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.
Head teacher took girl on sex trips, hears court
Neil Foden is accused of preying on five girls over a four-year period, which he denies.
Air Ambulance to close two bases in Wales
Both sites in Welshpool and Carmarthen will close, replaced by a new base in north Wales.
Warning as girl gets trapped on rocks at beach
Emergency services were called to the area as a young girl became stuck while playing on the rocks.
House prices in Wales fall by 6.5% in a year
House prices in Wales have fallen for the fifth time in a row, Principality Building Society says.
'I know I'm going to have early onset dementia'
James Bexon knows he has less than 30 years before developing a rare form of genetic Alzheimer's.
Wales aim to avoid Wooden Spoon against Italy
Wales are looking to beat Italy at home for the first time in 12 years to avoid the Women?s Six Nations wooden spoon.
Kok hat-trick helps Sharks edge Scarlets
A hat-trick by Sharks wing Werner Kok proves enough to deny a late Scarlets comeback in Friday's United Rugby Championship clash.
Jones hangs on to Crucible lead against 2023 semi-finalist Si
Wales' Jak Jones leads 9-7 overnight against 2023 semi-finalist Si Jiahui of China at the Crucible.
Wales World Cup captain Morgan to return in May
Ospreys say the flanker will make his first appearance since December against Leinster next month.
Can Wrexham's Mullin surpass Henry and Kane?
He is already level with Harry Kane and Thierry Henry, but Wrexham striker Paul Mullin has a chance to make goalscoring history this weekend.
Wales hooker Lake returns for Ospreys at Bulls
Wales' World Cup co-captain Dewi Lake is set to return for Ospreys following a three-month injury lay-off.
Trains named in honour of Wrexham's celebrity owners
Two new trains are named after the home cities of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
Wales face Italy finale in front of record home crowd
Wales will play their Women's Six Nations finale against Italy in front of a record crowd at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.
Bluck back as Wales make four changes for Italy
Wales make four changes in personnel for their must-win Women's Six Nations finale against Italy at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.
Wales 'have to win' against Italy, says Cunningham
Head coach Ioan Cunningham says Wales must beat Italy their final 2024 Women's Six Nations game at Principality Stadium on Saturday.
Wales have taken foot off the gas, says Evans
Wales forward Georgia Evans says they have taken their foot off the gas to allow the rest of the Women's Six Nations to pass them by.
Wales still have L plates as professionals - Cunningham
Head coach Ioan Cunningham says Wales still have their "learner plates" on when it comes to professionalism.
'They didn't know if I'd live' - stab victim Young
Striker Brad Young goes into Sunday's Welsh Cup final as The New Saints' top goalscorer - just four years after being unsure if he would survive a triple stabbing.
Pulse and Dragons stay in semi-final contention
London Pulse beat Severn Stars and Cardiff Dragons draw with Strathclyde Sirens in the Netball Super League.
Dragons' Dee hits 150 milestone against Connacht
Wales hooker Elliot Dee will make his 150th Dragons appearance as they make 10 changes to face Connacht in the United Rugby Championship.
Thomas 'in great place' to lead Grenadiers at Giro
Geraint Thomas says he is "in a great place" as he prepares to lead a strong Ineos Grenadiers team at May's Giro d'Italia.
Faletau suffers new injury blow with shoulder fracture
Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau has fractured his shoulder and will not play again this season.
Jenkins support 'badly needed' - Coughlan
Newport County boss Graham Coughlan has welcomed the backing of chairman Huw Jenkins and admitted he ?badly needed? his words of support.
Season finale a 'celebration' for Wrexham & Stockport - Parkinson
Manager Phil Parkinson describes Wrexham?s final game of the season against fellow promoted side Stockport County on Saturday as a ?celebration".
Wales name squad for second successive Euro Under-17 finals
Wales Under 17s head coach Craig Knight says appearing at a second successive Uefa European Under-17 finals is ?beyond our wildest dreams.?
Littler beats Price on way to Liverpool victory
Manchester United fan Luke Littler is booed by the crowd in Liverpool but beats Rob Cross to win Premier League Darts night 13.
Scarlets sign Scotland prop Hepburn from Exeter
Scarlets sign Scotland loose-head prop Alec Hepburn from Exeter Chiefs for 2024-25.
Wales flanker Botham signs new Cardiff contract
Wales flanker James Botham signs a new "long-term" contract to remain at Cardiff.
Wrexham to play Premier League pair on tour
Wrexham will play Bournemouth, Chelsea and Vancouver Whitecaps on their summer tour to North America.
Williams backs Cullen as contract is extended
Luke Williams backs Liam Cullen to earn a new long-term contract after Swansea City trigger a one-year extension to the striker?s current deal.
Wales forward Hughes suffers serious knee injury
Wales and Crystal Palace forward Elise Hughes is facing a significant spell on the sidelines because of a serious knee injury.
Wales to meet Gibraltar in June friendly
Wales will play a friendly against Gibraltar in Portugal on 6 June as part of preparations for the Nations League.
Expansion and VAR planned in Cymru Premier revamp
Welsh football?s Cymru Premier is set for more clubs, Friday night games and the introduction of VAR as part of the biggest shake-up in the competition?s history.
Bath sign ex-St Helens wing Grace for 2024-25
Bath sign former St Helens rugby league winger Regan Grace for next season after a spell rehabilitating with the club.
Evans seeks winning WRC run
Elfyn Evans says he needs to start winning rallies on a more consistent basis if he is to be crowned world champion.
'The Welsh brand is strong' - FAW chief Mooney
Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney hopes that people from around the world will want to watch Welsh domestic football following the planned changes to the Cymru Premier.
James 'excited' fans like Best - Burnley fan Campbell
Former political spin doctor Alastair Campbell tells BBC Sport Wales about the excitement Leighton James generated as a star winger for Burnley.
Watch: Last-gasp Ulster secure victory over Cardiff
Ulster secure a last-gasp 19-17 win over Cardiff in their United Rugby Championship meeting at Kingspan Stadium.
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.
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.
'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.
Elis James' incredible knowledge of Welsh football players
Elis James shows incredible knowledge of Welsh football players birthplaces.
Elis James' Feast of Football: Mark Hudson
Former Cardiff City captain and manager Mark Hudson joins Elis and Iwan.
Scrum V Rugby
Lauren, Alex and Philippa reflect on Wales' loss to France and a big Ospreys win.
Remembering Leighton James
Tributes from ex-Wales winger Leighton James' teammates following his passing.
Welsh boxing special
Chris Wathan presents a Welsh boxing special ahead of Lauren Price's homecoming fight.
Former Wales and Lions prop O'Shea dies aged 83
Former Wales and British and Irish Lions prop John O'Shea dies at the age of 83.
'Get all of Wales on board with the Chicago Bears'
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent talks about his heritage - and tattoos - that have won him so many fans in Wales during an impressive rookie season.
Price 'in good place' before world title shot
Olympic gold medallist Lauren Price steps up her world title preparations by sparring with former undisputed champion Chantelle Cameron.
Cymru Premier's need for change - and some love
BBC Sport Wales football correspondent Rob Phillips gives his thoughts on the Football Association of Wales' plans for the Cymru Premier.
James among 'the very best wingers' - Toshack
Former Wales international and manager John Toshack says Leighton James was "one of the very best wingers British football has ever seen."
World Championship order of play & BBC TV schedule
Order of play, BBC TV coverage details, match schedule, results and prize money for the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
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.
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.
Brewing giant Heineken fells orchard to sell land
The UK's largest cider blames a drop in demand on its decision to uproot thousands of trees.
Hard to comprehend school stabbing, teachers say
Teachers Fiona Elias, Liz Hopkin and a pupil were injured at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford.
The 76-year-old who has run every London Marathon
Jeff Aston is one of six remaining runners who are given the title "ever present".
Trains named in honour of Wrexham's celebrity owners
Two new trains are named after the home cities of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
One Show surprises charity worker live on TV
When Hayley Thomas went to the pub to play bingo, she did not expect to end up on prime time TV.
Support for students after campus fall death
First-year student Matthew Gilbert, 19, died following a fall from a sixth-floor window.
Wales aim to avoid Wooden Spoon against Italy
Wales are looking to beat Italy at home for the first time in 12 years to avoid the Women?s Six Nations wooden spoon.
Sign-language poet honoured with plaque
Dorothy Miles, a pioneer in "sign poetry" is honoured with a plaque outside her home in Rhyl.
Councillor racially abused pub bouncer
Labour politician George Rist abused a doorman after being told to leave a pub.
Head teacher took girl on sex trips, hears court
Neil Foden is accused of preying on five girls over a four-year period, which he denies.
Teen arrested after school placed in lockdown
A teenage boy has been arrested after a pupil allegedly received threats.
Measles spreading in community as cases rise
People are warned to look out for early symptoms like a high temperature, cough and red eyes.