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North Wales Chronicle
04-07-2025
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
Harbour Hotel on Anglesey deemed 'unsafe' after major blaze
The fire at The Harbour Hotel in Cemaes Bay, on Anglesey, broke out last night (Thursday, July 3). North Wales Fire and Rescue Service were alerted at just before 11pm. Four crews and an Aerial Ladder Platform appliance attended. No injuries have been reported. A spokesperson for the fire service said: "We were called to a fire at a hotel on Bridge Street, Cemaes at 10.56pm last night. "All guests and staff were evacuated safely after alarms were activated. "The fire caused substantial damage to the property. "The cause of the fire is currently under investigation." A road closure was put in place in the early hours of this morning on Bridge Street. A spokesperson from Isle of Anglesey County Council said that barriers had been set-up around the hotel perimeter to stop public access. They added: "The building is unsafe and there is risk of it collapsing." Two-way traffic lights are currently in operation near the front of the hotel. The local authority added: "Bridge Street will reopen at around 9am this morning. "However, two-way traffic lights will have to be in operation as the area in front of the Harbour Hotel has been closed off due to the risk of loose slates falling from the roof. "The first entrance to the Gwelfor Estate which is within the scope of the traffic lights remains closed for the time being until further notice."
Wales Online
30-06-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Anglesey pub 'deserves to look its best again' as £3m town revamp underway
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Anglesey's largest town is set to benefit from a £3.25 million heritage funding boost. Work is underway to renovate a number of prominent historic buildings along its main shopping street. As part of the Holyhead Townscape Heritage Initiative, funded by UK Government and the National Lottery Heritage Fund through the Anglesey council, six shopfronts including a well-known local pub will be restored to their original authentic appearance. The initiative is designed to improve the town centre, attract more visitors, and encourage further private investment in the area. It is part of a wider programme of investment in Holyhead with has already seen substantial work to restore several properties in and around the town centre. Among one of the first business set to get a makeover as part of the scheme is Gleeson's pub on Stanley Street. Landlady Sandra Hiddleston said: 'I'm excited to see the pub given a new lease of life. It has been part of the community for many generations, and it deserves to look its best again. "The investment means we can preserve its history and character as well as giving it a refresh, and I hope it encourages more people to visit and support local businesses.' Stanley Street remains open for business as the work gets underway. There may be some disruption during the work for safety and practical reasons but arrangements will be put in place so that business are supported and can remain open for as long as possible during the work. Cllr Gary Pritchard, Leader of the Isle of Anglesey County Council, added: 'This project is a key part of the Council's ongoing efforts to support Holyhead's regeneration, and we're proud to be driving it forward. We're confident it will have a lasting impact, boost the local economy and strengthen the community. 'Having grown up in the town, I know just how special its history and culture are. We want to build on that unique identity in a way that benefits both residents and local businesses. Our goal is to help create a vibrant, welcoming town centre that truly reflects Holyhead's potential and opens the door to new opportunities.' Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone
North Wales Live
30-06-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
Anglesey pub 'deserves to look its best again' as £3m town revamp underway
Anglesey's largest town is set to benefit from a £3.25 million heritage funding boost. Work is underway to renovate a number of prominent historic buildings along its main shopping street. As part of the Holyhead Townscape Heritage Initiative, funded by UK Government and the National Lottery Heritage Fund through the Anglesey council, six shopfronts including a well-known local pub will be restored to their original authentic appearance. The initiative is designed to improve the town centre, attract more visitors, and encourage further private investment in the area. It is part of a wider programme of investment in Holyhead with has already seen substantial work to restore several properties in and around the town centre. Among one of the first business set to get a makeover as part of the scheme is Gleeson's pub on Stanley Street. Landlady Sandra Hiddleston said: 'I'm excited to see the pub given a new lease of life. It has been part of the community for many generations, and it deserves to look its best again. "The investment means we can preserve its history and character as well as giving it a refresh, and I hope it encourages more people to visit and support local businesses.' Stanley Street remains open for business as the work gets underway. There may be some disruption during the work for safety and practical reasons but arrangements will be put in place so that business are supported and can remain open for as long as possible during the work. Cllr Gary Pritchard, Leader of the Isle of Anglesey County Council, added: 'This project is a key part of the Council's ongoing efforts to support Holyhead's regeneration, and we're proud to be driving it forward. We're confident it will have a lasting impact, boost the local economy and strengthen the community. 'Having grown up in the town, I know just how special its history and culture are. We want to build on that unique identity in a way that benefits both residents and local businesses. Our goal is to help create a vibrant, welcoming town centre that truly reflects Holyhead's potential and opens the door to new opportunities.'
North Wales Chronicle
18-06-2025
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
Closed Anglesey school could become 'community facility'
The old Ysgol Llangaffo site at Llangaffo, Gaerwen shut in 2019 in a merger with four other schools. Llangaffo, Ysgol Bodorgan, Ysgol Dwyran, and Ysgol Niwbwrch merged to create the £5million 'super school' Ysgol Santes Dwynwen in Newborough. Now the site, made up of a school building and field, could be converted into a community facility. Isle of Anglesey County Council is looking for groups or organisations to express an interest in developing the former primary school. MORE: Old landfill transformed into biodiversity and education hub A spokesperson for the local authority said: "Isle of Anglesey County Council is offering an opportunity to a group or organisation to express an interest to develop a community facility in Llangaffo, Anglesey. "If your group or organisation has imaginative proposals and is interested in taking over or developing this facility, you will need to show that your proposals can secure its longer-term future and will benefit the local community. "The process will be subject to the Council's Community Asset Transfer policy, expressions of interest are invited before 5pm on on Tuesday 1st of July 2025. "Please contact propertyenquiries@ for further details."
North Wales Chronicle
05-06-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Anglesey secondary school set for new £66million home
Isle of Anglesey County Council hopes to relocate Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi into a new building near Holyhead Leisure Centre by September 2030. The main aims of the new building, estimated to cost almost £66million and able to accommodate 900 pupils – would be to ensure: A wide-ranging statutory consultation on the began today (June 5). All stakeholders with a connection to Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi are now being encouraged to have their say on proposals (dependent on successful procurement of the land). Anglesey's Executive approved the statutory consultation process on the new building last month. It will include special sessions to gain feedback on the proposals from pupils, school council, staff, governors, parents and other interested stakeholders. Education and Welsh language portfolio holder, Councillor Dafydd Roberts, said: 'This statutory consultation marks the first step on an exciting journey towards September 2030.' 'The proposals represent our commitment to the future of education and Welsh language in Caergybi and wider Holy Island. 'Input from everyone connected to Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi will therefore be vital in helping us shape this project going forward.' READ MORE: Air ambulance attends incident at Anglesey secondary school Luxury eco lodges on Anglesey up for sale for £3.1million The discovery of RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) at the current Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi building had a significant effect on school processes and pupil education between September 2023 and January 2024. Coupled with a need for significant expenditure on maintenance, the current building is coming to the end of its life. Director of education, skills and young people, Aaron C Evans, explained: 'Officers have considered a number of different options for the provision of secondary education in the Holyhead area. 'We've come to the conclusion that a new building for Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi is the best way forward. 'Creating a new modern building would be a significant investment in education in Caergybi and wider catchment area and would also ensure the long-term sustainability of secondary education in the area. 'A new school building with specialist modern learning facilities of the highest standard would also help ensure the best possible educational experiences and outcomes for young people; and support the aims of the County Council's Modernising Learning Communities and Welsh Language Strategy.' The statutory consultation process will run between 5 June and 17 July 2025. An accessible easy read version of the consultation document is available on the council's website.
