Andrew Forgrave

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

The fish bury themselves in the ground, leaving just their dorsal spines above the surface, where they lay in waitBeachgoers in Wales are being urged to stay alert after sightings of the small but venomous weever fish along the coast. The creature, which buries itself in the sand leaving only its dorsal spines exposed, can cause excruciating pain if stepped on.

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

Holidaymakers in northwest Wales could find it easier to reach Manchester Airport from next year. From May 2026 Transport for Wales is planning to extend its direct rail services from the airport to Holyhead via Bangor. At present, the aim is to include stops in Penmaenmawr, Conwy and Llanfairfechan. Transport for Wales has said the plans are “subject to industry processes” with the May 2026 timetable yet to be validated.

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

Three key roads in Denbighshire have been identified for improvements using money accessed from the Welsh Government. A similar exercise in Gwynedd has seen more than 60 roads and footpaths earmarked for upgrades. Denbighshire Council has secured £4.8m from Cardiff’s Local Government Borrowing Initiative (LGBI) to boost its road maintenance programme. The local authority is now planning “significant investment” to resurface three roads.

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

An island of dog lovers held its breath when a treasured pet went missing during a walk. Roxie, a five-year-old Jack Tzu, had scampered out of sight across dunes and hours of searching had drawn a blank. Her frantic owners, Liz Richardson and husband John, were joined by volunteers as Anglesey’s social media community anxiously waited for news. In the early hours of the morning Roxie was spotted by “pure luck” by a drone pilot using a thermal camera.

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

Three popular beaches in North Wales have become “smoke-free zones” to safeguard nature and reduce the risk of wildfires. The initiative is only voluntary, with noticeboards erected at each site asking visitors not to light cigarettes. The beaches – Porth Dafarch and Cemlyn on Anglesey, and Porthor on the Llŷn Peninsula, Gwynedd – are all managed by National Trust Cymru. They were selected for their “environmental significance” with support from RSPB Cymru.