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Sneak thief makes off with bus cash

AN opportunist thief has broken into a parked bus in Caernarfon and stole a small amount of cash. Read

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More misery for Caernarfon traders as drain is dug up

EMBATTLED traders struggling to beat the economic downturn face more winter woe with the news that Pool Street will be dug up to repair a collapsed drain. Read

Daughter's Snowdon trek for Porthdinllaen RNLI men who tried to save dad
THE daughter of a Lln fisherman who died at sea will walk up Snowdon to raise funds in his memory for the men who searched for him tirelessly.more

Caernarfon mum sees newborn twin develop heart same condition as older sister

THE mother of a toddler who had six operations on her heart has given birth to twins – and one of them has been diagnosed with the same condition as her big sister. Read

Caernarfon woman rushes to Cardiff for kidney transplant only for operation to be cancelled

A WOMAN who was rushed to hospital in Cardiff for a transplant, only for the operation to be cancelled at the last minute, has made a heart-felt appeal for people to carry donor cards. Read

Caernarfon suffers a 137% rise in home repossessions
A HOUSING and homelessness charity has expressed alarm at the rocketing number of repossession claims made at county courts.more

£8.5m boost for Llan Ffestiniog's elderly
MORE than £8m of funding will be pumped in to the residential care sector in Llan Ffestiniog.more

Litter blights Ysgol Eifion Wyn playground in Porthmadog
PUPILS and staff at a school which shares a playground with a leisure centre are asking people to take their litter home in the evening.more

Major reservoir works at Llyn Cwellyn following stomach bug outbreak
WORK is set to begin early next year on improving the quality of drinking water from a reservoir at the centre of a stomach bug outbreak.more

Abersoch's Wakestock Festival gets set for 10th birthday
WAKESTOCK will be returning next summer as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.more

Artist from Waunfawr puts on Caernarfon exhibition

THE dream of a young boy 40 years ago has finally been realised as he follows in the footsteps of great local artists. Read

End of the line for cash-strapped Tremadog playgroup
A PLAYGROUP is to close due to a lack of funds.more

Tributes for Caernarfon character Robin Siop Richards

TRIBUTES have been paid to a much-loved shop owner, who "added colour to life". Read

David Dickinson's Real Deal visits Caernarfon's Galeri

TV presenter David Dickinson was in Caernarfon on Saturday searching for a real deal. Read

Stars in the making as new film is premiered at Llanberis
A TOUCH of Hollywood came to Snowdonia when a new film was premiered.more

Ysgol Botwnnog pupils raise £8,000 for charity
PUPILS from a Lln school have raised more than £8,000 for charity.more

North Wales prison bid backed by Altcourse
SUPPORT for the campaign to build a prison in North Wales has come from an unexpected quarter – one of the bosses at HMP Altcourse in Liverpool.more

Caernarfon film company wins award for climbing film
A FILM portraying a young Eryri climber has won a major award at one of Europe’s top mountain film festivals.more

Chance to meet Llan Ffestiniog author as third book comes out
A WRITER from Llan Ffestiniog has just launched his third novel in three years.more

Gwynedd Council slammed for £75,000 ex-pat post
GWYNEDD Council has been slammed for creating a £75,000 post aimed at encouraging ex-pats to return home.more

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