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Dolgellau

Dolgellau is a town in the county of Gwynedd and lies on the River Wnion. A rural town it is the climbing base for many to tackle Cadair Idris.

Gwynedd resort residents face 40 mile round trip to dump rubbish
Gwynedd Council
Locals claim the seaside town has been 'neglected time and time again'
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From 'Snowdon' in India to 'Anglesea' Down Under - 21 overseas spots with very Welsh names
Welsh Language
The impact of Wales can be felt in every corner of the globe
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Major structural survey to be carried out after roof collapse at Gwynedd Spar shop
Dolgellau
Two people were injured after rubble fell into the interior of the shop earlier this year
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Motorists driving ‘too fast’ across iconic Snowdonia bridge with 5mph speed limit
Snowdonia
Its new owners are concerned excessive speeds are affecting the bridge's timber decking
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Wales' real-life Indiana Jones explores ancient 'lost' mine and makes dramatic discoveries
Essential Wales
Ioan Lord is on a mission to put the metal mines of Mid Wales on a par with Eryri's slate landscapes. Here, he nominates six of the best locations
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Old hotel and car showroom in Snowdonia earmarked for new ambulance station
Welsh Ambulance Service
Dolgellau's fire station has provided a 'substandard' home for the town's ambulance staff for 11 years
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'Devastating' death of woman in ambulance crash leads to training improvements
Courts
Janet Winspear died after the non-emergency ambulance she was travelling in collided with a van
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Shutting fire stations in North Wales tourist hotspots would be 'huge loss'
Gwynedd
Gwynedd Council has had its say on a fire service shake-up which could see five stations in North Wales closed
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Spar building owners ordered to make 'dangerous' building safe
Dolgellau
Action needs to be taken as a 'matter of urgency' after Dolgellau rocked by collapse
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Post Office issues statement after Spar shop roof collapse sparks branch closure
Gwynedd
The branch is based within the store, and structural inspections and repairs now need to take place
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Hero off-duty firefighter pulled woman from rubble of collapsed Spar
Dolgellau
Ernie Hughes left family pub lunch to dash to help after the store in Dolgellau, Gwynedd turned to rubble
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The Snowdonia frontier town surrounded by gold in them thar hills
Dolgellau
Dolgellau may not be the most popular destinations in the national park but it has an incredible history and a thriving cultural scene
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Collapsed Spar building owners 'have a lot to answer for', warns council chief
Dolgellau
Investigators to probe cause of incident which injured two people and closed part of town centre
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'Everyone accounted for' at Spar shop collapse as building owners speak up
Dolgellau
One worker had to be dug out of stricken building in Gwynedd
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Two taken to hospital with staff member dug from rubble after Spar ceiling collapse in Dolgellau
Dolgellau
Emergency crews close roads in Gwynedd town's centre for over three hours
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Centre of Dolgellau closed for emergency incident - live updates
Dolgellau
Members of the public are being told to stay away
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Welsh Government slammed for 'ditching safety improvements on major North Wales road
A494
There have been six serious accidents on the A494, including two deaths in the past two months alone
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North Wales man who died when diseased tree fell on him was 'just the best'
Dolgellau
Tree surgeon Terry Evans died when the trunk of the tree snapped and trapped him
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Motorcyclist who died after crash with car in Gwynedd is named
Courts
Mark Joyce, 56, died at the scene of the crash on the A494
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Biker dies after crash with car in Gwynedd
Gwynedd
The motorcyclist was sadly pronounced dead at the scene of the crash
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Accident near Dolgellau closes road for more than four hours
Dolgellau
Emergency services sent to scene on A494 in south Gwynedd
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Former Snowdonia primary school goes on sale years after closing for good
Dolgellau
The building has lain empty since the school shut in 2017
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Wrong-way A55 driver, high street cannabis farmers and 'gunman' among criminals jailed in July
Courts
Judges had no option but to send these serious offenders to prison
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Top Gwynedd restaurant that closed after energy bill tripled goes on sale
Gwynedd
The former Gatehouse Steakehouse is on the market for £285,000
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