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image captionControlling light pollution forms part of the conditions for getting dark sky status
Proposals to control lighting across large parts of north Wales to secure a bid for dark sky status will be heard.
The Clwydian Range and Dee Valley area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) could become Wales third dark sky reserve if the bid is approved.
It would join the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia in holding the status.
Denbighshire council will meet later to consider proposals to bring in stringent criteria for lighting for any future developments in the county area.
The AONB covers an area from Prestatyn on the coast to Llangollen, 50 miles (80km) south, or 390 sq km (150 sq miles).
A POPULAR cafe near Llangollen has been named one of the UK’s best roadside diners and cafes. Later this month eating establishments should be able to welcome hungry guests indoors, and that s good news if you want to stop for a bite to eat during a road trip. The petrolheads at Select Car Leasing have picked some of their all-time favourites, as well as some of the amazing dishes you can sample there. Among them is the renowned Ponderosa Cafe on the Horseshoe Pass - known for its stunning views and popularity with motorbikers. Sitting 1,400 ft above sea level, the cafe is situated on top of the pass, with nearby views overlooking the Dee Valley towards Llangollen.
A COUPLE claim to have seen a puma running through a field as they were driving along the A5104. Alexandra Williams said she and her husband were driving into Llandegla on Saturday morning when they saw the animal, which she is convinced was a big cat. She reported the sighting to Puma Watch North Wales, the group set up to investigate and document such sightings. In the report, she said: “My husband and I saw a huge black cat running across a field at approximately 11.30am as we drove into Llandegla from Flintshire. “It was definitely a big cat and we can only assume it was a puma.
VISITORS to North Wales are being asked to act responsibly this bank holiday weekend as coronavirus restrictions have eased. As travel restrictions have been eased and loved ones can re-unite outdoors, this bank holiday is expected to be busy as people are set to enjoy the weekend. However, warnings have been issued for people to behave responsibly and adhere to the guidance. Transport for Wales is urging public transport users to be respectable of staff if they are travelling to and from Wales. Denbighshire County Council and the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty(AONB) are also issuing advice following an increase in the number of visitors and campers to popular beauty spots.