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Sadness as imminent closure of Gwynedd swimming pool announced
A Gwynedd swimming pool is set to close in the coming weeks. The board of directors of the group that run the leisure centre in Harlech have announced “with a heavy heart” its “imminent ” closure. Harlech and Ardudwy Leisure, which has been
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Plans for 60 bed holiday hostel at former nursing home near Caernarfon rejected
A scheme to convert a former Gwynedd care home into a holiday hostel for 60 people was rejected by planners over its potential impact on a Welsh village community. Cyngor Gwynedd’s planning committee rejected an application for the change of
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Anglesey reality star Lady Jude Cisse 'proud' after son signs for Liverpool
ANGLESEY businesswoman and reality TV star Jude Cisse has spoken of her pride after her son signed his first deal with Liverpool FC. Jude’s son Prince Kobe Cisse, one of three children she shares with former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse, signed
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Victims of Post Office scandal invited to apply for compensation of up to £600,000
VICTIMS of the Post Office Horizon scandal whose convictions are being quashed by emergency legislation can now apply for compensation of £600,000 or more through a new scheme. Ministers said they hope the efforts towards redress will begin to
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Gwynedd man strangled and stalked his ex and threatened to ‘terrorise’ her
A MAN from Barmouth who intentionally strangled and stalked his ex-partner has been jailed. Dylan Parry Jones, 28, of Crystal House, made threats to “terrorise” her, stood outside her friend’s home, and told him he would kill himself if she did
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‘Heroic’ Bangor footballer aiming to compete in first Transplant World Cup
A MAN from Bangor is aiming to compete in the first Transplant Football World Cup after his sister gave him one of her kidneys. Rhys Owen is a member of the Wales Transplant Team, which is raising money so it can compete in the international competition
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Men stole ‘large sum of cash’ in alleged Porthmadog robbery
A ROBBERY involving three men allegedly took place in Porthmadog last week. Shortly after 5.15am on Thursday July 25th, it is reported that three men broke into a property above a shop on New Street, before making off with a large sum of cash.
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Veteran marks her 100th birthday with a visit to RAF Valley on Anglesey
A WOMEN’S Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) veteran celebrated her 100th birthday with a visit to Royal Air Force Valley with her family. Betty Roberts, who was called up to the WAAF at age 18 in 1943, turned 100 on May 24. She served in the Royal
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Anglesey establishment is nominee for prize at British Restaurant Awards 2024
A FINE dining restaurant on Anglesey has been nominated for a prize at the 2024 British Restaurant Awards. Sosban and The Old Butchers, in Menai Bridge, is one of nine in which a chance of winning the best restaurant in Wales award at the event
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LOOK: SPAR and Post Office celebrates re-opening in Dolgellau
THE SPAR store and Post Office in Dolgellau reopened last Thursday (July 25). The Plas yn Dre Street store opened at 8.30am, having been closed since last September following the collapse of its ceiling. Among those to attend the re-opening