Andrew Forgrave

Countryside and tourism editor

Based inColwyn Bay

Topic ExpertiseRural affairs: Farming / Food / Wildlife / Environment...Tourism: Snowdonia / Tourism / Caravans and camping / Motorhomes / Planning applications / Beaches...News: Covid news / Welsh Government updates / Tourism features

Local ExpertiseNews and tourism features from Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham

Languages SpokenEnglish

AwardsWelsh Farming Journalist of the Year 2006 (FUW) Runner-up journalist of the year 2001 (BT Wales Awards)

AffiliationsBritish Guild of Agricultural Journalists

Andrew has been reporting on Welsh farming, food, wildlife, tourism and environmental issues for almost two decades. He is currently North Wales Live's countryside and tourism writer

Homes in North Wales being heated by human poo this winter

Renewable energy

It's been celebrated as a 'positive story' for the region’s circular economy

New Met Office Yellow alert for snow in North Wales is third warning for the country in a day

North Wales Weather

The harsh weather is set to continue for a while longer

Motorcyclist killed in Saturday night crash by popular North Wales pub

North Wales Police

His next of kin have been informed

The six roadworks starting on the A55, A483 and A487 in North Wales this week

Traffic and Travel

Most of the work involves surface repairs and is taking place in short bursts overnight

Anglesey's fairytale manor with 28 bedrooms and private path to a ruined castle by the sea

Property Insider

The property lies a designated UNESCO World Heritage site with Lleiniog beach less than 300 metres away

RECAP: Crashes shut North Wales road and saw another hit by delays

Traffic and Travel

Police are dealing with two separate incidents on the road network this morning

The incredible henges of North Wales lying forgotten just off the A55

One earth henge is helping to redefine the role of north east Wales in prehistoric Britain

Swordmaster descended from family who lived in Llandudno's caves now wielding knives at food firm

North Wales Food and Drink

Apra can trace her roots to a Llandudno cave and she's now resurrecting her life in Wrexham

Magical Northern Lights viewed from Wales’ highest mountain as ‘never seen before’

A photographer had a hunch the aurora would be spectacular from the summit - and it was

Major 'new Mersey crossing' could be another way of reaching Liverpool from North Wales

A multi-billion-pound tidal barrage is under discussion again - and latest plans show routes for cyclists and pedestrians

LIVE: Crash near A55 Posthouse Roundabout as ice warning for roads in North Wales

Traffic and Travel

A road in Conwy was also closed earlier and there have been a number of crashes today

Attack by pupil left Welsh teacher with life-changing injuries

Craig Hearne suffered permanent loss of sensation on the right side of his face

Urgent 'do not eat' alerts from Tesco, Morrisons and Lidl as meat, chocolate, cereal and veg products recalled

Some may contain nuts or salmonella, others have pieces of plastic or rubber

Two men who drove on one of North Wales' most beautiful beaches have now been banned from driving

Police said anti-social driving should not be spoiling the beach for families, residents and tourists

Plan to revive giant plaque hidden in plain sight by Llandudno Pier

Once a key part of the resort's seafront, the concrete plaque fell into disuse and was quietly forgotten

'Chilling howl' in North Wales skies that's 'ruining holidays and damaging mental health'

There are concerns that noise from RAF training planes is driving away tourists

'My house lost £90k' - how property slump is affecting different parts of North Wales

Some are pleased to see prices dropping, with many areas experiencing a housing crisis

Motorists mystified by fines for phantom 'parking' at Llandudno retail park

'Adjustments' have since been made to Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras at Mostyn Champneys

A55 stretches to close next week as support given to affected businesses

Traffic and Travel

A Conwy Valley road will also see a lengthy closure extending beyond Christmas

Night patrols underway in North Wales to deter Christmas poachers

This time of year is peak season for illegal fishing

Giant 'floating' ship moves into position off Llandudno

The six-legged vessel can be jacked up 25ft above the sea

Sad state of popular Dee Valley attraction overrun with visitors

New toilets and extra parking are being built at Horseshoe Falls and efforts are underway to combat illegal camping and BBQs

Lorry braking suddenly could have 'unzipped' Menai bridge and caused 'catastrophic loss of life'

Engineers made the scary discovery while searching old records for specifications

Behaviour clampdown at North Wales resort will give police 'additional tool'

Measures are being proposed to safeguard residents and businesses in Rhyl

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