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Llangefni

Llangefni is the second largest settlement on Anglesey behind Holyhead with a population of around 5,000 people. The river Cefni passes through the town and it is also home to Oriel Ynys Mon. More than 80% of the population speak Welsh.

Gwynedd flats development hit by collapse of building firm has now been opened
Gwynedd
Adra has unveiled the new apartments in Pwllheli
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Woman reunited with swimming pool lifeguard who saved her life 44 years ago
Anglesey
Lesley Roberts had stopped breathing when Ronnie Gerrard dived into a pool and pulled her to safety back in 1979
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Abuser caught in A55 layby, would be bank robber and BMW driver who sped at 107mph among crooks locked up in October
Courts
Judges felt sentencing guidelines meant they had to go into custody
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The abusive men recently jailed to help keep women in North Wales safe
Courts
A number of cases of stalking and harassment have been through the region's courts recently
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Woman saw stalker ex-partner near house wearing camouflage gear and balaclava
Courts
The victim had to turn her back garden into a 'fort' due to his behaviour
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‘Instagram island’ riven by angst over picture-postcard image as tourist ‘playground’
Tourism
Societal changes and the growth of tourism have exposed long-standing anxieties on Anglesey
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Historic Anglesey toy store set to be converted into fish and chip shop
Llangefni
The applicant said it was his 'dream' to own a chippy on the island
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Fugitive jumped into sea off Anglesey to escape police, sparking RNLI 'rescue'
Courts
Cameron Jones, 22, fled and outran police officer before she could put handcuffs on him
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'Horrific, boring and like a funeral procession' - drivers describe life in 20mph North Wales
20mph speed limit
Tailgating, longer commutes, exhaust fumes and being late for work.... but in a North Wales Live survey, a couple of drivers welcomed slower speeds
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Camouflaged man who sparked Anglesey armed response turned out to be 'wildlife photographer'
Llangefni
Officers rushed to a nature reserve in Llangefni following reports - but it transpired to be a false alarm
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Monster green grub found by North Wales lake is 'omen of death'
Wildlife and Nature
The hand-sized larvae features heavily in superstition - and horror films - because of how it appears as an adult
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Caravan site expansion plan in 'beautiful' part of Anglesey given green light
Anglesey
The plans will allow for 18 more touring caravans on the site
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Couple shocked when baby arrived 13 weeks early after going into labour in North Wales beauty spot
NHS
Now family is climbing peaks with another family member who had a premature baby to raise money for charities
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We visited the Anglesey pub which has been described as the 'best on the island'
North Wales Food and Drink
The Foundry Vaults in Llangefni is a popular spot for all occasions
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'Rare and exotic' pink grasshopper forces North Wales pensioner onto his hands and knees
Wildlife and Nature
Gary Phillips was pruning his flowers when he spotted something rather unusual
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'Significant quantity' of drugs found after police raid homes on Anglesey
Anglesey
Police said three people were arrested after the raids were carried out
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'Bowling alley’ of destruction ripped through Anglesey on day Britain’s worst ever tornadoes hit
North Wales Weather
In less than six hours, 104 twisters touched down - and Holyhead bore the brunt
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Anglesey sighting of pink 'love bug' that's suddenly popping up everywhere
Wildlife and Nature
It's said that only one in 100 people will see them in their lifetimes - but social media is awash with recent sightings
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Anglesey towns with the most 'eyesore' buildings and vacant premises
Anglesey
A new consultation has been launched on plans to repurpose the island's town centres
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The 'amazing' Anglesey café offering burgers that are 'almost perfect'
North Wales Food and Drink
It has proved to be a big hit with locals and visitors
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The 17 sections of road on Anglesey to be exempted from new 20mph speed limit
Anglesey
One is is just 179 metres in length
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'Disgusting' Anglesey pensioner superimposed young girls faces on to pictures of naked women
Courts
The life of Tudor James Williams, 69, 'spiralled completely out of control' following the death of his wife
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Anglesey Council explains why new primary school has 'gender neutral' toilet amid parent concerns
Education
Some people have expressed horror at the move, others have applauded the school's inclusive approach
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Historic Anglesey hotel aiming for the stars after overcoming 'shock' closure
Pubs and Inns
The Bull Hotel is under new ownership and its managers have big plans for the place
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