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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

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

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. Read

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

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

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. Read

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. Read

Controversial poet to appear at Caernarfon cafe despite Christian protest

A CAFE owner has defied calls from a Christian group calling for a poetry evening to be scrapped. Read

Caernarfon blind club warns motorists about parking on pavements

MOTORISTS who park on pavements are putting the lives of blind and visually impaired people at risk. Read

Ice rink to return to Caernarfon for Christmas

CHILDREN will be able to get their skates on this Christmas because the ice rink is returning to Caernarfon. Read

Woman, 78, breaks arm in fall on new Caernarfon Maes

A PENSIONER is likely to lose the use of an arm after a "sickening" fall on Y Maes. Read

Caernarfon 'prison site' could still become housing and retail complex

PLANS to regenerate a former brownfield site on the banks of the Menai Strait will be unveiled today (Thursday). Read

Community rallies round for Caernarfon boy's eye operation

A TRANS-CONTINENTAL fundraising effort is underway to send a blind toddler to China for pioneering treatment which may restore his sight. Read

Disappointment over Caernarfon fireworks display

A CHARITY group’s members are disappointed their own firework display turned out to be a bit of a damp squib. Read

Fears at Caernarfon over Rhosbodrual speeding

RESIDENTS living on one of the main routes into Caernarfon are calling for drivers to slow down before someone is seriously hurt. Read

Gwynedd marks Remembrance Sunday

REMEMBRANCE Sunday was marked with the annual wreath-laying ceremony at cenotaphs across the county and communities fell silent in tribute to the servicemen who have lost their lives serving our country. Read