Bangor and North West Wales News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Card designer still finding rip-offs on Temu
A small business owner says copies of her products are still being sold on Temu without permission.
Traitors star is 'grateful for abnormal anatomy'
A very rare condition led to an important diagnosis after years of pain for The Traitors star.
BBC studio changed by the Blitz celebrates 90 years
Amid the Blitz in 1940, the BBC moved some operations to one of its newest operations in Bangor.
'Unsuitable' equipment led to coast diver's death - inquest
Imrich Magyer's body was found 10 days after the diver disappeared off the Ll?n Peninsula.
Nude organist statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones to grin and bare it
The designs for the statue of the Python star are revealed for the first time.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

Can Evans end long wait for WRC title?
Four-time runner-up Elfyn Evans heads to Japan this week leading the WRC Drivers' Championship by 13 points with two rounds to go.
Griffin hopes he can be Wales' magic number three
Bath prop Archie Griffin is hoping to nail down the problem Wales number three jersey this autumn.
Rising hockey stars self-funding their World Cup bid
Wales U21s are crowdfunding to enable them to compete at the Junior Hockey World Cup in Chile in December.
Welshman Edwards among Wolves contenders
Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil are two of the early names in the frame to replace Vitor Pereira at Wolves.
Are Wales players getting enough game time?
Wales head coach Sean Lynn knows a lack of match minutes has become a major factor in the national team's recent demise.
Swansea face anxious wait over Vipotnik injury
Alan Sheehan says Swansea City must wait to see how long they will be without Zan Vipotnik after their top scorer misses Saturday's draw at Charlton.
SRC clubs aim to underpin WRU's plans for change
Super Rygbi Cymru clubs believe they can underpin the Welsh Rugby Union's radical plans for the game with extra investment.
Hughes soaks up home win but challenges Newport for more
Newport ended a long-wait for a home win and now head coach wants FA Cup shoot-out success to inspire league form
Trump beats Emery to book Stevens tie
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump successfully make it through close first-round matches at the International Championship in Nanjing, China.
Adran Premier: Wrexham beat TNS to keep pace with Cardiff
A round-up from the latest weekend of Adran Premier action.
'Stacked' Wrexham targeting play-offs - Moore
Hat-trick hero Kieffer Moore feels Wrexham's 3-2 win over Championship leaders Coventry City shows the Welsh side can challenge for a play-off spot.
Guildford Flames 0-1 Cardiff Devils
Riley Brandt's goal gives Cardiff Devils victory at Guildford Flames in their last Challenge Cup game of the campaign.
Wembley & Cardiff bid for UCL finals - how are hosts decided?
How are stadiums selected for European finals and who will host them in 2026 and 2027?
Former Hereford and Newport boss Addison dies aged 85
Former Hereford United manager Colin Addison - who was in charge when the Bulls beat Newcastle United in the FA Cup in 1972 - dies at the age of 85.
Wrexham belief growing after 'statement' Coventry win
Wrexham stunned Championship leaders Coventry City at the Stok Cae Ras, and boss Phil Parkinson feels his side's belief will continue to grow as a result.
What autumn internationals mean for World Cup draw
The autumn internationals get under way on Saturday as teams look to pick up vital ranking points before the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Ireland dominate Wales in emphatic victory
Ireland gained revenge on Wales after cruising to a dominant 36-12 victory in West Yorkshire.
Colwill can be Cardiff's Gazza - Warnock
Former manager Neil Warnock says Cardiff City are reaping the rewards of allowing attacking midfielder Rubin Colwill a free role in the team.
Super Rygbi Cymru: Ebbw Vale go above Llandovery
Ebbw Vale's win against Swansea puts them top of Super Rygbi Cymru thanks to Llandovery slipping to defeat at Cardiff.
Cymru Premier: Williams brace sees Saints edge County
A round-up of the latest Cymru Premier action.
'Amazing' EFL Cup draw must not distract Cardiff
Boss Brian Barry-Murphy says Cardiff City's Carabao Cup quarter-final at home to Chelsea is "amazing" but warns it cannot distract from their league ambitions.
Swansea 'send love' to grieving Stamenic
Head coach Alan Sheehan says Swansea City will give midfielder Marko Stamenic all the time he needs after the midfielder suffers a family bereavement.
Thomas hopes new-look Wales rise from 'dark spot'
Gloucester forward Freddie Thomas is hoping the new Steve Tandy era can help lift Wales from the previous dark spot they found themselves in.
Rees-Zammit 'positive' about Wales return
Bristol wing Louis Rees-Zammit says he hopes to be fit for Wales' autumn opening game against Argentina on Sunday, 9 November.
Klinger to take Welsh Fire Women head coach role
Michael Klinger joins Welsh Fire in a dual role that will see him become head coach of the women's team for 2026, as well as helping with recruitment.
Nations League B return 'huge positive' for Wales
Rhian Wilkinson welcomes returning to Nations League B as they look to end their 11-game winless streak.
Dragons prop Lewis facing long-term absence
Dragons and Wales prop Dillon Lewis is expected to be out of action for a number of months after tearing his calf.
Elite League highlights: Cardiff Devils 3-2 Manchester Storm
Watch highlights as Cardiff Devils edged a thriller against Manchester Storm 3-2 on Saturday.
Highlights: Wales 2-5 Poland
Watch the best of the action as Wales lose 5-2 to Poland in Newport in a friendly international.
Tandy praises squad's 'unbelievable' reaction to WRU cut
Wales head coach Steve Tandy reveals how his squad has dealt with the news of the WRU's plan to cut a region as he prepares for the autumn Tests.
'I still want to be involved with Wales' - Barton
Former Wales striker Kayleigh Barton says she "still wants to be involved" in the national set-up following her retirement from playing.
GB's Finucane wins silver in women's keirin
Great Britain's Emma Finucane wins silver in the women's keirin after a close finish with Japan's Mina Sato at the World Track Cycling Championships.
Scarlets and Ospreys 'not competing' for west Wales spot
WRU chair Richard Collier-Keywood says Scarlets and Ospreys are not competing against each other, despite the union announcing that only one team will be based in west Wales.
'Bale left his legacy - Fishlock will do same'
Wales captain Angharad James says Jess Fishlock will leave a legacy to match Gareth Bale's as the midfielder prepares to play her final international.
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Dillon Lewis, Richie Rees and Jonathan Davies preview Wales? autumn campaign with Lauren.
Feast of Football
Ian, Sam and Iwan discuss Cardiff impressive win in Wrexham as Wales' poor run continues.
A Welsh rugby shake-up, a derby stalemate and mixed results
Lauren Salter is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Ashton Hewitt and Alex Bywater.
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Gareth speaks to WRU director of rugby Dave Reddin about the decision to cut a side.
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Gareth, Lauren and Alex Cuthbert are joined by Wales Head Coach Steve Tandy
From horses to horsepower - Lloyd dreaming of F1
Ella Lloyd is already making her mark after four years in motorsport, sitting third in the F1 Academy standings and competing in the F4 British Championship.
Defensive woes and happy Tan - Wrexham v Cardiff talking points
BBC Sport Wales looks at the key talking points to emerge from Cardiff City's EFL Cup fourth round win over Wrexham at Stok Cae Ras.
Wales face up to challenge of life after Fishlock
After Jess Fishlock's farewell appearance, Wales are left facing up to the challenge of life without their most influential player.
Wales 'not good enough' to compete with top teams
BBC Sport Wales pundits react to Wales' painful 5-2 defeat to Poland that stretched their winless run to 11 games.
What Welsh shake-up means and why it matters to rest of rugby world
As Welsh rugby faces its biggest shake-up in 20 years, BBC Sport looks at how we got here, why it matters and what happens next.
'I was seen as a dinosaur but not many managers moan about set-pieces now'
In his first BBC Sport column, Tony Pulis looks at the rise in set-piece goals this season and explains why he always thought they were important and how focusing on them is nothing new.
Life at Wrexham by the unsung hero who has seen it all
Over more than two decades, Geraint Parry has witnessed first-hand Wrexham's rise from financial crisis to global name
Scrum V Top 5
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions star Jamie Roberts reveals his top five centres.
Scrum V Top 5
Will Carling selects his all-time top five Welsh rugby players.
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Colin heads to Mike?s bar to discuss his all-time Top 5 coaches.
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Adam Jones heads to Mike's bar to reveal his Top 5 forwards.