Llandudno

New sea defence protects promenade, rail, and road

The final stage of major new sea defences designed to protect a village promenade has been completed.
The project at Old Colwyn in Conwy county is also aimed at preventing the potential collapse, in extreme storm conditions, of the railway line along t…

Llandudno bar cordoned off after major police response

A Llandudno pub was cordoned off as a large police presence descended on the Conwy[1] resort last night. Fountains Bar and Café was reportedly evacuated following an incident in the early hours of this morning.
Witnesses reported seeing a person lying …

Drivers terrified by image of major road tunnel that appears …

Drivers[1] have been left terrified after seeing a photo of a major road tunnel that seems to be swamped by water.
An aerial photo showing the A55 Conwy Tunnel’s proximity to the Convy estuary was shared on social media by Wirral photographer Phil Corl…

Taxi firm says one of its cars was in A55 fatal crash

A taxi firm has confirmed one of its cars was involved in today’s A55 fatal crash. The Bangor-based Premier Group said it is helping police officers with their investigations.
In a statement, North Wales Police[1] said a “single occupant” of the vehicl…

Three North Wales shopping parks sold in major retail deal

Three shopping parks in North Wales have been sold. American real estate conglomerate Realty has agreed to buy 11 retail parks from Ediston Property Investment Company.
The deal is for just over £200m and was signed off by the Ediston board at the end …

School taxi firm slammed for ‘sub-contracting pupil pick-ups’

A North Wales council has slammed an unnamed taxi firm for sub-contracting school pick-ups. Conwy County Borough Council[1] said it was “unacceptable” for a contracted school transport provider to let another firm undertake the jobs.
The council insist…

Cyclist in ‘fight for life’ after A543 crash with tractor

A cyclist is fighting for his life after a crash involving a tractor near Denbigh[1]. The crash took place this afternoon on the A543, from the A525 (Denbigh) to the A541 (Bodfari).
North Wales Police[2] confirmed it involved a man on a pedal bike and …