Steve Bagnall

Wrexham

Breaking News Editor at Daily Post

Breaking News Editor at North Wales Weekly News

Daily Post/North Wales Live Breaking News Editor. All views are my own not the newspaper or website

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Man's body found at offshore windfarm in 'unexplained' circumstances

6 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Antony Clements-Thrower |Steve Bagnall

Enquiries are ongoing, and the man's family have been notified. A man's body has been found near an offshore wind farm, as an investigation is launched by police into the "unexplained" death. The discovery was made in New Brighton, near the Burbo Wind Farm on Merseyside, on Wednesday, May 7, the Mirror reports. The alarm was initially raised by HM Coastguard at around 6.40pm, who immediately contacted Merseyside Police, which has urged anybody with information to contact them as soon as possible.
'Overwhelming sexual jealousy' led headteacher to attack deputy with a wrench

2 weeks ago | dailypost.co.uk | Steve Bagnall

A headteacher has been jailed for more than two years after attacking his deputy with a wrench at school, due to "overwhelming sexual jealousy" Anthony John Felton, 54, sought out his colleague, Richard Pyke, 51, after arming himself with the tool and attacked him from behind, a court heard.
Police have 'growing concerns' for woman missing for five days

2 weeks ago | dailypost.co.uk | Steve Bagnall

Police have "growing concerns" for a woman missing for five days. The 34-year-old, named only as Tammy, was seen at her home Sunday (April 20). Anybody with information is asked to contact North Wales Police. A statement by the force said: "Have you seen Tammy? We have growing concerns for the 34-year-old, who was reported missing from her home in the Llandudno Junction area on Wednesday, 23 April. Tammy was last seen at home on Sunday, 20 April.
Police hunt two men after young man assaulted in seaside town

2 weeks ago | dailypost.co.uk | Steve Bagnall

Police are appealing to trace two suspects after a young man was assaulted in Pwllheli. The attack happened in the Maes area, last night (Thursday) A North Wales Police South Gwynedd statement said: "At about 9.20pm (24/04/2025) a young male was assaulted in the area of the Maes in Pwllheli. Two male suspects made off on foot towards the area of the Railway Station. CCTV enquiries are ongoing to try an identify these individuals.
High street arrests after stop and search finds 'stolen and counterfeit' tobacco and aftershave

2 weeks ago | dailypost.co.uk | Steve Bagnall

Police have arrested two men, after a stop and search on Bangor High Street, found suspected stolen and counterfeit, tobacco and aftershave. Officers said they will continue to act on information from the public. A North Wales Police North Gwynedd statement said: "Two arrested after stop and search on Bangor High Street - 2 adult males have been arrested by the #Clear,Hold,Build team after a large quantity of tobacco and aftershave was seized during a stop and search on Bangor High Street.
Woman dies after crash involving four vehicles on main road

2 weeks ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Steve Bagnall |Steve Graves

The tragedy happened on the A548 in North WalesA woman tragically lost her life in a four-vehicle collision in North Wales. The fatal incident occurred on the A548 near Gwespyr in Flintshire, and police are now appealing for witnesses. North Wales Police Roads Policing Unit released a statement saying: "At 4.26pm on Thursday, 24 April, we received a report of a collision involving four vehicles on the A548 Mostyn Road, Flintshire near to the junction for Gwespyr Village.
12-year-old girl battles for life and three with 'life changing injuries' after crash

2 weeks ago | dailypost.co.uk | Steve Bagnall

Police have renewed appeals for witnesses, after a serious crash in Denbighshire left seven in hospital. They included a 12-year-old girl with "life threatening injuries", a 13-year-old girl with "serious injuries" and three others with "serious life changing injuries". The collision happened in Bodfari on Wednesday and saw a major emergency response including air ambulances and the NPAS (National Police Air Service) sent to the scene.
Life for killer who strangled partner, claiming it was a 'sex game gone wrong'

2 weeks ago | walesonline.co.uk | Steve Bagnall

A man who killed a mum of two, claiming it was a "sex act gone wrong", has been sentenced to life in prison today. Alcwyn Thomas had spent the day drinking heavily and taking cocaine before strangling 45-year-old Victoria Thomas to death at the house they shared, on Caerphilly Road, in Birchgrove, Cardiff. Thomas, 44, admitted manslaughter but maintained that Victoria’s death was a ‘sex act gone wrong’ and that it was during ‘erotic asphyxiation’ that she died.
Manchester Airport statement after knives get past security

2 weeks ago | walesonline.co.uk | Freddie Noble |Steve Bagnall

A man inadvertently managed to get two knives past airport security without being stopped. Mark Harris, 51, was travelling from Manchester Airport to Malaga on April 9 and had packed his luggage in a bag previously used for a camping trip. Unbeknownst to Mark, the bag still contained two steak knives from his excursion to the Lake District.
DWP benefits you can claim after reaching State Pension age

2 weeks ago | dailypost.co.uk | Steve Bagnall

Across Great Britain, some 13 million individuals have now reached State Pension age. The contributory benefit serves as the primary income source for many retirees, providing crucial financial support of up to £921 every four weeks for 4.1m recipients of the New State Pension. Around 8.8m pensioners receive up to £705.80 each pay period through the Basic State Pension.