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Minister impressed by Bangor school turnaround

EDUCATION minister Jane Hutt saw for herself the work done to turn around a failing school yesterday.Read

£15m Assembly cash boost for Bangor theatre project

THE long-awaited replacement for Theatr Gwynedd has taken a giant step closer to becoming reality with the announcement of a £15m funding package.Read

Opposition to Bangor takeaway's extended hours application

MORE concerns have been raised about litter and late-night noise in Bangor following an application from a takeaway to stay open until 3.30am.Read

Chinese gang jailed over massive Bangor drug factory

A GANG of 16 Chinese people were jailed on Friday after police uncovered the largest-ever cannabis factory in the UK, in Bangor.Read

Plans to expand Bangor hostel

THE new owners of a Bangor hostel are looking to extend the facility.Read

Impact of student housing on Bangor community causes concerns

CONCERNS have been raised about houses of multiple occupancy in Bangor following a planning application submitted to the city council.Read

Dog is safely returned to North Wales owners after mountain rescue

AN eight-month-old Border Collie was safely back home last night after an adventure in the Snowdonia mountains.Read

Confusion over future of old Bangor school

MYSTERY surrounds the future of the former Ysgol Cae Top building in Upper Bangor.Read

Historic Bethesda railway to be restored

PLANS have been approved to reconstruct part of an historic railway in Bethesda, despite concerns from local residents.Read

Students showing their love for Bangor

STUDENTS at Bangor University are embracing the new clean-up project Caru/Love Bangor, part of the ongoing Bangor Pride initiative.Read

Family's tribute to teen cyclist killed in North Wales crash

THE FAMILY of a young cyclist killed in a horrific crash at an accident blackspot have paid tribute to the popular teenager.Read

Teenage cyclist killed in Bethesda car crash is named

AN 18-year-old cyclist who died after a road accident was today named as Sion Wyn Pritchard.Read

Backlash against Bangor parking scheme plan

A CONTROVERSIAL parking scheme is to be piloted in Bangor as residents may be asked to pay to park in some of the city’s most congested streets.Read

Anger over litter and fly-tipping in Bangor

RESIDENTS in Hirael Bay are becoming increasingly annoyed about the litter and fly-tipping problems which are threatening to take over the area.Read

Bishop of Bangor's praise fior community police officer

THE Bishop of Bangor has praised a police officer and his colleagues for "improving the quality of community life".Read

Students warned after Bangor halls fire

STUDENTS are being warned about the dangers of fire after a blaze at a Bangor University halls of residence.Read

People growing impatient over theatre in Bangor

THERE are still fears over the future of art facilities in Bangor despite plans for a new centre to replace Theatr Gwynedd.Read

No anti-war poppies to be allowed at Bangor on Remembrance Sunday

A REQUEST to place white poppies at the cenotaph in Bangor has been met with caution by Bangor City councillors.Read

Opposition to Bangor pub's outside seating

PLANS to put tables and chairs outside a pub have been opposed by city councillors.Read

AM Dickies & Son - a correction

LAST week, we reported that a plan by developers to build 72 homes on the Dickies site in Hirael Bay had been refused by councillors.Read

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