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Three key roads earmarked for upgrades in Denbighshire after £4.8m spending boost
Three key roads in Denbighshire have been identified for improvements using money accessed from the Welsh Government. A similar exercise in Gwynedd has seen more than 60 roads and footpaths earmarked for upgrades. Denbighshire Council has secured £4.8m from Cardiff's Local Government Borrowing Initiative (LGBI) to boost its road maintenance programme. The local authority is now planning 'significant investment' to resurface three roads. They are the A525 Nany Y Garth Pass near Ruthin; the A547 Abergele Road near Rhuddlan; and Ty Newydd Road, a key conduit in Rhyl. Denbighshire's Highways aims to start work 'straight away' during the 'optimum time for carriageway surfacing works'. READ MORE: Three popular beaches in North Wales where common activity now frowned upon READ MORE: Cause of sisters' death in Watkin Path pools confirmed Cllr Barry Mellor, lead member for environment and transport, said: 'We know the improvement of the county's road network is a topic that comes up regularly from our residents. The work that will be carried out on our roads over the next two years will really help improve the network and driving experience for both residents and visitors to Denbighshire.' The LGBI funding runs for two years with Denbighshire saying improvements are planned on a 'number of roads'. Details of other highways to benefit from the funding will be released in due course. Cyngor Gwynedd received £7.8m through the LGBI scheme – it has a two-year target list that extends to more than 60 roads, paths and structures such as bridges and retaining walls. The local authority said these span the entire county from 'Llanrug to Llanystumdwy and from Tudweiliog to Tywyn'. The North Wales Live Whatsapp community for top stories and breaking news is live now - here's how to sign up Council leader Cllr Nia Jeffreys said: 'The condition of the roads is of concern to a large number of local people, but due to the dire financial situation of local authorities we have not been able to invest in the network as we would have liked. 'This investment will make a huge difference and target the areas most in need in terms of potholes in roads, resurfacing, footpaths, and other structures.' The LGBI initative was announced in March by Ken Skates, cabinet secretary for transport and North Wales. It provides an extra £10m of revenue funding to enable local councils to unlock £120m of additional capital funding. A similar scheme was rolled out successfully in Wales between 2012 and 2014. Cllr June Jones, Cyngor Gwynedd's cabinet member for highways, said the extra cash will enable a broader programme of work to be carried out on the country's roads. 'It also means the council will be able to plan spending much better,' she said. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox 'For example, this past financial year, £750,000 was spent on filling potholes on our network here in Gwynedd. This is not the best use of our road maintenance revenue funding as it is completely responsive. 'Through this investment over two years, we are confident that we will reduce our emergency spending on filling potholes in roads and spend more on programmed resurfacing work.' Find out what's happening on the roads near you
The Sun
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Closed UK waterpark to FINALLY reopen after shutting 17 months ago
A POPULAR waterpark that was forced to close in 2023 has revealed plans to finally reopen this year - with some new areas for guests. The SC2 waterpark in Rhyl, Wales, shut back in December 2023 after devastating storms. 3 3 Now, the waterpark has confirmed they will be reopening next month on Friday, July 5. It will also have new additions, including a adventure play structure inside the Rainforest Diner. The diner will have an updated menu, too. Visitors can also enjoy a selection of gelato ice creams at the attraction. Online bookings for the indoor waterpark are set restart today. Jamie Groves, managing director at Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, said: "Everyone at DLL is extremely excited to see our flagship attraction reopening. The damage to the roof was extensive, but we were never going to let that get us down. "SC2 is the jewel in Rhyl's crown and our priority was to re-open the attraction as soon as we possibly could. "We know how important SC2 is to Rhyl, and we were determined to come back bigger and better than before. "As one of the Denbighshire's biggest employers, we are proud to have recently taken on another 30 people at SC2, and will be reopening with an exciting team, who can't wait to give everyone the very best customer experiences. "This year, we want to give visitors and residents a summer of fun and happy memories at SC2, and we can't wait to see you all in July, with exclusive discounts for locals as a thank you for their support while we were closed!" Huge AquaCity waterpark in Poprad People have praised the update, with one saying: "Fantastic news!" The waterpark first welcomed visitors back in April 2019 and features slides such as the Boomerang, Anaconda and Speedster. Costing £15million to build, for little ones, there is also the Piranha Play area. In total, DLL runs eight leisure centres. Here is also the first look at huge new £200million indoor waterpark opening in the UK with an aquadrome and adventure zone. Plus, the massive European waterpark with 14 themed lands opens new outdoor pool and 150-seat swim up bar. 3
BBC News
06-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Youngest councillor Alexander Walker, 25, elected as Rhyl mayor
A local authority's youngest town councillor has been elected as mayor at just Walker, who has autism, has been a town councillor in Rhyl, Denbighshire, since 2022 and described it as "surreal" to be elected, as it is something which he never thought he would end up Walker took on the role of deputy mayor last year, but says he first got connected with the council around the age of 13, after receiving a Radio 1 Team Hero Award for dedicating his life to care for his disabled mum, now hopes to raise awareness of the mental health charities which helped his mum and be an advocate for the younger generation in the community. "It's not just the realm of the older person," Mr Walker said. "Growing up I didn't feel there were many opportunities to learn about the town council. "I've got the role of being a voice for younger people, getting younger people involved in their communities." Both Mr Walker and his mum have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a condition which causes joint hypermobility, frequent dislocations, and muscle living with EDS, Mr Walker has spent his life caring for both his mum and his grandparents, all while volunteering within the community. Speaking to BBC Radio Wales Breakfast, Mr Walker said he had relationships with members of the council but first got involved in the council during the Covid-19 lockdown, by joining their virtual meetings. Now, he believes individuals can have the most impact in local government, addressing the issues which matter the most to Walker said he is looking to bring awareness to issues close to his heart too, adding "growing up I've had my own challenges with my mental health, my mum has had challenges with her mental health". Looking at the year ahead, he aims to remove the stigma surrounding mental health problems and raise funds to help organisations such as the charity Mind provide the support people need.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
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Bird lovers horrified by maimed seagull 'trend' as remains scattered across roads in North Wales
Bird lovers have been left horrified by a brutal new 'trend'. Campaigners claim they have mounting evidence people are deliberately throwing food onto roads and watching on as hungry seagulls swoop down, only to get hit by vehicles. Volunteers working for the Caernarfon-based Foundation for Feathered Friends (FFF) are reporting a rising number of apparent incidents on the North Wales coast. While some are said to involve youths, the charity claimed adults have also been seen enticing gulls onto busy roads, North Wales Live reports. FFF founder Denise Theophilus said the charity was often left to pick up the pieces. 'We totally support the feeding of wild birds, especially gulls,' she said. 'Often they are emaciated when they arrive in coastal communities. But this is not the right way to do it. READ MORE: Benefit cheat mum must repay £22k after being caught out by innocuous Facebook post READ MORE: Lidl pulls popular product from shelves following urgent 'do not eat' warning 'Who in their right mind would deliberately put these birds in danger by making them swoop onto roads to be hit by oncoming cars? We are aware that children will get up to all kinds of mischief – but adults doing this must have some kind of psychiatric issue. 'It's definitely a trend, we're seeing more and more instances of it happening. And it's us that have to pick up the poor gulls wounded by monsters like these.' According to Denise, volunteers have reported examples from Abergele, Prestatyn, Rhyl and Llandudno. Given the number of casualties being treated by North Wales Wild Bird Care, FFF's sister group, she believes it is probably happening elsewhere. In one instance, Denise claimed food had been carefully laid out on a street in Rhyl. She said three car-hit gulls were found lying dead 'equidistantly' near the food. A fourth was still alive but later died. 'One of our volunteers was driving through Llandudno when she saw a group of youths throwing food onto a road,' she said. 'They were laughing as they watched cars come towards the gulls. She wanted to go back and disperse the kids but her husband didn't want to get involved.' Wind-blown litter is another reason why gulls dice with death on busy roads – social media videos have highlighted the dangers of carelessly discarded food cartons. However there's little online evidence of gratuitous clips showing gulls being deliberately enticed onto roads. Denise claimed the practice has been witnessed outside schools and in retail car parks. When images were shared online, bird lovers were left 'sickened' by the claims. One person called the practice 'shameful and inhuman', another said it was 'utterly disgraceful'. A man claimed some motorists deliberately target gulls. He said: 'I've seen a few birds, mainly gulls, laying in the road that have been run over on purpose." Herring gulls are a protected species and are on the Red List for Conservation. The RSPCA said people need to be careful when disposing of edible litter. A spokesperson said: 'Gulls can get a bad rap especially in seaside towns, and sadly are thought of by some as a pest. 'However, they are simply wild animals trying to survive in their surroundings, and deserve our kindness and respect. It's important for people to remember that they are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and it is illegal to intentionally harm any wild bird, except under licence.' The RSPCA gives the following advice on living in harmony with gulls: In some seaside towns where people have fed gulls, they have learned to snatch food. Try to keep food to yourself but don't blame them if they can't tell the difference between scraps willingly offered and your bag of chips. Dispose of edible litter carefully – put it in gull-proof litter bins. Plastic bags left in the street are an open invitation for gulls to investigate. Gulls that swoop suddenly on people or pets are usually trying to protect chicks that have got out of the nest. If you see a gull chick leave it alone – its parents can look after it better than you. Gulls make the most noise between May and July when they are breeding. If gulls on your roof disturb you, or you are worried they may block a gas flue, you can prevent them from nesting there in future. Your local environmental health department or pest control company should be able to tell you about the devices available. It's illegal to disturb wild birds' nests and eggs, except under licence.
BBC News
31-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Rhyl: 'Serious assault' in town centre as man arrested
A man has been taken to hospital with severe injuries following a "serious assault" in a town incident took place at 03:10 BST on Saturday outside the Tiki Room on Sussex Street in Rhyl, Denbighshire, North Wales Police man has been transferred to Stoke hospital and is in a critical man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding and remains in custody. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident."A number of people were socialising in the Tiki Room, and outside nearby the premises, at the time of the incident this morning," said Det Supt Rebecca added it appeared to be an "isolated incident" with no wider threat to the public.
