Julie McNicholls Vale

Aberystwyth

Deputy News Editor at Cambrian News

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Articles

Garry Clark ranks in UK's top 5 sommeliers at Bala's Palé Hall

1 day ago | cambrian-news.co.uk | Julie McNicholls Vale

Garry Clark (second from left) with Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester, Emma Denney, Claridges and Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles. Photo: Simon Williams (Copyright: See previous)Palé Hall Hotel is raising a glass to head sommelier Garry Clark who has been named in the UK’s top five. The prestigious 2025 Top 100 Sommeliers by The Sommelier Edit highlights the UK’s most talented wine professionals.
Pwllheli RNLI aids yacht in stormy seas, rescuing two

1 day ago | cambrian-news.co.uk | Julie McNicholls Vale

Pwllheli RNLI D-class lifeboat launching on service Sunday 22 June 2025. Photo: RNLI/Mike Thorpe (Copyright: See previous)Pwllheli RNLI rescued two people when bad weather left them struggling to control their yacht. Also in the newsThe RNLI were called on 22 June, and arrived on scene swiftly when strong winds and an opposing tide prevented the 7.5m yacht entering the harbour entrance. The lifeboat escorted the yacht into the safety of Pwllheli Marina.
A Streetcar Named Desire will be screened at Cardigan's Mwldan

1 day ago | cambrian-news.co.uk | Julie McNicholls Vale

Gillian Anderson is 'A Streetcar Named Desire'. Photo: Johan Persson (Copyright: See previous)Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece A Streetcar Named Desire (15), screening at Cardigan’s Mwldan from 15 July.
Gwynedd Council unveils £15,000 grant for local businesses

2 days ago | cambrian-news.co.uk | Julie McNicholls Vale

Gwynedd Council will launch a new grant package on 1 July to help small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) strengthen their resilience and improve efficiency. Funded by the council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the scheme will offer grants of up to £15,000 to eligible local businesses.
Gwynedd PCSOs tackle county lines and drugs in Tywyn and Aberdyfi

2 days ago | cambrian-news.co.uk | Julie McNicholls Vale

PCSO Paula and PCSO Delia have been out in Blaenau Ffestiniog. Photo: NWP Gwynedd South (Copyright: See previous)Gwynedd PCSOs have been busy, with some of the team been doing leaflet drops in the Tywyn and Aberdyfi areas to raise awareness around county lines and drugs. Also in the newsNorth Wales Police hope this engagement will get the community to assist them with what is going on locally. They have also been doing joint patrols with ADRA housing officers in those areas to tackle the problem.
Llanbedr bypass funding: Demands for action grow

2 days ago | cambrian-news.co.uk | Julie McNicholls Vale

The First Minister has been challenged over the withdrawal of funds for Llanbedr bypass. Dwyfor Meirionnydd MS Mabon ap Gwynfor called on Eluned Morgan to make funding available for Gwynedd Council to push ahead with the bypass. Speaking in the Senedd on Wednesday, 25 June, Mr ap Gwynfor said: “You will be aware of the Llanbedr Bypass Scheme – it was your government that withdrew funding, therefore it’s your government that has prevented those plans from being developed.
Road casualties in Gwynedd drop significantly in new statistics

2 days ago | cambrian-news.co.uk | Julie McNicholls Vale

Photo: PA file picture (PA)Fewer road casualties were reported in Gwynedd last year, provisional figures from the Department for Transport show. There were 144 casualties on Gwynedd’s roads last year – down 26 per cent from 195 in 2023. Those casualties included five fatalities, a fall from 10 deaths in 2023. The figures also reveal the highest number of casualties across North Wales Police force area was recorded in June (90) last year.
Gwynedd Council seeks care workers at Dinorwig children's home

2 days ago | cambrian-news.co.uk | Julie McNicholls Vale

Gwynedd Council would like to hear from people who are interested in a career in care, and will hold an event to find residential workers for the new children's residential home in Dinorwig (Stock image)Gwynedd Council would like to hear from people who are interested in a career in care. The council has organised an informal recruitment event to find residential workers for the new children's residential home in Dinorwig.
Bryn Terfel will celebrate 150 Years of Welsh Studies at Aberystwyth

2 days ago | cambrian-news.co.uk | Julie McNicholls Vale

Gwynedd opera singer, Bryn Terfel (Picture supplied)Gwynedd opera singer Bryn Terfel will join talented young singers to celebrate 150 years of the Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies at Aberystwyth University next month. He will be joined by Wales’ Archdruid, Professor Mererid Hopwood, and pianist Zoe Smith for a concert at Aberystwyth Arts Centre on 28 July. The concert will include songs by some of Wales' most prominent composers, with lyrics by some of the country’s best-known poets.
New leadership at Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth: Gareth James appointed headteacher

2 days ago | cambrian-news.co.uk | Julie McNicholls Vale

Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth headteacher Gareth James and deputy headteacher Caryl Jones with some of the pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg (Picture supplied)Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth has a new headteacher and deputy headteacher in place. Gareth James is the school’s new headteacher, and Caryl Jones has been appointed as his deputy. Mr James has been the school’s deputy headteacher for twenty years.