Marko Vranic

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Reporter at Rhyl Prestatyn & Abergele Journal

Reporter at North Wales Pioneer

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Two men arrested for weapons and burglary offences on Anglesey

3 weeks ago | northwaleschronicle.co.uk | Marko Vranic

Officers attended the Ffordd Tysilio area of Menai Bridge at around 9am this morning following reports concerning sightings of weapons. A 30-year-old man and a 21-year-old man, both locals, have been arrested on suspicion of being in possession of weapons and burglary. A number of weapons were recovered during police searches, which remain ongoing. Superintendent Arwel Hughes said: “Two men remain in police custody whilst our enquiries are ongoing.
More than 100 objections to 'preposterous' plans to build 152 homes in Penrhyn Bay

3 weeks ago | northwalespioneer.co.uk | Marko Vranic

Last September, Ewloe-based Anwyl Homes unveiled plans to build homes on a 13-acre space of land off Derwen Lane, close to Ysgol y Creuddyn and Ysgol Glanwydden. The development would include 54 affordable homes, more than £400,000 of investment in the community and the construction of a new school car park. Homes would be made up of detached and semi-detached houses with two to four bedrooms, as well as one-bedroom apartments.
'Vehicle fire' leads to closure of A55 in one direction in Conwy

3 weeks ago | northwalespioneer.co.uk | Marko Vranic

Vehicle fire on A55 in Conwy. (Image: Traffic Wales) A SECTION of the A55 in Conwy has closed due to a vehicle catching fire. The eastbound carriageway at Llanfairfechan roundabout has been shut. This is due to a vehicle fire, with an image from Traffic Wales showing smoke coming from a car at the entry to the roundabout. Traffic Wales said they would update motorists on the incident, but that the road was closed.
Man arrested after crashing into Penrhyn Bay bar and fleeing scene

3 weeks ago | northwalespioneer.co.uk | Marko Vranic

Shortly before 9pm, police responded to reports that a car had crashed into the Craft Beer Cave, a craft ale bar on Glan-Y-Mor Road. The driver had fled the scene and a search ensued with the driver and the vehicle located nearby. A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, driving without a licence, driving with no insurance, failing to stop, and dangerous driving, and remains in police custody. Police are now appealing for dashcam footage of the incident.
Person on damaged, stranded yacht off Rhyl coast saved in hours-long rescue

3 weeks ago | rhyljournal.co.uk | Marko Vranic

At around 5.30pm, the Rhyl RNLI team were alerted to reports of a yacht with one occupant which had suffered engine failure and sustained damage to its sails approximately 25 miles north of Rhyl. Upon arrival, the crew found sea conditions were moderate with force 5 wind speeds.
£66million plans to relocate Anglesey secondary school to new building

3 weeks ago | northwaleschronicle.co.uk | Marko Vranic

Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi could move to a new home. (Image: Isle of Anglesey County Council) A SECONDARY school on Anglesey could be set to move to a new £66million building, as a consultation on plans begins. Isle of Anglesey County Council hopes to relocate Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi into a new building near Holyhead Leisure Centre by September 2030.
Family-run nursing home in Llandudno praised for care and culture by inspection

3 weeks ago | northwalespioneer.co.uk | Marko Vranic

Treflys Care Home, at Gloddaeth Avenue, was visited by Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) on April 17 with a report published some weeks afterwards. The home provides both nursing and personal care for up to 29 adults, and has been run as a family business since 1986. CIW's report on the home commended the quality of care, the happiness and comfort of residents and the involvement and ability of staff members.
Rhyl grocery store hit with ZERO food hygiene rating – this is why

3 weeks ago | rhyljournal.co.uk | Marko Vranic

Family Asian Grocery Shop, located at the old Post Office site on Bodfor Street, was handed the lowest possible score after an inspection on April 10. The business was deemed to be in need of “urgent improvement” by the Food Standards Agency. A Freedom of Information request made to Denbighshire County Council revealed that the business had failed to adhere to food hygiene regulations in at least 12 instances.
Upgraded Conwy family centre to help more people after £480k transformation

3 weeks ago | northwalespioneer.co.uk | Marko Vranic

The centre, which has supported hundreds of families over the past 22 years, has undergone a £480,000 transformation funded by the Welsh Government. More services can be delivered at the same time in the upgraded space, saving rural families repeated long journeys to the centre. The centre offers a range of support, including weekly baby clubs co-delivered with health visitors, young carers groups, and domestic abuse support for people of all ages.
Air ambulance lands at Anglesey secondary school amid 'incident' - what we know

3 weeks ago | westerntelegraph.co.uk | Marko Vranic

On Tuesday (June 3), residents spotted a Wales Air Ambulance helicopter land at Ysgol David Hughes in Menai Bridge. It is not known if the incident was at the school itself or somewhere nearby, with Wales Air Ambulance saying they had attended an incident "in that region". One crew was at the scene for just over an hour, with its involvement concluded by 7.30pm.