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North Wales Chronicle | Bangor

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.

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North Wales Live - Bangor

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

North Wales Chronicle | Bangor

'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).

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North Wales Chronicle | Bangor

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.

North Wales Chronicle | Bangor

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.

North Wales Chronicle | Bangor

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

North Wales Live - Bangor

'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

North Wales Chronicle | Bangor

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

North Wales Chronicle | Bangor

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.

North Wales Chronicle | Bangor

Bangor: Temporary endoscopy unit to be set up in Ysbyty Gwynedd car park

A temporary endoscopy unit will be positioned in the maternity car park at Ysbyty Gwynedd , Bangor.

North Wales Chronicle | Bangor

Search for man wanted by police in connection with an incident in Bangor

A man is wanted by police in connection with an incident in Bangor.

North Wales Chronicle | Bangor

Bangor - Vacancy advertised for Neil Foden's successor at Ysgol Friars

The Bangor school formerly headed by convicted paedophile Neil Foden is now seeking a permanent successor.

North Wales Chronicle | Bangor

Bangor man, 33, admits threatening to share intimate footage of a woman

A man from Bangor has admitted threatening to share footage of a woman in an intimate state.

North Wales Live - Bangor

Freak quad bike crash by A55 fails to deter farmer despite 'life-changing' amputation

The 69-year-old's world was turned upside down when herding cattle on his Gwynedd farm

North Wales Chronicle | Bangor

Bangor man kicked and punched male, before putting him ‘in a headlock’

A man from Bangor has been spared jail after drunkenly assaulting another male at a hotel in Gwynedd.

North Wales Live - Bangor

Hundreds arrested in Wales during illegal immigration crackdown

Car washes, nail bars, and barber shops were all targeted as part of the UK-wide approach

North Wales Live - Bangor

'Horrific experience' for OAPs and families 'abandoned' at deserted North Wales railway station

Around 100 rail passengers complained they were left stranded on a freezing platform with no trains running

North Wales Live - Bangor

Six North Wales dental practices to end NHS provision affecting 6,670 patients

The erosion of NHS dental care is said to be resulting in 'absolutely barbaric' activities. The six affected practices are listed below

North Wales Chronicle | Bangor

Gwynedd school closes today due to Storm Goretti as it is 'not safe to open'

A school in Gwynedd has closed today (January 9) after snowfall made the site unsafe.

North Wales Chronicle | Bangor

Reports of crash on busy Gwynedd bypass this afternoon

The incident has reportedly occurred on the Y Felinheli bypass near Bangor