Andrew Forgrave

5 days ago | walesonline.co.uk | Andrew Forgrave

A young girl was left holding on for dear life when a small dinghy capsized off Anglesey’s west coast. It was one of two boats that capsized at the same time in strong gusts near Red Wharf Bay (Traeth Coch). A member of the public saw the drama unfolding and they were to play a key role in the rescue operation. The young girl had been thrown into the water and separated from the dinghy, which was drifting further out to sea with her frantic mother on board.

5 days ago | msn.com | Edward Easton |Andrew Forgrave

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6 days ago | walesonline.co.uk | Andrew Forgrave

For best views of the action, locals recommend the Tu Hunt i’r Bont tearoom or the Eagles beer garden. From here, there’s a reasonable chance of seeing a “hilarious” row erupting on Llanrwst’s 17th Century bridge over the Afon Conwy. For as long as anyone can remember, High Noon showdowns have been taking place on the apex of a humpback bridge that’s a Welsh icon. When drivers approach the single-lane bridge, there’s no way of knowing if a vehicle is also crossing from the opposite direction.

6 days ago | walesonline.co.uk | Andrew Forgrave

Beachgoers on west Anglesey were left uplifted and profoundly moved when a mystery woman strode up to the water’s edge. As the sun sunk towards the horizon, she began singing a hauntingly beautiful song as if serenading the sea itself. Those looking on settled down on the sand at Traeth Porthdafarch beach to watch the performance, wondering who the woman was and why she was doing it. It soon emerged she often sang at other beaches on the island, enchanting those lucky enough to witness her.

1 week ago | walesonline.co.uk | Andrew Forgrave

It's not hard to see why the area has proved to be such a popular place to live - and people are willing to pay even more for the privilegeThe Anglesey village of Llanfairpwll is renowned for having the world's second-longest name, but it boasts more than just a unique moniker. In 2024, when property prices across the UK were struggling, Llanfairpwll bucked the trend, with house values rising by 12% to an average of £266,746, according to data from the Land Registry.