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Massive housing estate planned for Caernarfon

PLANS for a huge new housing estate in Caernarfon are set to be given the green light by councillors. Read

Further parking consultation for Caernarfon residents

PLANS to implement a residents parking scheme could go to a third consultation after a councillor revealed not enough residents responded to a questionnaire. Read

Family's fundraiser for brother battling cancer

THE family of a young dad suffering from cancer has rallied around to organise fundraising events inspired by his battle with the disease. Read

Arsonist put lives in danger

AN arsonist put lives at risk by torching a set of wheelie bins, causing an intense fire which spread to the back of buildings. Read

Llanberis ready for Commonwealth runners

THE world’s best mountain runners are preparing to converge on the area to take part in a prestigious commonwealth competition. Read

£180k Foryd improvement works to prevent flooding

MAJOR work worth £180,000 to protect homes, caravans, wildlife and an airport in a flood risk area has been given the green light. Read

Future of Caernarfon's Market Hall assured

THE FUTURE of Caernarfon’s Market Hall has been assured, despite tenants being issued a letter stating they may have to close the building.Read

Concerns raised over 92 jobs in Caernarfon

CAERNARFON’S mayor has raised concerns at up to 92 potential job losses at the town’s Welsh Government offices.Read

Complaints over roads cracking up in Caernarfon

TRADERS, pedestrians and motorists are in for more misery after it was revealed that part of the improvement work carried out on the town centre will have to be done again. Read

Caernarfon pensioners being 'terrorised' in their homes

PENSIONERS are being terrorised in their own homes due to a recent spate of breaches at a secure housing block.Read

Caernarfon rugby tournament dedicated to memory of stalwart

A GOLDEN oldies rugby tournament in memory of a local councillor will take place this weekend. Read

New jobs created as Asda takes over Caernarfon store

A SUPERMARKET giant has announced it will create 12 new jobs as part of its planned move to Caernarfon.Read

Caernarfon community fights back after burglaries

RESIDENTS have begun mounting a fightback following a recent string of burglaries to hit a town estate.Read

Disabled Caernarfon woman's homelessness battle

A DISABLED woman, who has survived a catalogue of medical misfortunes, is at her wits end after being left on the homeless list for almost six months. Read

Thieves in smash and grab on Caernarfon charity shop

THIEVES are targeting town centre businesses, leaving traders thousands of pounds out of pocket.Read

Raw sewage spilling into Caernarfon street

CONCERNS have been raised over raw sewage spilling from a leaky culvert.Read

Friction Dynamics strike special report: How the Herald covered the story

TWO former Herald reporters were in the thick of the industrial action, ensuring the plight of the workers was retold to the people of Gwynedd and further afield.Read

Remembering the Friction Dynamics strike 10 years on

IT has been a decade since car parts workers first downed tools and took to the picket line outside the Friction Dynamics factory in Caernarfon.Read

Caernarfon loses annual Armed Forces Day

A SPECIAL day that pays homage to our armed servicemen will not take place in Caernarfon this summer.Read

Caernarfon residents block own road for Royal Wedding party

CONCERNED party goers blocked off a busy street of their own accord after they were "refused permission" by Gwynedd Council.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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