Bangor launches plan. Police target drugs violence and disorder to cut crime prevent community harm. Serious Crime Faces Crackdown Under New Plan Launched in Bangor A new plan is tackling crime in Bangor. Several groups are working together on this, and Police have already made arrests. This plan, called “Renew Bangor,” builds on a past…
This week’s court news includes murder sentences, abuse convictions, and a TV presenter’s drunk driving case in NI. NI Courts Roundup: Murder, Abuse, and Drunk Driving Cases This Week Here is news from local courts this week. We cover cases from the second week of March, 2025. A man brutally attacked his partner’s cousin, striking…
A raid on Bangor High Street exposed a company facilitating Albanian drug gangs across 54 UK sites. Bangor Raid Unearths UK Wide Drug Plot Busted by Police Police busted a company linked to Albanian drug gangs on Bangor High Street, finding 1,000 cannabis plants inside the building, which had illegal electricity. Two Albanians were arrested…
Train ticket prices in Wales have increased. Transport for Wales raised prices, effective March 2nd, with an average rise of 4.6%. Wales Train Fare Hikes What Will Your Ticket Cost Now Train tickets in Wales are now more expensive. Transport for Wales raised prices on March 2nd. The average increase is about 4.6%. Some tickets…
A ‘deliberate’ fire broke out at Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan. Thankfully, nobody was injured, and the school will open as usual. Headteacher Responds After Fire at School Property in North Wales Hey, something happened at a school in North Wales. There was a fire in a building in Conwy county. It sounds like someone might…
A fresh inquest will examine the 1994 death of Anthony Whittle, found near Llandygai after leaving Ysbyty Gwynedd hospital. New Inquest Ordered for Man Found Dead Under A55 Bridge in 1994 Hey, guess what I just read? It’s about a guy, Anthony Whittle. He died way back in ’94. They found him under a bridge,…
A study proposes reopening the Gwynedd rail line connecting Bangor and Afon Wen, closed in the 1960s. The large project will cost billions! North Wales Rail Line Revival Plan Unveiled After Decades A study looked at reopening a Gwynedd rail line. It connects Bangor and Afon Wen. They closed it in the 1960s. The study…
Bangor aims for recovery with new hubs, shop conversions, and city improvements boosting local spirits. Bangor City Centre: Signs of Hope Emerge for Struggling High Street The city centre is trying to recover. Lockdowns and living costs hurt high streets, and online shops also made things harder. Bangor faced these problems too, with some surveys…
New express coach aims to slash travel time between North and South Wales with fewer stops and affordable fares. Wales Express Coach Service Closer: Faster Than Trains, Fewer Stops Wales might soon have a new north-south coach service. This express service will have just nine stops and eight coaches a day will run between Bangor…
Inquest begins for motorcyclist Jonathan Rigby, 47, who died after a crash on the A487 near Bangor. Investigation underway. Inquest Opens Into Death of Motorcyclist in A487 Crash Near Bangor A motorcyclist died in a car crash. It happened near Bangor on the A487 at the junction with Penrhos Road. The rider was Jonathan Rigby,…