READERS have shared their thoughts on the decision made by a Gwynedd shop to no longer sell The Sun newspaper after the allegations it published against the BBC news presenter, Huw Edwards.

Siop Dewi, on High Street, Penrhyndeudraeth confirmed the decision on its Facebook page last Wednesday evening (July 12).

It followed Mr Edwards being named by his wife as the person at the centre of the allegations made by The Sun that a BBC presenter had paid for sexually explicit photographs.

Mr Edwards was said to be in hospital with serious mental health illnesses.

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Owner Dewi Lewis then added to the Post Prynhawn programme on BBC Radio Cymru: “I’ve been selling newspapers for almost half a century and have never taken a decision like this.

“But after the treatment Huw Edwards has had at the hands of The Sun, I now feel that this is the right thing to do.

“I feel that they have destroyed Huw’s reputation, and that it’s time to make the decision not to sell this rag any more.”

Many Chronicle readers to Facebook to show their support for Mr Lewis’ move, with a litany of “well done” comments being posted.

Others added that they “totally agree” with his decision, and commended him for “doing the right thing”.

Another wrote: “Good for them. These papers need to be held to account for the damage they do to people lives.”

One person wrote: “Thank you. A little more kindness and empathy in our world please - and news should be news, never gossip.”

A resident added: “Well done; I hope more shops follow your lead - and a message to Huw: keep your spirits up.”

Another person added: “To destroy someone without the knowledge of having committed any crime is, without doubt, totally unacceptable.

“I hope both he and his family can get all the support they require at this very difficult time.”

Following Mr Lewis’ decision, a post on the shop’s Facebook page later last week added: “Thank you very much to everyone who have supported our decision to stop selling The Sun.

“Thinking of Huw Edwards and everyone else suffering from mental health illness.

“Hoping that we listen more to each other, and be kinder to all.

“Let's all support each other; you are all welcome here.”

Mr Lewis added to the Chronicle that he was "very pleased with the reaction, support and raising awareness of mental health issues".