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More than one third of Holyhead's shops are empty

AROUND 39% of shops in Holyhead are empty, four times the UK average.Read

Amlwch princess raises cash to help fight health problems

A YOUNG Amlwch charity princess, and birthday girl, is getting back to good health ready for another year of fundraising. Read

Job losses at Gaerwen factory

A FRESH blow was dealt to Anglesey with news that consultation over the future of a Gaerwen factory is underway.Read

Holyhead teen gets special bike from community

A TEENAGER can now have fun with her friends thanks to the generosity of the local community.Read

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Union calls for Wylfa extension to save Anglesey Aluminium

UNION representatives of worried Anglesey Aluminium workers have called for an extension to the life of Wylfa to get them through a possible UK recession.Read

Anglesey Aluminium

Anglesey Aluminium crisis at the top of the agenda

THE future of Anglesey Aluminium topped the agenda at an economic summit in Llangefni on Monday. Anglesey County Council leader, Cllr Phil Fowlie, said the plant closing does “not even bear thinking about”.Read

Step closer to new Wylfa power station with energy link-up

NEWS that companies RWE and E.ON have joined forces to develop new nuclear power stations in the UK, has been welcomed by Anglesey County Council as good news for Wylfa.Read

Benllech's derelict buildings are an 'accident waiting to happen'

A TOURIST village has been spoilt by developers, according to a local councillor.Read

Moelfre and Holyhead lifeboat crews to be honoured at memorial

A NEW memorial will remember the sacrifice of RNLI crews from Anglesey lifeboat stations. Read

Anglesey Citizens' Advice Bureau on hand to help after job losses

WITH this week’s news that Anglesey Aluminium, which employs around 500 staff, could close as soon as September, island residents are in for a difficult time.Read

Warning to Anglesey drivers over grit sticking to brake pads

DRIVERS in Anglesey believe that the type of grit being sprayed on the island’s roads on icy evenings is causing problems for car brakes.Read

Illegal workers at Holyhead takeaway

A HOLYHEAD takeaway has been slapped with a £10,000 penalty for hiring illegal immigrants.Read

Homeless Shelter

Holyhead night shelter is haven for homeless

HOLYHEAD’s homeless will have a roof over their heads soon in what has turned out to be the coldest winter for a decade.Read

nPower secure grid connection to Wylfa on Anglesey

A LEADING power firm has secured a grid connection for a new nuclear power station at Wylfa.Read

North Wales coastguards warn of another strike

COASTGUARDS covering the seas off North Wales have warned of another year of discontent unless bosses solve the industrial dispute.Read

Police cordon off Holyhead pub after assault

POLICE tape cordoned off a Holyhead pub on Sunday, after an assault took place.Read

Parys Mountain mine near Amlwch to be part of £50m clean up

A FORMER Anglesey mine is one of 50 polluted abandoned metal mines in North and Mid Wales to get a clean-up at a cost of £50m.Read

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Holyhead ferry crashes into port

PASSENGERS were left baffled at Holyhead port this Christmas, after a hole appeared in the side of their ferry.Read

RNLI lifeboat crews warn against drinking and messing around in the sea

LIFEBOAT crews have offered advice to sea users and warned that alcohol and salt water do not mix!Read

Award for Anglesey foster family's dedication

A CARING husband and wife from Anglesey have been recognised for their unswerving contribution to fostering, having notched up 10 years long service with Foster Care Associates (FCA) North Wales.Read

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