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Officers target illegal tobacco and vape sales in Flintshire

Jordan Jones 23 hours agoCrime & Court, North Wales, North Wales Police, Wales News Leave a Comment

North Wales Police officers joined forces with Trading Standards to tackle the sale of illegal tobacco and illicit vaping products in the Flintshire North area. The operation was carried out as part of Neighbourhood Policing Week.

Abersoch beach hut on sale for price of a Welsh house

Jordan Jones 24 May 2026Gwynedd, North Wales, Property Spotlight, Wales News Leave a Comment

A beach hut with no electricity in Abersoch, Gwynedd, has been listed for £200,000 – the same price as a three-bedroom home elsewhere on the Welsh coast.

Land Rover swallowed by sea at Abersoch beach

Jordan Jones 3 May 2026Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

A Land Rover Discovery became stranded on Abersoch’s Main Beach this morning and was completely submerged by the incoming tide, with the vehicle likely to be a write-off.

Motorcyclist, 67, dies after collision in Mynytho

Jordan Jones 27 April 2026North Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

A 67-year-old motorcyclist has died following a collision involving a car and a motorcycle on the B4413 in Mynytho. North Wales Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

Teenager dies following incident in Llanddulas

Jordan Jones 13 April 2026North Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

A 17-year-old girl has died after being found near Craig Nant Dulas on Rhydyfoel Road in Llanddulas. North Wales Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious.

Two Flintshire councillors defect to Reform UK

Jordan Jones 9 April 2026North Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Independent councillors Ian Hodge and Helen Brown have joined Reform UK as the party builds momentum in Wales ahead of the Senedd election.

Two arrested after nitrous oxide haul found in Bangor

Jordan Jones 4 April 2026Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Two males aged 17 and 20 have been arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences and burglary after a large quantity of nitrous oxide and cash were seized in Bangor.

Mold man says council paints over potholes

Jordan Jones 27 March 2026Flintshire, Mold, North Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

A Flintshire resident says he has memorised every pothole on his commute and accuses the council of painting road markings over unrepaired damage.

Royal Alexandra Hospital in Rhyl gets £33m upgrade

Jordan Jones 22 February 2026Denbighshire, North Wales, Rhyl, Wales News Leave a Comment

A major £33m Welsh Government investment will transform the historic Royal Alexandra Hospital in Rhyl with a new minor injuries unit, reablement beds and expanded services.

Two men found dead on Yr Wyddfa after mountain search

Jordan Jones 21 February 2026North Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

The bodies of two men, aged 19 and 20, were recovered from the Eryri mountain range following an extensive overnight multi-agency search operation on Yr Wyddfa.

Man took own life after paedophile hunters’ sting

Jordan Jones 11 February 2026Caernarfon, Crime & Court, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Paul Andrew Williams, 55, was found in water near Caernarfon’s town walls after being targeted by online hunters, an inquest heard.

Reform UK claims first Ynys Môn council seat in by-election win

Jordan Jones 7 February 2026Anglesey, North Wales, Politics, Wales News Leave a Comment

Celfyn Furlong secures historic victory in Ynys Gybi ward with 260-vote majority over Plaid Cymru.

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