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Group meets over threat to plant
A community group meets over the impact of the potential closure of Anglesey Aluminium, but the threat to the smelter remains.

Prison for runaway armed robber
An armed robber who escaped from court and went on to commit more crimes is given an indefinite term in jail.

£2m cycle path bridges are opened
Cycle bridges left mid-build when a construction firm went into administration are officially opened.

Toxic algae could be 'disaster'
There is growing concern about the spread of toxic algae in a lake in Gwynedd which is a major tourist attraction.

AM urges rape crisis centre help
An assembly member calls on local authorities and police to help make up a £70,000 funding shortfall for a rape crisis centre.

Fourth jailing over student death
A man is jailed for killing of a fellow student during a fight, after three others were earlier convicted over the death.

Digital switch wrong letters sent
Over 60,000 people are wrongly sent letters telling them they are eligible for help in switching to digital television.

Quarry backdrop for film remake
Spectacular former quarry works are the back-drop to scenes being filmed for the Clash of the Titans remake.

Grass arson worries in heatwave
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service officials fear that a heatwave could lead to an increase in deliberate grass fires.

Loaded Dice win 'unsigned' prize
A five-piece band from Gwynedd win a UK-wide competition for unsigned acts, with the chance of a record deal.

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Snow leopard twins arrive safely at mountain zoo