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Landlady to walk away from struggling Caernarfon pub

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT

THE landlady of a prominent town centre pub has given up its tenancy after takings plummeted by 35%.

Queues at Porthmadog petrol station 'causing gridlock'

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:30:00 GMT

TRAFFIC trying to enter a busy petrol station is causing gridlock in a popular Gwynedd town, with one resident calling for urgent action.

Waunfawr family raise cash in memory of stillborn baby

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT

THE family of a stillborn baby has paid tribute to her memory by raising money for a maternity unit and a charity which offers support to those who suffer the devastating loss of an infant.

Drivers caught 'speeding' at Clynnog could get money back

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:30:00 GMT

MOTORISTS who were fined for "speeding" along a busy stretch of road could be in line for a windfall after officials accepted that a 30mph sign imposed there was unlawful.

Son to take over Caernarfon community champion's shop

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT

THE SON of a much loved councillor who died suddenly in June has revealed he hopes to carry on his father’s legacy.

Propsed Llan Ffestiniog OAP development under fire

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:30:00 GMT

TWO hundred signatures have been collected by residents opposed to plans for a £7m independent living facility for older people.

TV’s Coast visits Porthmadog and Ynyscynhaearn

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A HISTORIC church played host to a film crew from popular BBC TV series Coast.

Fun day to mark homeless charity’s 25 years

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A YOUNG persons charity are set to commemorate their 25th anniversary this month with a special family fun day.

New S4C series to look at Wales’ greatest poets

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A NEW series will take a visual approach on its focus on some Wales’ greatest bards,

Good weather boosts Bank Holiday trade in South Gwynedd

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

GOOD weather over the Bank Holiday weekend ensured many businesses finished a mixed August on a positive note.

Lying North Wales policeman leaked information to suspect

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A DETECTIVE who leaked police information to a one-time suspected criminal was ordered to pay a £4,000 fine or face jail.

Rhosgadfan heritage centre given countryside award

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A RENOWNED heritage centre has been awarded by a countryside organisation for making the most of their local landscape.

Groeslon family raise cash for rescue teams in memory of son

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

THE family of a talented footballer who died suddenly has donated cheques worth more than £5,100 to three rescue teams.

Sixteen year old from Pwllheli joins the Army

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A LLYN teenager was among a group of seven young soldiers who took an oath of allegiance at one of Wales’ most historic castles yesterday.

Caernarfon woman devastated as dogs maul cat

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:28:00 GMT

A PET-OWNER has been left devastated after her beloved cat was ripped apart by two lurcher-style dogs.

African adventure for Llyn musician in friend's memory

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT

THE FRIEND of a promising poet and musician who died in a car crash, will embark on an African mission in his honour.

Anger over chairy shop petition confiscation in Caernarfon

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:32:00 GMT

A CHARITY shop customer expressed astonishment that the store’s management “confiscated” a petition campaigning against its imminent closure.

Claim that former railway chairman was ‘stabbed in back’

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A VOLUNTEER at a leading narrow gauge railway has spoken out over the row which saw their former chairman deposed.

US horse whisperer visit to Brynrefail

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

WHISPER it, but one of the top horse trainers in the good old US of A is saddling up and heading east.

Rain dancing in Blaenau Ffestiniog for the first Gwyl y Glaw

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

GET your brollies ready! This bank holiday weekend sees Blaenau Ffestiniog hold its first ever Gwyl y Glaw (Festival of Rain).