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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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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).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
'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
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
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.
Reports of crash on busy Gwynedd bypass this afternoon
The incident has reportedly occurred on the Y Felinheli bypass near Bangor