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All the latest Anglesey Today News for you here. Just check to see what event or news item is of interest to you. You can subscribe to our RSS feed by clicking on the orange button on the left. RSS is a way for you to get news straight to your desktop. Alternatively, subscribe to our free Anglesey Today Newsletter here. Mar 10, 2010, New Prison on Aluminium Smelter SiteIf one of two potential local sites is chosen for a proposed 1,500 place prison for North Wales, up to 550 direct jobs could be created. There is land Permalink -- click for full blog post "New Prison on Aluminium Smelter Site " Mar 10, 2010, New Prison on Aluminium Smelter SiteIf one of two potential local sites is chosen for a proposed 1,500 place prison for North Wales, up to 550 direct jobs could be created. There is land Permalink -- click for full blog post "New Prison on Aluminium Smelter Site " Feb 18, 2010, Island Wind Tidal Turbine Hub HopesPlans are advancing for turning the former Anglesey Aluminium smelter site into a wind turbine manufacturing factory with potential for creating hundreds Permalink -- click for full blog post "Island Wind Tidal Turbine Hub Hopes" Feb 18, 2010, More Holyhead Ireland Fast Ferries to seeMainly the Stena HSS Explorer and the Dublin Swift do 1 round trip a day, and now, Stena Line are putting a new boat on the route, Stena Express, that Permalink -- click for full blog post "More Holyhead Ireland Fast Ferries to see" Feb 8, 2010, Island Coast Investment Boost WelcomeVisitors to the Anglesey Coastal Path will benefit from a £200,000 investment in coastal infrastructure, which is a part of a major £6.5 million environmental Permalink -- click for full blog post "Island Coast Investment Boost Welcome" Feb 8, 2010, Musical Donation to Hope HouseLast Friday, 5th Feb, Menai Bridge Band (Band Pres Porthaethwy) used the occasion of its annual Solo Competition to hand over a cheque for £230 to Hope Permalink -- click for full blog post "Musical Donation to Hope House" Feb 4, 2010, Planning Timetable and Wylfa BThe Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) has released an updated timetable for applications for permission to build new nuclear power stations in Permalink -- click for full blog post "Planning Timetable and Wylfa B " Jan 26, 2010, Menai Mini Marathon 2010The 29th Menai Mini Marathon over a new course took place on Sunday 24 January 2010. The overall winner was H Williams of Dolgellau in 36.08 minutes. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Menai Mini Marathon 2010" Jan 22, 2010, First Minister Boosts Island Energy Training CentreFirst Minister Carwyn Jones recently launched the building of a new energy sector training centre for young people at Coleg Menai at Llangefni on Permalink -- click for full blog post "First Minister Boosts Island Energy Training Centre" Jan 21, 2010, A Wonderful Day at Penmon PrioryOn December 13th, 2009, I married my beautiful partner, Jackie, at Penmon Priory on Anglesey. Our families traveled from Mold and Mid Wales to witness Permalink -- click for full blog post "A Wonderful Day at Penmon Priory" Jan 21, 2010, Remote British Lighthouse Postcards, Reflections on Past Maritime HistoryA Review of British lighthouse postcards, book by Christopher Nicholson includes vintage pictures and lighthouse history Jan 14, 2010, Wylfa Future Public Meeting InvitationLocal residents on Anglesey are invited to a public meeting to hear why Wylfa has been approved as a site for a potential new nuclear power station on Permalink -- click for full blog post "Wylfa Future Public Meeting Invitation" Jan 13, 2010, Abu Dhabi Letter to HolyheadI am a Holyhead boy, currently, however, I am living and working in Dubai/ Abu Dhabi following the redundancies last year at Angelsey Aluminium Permalink -- click for full blog post "Abu Dhabi Letter to Holyhead" Jan 11, 2010, Offshore Wind Farm Boosts Island ProspectsA massive offshore wind farm proposal nine miles north of Anglesey is one of nine successful bids for licences awarded by the Crown Estate, owner of Permalink -- click for full blog post "Offshore Wind Farm Boosts Island Prospects" Jan 6, 2010, Irish View of Wylfa on AngleseyCheck the comment section of this article about Wylfa B to get one Irish perspective from Dublin, which is closer to Wylfa than any other Irish city. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Irish View of Wylfa on Anglesey" Jan 4, 2010, Island Tidal Power Project Cash BoostMarine Current Turbines (MCT), which hopes to build a tidal power farm near Skerries off Anglesey, has recieved a £3.5 million capital investment Permalink -- click for full blog post "Island Tidal Power Project Cash Boost" Jan 3, 2010, 2010 Salsa Classes on AngleseyA Very Happy New Year to all Salsa Dance lovers from Helen McGreary. For those who would like to enjoy this activity on Anglesey and nearby, you can find details of the events below. Helen also organises Hip hop, Baccahta and African dance, so if you want to try these variations, find the location and time that suits you. Permalink -- click for full blog post "2010 Salsa Classes on Anglesey" Dec 23, 2009, Agricultural Residues For Biomass ProjectsIt’s my understanding that biomass to energy projects are typically fueled with agricultural residues or wood wastes, but not with whole trees Permalink -- click for full blog post "Agricultural Residues For Biomass Projects" Dec 15, 2009, Christmas Salsa Party LlangefniAll welcome to a Christmas Salsa Party on Tuesday 22nd December at Wellman's Social Club, Llangefni Industrial Estate, Llangefni (between the Vauxhall Permalink -- click for full blog post "Christmas Salsa Party Llangefni" Dec 8, 2009, New Hump for Anglesey Railway StationsA new, cost-effective special hump could soon improve passenger access at Valley Station on Anglesey, following its recent introduction at Aberdyfi Permalink -- click for full blog post "New Hump for Anglesey Railway Stations" Dec 5, 2009, RWE Npower Shows Wylfa B Potential for Local BusinessRWE npower is showing how a new Wylfa B nuclear power station on Anglesey could help businesses across North Wales prepare to tender for potential Permalink -- click for full blog post "RWE Npower Shows Wylfa B Potential for Local Business" Dec 5, 2009, Llys Dulas and Lady Dorina NeaveCan anyone tell me if Llys Dulas Manor or house is stiil standing. My great aunt was a maid and her husband a coachman to Lady Darina between 1900 and Permalink -- click for full blog post "Llys Dulas and Lady Dorina Neave" Nov 26, 2009, St David's Hospice - Your Local HospiceSt Davids Hospice, based in LLandudno provides free palliative (end of life) care to adult patients from across North West Wales from Holyhead to Permalink -- click for full blog post "St David's Hospice - Your Local Hospice" Nov 26, 2009, Every Anglesey resident I meet is totally opposed to Wylfa B.There are so many reasons why so many of us object to the proposed Wylfa B, for example, danger of another Chernobyl type accident. Then there is the Nov 24, 2009, North Wales Wind Energy Challenges and OpportunitiesWith growing concerns about the impact of climate change, offshore wind energy schemes off North Wales, including Anglesey, have an important role Permalink -- click for full blog post "North Wales Wind Energy Challenges and Opportunities" Nov 21, 2009, Welsh Hospital Ghost in LiftI've just read your story Ysbyty Gwynedd Ghost Story. I honestly thought I was going insane until I read this! I have spent 3 of the last 9 months in Permalink -- click for full blog post "Welsh Hospital Ghost in Lift" Nov 17, 2009, Anglesey Biomass, Energy Island PotentialLooks at Anglesey biomass projects, sourcing and burning biomass, and contribution to the energy island potential Permalink -- click for full blog post "Anglesey Biomass, Energy Island Potential " Nov 15, 2009, RWE Npower Wylfa Public ExhibitionsRWE Npower is holding drop-in Public Exhibitions to hear the views of people on Anglesey about Wylfa new nuclear build proposals. The company Permalink -- click for full blog post "RWE Npower Wylfa Public Exhibitions" Nov 13, 2009, Coasteering on Anglesey, Adventure on Island CliffsExperience Coasteering on Anglesey, enjoy an outdoor coasteering adventure off the exciting cliffs on this island in North Wales Permalink -- click for full blog post "Coasteering on Anglesey, Adventure on Island Cliffs" Nov 13, 2009, Island Opinion Firmly For Wylfa BThe S4C programme Pawb a'i Farn last night showed the very strong support for Wylfa B on Anglesey. A very informed audience at Holyhead Healthy Permalink -- click for full blog post "Island Opinion Firmly For Wylfa B" Nov 12, 2009, Bangor Salsa Dance PartyCome to our Salsa Party to dance away your Winter blues, this Saturday 14th November at Bangor Golf Club. Complete Beginners class 7.45pm, Dancing Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bangor Salsa Dance Party" Nov 11, 2009, Cruise Wales and Discover Anglesey Island Hidden GemsCruise Wales and visit Holyhead port, discover Anglesey hidden gems. A Parliamentary Report points to Welsh ports growth opportunities. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cruise Wales and Discover Anglesey Island Hidden Gems" Nov 11, 2009, Menai Bridge Air CadetsJust a request for new members to join the air cadets at Menai Bridge, based next to the Straits Restaurant{formerly rubys}. Boys and girls aged 13 Permalink -- click for full blog post "Menai Bridge Air Cadets" Nov 10, 2009, Winter Fair Bryn Mel Manor Care Home, LlandegfanCome and join us for our Winter fair at Bryn Mel Manor Care Home,Llandegfan,Menai Bridge,Anglesey Tel:01248 712999 Date: Saturday, 21 November 2009 Permalink -- click for full blog post "Winter Fair Bryn Mel Manor Care Home, Llandegfan" Nov 10, 2009, New Anglesey Nuclear Plant TensionsThe Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) is opposed to any new nuclear build in Wales, including Wylfa on Anglesey, according to First Minister Rhodri Permalink -- click for full blog post "New Anglesey Nuclear Plant Tensions" Nov 9, 2009, RWE NPower Tests Wylfa LandRWE NPower has started testing land near the current Wylfa Power Station on Anglesey to assess its suitability for a potential Wylfa B nuclear Permalink -- click for full blog post "RWE NPower Tests Wylfa Land" Nov 9, 2009, Miliband Boosts Wylfa B ProspectsWylfa on Anglesey is among ten approved sites in England and Wales for new nuclear build, following an announcement by Ed Miliband, Energy Permalink -- click for full blog post "Miliband Boosts Wylfa B Prospects" Nov 7, 2009, Horizon Nuclear Power, Wylfa B New Build ProgrammeHorizon Nuclear Power is the joint venture between RWE Npower and E.On UK for new nuclear build. Looks at the Wylfa new build programme on Anglesey Permalink -- click for full blog post "Horizon Nuclear Power, Wylfa B New Build Programme" |