North Wales Chronicle

The North Wales Chronicle is a weekly newspaper that serves the Bangor area in Gwynedd, Wales. Owned by NWN Media, it reaches over 30,000 households every week. The newspaper focuses on news from north Gwynedd, which includes Bangor and Caernarfon, as well as the entire Isle of Anglesey.

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Bangor University students awarded bursaries for research

1 week ago | northwaleschronicle.co.uk | Tabitha Wilson

Joe Roy and Madison Ramsey (Image: Supplied) Four students have been awarded bursaries for community-focused research. The new scheme, launched by Bangor University and Bangor City Council, supports research that aligns with the council’s strategic priorities and aims to benefit the wider community. Eighteen proposals were submitted for the scheme, with four projects ultimately selected for funding.
North Wales food wholesaler named one of the UK's best places to work

1 week ago | northwaleschronicle.co.uk | James McNeill

Harlech Foodservice, which has bases in Chester, Criccieth, Carmarthen, Aberbargoed, and Telford, earned a spot on The Sunday Times’ list of the best employers in 2025. The company was praised for its people-first culture and commitment to employee development. David Cattrall, managing director of Harlech Foodservice, said: "I am chuffed to bits quite honestly.
Crimestoppers launches campaign against neighbourhood crime in Wales

2 weeks ago | northwaleschronicle.co.uk | Alex Whilding

Independent charity Crimestoppers' initiative aims to inform communities, encourage vigilance, and promote anonymous reporting. Running from June 10 for three weeks, the campaign seeks to empower residents to recognise suspicious activity and report it confidentially. The initiative highlights the impact of neighbourhood crime on community safety and wellbeing, focusing on issues such as burglary, vehicle theft, and anti-social behaviour.
Ex-music festival chief thrilled with MBE after fears of speeding fine subside

2 weeks ago | northwaleschronicle.co.uk | Megan Donoher

Trelawnyd Male Voice Choir's new conductor, Ann Atkinson, and accompanist Paul Young working with choir. (Image: Mike Dean (Eye Imagery)) A “MUSIC legend” from North Wales thought she’d been copped for speeding when she opened an official looking letter – but the news was far better than she feared. Ann Atkinson, the former artistic director of the North Wales International Music Festival, discovered that she had been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Care group with homes in Caernarfon up for award at Arts and Business Cymru Awards

2 weeks ago | northwaleschronicle.co.uk | Alex Whilding

The Gresford Colliery wheel (Image: Supplied) A care group with homes in Caernarfon is up for a major award. This is due to their support for the North Wales International Music Festival and the premiere of an opera about the Gresford Colliery disaster. Pendine Park, which has nine care homes in Wrexham and Caernarfon, has been named a finalist at the annual Arts and Business Cymru Awards. They are in the running for the Arts, Business and the Community award.
Bangor is Wales' top city for zombie apocalypse preparedness

2 weeks ago | northwaleschronicle.co.uk | Alex Whilding

The city has topped the list as the UK’s most survival-ready city, with more people searching for emergency supplies than anywhere else in the country. The research is especially fitting as director Danny Boyle, who graduated from Bangor University in 1978 with a degree in English and drama, is set to release 28 Years Later, the latest instalment in the iconic zombie film series.
Convicted sex offender raped ‘incredibly vulnerable’ girl in Caernarfon

2 weeks ago | northwaleschronicle.co.uk | Matthew Chandler

A CONVICTED sex offender has returned to prison for raping an extremely drunk and “incredibly vulnerable” girl in Caernarfon 10 years ago. Kyle Parry, who was previously jailed for sexually assaulting a boy, was told by his victim that he will “never know the pain this has caused me”. Parry, 29, of Wellington Street, Huddersfield, was sentenced to eight years and nine months’ imprisonment at Caernarfon Crown Court today (June 10), having previously admitted rape and assault by penetration.
New basketball court opened thanks to former Coleg Menai students

2 weeks ago | northwaleschronicle.co.uk | Alex Whilding

Kieran and Ryan Jones were instrumental in the creation of the court in their home village of Valley after the Community Council approached them for ideas on how to redevelop the area. Kieran, who is hoping to compete in the F34 shot put at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics, was the one who suggested the space be used for basketball.
Motorcyclist in hospital with serious injuries following Gwynedd crash

2 weeks ago | northwaleschronicle.co.uk | Matthew Chandler

North Wales Police jacket (Image: Newsquest) A MOTORCYCLIST was left seriously injured after being involved a crash in Gwynedd. This happened shortly before 12pm on May 5, and involved a blue Suzuki motorcycle and a black Volkswagen Passat, on the A493 at Penmaenpool. The motorcyclist was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor by ambulance, where he remains with serious injuries. North Wales Police has appealed for witnesses to the crash.
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.