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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.

Six charged as North Wales drug raids seize £118k assets

Jordan Jones 11 December 2025North Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Six men charged after major operation across Anglesey, Gwynedd and Conwy recovers significant quantities of Class A and B drugs.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Rhyl’s ‘skinny’ Christmas tree sparks debate among residents

Jordan Jones 20 November 2025Denbighshire, North Wales, Rhyl, Wales News Leave a Comment

A 30ft Norwegian Spruce in Rhyl has divided opinion, with some residents comparing it to being “on the Mounjaro jab” whilst others praise its beauty.

Dead kittens found in Llandwrog sparks police appeal

Jordan Jones 28 October 2025Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Police are investigating after dead kittens were discovered in a plastic bag near a church in Llandwrog, with the animals suspected to have been drowned.

Decomposed rabbits found dumped in Rhyl alleyway

Jordan Jones 29 September 2025Denbighshire, North Wales, Rhyl, RSPCA, Wales News Leave a Comment

RSPCA inspectors are treating the discovery of two rabbit carcasses and other animal bones on a Rhyl housing estate as suspicious.

VW Beetle Swamped by Tide at North Wales Beach

Jordan Jones 15 June 2025North Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Third vehicle in a week gets stuck at Black Rock Sands as holidaymaker’s convertible is submerged by incoming tide near Porthmadog.

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