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Highest council tax raise in Wales

EXECUTIVE committee councillors have raised council tax on Anglesey by 9.4 per cent, and have been universally criticised for the inflation-busting raise which was agreed after a controversial vote.Read

Son sees dad swept out to sea at Ravenspoint

THE use of a floatation suit probably saved the life of a fisherman who was swept into the sea off Anglesey last Thursday.Read

Power row for Assembly

THE plight of several Anglesey residents who went without electricity for over three days in October will be taken to the National Assembly.Read

Migration czar to halt exodus of young talent

EFFORTS to stop outward migration of Anglesey's young people have been intensified as the council now seeks to appoint an officer to stem the "brain drain".Read

Underage sales shock

CIGARETTES and alcohol can easily be bought by underage consumers on Anglesey, according to a survey released by Trading Standards Officers.Read

Firefighters face a 'fight to save jobs'

FIREFIGHTERS on the island believe that the government's hidden agenda came to the fore during their eight-day stoppage which ended on Saturday.Read

Action group anger at 'cheap pot shots'

CONTROVERSY still surrounds the failed application to site the £25 million sewage plant on Holyhead's Penrhos Industrial Estate.Read

Aid quiz in job shock

A COMPANY which has received financial aid to keep jobs in Wales is to axe most of the jobs at its Gaerwen factory.Read

Blind man back behind wheel

A BLIND man from Anglesey took the wheel again to raising more than £600 for charity.Read

Turkish crisis

A POLITICIAN from Anglesey has promised that he will tell the world about the tyranny that affects a minority population in a so-called democracy.Read

Unity plea in sewage row

ISLAND MP Albert Owen has called for unity in Holyhead as the debate on where to site a £25 million sewage plant hots up.Read

Pedalling money

A MAN from Anglesey has decided to get on his bike and raise money for cancer charities.Read

Lifesaving tips that can make your home a lot safer

LIFE SAVING advice was passed on to Anglesey residents at the Home Safety Exhibition at Holyhead Town hall last week.Read

Around the world for famous relative

RELATIVES of one of Holyhead's most famous historical figures made a 12,000 mile pilgrimage fro m Australia to remember their brave ancestor.Read

Asbestos blown in

FEARS that deadly asbestos particles are being released into the air at Holyhead are causing distressfor aresident.Read

Group fun and free for village kids

FEELING inspired one day, two mothers from Gwalchmai decided to bring the community together by forming a village playgroup.Read

Trustees at odds over boat house

A DISPUTE concerning the trusteeship of an Anglesey boat house is threatening to tear a community apart.Read

Jemma's next steps to fame

AN ANGLESEY dancer is hoping for performing success as she attends London's world-famous Italia Conti Dance and Drama Academy.Read

Art and nature schemes to mingle in the Dingle

DESIGNS to brighten up an Anglesey Nature Reserve will be decided this week, after locals had the chance to discuss the creations with the artists.Read