A man who staged a two-day protest up a 70-foot phone mast on the outskirts of Dolgellau in September has admitted charges of causing a public nuisance and criminal damage when he appeared in court this week.

Thomas John Cato, 31, (pictured) was referred to crown court for a further hearing on 7 February.

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