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CCTV cameras in Holyhead cemetary to deter vandals

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT

CCTV cameras will be installed at a cemetery to stop vandals destroying headstones and spraying graffiti on walls, upsetting mourning families.

Bethesda residents' anger over takeaway plans

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:30:00 GMT

OVER 100 residents in Bethesda have signed a petition in order to stop another fast food outlet appearing in the village.

Anglesey in shock as spy is found dead

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT

SHOCKWAVES hit Anglesey last week when it was discovered that the body of an MI6 worker was found in a holdall at his central London flat, and he was originally from the island.

Student flats in Bangor to go ahead despite opposition

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:30:00 GMT

PLANS for more student accommodation on Bangor High Street are set to get the go-ahead despite opposition from the city council.

Work begins on £1.4m Amlwch regeneration

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT

THE first step towards making Amlwch a visitor destination was unveiled last week.

Bangor man's 3,000-mile US cycle challenge

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:30:00 GMT

TWO men are braving blistering hot temperatures during a marathon coast to coast cycle ride across America to raise money for cancer research.

Bangor community group supports students over new union building

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A COMMUNITY group in Bangor has backed the Students’ Union’s call for planning permission to be granted for the Robinson Building to be developed into a new SU headquarters.

Dwyran producer’s film makes national competition

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A FILMMAKER, who has worked on an array of Hollywood blockbusters, hopes her latest project will make it to the final of national competition.

In the Spotlight: Singer Tammy Jones

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

AFTER 15 years away, singer Tammy Jones is about to make a return to the Welsh music scene. After enjoying a successful career in New Zealand, Bethesda-born Tammy, 66, is about to perform her first show in North Wales since moving back to her hometown in March. FFION WILLIAMS talks to her about her career.

New homes for Wylfa workers

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

HOMES for construction workers needed to create a new nuclear power station on Anglesey could be built on the island.

Agoriad opens office in Holyhead

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

AGORIAD, a company which helps create employment opportunities for people with disabilities or disadvantages, has opened an office in Anglesey creating two new posts.

Fears ancient route on the outskirts of Holyhead will be lost to nature

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

QUESTIONS are being asked about the fate of an old road which once served as a main artery into Holyhead.

Girls rescued from Ogwen Valley

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A GROUP of teenage girls lost on a cloud- covered hillside did the right thing in calling for help, a mountain rescue leader said.

Anglesey beer festival at Wylfa

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

TICKETS for this year’s Anglesey beer festival, are close to running dry as organisers expect real ale drinkers from all over the UK to descend on Wylfa this weekend.

Hoax call sparks “massive” search and rescue of Holyhead

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A HOAX mayday call sparked a major search and rescue operation in “horrendous seas”, needlessly putting the lives of 50 rescuers, and members of the public at risk.

North Wales pilot made first Holyhead-Dublin flight

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

ALMOST a century ago, a north Wales pilot, flying in thick fog without a compass, became the first to fly to Ireland from Anglesey.

Anglesey woman fell 100ft on steep ground

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A 70-YEAR-OLD Anglesey woman was rescued after falling 100ft on steep ground above Rowen, in the Conwy Valley.

Anglesey holidaymakers “tighten their belts”

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

THE effects of the recession on the budgets of island holidaymakers were felt this summer, according to local business owners.

Revamp would breathe life back into Llangefni

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:45:00 GMT

NEW plans for a “dilapidated” former community centre have been unveiled.

Hirael residents say the area has become a 'ghetto'

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:28:00 GMT

RESIDENTS in Hirael believe the area has become “a ghetto” because of drugs and antisocial behaviour problems which are making their lives a misery.