Towns and cities across Wales have changed in response to and as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but as the country eases out of lockdown, could some of those changes be here to stay?

How lockdown might have changed Wales' urban areas forever

The Shadow Minister for Climate Change, Energy and Rural Affairs said she will not meet with Extinction Rebellion because of its action targeting newspapers.

Tories label Extinction Rebellion 'neo-fascist' and refuse to meet

Extinction Rebellion activists gathered for another day of protest in Cardiff as part of their week long campaign. 

Extinction Rebellion protesters set up blockade over proposed incinerator plans

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Extinction Rebellion protesters have tried to storm the new BBC building in Cardiff city centre.

Extinction Rebellion protesters attempt to storm new BBC building in Cardiff 

Natural Resources Wales confirmed that diesel from the spill is "no longer confined to the upper reaches of the estuary" and has been found miles downstream near Crofty.

Llangennech train clean up underway as oil spill spreads downstream

The group claim most of Wales' capital city could be underwater within 80 years unless urgent action is taken to combat climate change.

What Extinction Rebellion have planned for their second day of Cardiff protests

There are environmental concerns after a train carrying large amounts of diesel derailed and caught fire near the River Loughor on Wednesday night.

Environmental concerns over derailed train as diesel pollutes Loughor Estuary

Residents in the region had said that there had been numerous incidents of 'bad behaviour' since restrictions were lifted. 

Security company to patrol Snowdonia after littering and illegal camping

Police have asked people who are visiting North Wales to treat the region with respect.

Police urge tourists to take litter home after finding rubbish and camping kit

More than 500 cars parked along Pen-y-Pass in Snowdonia.

The increasing number of people opting for a staycation this year is causing tension between tourists and locals in parts of Wales, as fears mount over a spike in Covid-19 cases.

Why tensions are building between locals and tourists in Wales' beauty spots

The torrential rain in February flooded whole towns, such as Pontypridd and Monmouth when rivers burst their banks.  Among the many victims were allotment owners in Treforest. 

The amazing transformation of allotments destroyed by Storm Dennis

Natural Resources Wales is still investigating the source of the pollution on the River Wye tributary.

Afon Llynfi pollution could have caused ‘total wipeout’ of fish

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on its proposals to ban a range of single-use plastics.

The single-use plastics that could be banned as 'littering increases'

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The levels of air pollution on Woodside Terrace and Hafodyrynys Road in Crumlin have been deemed "dangerous", making it an unfit area for people to live in. The streets are said to be the "most polluted" in the UK outside London.

Homes on one of UK's 'most polluted' streets to be demolished for £6m

The Welsh Government has announced more than £2m in grant funding for natural flood management schemes across the country.

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