North.Wales Twitter Archive
Below are some of the latest tweets and retweets via the @NorthDotWales twitter account. This list is updated every few minutes!
Rush hour on the Snowdon Mountain Railway 🤣 🐑
📸: @MountainXperience on Instagram 👏
#Snowdon #sheep #NorthWales #sheepofwales
"Intentionally shooting at a gull is very likely to constitute an offence, unless done under licence - and we're reminding the person who undertook this barbaric act that they could be prosecuted” (LINK)
Questions have been raised over what the freeze on new road projects will mean for plans for a third Menai crossing.
(LINK)
Three horses sadly had to be put to sleep due to the extent of their suffering at Evans’ farm.
(LINK)
The bid to secure World Heritage status for the slate areas of Gwynedd has reached the final stage before a decision is made.
(LINK)
"We hope that some of these people have changed their mind, because of the new threat posed by the Delta variant."
(LINK)
⚠️Collision - #A55 Eastbound at J23 Llanddulas⚠️
Lane 1 currently closed, congestion building in the area.
Allow more time to travel. ⌚️
#TrafficWalesAlerts
Anglesey's Test, Trace and Protect Team has identified a cluster of cases in the Rhosneigr area.
(LINK)
The team has recovered a substantial amount of controlled drugs, tens of thousands of pounds in cash, mobile phones, and weapons since it was set up.
(LINK)
One to be aware of. Police have had multiple reports from people who have paid a deposit for a caravan on Facebook but it turned out to be a scam.
(LINK)
People watching the sunset from moel famau while the moon sneaks up behind them #NorthWales #moelfamau #moon
After much waiting, from today people in the region can dial 111 to get non-urgent medical advice.
(LINK)
It’s not the first time complaints have been made by anonymous firefighters this year. More on that here:
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The service's senior operations manager has however denied claims there was no cover in the south Gwynedd area at the time, stating it "responds dynamically" to incidents across north Wales.
It has been confirmed it took firefighters 23 minutes to arrive at the bungalow in Lon Ceredigion, which @NorthWalesFire said was due to there being "insufficient crew members" available at Pwllheli.
The fire service has responded to claims by @samtangogledd that its response to a major house fire in Pwllheli was delayed by a lack of staff cover.
(LINK)
Police said enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the alleged assault last week.
(LINK)
The man has been charged with failing to stop and dangerous driving following a pursuit on the A55 near Bangor yesterday morning.
(LINK)
“Without improvements to the sea defences, the risk of coastal flooding faced by homes and businesses in Prestatyn is likely to increase in future" (LINK)
Last week I visited @ClwydAlyn Housing Association to find out about some of the projects they’re involved in around Wrexham, and elsewhere in North Wales. 🏴
A useful opportunity to discuss housing issues, including affordable homes & tackling homelessness. 🏡
3 in 5 adults in Wales are now fully vaccinated.
2,237,710 people in Wales have now had their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
1,517,604 people are now fully vaccinated.
@PublicHealthW figures 👇
(LINK)
The latest figures confirm a sustained increase in coronavirus cases, with evidence of community transmission of the Delta variant.
(LINK)
Yn fyw gyda'r Gweinidog Iechyd a'r Dirprwy Prif Swyddog Meddygol Cymru | Live now with the Health Minister and Deputy Chief Medical Officer (LINK)
Police say they have discovered a large cannabis factory after responding to reports of suspicious activity in Denbigh this morning.
(LINK)
Lateral flow tests available for collection at:
➡️ Llandudno Swimming Centre
➡️ Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre
➡️ James Alexander Barr Tennis Centre
➡️ Abergele Leisure Centre
➡️ Hwb yr Hen Ysgol Llanrwst
Read more 👉 (LINK)
These stunning paintings are by Phil Barrow, a local artist living in North Wales. 'There are so many subjects to paint in North Wales from ancient castles with history to majestic snow capped mountains and lakes – huge valleys and deep gorges with rivers gushing through them.
Absolutely appalled that two of our members have been badly injured as a result of a violent incident in Flintshire last night. One officer sustained a broken wrist and the other officer was bitten several times. NWP Fed Rep support and contact is in place. #ProtectTheProtectors
Hundreds of cars at Penmon Point, people here from far away lands like Wrexham and Heswall trying to spot the bioluminescent plankton. Really cool vibe like people camping, drinking smoking and chatting at fires - but no plankton yet.
The success of the scheme has been highlighted after Christian Eriksen’s life was saved by CPR and the use of a defibrillator.
(LINK)
"This is the year to holiday at home and enjoy everything our beautiful country has to offer," said Vaughan Gething.
(LINK)
Police have issued an appeal this morning after a man in his 20s was airlifted to hospital following a crash on Anglesey.
(LINK)
Demolition works on the Queen’s Buildings in Rhyl are currently on hold “...to ensure public safety and the safety of operatives within the Queens Theatre and arcade who are currently removing the asbestos that was discovered within those buildings” (LINK)
Another pub served with an enforcement notice this time the Tafarn Tŷ Gwyn in Llanfairpwll, which the council say "failed to adequately minimise the risk of exposure to Coronavirus at the premises for both customers and staff” (LINK)
"When you have clusters of a new variant close to a porous border, then the chances of just turning it back at the border are pretty slender."
(LINK)
Police have slammed the "stupid behaviour" of car passengers who were caught on camera leaning out of the window in Snowdonia to take pictures for Snapchat. The footage has to be seen to be believed...
(LINK)
FM says there is “sustained and accelerating transmission, not just in North and South East Wales but in all parts of Wales” (LINK)
A further 184 cases of the variant have been identified in Wales since Monday, mainly amongst young people who have yet to be vaccinated.
(LINK)
The former Llandudno man, who worked for the Inland Revenue in Colwyn Bay in the 1980s, led a financial conspiracy using a web of bank accounts.
(LINK)
Police have launched an investigation after a man died following an incident in St Asaph yesterday afternoon. (LINK)
Potentially exciting news as Conwy's world heritage site looks set to be made the centrepiece of a UK City of Culture bid.
(LINK)
The council said: "Our message to the public is simple – please keep out of this dangerous site."
(LINK)
The council has served the organisers of the fun fair with an event direction notice under coronavirus regulations to stop it taking place.
(LINK)
Following the incident, police have issued a reminder that although e-scooters have increased in popularity over recent years, they are currently only legal to ride on private land.
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"Driving with excess alcohol or under the influence of drugs is not just a criminal offence but also completely unacceptable which puts lives at risk."
(LINK)
Whilst in Colwyn Bay earlier, we spotted a male riding an e-scooter on the prom...which of course isn't allowed (here in north Wales anyway).
A warning was issued but not long after this warning was given, he was stopped by @NWPWestConCoast so his e-scooter was seized.
An Anglesey farm business has submitted plans for a milkshake vending machine as it attempts to diversify.
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❗The application window for the Economic Resilience Fund has been extended to midday on Wednesday 16th June for businesses with a turnover of more than £85k
Businesses with a turnover of less than £85k can also check their eligibility and apply here
(LINK)
Anglesey Council wants to increase the council tax premium for second homes on the island to 50 per cent.
(LINK)
Not sure who looks after this picnic table at #Aberogwen #Spinnies but certainly not people who lit a BBQ on the wooden table. 😢😡 @North_Wales_WT @WalesCoastPath
It means 428 pupils from Ysgol Brynhyfryd in Ruthin, Denbigh High School and St Brigid’s have been ordered to self-isolate for 14 days (LINK)
"We will restore capacity in the NHS and help our industries and businesses prepare for the opportunities that lie ahead of us."
(LINK)
⚠️Warning ⚠️
#A487 Felinheli Bypass .
We have congestion in the area due to a collision.
The road is open however we are awaiting recovery of the vehicles involved.
Please allow additional time to your journey if you are travelling in the area ⌚️🚘.
Denbighshire council confirmed it was dealing with 10 “linked cases” – but by Monday evening, that figure had increased to 25 (LINK)
The woman was rescued by the lifeboat crew having drifted over 1.5 miles from her original position.
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This morning I visited Rowlands Pharmacy in Prestatyn with @SamRowlands_, to see the role that Community Pharmacies across the area have in delivering the Covid-19 vaccine, and how they have consistently provided a reliable service to residents during the pandemic.
Have you seen Kelly Duckworth anywhere? She's from St Helens, but is known to visit North Wales. Please help to find her by circulating this appeal.
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It is thought that an increase in people mixing is contributing to the transmission of the Delta variant, leading to concerns being raised by health officials.
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Get outside and see what's around you.
Wales truly is a spectacle 🏴
@ItsYourWales @northdotwales
@GoNorthWales @visitwales
@capturewalesuk @yourwales
#wales #cymru #explore
It was a familiar story at Nant Gwynant over the weekend with cars parked on both sides of the road, leading to questions over whether enough enforcement is taking place.
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"These ladies work bloody hard at the front of house, and they don’t deserve this kind of behaviour!"
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The incident at the weekend has prompted a warning about the dangers of swimming near waterfalls.
(LINK)
All three incidents occurred yesterday after people failed to get rid of their barbecues safely.
(LINK)
**Breakdown Alert #A55
We are currently dealing with a broken down vehicle heading Eastbound on the #A55 between J11 and J12.
Traffic Officers are on scene and lane 1 has been closed to allow for recovery.
#TrafficWalesAlert
A 36-year-old man was flown to the Royal Stoke University Hospital with serious injuries after the crash earlier today.
(LINK)
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