David Powell

Court reporter

Based inConwy

Topic ExpertiseCourt: Court and trial news from Caernarfon and Mold crown and magistrates courts...News: News and features from Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham

Local ExpertiseConwy, Llandudno

Languages SpokenEnglish

AffiliationsNUJ

David Powell is a court and news reporter for North Wales Live

Probe into catching vomiting bug off coast of North Wales as climate change could hike risk

Bangor University

Bangor University academics probe concerning phenomenon in rivers and sea off North Wales

Reviewer picks a cafe in a North Wales town packed with eating out options

North Wales Food and Drink

'The setting is functional and the decor is smart without being spectacular'

Thugs who carried out 'Tarantino film' like torture and brothers who broke man's nose jailed in November

Summary of cases of offenders sent to prison in North Wales last month

Dog looked like she'd swallowed half a beach but the truth is stranger

'They look like pebbles - it's absolutely crazy' says owner Rachel Roberts

Gwynedd man who sent 'unacceptable' messages to workmates found with child abuse videos

Andrew Russell, 37, from Bala who has 'borderline' learning disabilities was spared jail

Gang who plotted to flood North Wales with drugs jailed for more than 50 years

They even conspired to supply cannabis inside HMP Berwyn in Wrexham

Recap: Crash outside school sparks road closure as people urged to avoid area

Maesdu Road in Llandudno has been closed in both directions

Teen led police on 100mph A55 chase before narrowly avoiding head-on crash

Shane Leech nearly crashed into a police car while speeding through Buckley

Man tied up, tortured and had teeth pulled out with a door hinge 'like a Tarantino film scene'

Wrexham man Wayne Butler and his co-accused Stephen Dixon inflicted 'sadistic, unbelievable cruelty' on Matthew 'Jimmy' Williams

Council urged to show 'compassion' and withdraw parking tickets issued during Christmas fair

The council said people could appeal - but said they had a duty to ensure drivers parked responsibly

Woman smashed up 'stepmother's' home with chisel before punching her

Rebecca Culshaw, 40, had been drinking before the incident unfolded

Paedophile who arranged to meet 'girl' for sex branded 'serious risk to children'

Paul Ellis was jailed for five-and-a-half years after being snared by a police decoy

Statement issued amid fears sewage had spilled into North Wales river

Concerns were raised on social media after foam-like material was seen in the water

Lavender Cottage could be your next home for £750,000

Rare chance to buy landscaped cottage-style house with views of Llandudno Bay

Independent adviser to be appointed to help Welsh disaster victims

Expert will show people how to get financial, physical and mental health help in Wales and England in aftermath of Manchester Arena bombing and Hillsborough disaster

This is what Claudia Winkleman looks like without her trademark fringe

Photos unearthed of unrecognisable Strictly Come Dancing co-host from 2000

You could get £300 'extra top up' from DWP, just by being old enough

Thousands in line to get the free handout in welcome boost before Christmas

Enjoy some seasonal sparkle at Plas Newydd in Llangollen as Christmas nears

Christmas in North Wales

Artisan winter market, silver band and Santa at 18th Century haven coming up soon

A slice of Bratislavan life in Caernarfon

North Wales Food and Drink

Check out this surprisingly spacious town centre cafe

Gwynedd curry house wins 'best newcomer' award

North Wales Food and Drink

Bangor eaterie closed for year earns prestigious accolade

North Wales' most violent criminals included thug who stamped on partner's leg and robber with broken bottle

How four violent criminals who struck in North Wales were jailed

Police probe spree of outboard motor thefts

Boat owners targeted by thieves on Anglesey and Gwynedd

Trading standards staff seize illegal tobacco and vapes in raids across county

Council says they pose public health risk and harm legitimate businesses

Woman accused of murder appears in court for first time

Charge follows major police operation in Colwyn Bay

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