Caernarfon Herald - News - Gwynedd News

Caernarfon Town FC launches a fundraising appeal after rescue

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT

A CRISIS-hit football club has been saved – but the fans’ group which has seized control is appealing for public support to secure its long term future.

Hunt for attacker launched after dog walker is beaten in Pwllheli

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:30:00 GMT

POLICE are on the hunt for an attacker after a young woman was dragged to the ground and violently kicked to the face whilst out walking her dog.

Facebook campaign to save Trefor pier

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT

CAMPAIGNERS have taken to the internet in a bid to save a popular pier from ruin.

New Ysgol yr Hendre will be built at Cae Phillips

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT

THE site of a new £6m state-of- the-art community school has been confirmed.

Multi-million pound Caernarfon-Bontnewydd bypass routes unveiled

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:30:00 GMT

FOUR possible routes for a new bypass have been unveiled.

Plans for Porthmadog Cob's 200th anniversary underway

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

PLANS to celebrate the bicentenary of the building of Porthmadog’s Cob are well underway, with the Cob 200 organising committee holding its first meeting to discuss ideas for the celebration.

Pwllheli town councillors angry at lost services

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

COUNCILLORS have vented their anger at the number of ‘face-to-face’ services being axed from Lln.

Snowdon Race security beefed up in Llanberis

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

SNOWDON Race officials are promising to increase security measures to prevent any recurrence of the violence which marred the end of last year’s event.

Caernarfon the star of new urban novel Caersaint

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

CAERNARFON is the thinly disguised star of the much anticipated second novel of a former Book of the Year winner.

Rhosgadfan gardener to step back in time in BBC show

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:00:00 GMT

A POPULAR gardening expert has been working hard preparing a major new BBC Cymru Wales programme.

Urdd Eisteddfod a success for local kids

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

CHILDREN from across Gwynedd attended Saturday’s Urdd Eisteddfod for the Eryri (Snowdonia) area.

Board members wanted for new Gwynedd based social enterprise

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A NEW community regeneration company has been created and is on the lookout for a chairman and board members

Y Gogs look back on past tours as rugby world comes to Caernarfon

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

AS Y Gogs prepare to welcome the golden oldies playing rugby world to its doorstep, one of the team’s grizzled veterans recalls the club’s past tours of the globe.

Dangerous driver who crashed adjusting car radio left Caernarfon motorcyclist paralysed

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A BIKER was left paralysed for life after a driver took his eyes off the road to adjust his radio and caused a horrific crash.

Caernarfon primary school pupils team up with police for community safety

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A PROJECT which promotes inter-generational working with a primary school is underway thanks to the efforts of the police and a High Sheriff.

Ysgol Felinwnda celebrates the opening of their new playing field after waiting over 100 years

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A PRIMARY school are celebrating the opening of their first playing field after over a hundred years of waiting.

Parents call on Gwynedd Council not to abolish special needs units

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PARENTS of children who attend special education (SEN) units have urged the local authority not to carry out its threat to shut them down.

Ty Gobaith launch £250,000 extension campaign

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THE Herald’s charity of the year is about to undergo a major project to extend their current building and the services they offer.

Gwynedd school children enjoy World Book Day

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SCHOOLS in Gwynedd celebrated the annual World Book Day last week, which promotes books and reading for the personal enrichment and the enjoyment of all written material.

Terfel makes his judging debut

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

OPERA super star Bryn Terfel is to make his debut as a judge rather than performing at a prestigious competition in Cardiff.