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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Police probe into Caernarfon man's death finds it was 'not suspicious'

2 weeks ago | dailypost.co.uk | Owen Hughes

Police say the death of man at a house in Caernarfon is now not being treated as "suspicious". An investigation was launched at lunchtime on Saturday after the man's death at a property on Ffordd Maes Barcer. The man was named locally as Dylan Evans and scores of tributes to him were posted online. A police cordon was placed on part of the road as the probe got underway. On Sunday morning police confirmed that three men had been arrested in connection with the death.
Live updates as air ambulance at crash that has closed A-road in Conwy

2 weeks ago | dailypost.co.uk | Owen Hughes

An A-road in Conwy has been closed after a crash. North Wales Police said the A548 had been shut between the turnings for Llansannan and Pentre Isaf. The Wales Air Ambulance is at the scene. 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.
Group banned from entering North Wales as probe into quad bike joy-ride in village

2 weeks ago | dailypost.co.uk | Owen Hughes

A group of men have been banned from entering North Wales as police probe a quad bike incident. The vehicle was stolen in Llanberis on Thursday night. It was then driven around the Eryri village in the early hours of Friday morning. A group of six men - who are from outside of the region - were arrested by North Wales Police. They were interviewed and bailed by police. They can't enter North Wales without police permission under their bail conditions while the investigation is ongoing.
Two air ambulance helicopters land on Rhyl seafront amid reports of 'stabbing'

2 weeks ago | dailypost.co.uk | Owen Hughes

Two air ambulances landed in Rhyl after a major incident in the seaside town. Witnesses said the first Wales Air Ambulance landed on the seafront at around 3.30pm yesterday. It was followed shortly by a second helicopter. This quickly drew crowds on the busy Saturday afternoon. Local reports suggest they were responding due to a "stabbing" in the town. A number of people have said a man was stabbed in the incident. This has not been confirmed by the authorities.
Concerns for missing schoolboy, 12, last seen outside a North Wales Aldi store

2 weeks ago | dailypost.co.uk | Owen Hughes

Concerns are growing over a missing schoolboy last seen outside an Aldi store. Jayden, who is 12, is from the Holywell area. The last sighting of him was by the Aldi store in Flint on Friday. Police are urging people to get in touch if they have seen him or know where he is. A North Wales Police spokesperson said: "We have concerns for Jayden from the Holywell area. He's 12 years old, and was last seen near Aldi in Flint on the 25th April.
Man airlifted to hospital in Liverpool after incident on 'notorious' Eryri mountain

2 weeks ago | dailypost.co.uk | Owen Hughes

A man was airlifted to hospital in Liverpool after an incident on a Eryri peak. The accident took place on Tryfan, a popular but treacherous mountain in the Ogwen Valley. The man was climbing the "notorious" North Ridge of the mountain. It is a challenging scrambling route up the 917 metre peak. He fell around five metres at midday on Saturday - suffering a head injury. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team were called.
Alarm bells ring at Gwynedd's tiny 'Church in the Sand' as disturbing trends emerge

2 weeks ago | dailypost.co.uk | Andrew Forgrave

An ancient church on the Gwynedd coast has survived centuries of sea storms that battered its stonework and often left it buried in sand. At one point the building was abandoned completely, allowing local fishermen to hang their nets on its altar rail. But St Tanwg's Church in Llandanwg's sand dunes, near Harlech, endured. Its collapsed roof was restored in 1884, and the building underwent a £20,000 restoration in 1987.
I went to the tip of Wales where the beaches are like the Med but there's one drawback

2 weeks ago | dailypost.co.uk | Owen Hughes

The good people of Anglesey and Pembrokeshire may want to look away now but for me Wales’s finest beaches lie on the outstretched arm of Cymru. Any doubt in my mind over this would have been swiftly eradicated on this particular sunny spring day at Porthdinllaen where the headland blocked out the westerly breeze and this corner of the Llyn Peninsula felt like the Med.
Seaside town with 'big salaries' rated best in Wales for a change of scene

2 weeks ago | dailypost.co.uk | Andrew Forgrave

A classic seaside town in Conwy is among of the best in the UK for people looking for permanent a change of scene, new research suggests. Llandudno much to offer homeowners looking to relocate to the seaside for a bracing dose of fresh air. The resort has long been renowned for its picturesque views and impressive architecture. Few people need convincing it’s a nice place to live - but data has been compiled to reinforce these good first impressions.
A55 accident fears as tourists gridlock historic village to reach ‘must visit’ attraction

2 weeks ago | dailypost.co.uk | Andrew Forgrave

An historic Gwynedd village is being gridlocked by traffic heading to one of Britain’s most scenic waterfalls. Last weekend Abergwyngregyn descended into chaos as bumper-to-bumper queues tailed back more than half-a-mile onto the A55. The village, once home to the last native prince of Wales, has become mired in traffic since the pandemic lockdowns. The rising popularity of Aber Falls, a majestic waterfall much loved online, has seen problems escalate ever since.