Anglesey Today Blog

Mar 10, New Prison on Aluminium Smelter Site

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:18:30 GMT

If 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

Mar 10, New Prison on Aluminium Smelter Site

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:18:30 GMT

If 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

Feb 18, Island Wind Tidal Turbine Hub Hopes

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:04:58 GMT

Plans are advancing for turning the former Anglesey Aluminium smelter site into a wind turbine manufacturing factory with potential for creating hundreds

Feb 18, More Holyhead Ireland Fast Ferries to see

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:57:06 GMT

Mainly 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

Feb 8, Island Coast Investment Boost Welcome

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:34:40 GMT

Visitors 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

Feb 8, Musical Donation to Hope House

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:14:12 GMT

Last 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

Feb 4, Planning Timetable and Wylfa B

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:02:25 GMT

The Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) has released an updated timetable for applications for permission to build new nuclear power stations in

Jan 26, Menai Mini Marathon 2010

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:55:34 GMT

The 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.

Jan 22, First Minister Boosts Island Energy Training Centre

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:21:55 GMT

First Minister Carwyn Jones recently launched the building of a new energy sector training centre for young people at Coleg Menai at Llangefni on

Jan 21, A Wonderful Day at Penmon Priory

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:01:14 GMT

On December 13th, 2009, I married my beautiful partner, Jackie, at Penmon Priory on Anglesey. Our families traveled from Mold and Mid Wales to witness

Jan 21, Remote British Lighthouse Postcards, Reflections on Past Maritime History

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:31:34 GMT

A Review of British lighthouse postcards, book by Christopher Nicholson includes vintage pictures and lighthouse history

Jan 14, Wylfa Future Public Meeting Invitation

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:14:14 GMT

Local 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

Jan 13, Abu Dhabi Letter to Holyhead

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:46:41 GMT

I am a Holyhead boy, currently, however, I am living and working in Dubai/ Abu Dhabi following the redundancies last year at Angelsey Aluminium

Jan 11, Offshore Wind Farm Boosts Island Prospects

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:20:44 GMT

A 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

Jan 6, Irish View of Wylfa on Anglesey

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:30:04 GMT

Check 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.

Jan 4, Island Tidal Power Project Cash Boost

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:15:03 GMT

Marine Current Turbines (MCT), which hopes to build a tidal power farm near Skerries off Anglesey, has recieved a 3.5 million capital investment

Jan 3, 2010 Salsa Classes on Anglesey

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:43:29 GMT

A 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.

Dec 23, Agricultural Residues For Biomass Projects

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:58:21 GMT

Its my understanding that biomass to energy projects are typically fueled with agricultural residues or wood wastes, but not with whole trees

Dec 15, Christmas Salsa Party Llangefni

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:26:07 GMT

All welcome to a Christmas Salsa Party on Tuesday 22nd December at Wellman's Social Club, Llangefni Industrial Estate, Llangefni (between the Vauxhall

Dec 8, New Hump for Anglesey Railway Stations

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:41:55 GMT

A new, cost-effective special hump could soon improve passenger access at Valley Station on Anglesey, following its recent introduction at Aberdyfi

Dec 5, RWE Npower Shows Wylfa B Potential for Local Business

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:07:35 GMT

RWE npower is showing how a new Wylfa B nuclear power station on Anglesey could help businesses across North Wales prepare to tender for potential

Dec 5, Llys Dulas and Lady Dorina Neave

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:22:22 GMT

Can 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

Nov 26, St David's Hospice - Your Local Hospice

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:32:07 GMT

St Davids Hospice, based in LLandudno provides free palliative (end of life) care to adult patients from across North West Wales from Holyhead to

Nov 26, Every Anglesey resident I meet is totally opposed to Wylfa B.

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:40:35 GMT

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, North Wales Wind Energy Challenges and Opportunities

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:52:10 GMT

With growing concerns about the impact of climate change, offshore wind energy schemes off North Wales, including Anglesey, have an important role

Nov 21, Welsh Hospital Ghost in Lift

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:17:36 GMT

I'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

Nov 17, Anglesey Biomass, Energy Island Potential

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:14:07 GMT

Looks at Anglesey biomass projects, sourcing and burning biomass, and contribution to the energy island potential

Nov 15, RWE Npower Wylfa Public Exhibitions

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:04:42 GMT

RWE Npower is holding drop-in Public Exhibitions to hear the views of people on Anglesey about Wylfa new nuclear build proposals. The company

Nov 13, Coasteering on Anglesey, Adventure on Island Cliffs

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:25:01 GMT

Experience Coasteering on Anglesey, enjoy an outdoor coasteering adventure off the exciting cliffs on this island in North Wales

Nov 13, Island Opinion Firmly For Wylfa B

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:43:47 GMT

The 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

Nov 12, Bangor Salsa Dance Party

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:40:38 GMT

Come to our Salsa Party to dance away your Winter blues, this Saturday 14th November at Bangor Golf Club. Complete Beginners class 7.45pm, Dancing

Nov 11, Cruise Wales and Discover Anglesey Island Hidden Gems

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:26:46 GMT

Cruise Wales and visit Holyhead port, discover Anglesey hidden gems. A Parliamentary Report points to Welsh ports growth opportunities.

Nov 11, Menai Bridge Air Cadets

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:05:03 GMT

Just 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

Nov 10, Winter Fair Bryn Mel Manor Care Home, Llandegfan

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:52:07 GMT

Come 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

Nov 10, New Anglesey Nuclear Plant Tensions

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:09:27 GMT

The Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) is opposed to any new nuclear build in Wales, including Wylfa on Anglesey, according to First Minister Rhodri

Nov 9, RWE NPower Tests Wylfa Land

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:42:33 GMT

RWE NPower has started testing land near the current Wylfa Power Station on Anglesey to assess its suitability for a potential Wylfa B nuclear

Nov 9, Miliband Boosts Wylfa B Prospects

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:36:34 GMT

Wylfa on Anglesey is among ten approved sites in England and Wales for new nuclear build, following an announcement by Ed Miliband, Energy

Nov 7, Horizon Nuclear Power, Wylfa B New Build Programme

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:48:32 GMT

Horizon 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

Nov 7, Christmas Present Idea from Anglesey

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:33:39 GMT

Are you looking for Christmas present ideas for family and friends? Here is one suggestion for those of you who love Anglesey, and know of friends and relatives who would appreciate a daily reminder of the island's beauty.

Nov 1, Cylch Meithrin Gaerwen Shopping Evening

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:38:53 GMT

Cylch Meithrin Gaerwen Charity No:1056169 For the second year running we have arranged a Christmas Shopping Evening at Ysgol Esceifiog, Gaerwen.

Oct 29, One Wylfa B or Hundreds of Unsightly Windmills?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:01:58 GMT

There is a some opposition to a new nuclear station on Anglesey replacing the original, but not everyone is in favour of those wind turbines. These

Oct 29, Island LNG Plant Not Dangerous

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:55:32 GMT

Having an LNG regasification plant at Amlwch on Anglesey would be less dangerous than a petrol station or a gas fire in the home, according to an industry professional with 30 years experience. Read the rest of his comments below.

Oct 28, Greg Evans Boosts Wylfa B Campaign

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:48:27 GMT

Former Wylfa Power Station site director Greg Evans has pledged to campaign strongly for new nuclear build on Anglesey after stepping down from his

Oct 27, Weetabix Removes Island From UK Map

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:26:38 GMT

Weetabix upsets locals by leaving Anglesey island off a map of Britain, featured on the side of its cereal boxes as part of a 1 million cash prizes

Oct 27, Adventurous Red Squirrels Escape Island Across Bridge

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:19:42 GMT

Friends of Anglesey Red Squirrels believe some of the endangered mammals may have crossed one of the two Menai Straits Bridges linking the island to

Oct 26, Galeri Ianto Art Gallery Llanfaes, Beaumaris

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:31:17 GMT

On November 21st Galeri Ianto gallery opens in Llanfaes, near Beaumaris with an exhibition of lithographic works from the world renowned Curwen

Oct 20, Plas Newydd Forget Me Not Walk, Leukaemia Research.

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:50:24 GMT

Join Leukaemia Research for our first Forget Me Not Walk at the Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens, Anglesey on Sunday 29th November 2009. The

Oct 19, Anglesey Cardiff Flights Extension to 2014

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:55:27 GMT

Flights between Anglesey and Cardiff airports look set for a boost with a new three year contract to run from 2010 to 2014, according to the Welsh

Oct 16, Emirates Smelter Attracts Island Workers

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:48:18 GMT

Emirates Aluminium (EMAL)is seeking to recruit former Anglesey Aluminium Metal (AAM) workers from the recently closed island smelter at Holyhead.

Oct 9, Anglesey Calendar 2010 - Special Offer

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:43:07 GMT

PM Photography has produced the fourth edition of the bi-lingual Anglesey calendar for 2010. All the photographs are taken by local photographer Paul