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Bangor mum makes surprising discovery inside 50p charity shop purse
Sharon Owen is now appealing to find the owner
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Permanent successor to paedophile Bangor headteacher Neil Foden appointed
The Bangor school formerly headed by convicted paedophile Neil Foden has appointed his permanent successor.
Burglary and car thefts in Bangor sparks police appeal
The incidents are reported to have happened in the Hirael and Maesgeirchen areas
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Police investigation into 'number of residential burglaries' in area of Bangor
Police have launched an investigation into several burglaries of residential properties in an area of Bangor.
Suicide chemical seller and grandson who tried to kill Nan among criminals jailed in January
Knifeman and strangler also locked up for harrowing crimes across region
The little known 'graffiti bridge' with hundreds of curious etchings
Some are a little bit rude. All are to be scanned and recorded to preserve an important element of social history in northwest Wales
Man 'exploiting the most vulnerable members of the community' jailed for drug offences
Leon John Welling, of Bangor, was sentenced at Caernarfon Crown Court
Bangor man who had 'devastating' impact jailed for multiple drug offences
A man from Bangor has been jailed for multiple drug offences.
Brute attacked mum in front of couple's children
Neil Welling from Bangor struck his former partner with a plate and left her with a cut
Housing plan for 48 homes at sensitive site near Penrhyn Castle moves toward approval
A major 48‑home affordable estate beside the grounds of Penrhyn Castle is heading to committee, with planners saying the sensitive site can be developed without harming the historic landscape.
Revival of sprawling city centre industrial site in Gwynedd
Formerly known as the Denis Ferranti Industrial Estate, the site has been repositioned as Parc Bryn Llwyd
Mental health unit at Ysbyty Gwynedd praised for compassion but HIW flags concerns
The findings come after an unannounced Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) inspection at the Hergest Unit, carried out in September 2025.
Wooden river bridge set alight as police issue witness appeal
The blaze threatened to spread through woodland but fire crews were able to contain the flames
'Deliberate' fire started on wooden Bangor bridge as police appeal for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fire was deliberately started on a bridge in Bangor this morning (January 21).
Gwynedd approves strengthened whistleblowing policy following Neil Foden crimes
Gwynedd Council will adopt a new whistleblowing policy developed following recommendations in a report over the crimes of paedophile headteacher Neil Foden.
Paedophile former Bangor head Neil Foden still in receipt of his pension
Neil Foden, the convicted paedophile who was headteacher of Ysgol Friars in Bangor, is still in receipt of his state pension, it has emerged.
Bangor dental practice 'retracts' NHS contract termination notice
A dental practice in Bangor has reversed its decision to terminate its NHS contract this year, following
'Unacceptable' violence against North Wales police officer lands man in prison
The force has promised 'robust action' against anyone who threatens the safety of its officers
Latest food hygiene rating for Gwynedd restaurants and takeaways
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Gwynedd restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed
Prison for man who kicked police officer to chest at Bangor bus station
A man has been jailed after assaulting a police officer in Bangor.