News from Porthmadog, Pwllheli, Criccieth, Llyn Peninsula, Abersoch, Aberdaron

31 jobs go at Gelert base after takeover

2 February 2012

THE new owners of clothing company Gelert have cut 31 jobs from their Porthmadog base, and fears are growing this week over the future of the remaining 50 workers. It...

Bridge given go-ahead for £20m rebuild

2 February 2012

A £20 MILLION project to demolish a wooden bridge and toll house near Penrhyndeudraeth was given the green light this week Planners at Snowdonia National Park approved plans to knock...

Strong criticism over benefits scheme plan

2 February 2012

LORD Dafydd Wigley has strongly criticised the Government’s plan to impose an indiscriminate cap on welfare benefits, claiming that it will have a damaging impact on the lives of thousands...

Matron cleared over death is struck off for misconduct

26 January 2012

A FORMER Porthmadog nursing home matron who was once cleared of the manslaughter of a patient in her care has been struck off after being found guilty of misconduct. Avola...

Councillor highlights journey to health board

26 January 2012

A COUNCILLOR fighting to keep services open in Ysbyty Bryn Beryl embarked on an early-morning journey by bus from Aberdaron to Bangor on Tuesday to highlight how hard the journey...

Tahiia to dance at Olympic opening ceremony

26 January 2012

A GRADUATE from Harlech has been chosen as a dancer for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. Tahiia Lloyd Evans, 22, was chosen out of 10,000 people who auditioned...

Russell's off to Oz in a marvellous new role

26 January 2012

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Russell Grant is to star in a West End production of The Wizard of Oz. Russell, who lives in Maentwrog, is set to play the role...