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Gwynedd Council's problems stem from the EU

THE recent cut-back in funding to Gwynedd Council can be directly attributed, via the Welsh Assembly, to the EU in Brussels. Read

I will always put Anglesey first

I INTEND to respond directly to Ieuan Wyn Jones AM to the contents of his letter (October 28), however, as it contains numerous inaccuracies I also respond as follows.Read

Why is Anglesey Council using Manchester contractors?

I must write to you regarding Anglesey County Council. All the council houses in my village, Gwalchmai, are having new kitchens, electric work, new bathrooms, showers, etc. Read

Our politicians should state their positions on Anglesey schools

AS the primary school rationalisation plan is once again firmly on the agenda, I believe it's important to restate my position. Read

Our thanks to a community champion in Llanddaniel

MAY we, through your paper, sing the praises of Helen Parry who, every Thursday morning, week on week, holds a coffee morning, within our little Post Office. Read

Be aware of TV changes in Wales because of the switchover

This month, television transmitters in North Wales will be making the change to digital. This change will see the traditional analogue TV signal switched off and in its place a new, stronger digital TV signal will be broadcast. Read

Can you help me trace my relatives from Holyhead?

FOR several years I have been trying in vain to track down relatives who lived outside Holyhead in the late 1880's /early 1900's.Read

Where is the sense in the Anglesey food recycling plant proposal?

YOUR article "More than meets the eye?" in last week’s Mail proved to be very interesting reading. As a close neighbour and objector to the proposed biodigester plant in Mona Industrial Park I was quite puzzled at Councillor Bob Parry’s remarks.Read

Anglesey Council is letting this island's young people down

AFTER reading your articles about the possible closure of Amlwch Leisure Centre, I felt I had to respond. Read

When are Wales and Anglesey going to get some Westminster cash?

REGARDING the article on the local government settlement in last week’s Holyhead Mail, I note that the local Labour MP does not even seek to defend the cut of £216 million revenue and £75 million capital in the Assembly’s budget next year which was imposed by his Chancellor Alistair Darling. Read

A call to the people of Anglesey: Recycle your batteries

SOROPTIMIST International Anglesey is part of an international service organisation which seeks to build a better world for women and girls. Read

Bangor arts centre is great news but don't forget about the museum

YOUR front page story of last week’s Bangor Mail, detailing the large grant offered by the Assembly towards the cost of the University’s projected Arts Centre, will be welcomed by all.Read

Why has Holyhead Leisure Centre been allowed to fall into such a poor state of repair?

HAVING regularly used Holyhead Leisure Centre since it opened in the 70s, I have been dismayed to read recent headlines in the press regarding its state of repair.Read

There is no hiding Plaid Cymru's role in Anglesey leisure centres closure

I NOTE with interest John Wyn Jones, the Plaid Cymru spokesman’s desperate attempt to once again divert attention from Plaid Cymru’s involvement in the proposal to close swimming pools and leisure centres on Anglesey. Read

Bangor community group will do what it can to improve matters

I WRITE in response to the letter headed "The High St needs seeing to". Read

Holyhead cinema is a real gem

I TOOK my five year old daughter to the cinema last weekend. Read

Gwynedd parking scheme should be for permanent residents only

I REFER to the article in this week’s Mail concerning parking.Read

My Holyhead granny was a medical ace

LIKE your reader Kerry Jones’ memories of Holyhead’s bustling town (Mail, October 14) I too was a pupil at National School and a regular at St Elbod’s Church and have vivid memories of Holyhead. Read

Anglesey Council's independent councillors are the reason for poor settlement

THE apparent discrimination of the Welsh Assembly against Anglesey in the latest round of handouts may have something to do with the lack of political identity of the county council, with so many of its councillors hiding behind the ‘Independent’ label - unlike the current MP and AM. Read

There are good renewable energy options on Anglesey

YOUR report about the public meeting organised by Anglesey County Council at the David Hughes School, Menai Bridge, was not quite right in its quote of the question that I asked. Read

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