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		<title>CHILDREN IN PRESTATYN LEARN ABOUT WILDLIFE WITH HELP FROM HOMEBUILDER</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:28:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A WILDLIFE garden has been created at a Prestatyn school thanks to a homebuilder rooting itself in the local community.   Ysgol Gronant is less than two miles from Sŵn y Môr, a Castle Green Homes development taking shape on Gronant Road.   The school successfully applied for Mission Green funding offered to good causes [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Community gardeners find a friend in Castle Green Homes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lucy Castle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:07:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[CORONATION Gardens in Prestatyn have the seeds for success after community gardeners buddied up with a local homebuilder.   The Friends of Coronation Gardens successfully applied to Mission Green, a voluntary funding initiative offered by Castle Green Homes linked to the Sŵn y Môr development.   They received £500 to assist with their planting programme. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>UK Interim Water Report 2025: Major Reforms Urged Amid Growing Drought Crisis</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wales Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:33:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The UK’s Independent Water Commission has today released a long-anticipated interim report laying bare systemic failings in the water industry and proposing sweeping reforms to rescue the sector from what it terms a “state of dysfunction.” This comes as the country faces escalating drought conditions following its hottest and driest spring on record. Five Urgent [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>BEYOND NET ZERO: HOW SMALL BUSINESSES ARE EXPANDING THE SUSTAINABILITY AGENDA</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wales Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[BEYOND NET ZERO: HOW SMALL BUSINESSES ARE EXPANDING THE SUSTAINABILITY AGENDANew Report Reveals How Small Businesses Are Redefining Sustainability   Sustainability isn’t just about cutting carbon emissions—it’s about rethinking the way business is done. For many small businesses, it’s no longer just about reducing emissions; it’s about tackling waste, streamlining processes, and embedding sustainability into [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cold Weather Could Be Damaging Your Locks – Here’s How to Protect Your Home and Insurance Cover</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wales Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:02:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The freezing temperatures this winter may have weakened the locks on your home, leaving you vulnerable to both break-ins and insurance issues. Master locksmith Craig Andres, security expert at The Perspicacity Life, warns that cold weather can cause locks to become brittle, seize up, or fail completely – and many homeowners won’t realise until it’s too late. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>British Couple Scammed by Fake Solar Panel Cleaner Who Stole Their Entire System</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wales Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:02:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[MAC Renewables spoke to Darrel and Margaret White, a retired couple in their 70s living in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, after they fell victim to a convincing solar panel scam that left them £700 out of pocket—and without their entire solar panel system.   What started as an offer to clean and maintain their solar panels quickly [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>UK&#8217;s Climate Change Challenges and Progress: A 2025 Update</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wales Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:33:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Climate change continues to reshape the United Kingdom, prompting both challenges and proactive measures. From emergency preparedness to ambitious government targets and legal battles over fossil fuels, the country is navigating a complex and evolving environmental landscape. Here is the latest on the UK’s climate response in 2025. Emergency Services Under Strain The National Fire [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>UK&#8217;s Climate Change Challenges and Progress: A 2025 Update</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wales Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:32:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Climate change continues to reshape the United Kingdom, prompting both challenges and proactive measures. From emergency preparedness to ambitious government targets and legal battles over fossil fuels, the country is navigating a complex and evolving environmental landscape. Here is the latest on the UK’s climate response in 2025. Emergency Services Under Strain The National Fire [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The UK Faces Unprecedented Challenges from Extreme Weather Events</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wales Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week, the United Kingdom has been at the forefront of climate-related challenges, grappling with a series of extreme weather events that highlight the nation’s growing vulnerability to climate change. From severe storms and widespread flooding to power outages and economic disruptions, these events are a sobering reminder of the urgent need for a comprehensive [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>A Look at This Week&#8217;s Major Climate News</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wales Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:03:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week, the global community has faced stark reminders of the climate crisis and its escalating impacts. From record-breaking temperatures to policy delays and economic repercussions, the interconnected effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident. Here’s a roundup of this week’s key developments in climate news. 1. 2024 Declared the Hottest Year on Record [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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