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Landlady to walk away from struggling Caernarfon pub

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

Son to take over Caernarfon community champion's shop

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

Caernarfon woman devastated as dogs maul cat

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

Anger over chairy shop petition confiscation in Caernarfon

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

Buyer may have been found for Caernarfon courthouse

A BUYER may about to be found for a historic former courthouse.Read

Hopes for restoration of old Caernarfon school

AMBITIOUS plans to convert a derelict former school building, which has become a haunt for drug users, have been welcomed.Read

Former Fiction Dynamics workers end compensation fight

CAR part workers involved in one of the UK’s longest industrial disputes have ended their seven year battle for compensation. Read

Caernarfon performers raise cash for poorly little girl

A FAMILY has thanked local performers for rallying round to raise money for a cystic fibrosis charity after being inspired by a toddler who suffers from the condition.Read

Anger as Caernarfon charity shop is earmarked for closure

VOLUNTEERS have reacted with anger at the news that a town centre charity shop is set to close its doors for good next year.Read

Yet another attack on Caernarfon chip shop

THE desperate owner of a chip shop has pleaded for help to deter vandals, who once again smashed the windows of her business. Read

Faenol Festival is cancelled

THIS year’s Faenol Festival has been scrapped.Read

Caernarfon man charged with possessing heroin worth £5,000

A MAN arrested after a suspected parcel bomb was sent to MI6's headquarters has been charged with possessing £5,000 worth of heroin with intent to supply.Read

Caernarfon drug dealer jailed for five and half years

A DRUG dealer has been sentenced to five and a half years for being involved in the supply of heroin.Read

Caernarfon bank evacuated in bomb scare

A BANK in Caernarfon was evacuated on Monday after a bomb scare.Read

Pregnant Caernarfon mum's terror as brick is thrown through window

AN expectant mum-of-two has spoken of her family’s terror after a brick was thrown through the front window of her home.Read

Caernarfon chip shop owner threatens to close after vandalism

A CAERNARFON businesswoman fears she may have to sell up after becoming a "sitting target" for vandalism.Read

Concerns about gap in spending between Caernarfon wards

A TORY party member claims the gap in spending between neighbouring council wards is still too high. Read

Caernarfon to celebrate councillor's life

A CELEBRATION of the life of a much loved local councillor, who died suddenly at his home last week, will take place today. Read

Mum's tribute for emergency services who rescued girls at Dinas Dinlle

THE mother of a girl who almost drowned at the weekend has paid tribute to the emergency services and members of the public who helped rescue her daughter. Read

Tributes for community champion who loved Caernarfon

THE family of a much loved councillor who died suddenly at his home this week have paid him an emotional tribute.Read

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Friction Dynamics strike video special

The Friction Dynamics strike five years on

See our six-part series of short videos looking back at the two and a half year Friction Dynamics strike at Caernarfon, five years after the end of the dispute. We catch up with some of the people involved to see how their lives have changed. Read

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