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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: The Great British Weather Debate

« Last post by Hugo on March 12, 2026, 10:12:21 am »

Met Office maps show when and where gales and snow will be worst in North Wales
Gusts of up to 61mph are forecast but the Met Office expects wind speeds could reach 70mph in some coastal areas

It's bin day here on the heights and I waited for the bin lorry to come in to the street before taking my bin down.       Others had left their bins out overnight so consequently there is litter and bins everywhere


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/met-office-maps-show-gales-33575721

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Hobbies and Interests / Re: MILITARIA

« Last post by Hugo on March 08, 2026, 09:35:10 pm »

RAF – Spitfire to pass over North and Mid Wales and Chester




https://www.newsdesk.lexisnexis.com/click/?t=4&a=59043962721&f=News&s=1&ci=334&i=283&si=36144&fmi=169731447&e=North+Wales+Chronicle&d=685&mbc=Q1QzL2E9NTkwNDM5NjI3MjEmcD0xNGUmdj0xJng9QmdQSVpEbTZabTFWSmpoenAwTVctUSZ1MT1ORCZ1Mj11cC11cm46dXNlcjpQQTE4NzU1MjI3MA&fi=119597&ac=&ck=d9f6d3962c88b2d4

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Roads in the area

« Last post by Hugo on March 07, 2026, 06:28:33 pm »

A55 drivers faced six-mile long queues following lane closure
A broken down lorry sparked major disruption on the Expressway



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-updates-a55-drivers-face-33549652

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Roads in the area

« Last post by Hugo on March 07, 2026, 05:47:40 pm »

'Incident' led to closure of A55 in one direction
Both the Penmaenbach Tunnel and Conwy Tunnel were closed




https://www.newsdesk.lexisnexis.com/click/?t=4&a=59036733653&f=News&s=1&ci=334&i=283&si=36145&fmi=169660862&e=North+Wales+Daily+Post&d=685&mbc=Q1QzL2E9NTkwMzY3MzM2NTMmcD0xNGUmdj0xJng9NjdmSUdxbWQ2MDhMb2wzS1BWdkxLUSZ1MT1ORCZ1Mj11cC11cm46dXNlcjpQQTE4NzU1MjI3MA&fi=119597&ac=&ck=2392a40cd132a800

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: Driving

« Last post by Hugo on March 05, 2026, 07:00:41 pm »

The cheapest places for fuel in North Wales amid 'record prices' warning
The region's cheapest filling stations, listed by county, as petrol hits 149.9p on the A55





https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cheapest-places-fuel-north-wales-33538463

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: Points to Ponder

« Last post by Hugo on March 05, 2026, 04:53:10 pm »

Failed asylum seeker families to be offered up to £40k to leave UK


And it's not even April 1st yet !


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0j559146e6o

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: North Wales News

« Last post by Hugo on March 02, 2026, 03:14:50 pm »

Only woolly mammoth found in Wales has just given up some of its secrets
Natural History Museum experts have testing samples from the Anglesey remains




https://www.newsdesk.lexisnexis.com/click/?t=4&a=58989249687&f=News&s=1&ci=334&i=283&si=36145&fmi=169660862&e=North+Wales+Daily+Post&d=685&mbc=Q1QzL2E9NTg5ODkyNDk2ODcmcD0xNGUmdj0xJng9Z0ZoWVNvSHZDWERpUzRNVDhRQXZ2QSZ1MT1ORCZ1Mj11cC11cm46dXNlcjpQQTE4NzU1MjI3MA&fi=119597&ac=&ck=000e555ac5cdd354

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Everything to do with Colwyn Bay

« Last post by Hugo on March 02, 2026, 03:05:04 pm »

Colwyn Bay Market returns after more than two years



https://www.newsdesk.lexisnexis.com/click/?t=4&a=58989641676&f=News&s=1&ci=334&i=283&si=36144&fmi=169731447&e=North+Wales+Chronicle&d=685&mbc=Q1QzL2E9NTg5ODk2NDE2NzYmcD0xNGUmdj0xJng9MDVMUVBEWnZqNnIwcEdWalBoVERNQSZ1MT1ORCZ1Mj11cC11cm46dXNlcjpQQTE4NzU1MjI3MA&fi=119597&ac=&ck=7cca89f171b23f8d

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Roads in the area

« Last post by Hugo on March 02, 2026, 02:53:45 pm »

Full list of road changes from 20 to 30mph in North Wales seaside town with 'disbelief' over one street
Recommendations made but drivers not happy over some of them





https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/20mph-roads-wont-change-conwy-33515982?int_source=breaking-news

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Llandudno Pier

« Last post by Hugo on March 01, 2026, 11:43:49 am »

2026 sailings for Waverley paddle steamer's visits to Llandudno and Holyhead
The historic vessel will marking the 51st anniversary of its preservation


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2026-sailings-waverley-paddle-steamers-33506242