Bangor and North West Wales News

Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Bangor and North West Wales. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.

Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

New sea defence protects promenade, rail, and road
The huge new stone defences in the £35m scheme will absorb the power of the roughest seas.
Penny Mordaunt may use sword to open an Aldi
The MP famously carried a 17th Century ceremonial blade at the Coronation of King Charles III.
Licence-change call after crash deaths goes to MPs
Crystal Owen meets senior politicians after her son was one of four teenagers killed in a car crash.
More goat warning signs needed, say residents
A campaign has been launched for better signs after four goats were hit by a vehicle and died.
Guitarist not guilty of sexual communication charge
A teacher and musician charged with sexual communication with a child is found not guilty.

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

Swansea face 'huge task' in summer rebuild
Luke Williams says there is a "huge task" ahead as Swansea City prepare for another close-season rebuild.
Ospreys sign Wales scrum-half Hardy from Scarlets
Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy will join Ospreys from Scarlets for the 2024-25 season.
Barker's Paris bid with 'well-travelled toddler'
Elinor Barker's Olympic preparations are very different this time as she juggles training and a two-year-old son.
Cardiff expecting summer bids for defender Ng
Erol Bulut reveals transfer interest in Perry Ng as the Cardiff City defender is ruled out for the rest of the season.
Swansea return unlikely for Rushworth - Williams
Carl Rushworth looks unlikely to return to Swansea City next season with Luke Williams tipping the goalkeeper to thrive in the Premier League.
Wrexham in hurry to sort out future of players
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson says the newly promoted League One club will look to sort out the future of their out-of-contract players "as soon as possible".
Faletau return boosts Cardiff for Ulster trip
Wales and British and Irish Lions number eight Taulupe Faletau returns for Cardiff for Friday's United Rugby Championship trip to Ulster.
Wales captain Jones urges fans to 'stick with us'
After a humbling Six Nations defeat to Ireland, Wales captain Hannah Jones asks fans to stick with them through the highs and lows.
The pundits' verdict on winless Wales
Former internationals Philippa Tuttiett, Elinor Snowsill and Elen Evans give their thoughts on Wales' efforts in the Women's Six Nations.
Watch the best moments from Women's Six Nations week three
Soggy anthems, speedy cameramen and super soaking - watch the best moments from Week Three of the Women's Six Nations.
Wales need to look 'deeper' after sobering defeat
As Wales bullied Ireland off the park in Cardiff 12 months ago, so Ireland repaid the favour in Cork with a five-try victory in the Women's Six Nations.
Women's Six Nations: Fixtures, BBC TV coverage, standings & results
The Women's Six Nations has reached round three and you can watch all the matches live on the BBC.
Hampshire seamer Wheal joins Glamorgan on loan
Glamorgan sign Hampshire bowler Brad Wheal on a short-term loan to cover a lengthy injury list amongst their seamers.
Team GB & ParalympicsGB release Paris 2024 kits
Team GB and ParalympicsGB release the kits their athletes will wear at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.
Morgan unavailable for Ospreys in South Africa
Ospreys flanker Jac Morgan will not play on their two-match United Rugby Championship trip to South Africa, while hooker Dewi Lake will miss at least the opening game.
Dale backs O'Sullivan over Crucible future
Wales' Dominic Dale has backed Ronnie O'Sullivan's call for snooker bosses to consider moving the World Championship away from the Crucible Theatre.
Pontypridd face drop after licence appeal fails
Pontypridd United fail in their appeal against automatic relegation from the Cymru Premier.
Ospreys prop Botha given three-week ban
Ospreys prop Tom Botha is handed a three-week ban for a dangerous tackle during the European Challenge Cup defeat against Gloucester.
O'Sullivan to face Page at World Championship
Ronnie O'Sullivan will play Jackson Page in the first round of World Championship as he bids for a record eighth title in the modern era.
Dragons captain Jones targets top-four finish
Captain Nia Jones is relishing Cardiff Dragons' transformation this season from Netball Super League also-rans to top-four contenders.
Scrum-half Bevan signs new 'long-term' Cardiff deal
Scrum-half Ellis Bevan has signed a new Cardiff deal, which the region says is "long-term".
Cardiff RFC handed final EDC place ahead of Neath
Cardiff RFC are awarded the final place in Welsh rugby's new 10-team Elite Domestic Competition (EDC), with Neath missing out on again.
FA Cup replays scrapped from first round onwards
FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards in the 2024-25 competition.
Glamorgan to host pro women's team from 2027
The England and Wales Cricket Board announces the eight counties that will host professional women's teams as part of a major restructure of the domestic game from 2025.
Wales and Lions hooker Owens retires aged 37
Wales' most capped hooker and oldest ever captain Ken Owens announces his retirement from rugby.
Williams wins rain-lashed Fleche Wallonne classic
Welshman Stephen Williams pulls off the biggest win of his career on the Mur de Huy as fellow Briton Tom Pidcock fails to finish.
Welsh trio progress as Jones beats Robertson
Former world champion Neil Robertson loses in the final qualifying round for the 2024 event as Wales' Jamie Jones books his Crucible spot.
McClean 'makes no apology' over anti-monarchy song
Wrexham's James McClean says he makes no apology for singing an anti-monarchy song as the club celebrated promotion.
Edwards leads strong undercard on Price fight
Unbeaten Welsh prospect Rhys Edwards will feature on the undercard of Lauren Price's world title fight against Jessica McCaskill in Cardiff on 11 May.
Richards among five Welsh swimmers in GB Olympic team
Freya Anderson is picked in Team GB's swimming squad for the Olympics, alongside the likes of Olympic champions Adam Peaty and Tom Dean.
Fly-half Reed signs new Dragons deal
Fly-half Will Reed is the latest homegrown player to commit his future to Dragons.
Richards targets individual Olympic success
Matt Richards tells BBC Sport Wales he is aiming for individual success at Paris 2024 after being selected for his second Olympics.
Cardiff Dragons eager for Storm win
Cardiff Dragons coach Jill McIntosh and captain Nia Jones say it is vital to beat Surrey Storm on Friday to keep alive their Netball Super League top-four ambition.
'I love the Olympics so much I wanted to do it again'
Dan Jervis tells BBC Sport Wales he wanted to prove to himself he could realise his Olympic dream again.
Hooker Owens' memorable moments
Relive some memorable moments in the career of former Scarlets, Wales and British and Irish Lions hooker Ken Owens, who has retired from playing.
Highlights: Cardiff Devils 4-2 Dundee Stars
Watch highlights as Cardiff Devils take a 4-2 advantage against Dundee Stars in the first leg of their Elite League play-offs quarter-final tie.
Wales 'didn't turn up' admits captain Jones
Captain Hannah Jones acknowledges Wales were "not good enough" in their defeat to Ireland in the Women's Six Nations in Cork.
'We know that the club's only going one way'
Midfielder Elliot Lee says Wrexham are looking forward to testing themselves in League One next season after a second successive promotion.
Scrum V Rugby
Gareth, Lauren, Alex and Philippa discuss defeats for Wales and Ospreys.
The Hollywood sequel: Wrexham promoted again
Rob Phillips, Barry Horne and Chris Wathan react as the Reds go up. (Pic: Getty)
EJFOF: Barry Horne
Former Wales captain Barry Horne joins Elis and Iwan to recall his eventful career.
Framed: The Snooker Podcast
Shabnam Younus-Jewel chats to Dominic Dale about his motivation to keep playing
Rugby Union Weekly
Sara Orchard and Philippa Tuttiett are in the England camp to chat to Abbie Ward.
Parkinson - Wrexham's unassuming leading man
Despite the hype and razzmatazz, Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson seems able to step back and stay focussed on his expertise - football.
100 days to go - all you need to know for Paris 2024
With 100 days until the Paris Olympics 2024, we've put together a guide to give you the latest on when the Games begin, the venues, and how many gold medals can be won.
Great Britain's team for 2024 Paris Olympics
Who is representing Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?
£3m fund aims to ensure Lions are not just England
The British and Irish Lions hope "levelling up" money can spread representation on first women's tour.
Wales forward Turnbull ends 17-year career
Cardiff and Wales forward Josh Turnbull has made the second most appearances in the United Rugby Championship.
'Special things can happen' - Wrexham ambition grows
Even as the red smoke fades on another promotion party, the question already turns to how far can Wrexham go?
Rees-Zammit keen to prove worth in 'cut-throat' NFL
Louis Rees-Zammit receives messages from Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce as he bids to make it in the "cut-throat" NFL.
Legends of Welsh Sport
A community team became the best in British basketball before vanishing at their height.
Legends of Welsh Sport
The story of Wales?s most successful diver.
Legends of Welsh Sport
The story of Jim Roberts who inspired Team GB wheelchair rugby to Paralympic gold in 2021.