Wales news

Sponge investigations were carried out in Conwy Bay and the Menai Strait

Natural Resources Wales

Fresh insights into Wales marine habitats as studies highlight key threats

On this day in 2020, the North Wales Pioneer reported that a new technology for diagnosing lung cancer was to be used at Glan Clwyd Hospital

On this day in 2020, the North Wales Pioneer reported that a new technology for diagnosing lung cancer was to be used at Glan Clwyd Hospital

On this day in 2020: new lung cancer technology at Glan Clwyd Hospital

Rob Williams from Ruabon, Wrexham

Rob Williams from Ruabon, Wrexham

Bus services 'failing their blind and partially sighted' passengers across Wales

This year, the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums' annual Love Your Zoo Week coincides with the May half term, and the Welsh Mountain Zoo is offering a range of extra activities as a result

This year, the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums' annual Love Your Zoo Week coincides with the May half term, and the Welsh Mountain Zoo is offering a range of extra activities as a result

Cultural attractions

Welsh Mountain Zoo offers extra activities for May half term

Pictured (L-R): Trystan Edwards, National Trust Eryri General Manager, Lowri, Ryan, George, Ioan, Greg, WIll,, Emma, Giles Hunt, National Trust Land and Estates Director - Bottom Row L-R: Lloyd, Abbie, Sara, Liberty

Pictured (L-R): Trystan Edwards, National Trust Eryri General Manager, Lowri, Ryan, George, Ioan, Greg, WIll,, Emma, Giles Hunt, National Trust Land and Estates Director - Bottom Row L-R: Lloyd, Abbie, Sara, Liberty

Our Dream Farm winners revealed! Welsh couple win 15-year tenancy

New experiences, including an underwater escape room, are to launch at Scuba Scape, at Vivian Quarry in Llanberis

New experiences, including an underwater escape room, are to launch at Scuba Scape, at Vivian Quarry in Llanberis

Cultural attractions

Scuba Scape at Vivian Quarry in Llanberis to launch new experiences

Tesco employees raised £35,095 for Hope House & Tŷ Gobaith Children's Hospices and Cancer Research UK through a 16-mile sponsored trek along the Shropshire Union Canal from Chirk to Dinas Bran Castle, and through in-store fundraising activities

Tesco employees raised £35,095 for Hope House & Tŷ Gobaith Children's Hospices and Cancer Research UK through a 16-mile sponsored trek along the Shropshire Union Canal from Chirk to Dinas Bran Castle, and through in-store fundraising activities

Shropshire Union Canal trek and activities raise £35k for charity

The Welsh Mountain Zoo has launched a programme to improve the guest experience. Pictured: Steven Lester, director of business development and operations at the zoo

The Welsh Mountain Zoo has launched a programme to improve the guest experience. Pictured: Steven Lester, director of business development and operations at the zoo

Cultural attractions

Welsh Mountain Zoo launches programme to improve guest experience

On this day in 2020, the North Wales Pioneer reported that footballer Danny Gosset had signalled the end of his cancer treatment - by ringing the bell at the Christie Hospital

On this day in 2020, the North Wales Pioneer reported that footballer Danny Gosset had signalled the end of his cancer treatment - by ringing the bell at the Christie Hospital

On this day: Danny Gosset rings bell to signal chemotherapy's end

Ash Dykes, who is an alumnus of Coleg Llandrillo, achieved a brace of Guinness World Records recently, alongside his team: travelling from the Coppename River's source to the Atlantic Ocean; and summiting Suriname's highest mountain

Ash Dykes, who is an alumnus of Coleg Llandrillo, achieved a brace of Guinness World Records recently, alongside his team: travelling from the Coppename River's source to the Atlantic Ocean; and summiting Suriname's highest mountain

Coleg Llandrillo alumnus among team to set Suriname mountain record

The Porth Eirias restaurant recently hosted a Chef's Table event for schoolchildren, which was conducted by celebrity chef Bryn Williams

The Porth Eirias restaurant recently hosted a Chef's Table event for schoolchildren, which was conducted by celebrity chef Bryn Williams

Celebrity chef Bryn Williams hosts Chef's Table for schoolchildren

Efa Dafydd singing with Aled Jones in memory of her late sister Mabli

Efa Dafydd singing with Aled Jones in memory of her late sister Mabli

Conwy teenager sings with Aled Jones in emotional tribute to her sister

Songwriter Julian Gardner, who hails from Llandudno, is overall winner of the USA Songwriting Competition

Songwriter Julian Gardner, who hails from Llandudno, is overall winner of the USA Songwriting Competition

Welsh musician 'over the moon' to win US songwriting competition

£14,000 has been raised for St David's Hospice thanks to a quiz organised by the North Wales Business Club

£14,000 has been raised for St David's Hospice thanks to a quiz organised by the North Wales Business Club

St David's Hospice Care

'Test the Team' Corporate Quiz raises thousands for hospice charity

The footpath closure is right next to Ty Hyll (pictured) and is expected to last six months

The footpath closure is right next to Ty Hyll (pictured) and is expected to last six months

Conwy County Council

Public footpath in Capel Curig to be closed for six months

England rugby legend Phil Vickery has said he would love to be a young Welsh player at the moment, with Warre Gatland in charge of the National team and the WRU implementing its new strategy.

England rugby legend Phil Vickery has said he would love to be a young Welsh player at the moment, with Warre Gatland in charge of the National team and the WRU implementing its new strategy.

Welsh National XV

World Cup winner Vickery backs Gatland to turn Welsh rugby around on Llandudno visit

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai’s girls’ rugby academy won 65-21 against Cardiff and The Vale College

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai’s girls’ rugby academy won 65-21 against Cardiff and The Vale College

College team wins first-ever match in historic rugby milestone

Conwy Council offices in Colwyn Bay

Conwy Council offices in Colwyn Bay

Conwy has been short-changed by £210m, says council leader

Gaz Hughes of Colwyn Interiors raised £4,234 with his epic trek between Cardiff Castle and Conwy Castle in May

Gaz Hughes of Colwyn Interiors raised £4,234 with his epic trek between Cardiff Castle and Conwy Castle in May

165-mile trek for businessman raises thousands for children’s hospices

Welsh Mountain Zoo who has launched its Summer Zoo Club

Welsh Mountain Zoo who has launched its Summer Zoo Club

Summer Zoo Club at Welsh Mountain Zoo receives overwhelming response

Chris Mitchell, formerly head of operations at Drayton Manor Zoo, is the first chief executive of the Welsh Mountain Zoo from outside the founding Jackson family in over 60 years.

Chris Mitchell, formerly head of operations at Drayton Manor Zoo, is the first chief executive of the Welsh Mountain Zoo from outside the founding Jackson family in over 60 years.

Former Drayton Manor boss named Welsh Mountain Zoo CEO

Dylan Alford. Photo: Gr?p Llandrillo Menai

Dylan Alford. Photo: Gr?p Llandrillo Menai

Six Nations Championship

Students Begw and Dylan called up to Wales squads for U18 Six Nations

RAAC in schools (Image: Stock)

RAAC in schools (Image: Stock)

Welsh Government to pay for all RAAC repairs in schools in Conwy and Denbighshire

People's Postcode Lottery handout photo of Kevin Jones (right), who has won a record £1,210,914, on the People's Postcode Lottery.

People's Postcode Lottery handout photo of Kevin Jones (right), who has won a record £1,210,914, on the People's Postcode Lottery.

Man from Wales becomes biggest ever Postcode Lottery winner!

Electric vehicles

Welsh Government's grant offer for electric recycling trucks sparks anger in Conwy

Welsh tennis ace Viktor Frydrych playing at the Junior Australian Open (Getty Images)

Welsh tennis ace Viktor Frydrych playing at the Junior Australian Open (Getty Images)

Colwyn Bay tennis ace Viktor's ‘unbelievable ride' in Australia

Purple sky in North Wales photographed by Richard Bates.

Purple sky in North Wales photographed by Richard Bates.

This is why the sky turned purple over Wales yesterday

30mph roads will be reduced to 20mph from September 17.

30mph roads will be reduced to 20mph from September 17.

Local government

‘Why no public consultation over 20mph limits in Conwy?'

Union fears local authorities could 'break the law' on teachers strike day

Union fears local authorities could 'break the law' on teachers strike day

Union fears local authorities could 'break the law' on teacher strike day

Llandudno mum Joanne Jones is warning parents about scarlet fever after her daughters Jasmine and Ophelia became ill with the bug..

Llandudno mum Joanne Jones is warning parents about scarlet fever after her daughters Jasmine and Ophelia became ill with the bug..

Llandudno mum warns of Strep A infections after daughters became poorly

Robin Millar gives his acceptance speech in 2019. Inset: Table by Electoral Calculus

Robin Millar gives his acceptance speech in 2019. Inset: Table by Electoral Calculus

Poll predicts massive Labour wins in Aberconwy if General Election was held

The GoodSAM app.

The GoodSAM app.

First aiders, doctors and nurses needed for life-saving cardiac responder app

Autumn photographs by Camera Club Members.

Autumn photographs by Camera Club Members.

Autumn in all its glory in North Wales

Simply Red head to Colwyn Bay’s Eirias Stadium

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds at Eirias Stadium Colwyn Bay

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds at Eirias Stadium Colwyn Bay

REVIEW: 'Bucket hat rock' at its best - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds at Eirias Stadium Colwyn Bay

Sonya Edwards began her career in 1979 as a student nurse at St David’s School of Nursing and at the C & A Hospital before joining Ysbyty Gwynedd.

Sonya Edwards began her career in 1979 as a student nurse at St David’s School of Nursing and at the C & A Hospital before joining Ysbyty Gwynedd.

Ysbyty Gwynedd nurse invited to Queen’s Garden Party in honour of 40 years of NHS service

Jersey Boys at Venue Cymru

Jersey Boys at Venue Cymru

REVIEW: Oh what a night! - Jersey Boys at Venue Cymru

Conwy County Borough Council offices. Inset: Cllr Charlie McCoubrey

Conwy County Borough Council offices. Inset: Cllr Charlie McCoubrey

Local government

Abergele councillor re-elected as leader of Conwy council and announces cabinet

Earth in space. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Earth in space. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

What you can see in the night sky this May

(L-R) Brenig apprentices Caroline Thomas Trainee QS, Adam Jones HS Officer, Liam Carroll and Dan Doble trainee groundworkers, Phil Jones trainee tiler and Guto Rowlands trainee Manager. Picture: Mandy Jones

(L-R) Brenig apprentices Caroline Thomas Trainee QS, Adam Jones HS Officer, Liam Carroll and Dan Doble trainee groundworkers, Phil Jones trainee tiler and Guto Rowlands trainee Manager. Picture: Mandy Jones

Construction company building careers as it expands across North Wales

Chelsea Halfpenny stars in Waitress at Venue Cymru. Picture: Matt Crockett.

Chelsea Halfpenny stars in Waitress at Venue Cymru. Picture: Matt Crockett.

REVIEW: Venue Cymru's Waitress is a heartfelt triumph

Claim Conwy primary schools are £145,000 worse off than those in Gwynedd

BURN THE FLOOR starring Kevin Clifton. Picture: Venue Cymru

BURN THE FLOOR starring Kevin Clifton. Picture: Venue Cymru

Strictly star will burn brightly on stage in Llandudno

Earth in space. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Earth in space. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

What you can see in the night sky this February

Janet Finch-Saunders

Janet Finch-Saunders

Aberconwy MS calls to review the ambition of the Warm Homes Programme

PM Boris Johnson among VIPs cited in defence argument at disciplinary hearing by North Wales PC Mark Lee.

PM Boris Johnson among VIPs cited in defence argument at disciplinary hearing by North Wales PC Mark Lee.

Boris Johnson and VIPs not prosecuted for alleged Covid breaches cited by cop at misconduct hearing

Covid absences reported in Conwy schools.

Covid absences reported in Conwy schools.

Covid absences among pupils at all seven Conwy schools

Conwy County Borough Coucnil bins. Picture: Patrick Glover

Conwy County Borough Coucnil bins. Picture: Patrick Glover

Local government

Conwy's recycling collection teams hit by Covid-19

Schools illustrative picture.

Schools illustrative picture.

Conwy council accused of plundering £307,000 from schools

Old Colwyn promenade KR170119a.

Old Colwyn promenade KR170119a.

Local government

Rail company defends lack of investment in Conwy seafront

Earth in space. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Earth in space. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

What you can see in the night sky this January

A young chef competing under the watchful eyes of judges at a previous Welsh International Culinary Championships.

A young chef competing under the watchful eyes of judges at a previous Welsh International Culinary Championships.

Welsh International Culinary Championships set to return in 2022

Donations received from college staff and students by the Independent Living Skills department at the Rhos-on-Sea campus

Donations received from college staff and students by the Independent Living Skills department at the Rhos-on-Sea campus

Students organise much-needed donations for Conwy and Llandudno food banks

Affordable housing. Illustrative picture.

Affordable housing. Illustrative picture.

Local government

Report says 229 new affordable homes need to be built every year in Conwy