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Gloomy Christmas period for Pwllheli and Porthmadog shops

CHRISTMAS spirit was not in abundance for traders this year as many now face an uncertain future following poor sales over the festive season. Read

Pwllheli toddler winning brave fight against cancer

A TODDLER diagnosed with a tumour the size of a small apple in her tummy has been given a 90% chance of survival. Read

Cancer sufferer from Mynytho may go to court over drugs access

A SERIOUSLY-ILL kidney cancer patient last night vowed to take legal action unless he is prescribed life-extending drugs. Read

Aberdaron attracts the crowds for Boxing Day dip

NEAR freezing temperatures did not stop a crowd of people from Aberdaron from taking part in the annual Boxing Day dip in the sea. Read

Controversial Pwllheli beach bollards are removed

A DECISION to remove a gate barring people from a Lln beauty spot has been hailed a success. Read

Anger at rise in Pwllheli marina berthing fees

SAILORS have been hit with another above-inflation rise in berthing fees for the coming year. Read

Council house show home exhibitions open at Pwllheli and Sarn

COUNCIL tenants on the Llyn Peninsula will have a chance to see what improvements a transfer to a new, independent not-for-profit housing organisation, could deliver. Read

Pwllheli-based Lleyn Sub Aqua Club looks for new members

A GROUP of underwater adventurers have appealed for like-minded enthusiasts to join their ranks. Read

Pwllheli drink driver jailed after fiancee's death

A DRINK-DRIVER whose fiancee died when his car hit a wall and overturned was jailed for six years on Monday. Read

Woolworths

New Year date set for closure of Woolworths in Gwynedd

FORMER High Street giant Woolworths will close all of its Gwynedd stores by January 2, with the loss of more than 100 jobs across the county. Read

St Malo developers announce shops plan for Pwllheli

PROPERTY developers StMalo have revealed exciting plans for a multi-million pound retail park near Pwllheli town centre. Read

Ysgol Morfa Nefyn's Oliver performance at Neuadd Dwyfor in Pwllheli goes down a storm

PUPILS from Ysgol Morfa Nefyn took to the stage last Thursday night and performed a version of the classic musical Oliver at Neuadd Dwyfor in Pwllheli. Read

Dates for Gwynedd Woolworths store closures

FORMER High Street giant Woolworths will close all of its Gwynedd stores by January 2, with the loss of more than 100 jobs across the county. Read

Free parking in Gwynedd

SHOPPERS and small businesses have been given an unexpected, early Christmas present. Read

Post office

Retail complex plans for Pwllheli post office site

A POST office could be demolished to make way for a new retail complex in Llyn. Read

Erw Aur

Botwnnog training centre for people with learning disabilities is facing the axe

A CENTRE which offers training and skills opportunities for adults with learning disabilities could be axed to save £50,000 a year. Read

Pwllheli's Ysgol Glan y Môr in nose piercing row

A FATHER has vowed to keep his daughter out of school after she was sent home for refusing to cover up a nose piercing. Read

Police bike ride raises cash fpr Y Ffor's Ysgol Hafod Lôn

PEDAL powered police officers have raised over £700 in aid of a special needs school. Read

Heritage Lottery grant to repair Pwllheli church's roof

THE congregation of a Lln church are in for a dry Christmas this year after being given a grant to repair their leaky roof. Read

Bid to make Trefor a Fairtrade village

A GROUP of kind-hearted residents are hoping to get their name in the history books by launching a bid to become the first Fairtrade village in the world. Read

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