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Criccieth

Criccieth is a town in the county of Gwynedd. A beautiful seaside resort, the town has a population of around 2,000 and is noted for its castle

Legendary rugby ref Nigel Owens goes underground in search of Snowdonia delicacy
North Wales Food and Drink
The Wrexham AFC fan has launched a competition to win an eyewatering amount of cave-aged cheese
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The 'groovy' rainbow beetle unique to Snowdon that's no longer swinging like the 60s
Snowdon
Numbers of the rare beetle are thought to be falling as the warming climate pushes them further up the mountain
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Operators at Caffi Siabod announce new venue once they leave Eryri cafe
North Wales Food and Drink
The operators at the walkers' institution confirmed in October they were not renewing their lease at the Eryri 'institution'
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Indian summer predicted as incredible photos show Anglesey surfers flying high in Storm Agnes
North Wales Weather
Last night's storm brought less carnage than expected and there are now hopes October will be warmer than usual
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Barmaid stole more than £1,800 from till and tip jar at Gwynedd pub
Criccieth
Bethan Hughes, who was best friend's with the landlord's wife, claimed it was 'an accident' when confronted
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Legal battle looms over bombshell housing plan that threatens to rip Gwynedd apart
Gwynedd
Some people believe the only solution to Gwynedd's housing woes is to 'crash the market and kill the economy, then start again'
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Man caught with cocaine at Wrexham match, axeman and blackmailing chef among criminals locked up in August
Courts
Judges jailed offenders for wide range of crimes committed in North Wales
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Rail passengers face 18-mile diversion as iconic North Wales bridge closes for three months
Network Rail
Disruption is inevitable but the end is finally in sight for the incredible renewal of Barmouth bridge
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Man hurled 'nasty and frightening' threats at teenage girls on North Wales train
Criccieth
Nicholas Lyon, 40, from Criccieth started threatening violence and became verbally abusive shortly after the teens boarded at Llandudno Junction
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'I went on one of the world's most epic train journeys - and it changed my perception of North Wales'
Tourism
'At some points the line runs so close to the sea that you feel like you’re in it'
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Criccieth High Street shut after car bursts into flames following crash
Criccieth
The road was shut while the blaze was extinguished
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Recap: Criccieth High Street closed due to car fire
Criccieth
Emergency services are at the scene
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Air ambulance called to report of three people being swept out to sea off Gwynedd
Harlech
The RNLI and coastguard also responded to the emergency on Friday
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Former slate workshop set to be transformed into 'innovative' dining hub
Criccieth
Plans to create a 'food and drink destination' at the Criccieth Craft Centre have been approved
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'Old run down pub' by Gwynedd train station transformed into seafood tapas restaurant
Criccieth
The Crab and Lemon serves Pen Llŷn crab and lobster among other locally-caught seafood dishes
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Man told woman not to have medication which would affect her sex drive
Courts
Nicholas Lyon, 40, of Criccieth, is due to be sentenced next week after admitting controlling or coercive behaviour
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Ancient churchyard on former island is final resting place of blind composer and 'Jac Du'
History
The site lies between Criccieth and Morfa Bychan on the Llyn Peninsula
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Spandau Ballet star set to perform in Criccieth as part of week-long festival
Criccieth
The festival - now in its 36th year - has long been a popular event in the town
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Locals fury at 'diabolical' new 'access' to Gwynedd beach after ramp destroyed in storm
North Wales Beaches
The new promenade ladder installed at Criccieth after a concrete access ramp was removed caused a stir but it's been installed as a safety measure for anyone trapped by the tide
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New huts planned for North Wales countryside retreat
Gwynedd
The Buddhist faith centre have tabled a bid to build silent meditation huts on its grounds near Criccieth, Gwynedd
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Artisan market and 'breakfast with seals' in our first weekend events round-up of spring
Things to do in North Wales
We have events in Wrexham, Rhyl, Mold and Criccieth this weekend
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Entire beach at popular North Wales resort 'disappearing before our eyes'
North Wales Beaches
Urgent seafront repairs have begun at the Gwynedd seaside town of Criccieth
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Turf cutting begins for new £8m Gwynedd school delayed by cist grave discovery and rising costs
Gwynedd Council
It is hoped the school will be completed by September, 2024
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Porthmadog crowned best place to live in Gwynedd but a small rural village is not far behind
Gwynedd
A North Wales Live poll found in favour of coastal living - but the birthplace of Hedd Wyn also attracted plenty of support
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