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Group of kayakers rescued after getting into difficulty off Anglesey coast
A GROUP of five kayakers – at least one of whom was in the water – were rescued by RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) volunteers on Anglesey on Monday (June 24). Both of Holyhead RNLI’s lifeboats, plus volunteers from Trearddur Bay Lifeboat
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Bicycles stolen after being left outside caravan at Gwynedd holiday park
A COUPLE of bicycles in Gwynedd were reported as stolen last weekend. The bikes had been left outside a caravan on Greenacres Holiday Park, Porthmadog at about 3pm on June 23. READ MORE: Anglesey man waved 16-inch machete in front of pub
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WATCH: Paddle steamer Waverley comes in to Llandudno after setting off from Holyhead
THE popular paddle steamer Waverley returned to North Wales earlier this week as it came in to Llandudno Pier on Monday (June 24). Its return to region follows the "resounding" success of its sailings in 2023. For the first time this century
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General Election 2024: The candidates standing in Ynys Môn
As the 2024 General Election campaign enters its final stages, we approached the candidates for Ynys Môn to ask them five questions about matters that impact everyday life for constituents. We sent the same five questions covering 20pmh speed limits
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‘Aggressive’ Anglesey man waved 16-inch machete in front of pub doorman
A MAN who waved a machete in front of a doorman at a pub on Anglesey has been jailed. Dewi Evans, 57, of Llawr Y Dref, Llangefni, was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment at Caernarfon Crown Court today (June 26). He had previously admitted
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Diseased larch trees set to be felled at forest in Gwynedd
INFECTED trees at Beddgelert Forest in Gwynedd will be felled to stop the spread of larch disease. Work, which will be managed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), starts on July 1 for up to six months in areas of the forest totalling 18 hectares.
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Police found cocaine, cannabis and almost £3,000 at man's home, court told
A MAN who was caught with drugs worth thousands of pounds in his home has been spared jail. Michael Murphy, of Garreglwyd Park, Holyhead, appeared for sentence at Caernarfon Crown Court on Wednesday morning. The 32-year-old had previously admitted
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Quarry that hid priceless paintings in wartime to continue production until 2048
The lifespan of a Gwynedd slate quarry that was famously used to hide priceless works of art during the Second World War has been extended. Planners agreed to a variation of conditions in plans allowing operations to continue at the Manod Quarry
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Brave young Gwynedd mum puts best foot forward in aid of cancer hospital
A YOUNG mum from Gwynedd who bravely battled a rare cancer has thanked the hospital that treated her by raising thousands of pounds in a sponsored walk. Family and friends joined Jemma Jones in the four-mile walk in aid of the specialist Christie
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Alleged burglary takes place at primary school in Gwynedd
A SCHOOL in Gwynedd was reportedly burgled earlier this week. Ysgol Gynradd Borth y Gest, a primary school in Porthmadog, was the target of a burglary some time between 4pm on June 24 and 8am on June 25, North Wales Police have said. Anyone
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Teachers to cycle, hike and kayak in Eryri in one day for charity
A HEADTEACHER and deputy head at schools in Llanrwst are taking on a major new Eryri-based challenge for charity. Owain Gethin Davies, head of Ysgol Dyffryn Conwy, and Sioned Alaw Hughes, deputy head of Ysgol Bro Gwydir, will take on Pedal, Paddle