North Wales Weekly News

The Weekly News and Visitors’ Chronicle was launched on February 14, 1889, by local printer Robert Evans Jones. This four-page broadsheet was created for the communities of Colwyn Bay, Colwyn, Llandrillo, Conway, Deganway, and surrounding areas, priced at just 1d. In 1900, Jones' brother William established a new printing facility on Conwy Quay, where the newspaper continued to be produced until May 1972, when it relocated to a modern building in Llandudno Junction. Shortly after the move, the publication transitioned from traditional hot metal typesetting to computer-based printing, and advancements in technology later enabled content to be sent from branch offices across North Wales directly to the print plant. In 1988, the Jones family sold the newspaper to Trinity International plc, although Robert Evans Jones' great-nephew remained as the chairman of the new board. The paper marked its 125th anniversary in 2014.

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'Viking Bathing’ experience launched at North Wales lake

3 days ago | dailypost.co.uk | Owen Hughes

A new "Viking Bathing" experience has been launched at a North Wales lake. Llyn Brenig in Cerrigydrudion is inviting visitors to discover the invigorating combination of cold-water dipping and sauna therapy. This is said to boost circulation and enhance overall wellbeing. The Brenig Sauna and Dip experience is rooted in Nordic wellness practices. It starts with immersing in the crisp Brenig reservoir waters.
Tributes after sudden death of 'man of the people' who brought Welsh history to life

3 days ago | dailypost.co.uk | Owen Hughes

Tributes have been paid to a "man of the people" who brought Welsh history to life for all generations. Gareth Roberts, from Deiniolen, was passionate about the history of the local area, believing "everywhere has something interesting about it". He created a local archive of the names of Dinorwig Quarry subjects, stories about local characters and culture and a series of walking maps that traced the history of the area and promoted place names.
Freedom of famous Gwynedd beach now available to more people after investment

3 days ago | dailypost.co.uk | Owen Hughes

The freedom to use a famous Gwynedd beach has been extended to more people after an investment. Wheelchair users will be able to enjoy the popular Morfa Bychan beach (Black Rock Sands) after Cyngor Gwynedd bought purpose-built wheelchairs. From the Easter holidays until the end of September the wheelchairs, designed for disabled people with reduced mobility, will be available for enjoyment of the beach and the water. They are available to hire free of charge.
Live A55 updates as Easter exodus sees delays on roads leading out of North Wales

3 days ago | dailypost.co.uk | Owen Hughes

The Easter exodus is seeing delays along the A55. The end of the bank holiday weekend and also school holidays in most parts of England has seen visitors pour out of North Wales. This is causing tailbacks on several stretches of the A55. This is a breaking news story. We will bring you all the latest as we get it via the live blog below. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 after suffering weeks with serious lung infection

3 days ago | dailypost.co.uk | Owen Hughes

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, a senior Vatican official has announced. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement, which was read out by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, from the chapel of the Domus Santa Marta, where Francis lived. "At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church," he said.
Extended Llandudno promenade parking charging zone proposed by Conwy council

3 days ago | dailypost.co.uk | Owen Hughes

There could be additional parking charges along Llandudno promenade under proposals. Conwy County Borough Council has put forward plans to extend the Controlled Parking Zone along The Parade. These would run between Ty’n y Ffirth Road and Nant-y-Gamar Road in the Craig y Don area of the town. If approved, between 1st May and 30th September, motorists would be required to pay £5.50 to park for up to four hours, and £7.50 for more than four hours.
Welsh Government accused of 'self-made' housing crisis after damning build stats

3 days ago | dailypost.co.uk | Owen Hughes

The latest home building figures for Wales make grim reading with the Welsh Government accused of making a “self-made” housing crisis. Between October and December (Quarter 3) 2024, just 760 new dwellings were started in Wales. This is 59% fewer than the same quarter of 2023 and the number of starts was the second lowest quarterly figure during the past decade. Meanwhile, between October and December 2024, 1,269 new dwellings were completed, 18% fewer than the same quarter of 2023 (1,543).
Popular Welsh restaurant hit by 'devastating' fire as smoke seen billowing from building

4 days ago | dailypost.co.uk | Lois McCarthy

A well-known Welsh restaurant has been damaged, after a major fire broke out on Friday evening. Emergency services were called to the Fork and Fire on Brecon Road near Nevill Hall Hospital, in Abergavenney. Emergency services were on the scene quickly as an image on social media showed thick smoke pouring from the building, as horrified locals looked on.
I try out beach craze on typical UK seaside day and there was only element I hated

4 days ago | dailypost.co.uk | Owen Hughes

Being roasting hot is not something you typically associate with a British beach day but a new trend has arrived on local sands in recent years. The rise of the beach sauna has seen the craze come to North Wales with sites on Anglesey, Colwyn Bay, and then an inland hot spot at Llyn Padarn, Llanberis. It has also reached the far tip of north west Wales with a sauna next to the National Trust car park at Aberdaron. Sauna Môr overlooks village's main beach - offering a spectacular vista.
The everyday foods that can help lower your cholesterol levels

5 days ago | dailypost.co.uk | Steffan Rhys

Cholesterol is a topic we all need to be clued up on, given its significant impact on our health – for better or worse. While the term "cholesterol" often conjures up negative connotations and associations with serious health issues like heart disease, it's not all bad news. In fact, cholesterol isn't just necessary but vital for several bodily functions that are critical to our survival.