Friday May 17 | Paddock Talk
Wales Rally GB - New Base, New Route, New Challenges, New Appeal
The move to a new base in North Wales was confirmed last month; now event organiser International Motor Sports has provided further details of a challenging new competitive route, the return of spectator stages aimed at delivering a full day's top class family entertainment plus a more affordable and flexible ticketing structure.
Friday May 17 | Morning Star
To anti-fascists of north Wales. The NWA - Welsh section of the English Defence League - will be marching against the so-called Muslim "disease" in Llandudno on August 10.
Actor Roache bailed on rape charges
Veteran Coronation Street actor Bill Roache has made his first appearance in court accused of raping a 15-year-old girl.
Council has learned 'harsh lesson' over A 1m bridge overspend
A COUNCIL says it's learned a "harsh lesson" about a A 1m overspend on a A 4m bridge project by changing the way it works but can't guarantee the fiasco won't be repeated.
Campaigners fear neonatal care review will be a 'whitewash'
CAMPAIGNERS fear a forthcoming review into whether creating a "self-sufficient" neonatal intensive care centre for North Wales is sustainable, will be a "whitewash". The North Wales Health Alliance , which has been fighting to retain full intensive care services for newborns, has expressed concern that the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child ... (more)
Appeal after girl assaulted as she left a train at Rhyl station
British Transport Police officers have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the attack on April 13.
Bridge overspend 'lessons learned'
Councillors in Conwy are due to discuss later why rebuilding a bridge in Llandudno three years ago cost A 1m more than they had budgeted for.
Fan banned from The Vaccines gig for being unable to name lead singer ...
TO the Vaccines gig at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, north Wales. Andy Bellis from Wrexham has been refused entry.
Feeling blue: Bistro owner in row with council over paint job
A PLANNING row over the colour of a bistro's newly painted facade has broken out in an historic town centre.
Carolyn Hitt: The historic items that make Welsh history for me
The most important object in Welsh history? Is it the Welsh dresser, the Miner's Lamp, or Max Boyce's original manuscript of Hymns & Arias? So what is the most important object in Welsh history? That's the questions academics are attempting to answer in the pages of the Western Mail each day as the newspaper celebrates Welsh History Month.
Can you name the Vaccines' lead singer?
As part of a bid to catch out pickpockets, concertgoers in Wales were denied entry to the Vaccines gig if they didn't know the lead singer's name.
The Vaccines in novel approach to pickpockets
It may sounds like an act of wanton ego but London band The Vaccines have come up with a novel way of foiling pickpockets on their current tour - if punters can't name the band's lead singer then they don't gain entry to the gig.
Rory Bremner's Great British Views
Rory Bremner visits the Scottish Borders, a place close to his heart. He has a go at fly fishing without any success, then ties himself in knots attempting to make tweed Rory Bremner is on the North Yorkshire coast to witness its rugged beauty.
Customer banter keeps me going all the time
There's Emlyn Roberts, 66 - "an artist with a knife" - and Roger Jones, 67, who once had his own butchers shop.
Council resignation calls by MP
Clwyd West MP and Welsh Secretary David Jones cited overspending on a bridge, legal battles over Colwyn Bay pier and a A 125,00 grant handed to a conman.
Llandudno could be getting its sandy beach back
Conwy Council is working on a way to remove the rocks from the resort's North Shore and restore the old 'kiddies' corner' Hopes that a permanent solution can be found to the problem of a popular beach's lost sand have been raised.
National Trust man fraud sentence
A National Trust manager who admitted stealing A 11,000 because of personal and gambling debts has been given an 11 month suspended prison sentence.
Cyclists given permission to ride on Llandudno promenade
Riders will be allowed along the historic promenade, in Llandudno, Conwy, after a 12-month trial concluded they pose no threat to walkers enjoying a seafront stroll.
Teen not allowed to take insulin into Vaccines gig at Venue Cymru
A THEATRE has faced a storm of complaints after six people were refused admission to a gig by indie band the Vaccines on Monday evening.
Colwyn Bay rebuilds its beach in time for summer by pumping sand from seabed
At first glance, you may think that the town of Colwyn Bay and the city of Dubai have little in common.