Humphreys.

Oswestry selected as Britain in Bloom finalist for 2023

The birth of two critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs is caught on camera at Chester Zoo.

The birth of two critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs is caught on camera at Chester Zoo.

Hidden cameras show birth of rare tiger twins at Chester Zoo