Local Bangor metal detector enthusiasts descend on Bangor museum to share treasure trove of Welsh historic finds
Metal detectorists, archaeologists and history buffs descended on a Bangor museum to share a treasure trove of Welsh historical finds and precious knowledge. An event organised by the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) at Storiel showcased the unusual and interesting items…
£60K makeover brings Gwynedd Library up to date
The writing is on the wall for the future of a Gwynedd library after a £60,000 makeover has brought it bang up to date. When you visit Penygroes Library, you can not only get a book, but you can also…
A step closer for new plans on Eryri heritage railway station
Plans to develop a new station building on a popular Eryri heritage railway line are moving a step closer. The Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park planning authority has received a full application for the construction of a new railway station at…
Metal detector enthusiasts and treasure seekers invited to pop-up treasure identification day in Bangor
Fans of the award winning BBC TV show ‘The Detectorists’ will be familiar with the “finds table”. Now a real one is coming to a Bangor museum for a special pop-up treasure identification day. The beautifully written series by Mackenzie…
Plans lodged to provide overnight motorhome parking areas in Snowdonia beauty spot
Plans to provide overnight motorhome parking areas at an Eryri [Snowdonia] lakeside beauty spot have been lodged. The proposals would see the development of nine bays at the Y Glyn car park beside Llyn Padarn at Llanberis. Cyngor Gwynedd will…
Gwynedd Council issues funding to residents struggling to get on property ladder
“Plenty of money” is available for Gwynedd residents struggling to get on the property ladder – thanks to a scheme partly funded by big rises in council tax premiums on second homes. Residents are being encouraged to take advantage of…
Areas popular with second home owners see rise in Welsh speaker numbers
Gwynedd communities popular with second home owners are among areas that have seen a rise in the number of Welsh speakers. The rise in areas including Abersoch and Llanbedrog has been welcomed by community leaders, although Cyngor Gwynedd warned against…
Gwynedd Council adopts electric vehicle overhaul scheme
A council has adopted a scheme which is set to overhaul its fleet of vehicles, leading to the introduction of electric cars and trials of alternative fuels. Cyngor Gwynedd agreed to adopt its ‘Green Fleet Plan 2023-28’ during its last…
Resident angry over council workers misuse of general waste bins
A resident claims he witnessed council refuse workers “throw recyclable plastic, cans and paper” into general waste bins. Medryn Williams who lives in the Upper Garth Road, Bangor claims he saw Cyngor Gwynedd workers tossing the weekly household recycled items…
Menai suspension bridge on schedule to reopen following emergency works
A 200 year old Welsh suspension bridge which closed amid “serious” public safety concerns is “on schedule” to open at the end of next week. The Menai Bridge, known in Welsh as Pont y Borth, links Anglesey to the main…