Dewar Shield fixtures scheduled for Friday at Stadiwm Eirias have also been called off.

Details of rearranged fixtures will be announced in due course.

The findings show that 77 per cent support making advertising, special offers and price promotions focus on healthier products, while 72 per cent back the approach even if it means fewer promotions for less healthy food and drink.

The survey also found that 81 per cent support making healthier options the default in publicly funded settings, including schools, hospitals and leisure centres.

Support was particularly high for schools, childcare settings and hospitals, where more than 90 per cent of respondents said healthier food and drink should be the standard choice.

At least 80 per cent also supported making healthier options the focus of advertising and special offers in schools, colleges, universities, healthcare settings and sports and leisure facilities.

The research looked at what people want to see when buying food and drink away from home, including healthier portion sizes, more options lower in sugar, salt, fat and calories, and non-sugary drinks offered as standard with meals.

There was also strong backing for clearer nutritional information. Seven in ten respondents said information about the nutritional content of food prepared outside the home should always be available, while 24 per cent said it should be provided on request.

For drinks, 66 per cent wanted nutritional information to be available as standard, with a further 27 per cent saying it should be available on request.

Dr Ilona Johnson, Consultant in Public Health for Public Health Wales, said the findings showed people wanted healthier choices to be easier to make when eating away from home.

She said public places and services had an important role in making healthier options easy to find, understand and choose.

Steve Adie, Head of Standards Policy at the Food Standards Agency in Wales, said clear, accurate and accessible labelling could help people understand their options and make informed decisions about what they buy and eat.

The findings come from the latest Time to Talk Public Health survey, which questioned adults aged 16 and over across Wales. The panel is designed to broadly reflect the population in terms of age, sex, deprivation, ethnicity and health board.

The full survey findings are available on the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Investment for Health and Wellbeing website.

Officers from the West Conwy Policing District carried out a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act on Tuesday.

During the search, they seized a significant quantity of suspected illegal drugs, along with several weapons.

The teenager was arrested in connection with the investigation.

Police say enquiries are ongoing.

Emergency services were called shortly after 6.30am today (Thursday, October 15) following concerns for a person on the bridge, near Conwy Castle.

Coastguard teams from Bangor and Llandudno joined RNLI lifeboats from Conwy and Beaumaris, a Coastguard helicopter and North Wales Police in a search of the estuary and surrounding shoreline.

The operation involved teams searching by land, air and sea.

The search was stood down at around 9.30am, with police confirming that no person had been found in the water.

The circumstances surrounding the initial report have not been confirmed.

Wales & West Utilities has agreed with Conwy County Borough Council to close part of A547 Bridge Street between the junctions of Plas Newydd and Llys Gate from October 23 until November 1.

A clearly signposted diversion will be in place, with access maintained where possible. Drivers are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys.

The closure is planned during the school half-term holiday to help minimise disruption. From November 2, the road will reopen, but temporary traffic lights will remain in place until November 20 while work continues.

Wales & West Utilities says the upgrades are necessary to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to homes and businesses across the area.

Adam Smith, who is managing the work, has urged motorists to follow traffic management signs to help keep traffic moving and protect workers.

The company has apologised for any inconvenience, saying the improvements will help maintain a resilient gas network for years to come.

Further information is available at Wales & West Utilities.

Anyone who smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency number on 0800 111 999, which operates 24 hours a day.

Conwy County Borough Council is holding the event on Wednesday, October 21, from 10am until 4pm, for people aged between 15 and 24.

Staff from the council’s Youth, Engagement and Belonging Service will be available to explain the support on offer, including help for young people experiencing homelessness, opportunities for those not in education, employment or training, and support for mental health and wellbeing.

Coleg Llandrillo, Careers Wales, COPA Training and Conwy Employment Hub will also be there to provide information about courses, jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities.

Other organisations attending include North Wales Police, Wynne Construction, JIWSI, Barnardo’s and Conwy Connect.

Councillor Aaron Wynne, the council’s cabinet member for education, said the event would bring a range of information together in one place to help young people navigate the choices available to them.

He encouraged young people to drop in, enjoy a cuppa and find out what support could help them plan their future.

There is no need to attend for the whole day, and refreshments will be available.

Coleg Cambria welcomed school pupils, students and industry representatives to its Healthcare Heroes 2026 showcase in Wrexham, highlighting the opportunities available across the health and social care sector.

The event also brought together representatives from the North Wales Tertiary Alliance (NWTA), a partnership involving Coleg Cambria, Wrexham University, Bangor University and Grŵp Llandrillo Menai.

The Alliance is working to strengthen collaboration across further and higher education, creating clearer pathways for learners and helping address skills shortages and workforce needs across the region.

Held at Cambria's £14 million Nant building at Yale, Healthcare Heroes attracted around 190 learners, eight local employers and four guest speakers for a programme of inspirational talks, practical activities and careers advice.

More than 100 pupils from schools across North Wales joined around 80 Coleg Cambria students, meeting professionals and learning about the qualifications, experience and personal qualities needed to succeed in the sector.

Among the organisations represented were WeCare Wales, Pendine Park, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), PSS Shared Lives Wales, Mental Health Care UK and Llewelyn Healthcare Group.

The programme included rotating sessions, giving participants the chance to hear from inspirational speakers, take part in hands-on activities and speak directly with employers about the realities of working in healthcare.

The Nant building provided a fitting backdrop, with its industry-standard simulated hospital wards and specialist teaching facilities designed to prepare students for real working environments.

Dr Steven Peacock, Vice Principal for STEM and Academic Studies at Coleg Cambria, said: “Healthcare Heroes is about showing young people what a career in this sector can look like and giving them the confidence to consider opportunities they might not have thought about before.

“There's a huge variety of roles available, and events like this bring those opportunities to life. Meeting employers, hearing their experiences and getting involved in practical activities can make a real difference when students are thinking about their next steps.

“We're grateful to Medr, our NWTA colleagues and guest speakers and the employers who supported the event. Their involvement helps us connect education with the skills and experience needed across health and social care.”

The expo built on the success of previous Healthcare Heroes gatherings and reflected the growing emphasis on collaboration between education providers and employers.

Earlier this year, Coleg Cambria strengthened its longstanding relationship with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board through an agreement focused on expanding education, training and employment opportunities across the region.

Medr has also supported the development of the Advanced Skills Hub, a separate regional initiative involving Coleg Cambria and Wrexham University, designed to strengthen links between education and industry and respond to changing workforce demands.

For more information about courses and career opportunities at Coleg Cambria, visit www.cambria.ac.uk.

The baby has been named Ceri, and North Wales Police are renewing their appeal for information that could help them find her mother.

Specialists from across the country are working with investigators, with several tests still awaiting results which police hope will provide further leads.

Superintendent Llinos Davies has appealed to dog walkers and other residents who regularly visited the Ashley Fields area of Bangor from August 30 onwards to come forward with any information that could assist the investigation.

Police are also asking people to share photographs or videos taken along the Menai Strait shoreline at Siliwen during the same period. Images can be uploaded through a dedicated major incident public portal, where they will be assessed for their potential relevance to the enquiries.

Superintendent Davies said officers remained determined to find answers for Baby Ceri and urged anyone who had concerns about a woman or girl in recent months to contact police.

She stressed that people should not make assumptions or accusations, adding that even information which might appear insignificant could help establish what happened.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is also appealing directly to the baby's mother, offering confidential support from trained specialists.

Fiona Giraud, the health board’s director of midwifery and women's services, said anyone who had not yet felt able to come forward would be treated with compassion, dignity and respect.

The dedicated phone line for the baby's mother remains open at all times for calls or text messages on 07974 241223.

Anyone with information for the investigation can contact North Wales Police on 101, quoting Operation Melex, or submit information and images through the Major Incident Public Portal.

Denbighshire County Council says its Environmental Crime and Behaviour Change Team followed the evidence in separate cases in Llandegla and Denbigh.

In Llandegla, officers investigated a waste dump in the countryside, making enquiries to establish where the rubbish had come from and who was responsible. The investigation led to an individual being identified and issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice.

In Denbigh, a resident was given a £250 penalty after a pile of black bags was dumped in the community. The waste was reported to the council, which subsequently identified the person responsible.

Environmental Crime Manager Jonathan Brittain-Hughes said the cases showed that leaving rubbish behind and hoping nobody would notice could lead to enforcement action.

He said fly-tipping affected communities whether it happened on residential streets or in the countryside, damaging the places where people live, work and visit.

Councillor James Elson, the council’s lead member for environment and transport, said fly-tipping would not be tolerated anywhere in Denbighshire.

The council is urging residents to dispose of household waste responsibly, use appropriate facilities for additional rubbish and report any fly-tipping they witness.

Anyone reporting an incident is encouraged to provide the location, date and time, along with details of any people or vehicles involved, including registration numbers where possible.

The council says it continues to tackle environmental crime through prevention, education, intelligence gathering and enforcement.

Mental Health Minister Delyth Jewell has outlined a commitment to a “no wrong door” approach, aimed at making it easier for people to get support wherever they turn for help.

Speaking at a Wales Alliance for Mental Health event at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff to mark World Mental Health Day, she said people should be able to access help quickly, without unnecessary barriers or lengthy waits.

The open-access approach is currently being trialled through a number of projects before being rolled out more widely across Wales.

The aim is to respond to people's main concerns on the day they seek support, with a route into specialist services where needed.

The plans form part of the Welsh Government’s Programme for Government for 2026 to 2030 and build on the NHS 111 Wales press 2 mental health helpline, which has received more than 300,000 contacts since launching nearly four years ago.

Ms Jewell said the approach was intended to reduce waiting times and help people receive support before their problems reached crisis point.

The Welsh Government says it will also work across different services to improve mental health and wellbeing, using research, data and the experiences of people who have needed support to shape future provision.

Denbighshire County Council’s gritters will be out on Thursday and Friday, October 15 and 16, carrying out trial runs across the north and south of the county.

Drivers will follow their usual gritting routes to check that vehicles and equipment are ready for the winter maintenance season. Feedback from the crews will help inform the council’s preparations for the months ahead.

Denbighshire’s road network ranges from narrow rural lanes serving isolated properties to major regional routes, including the A55, as well as the highest A-class road in Wales. The variety of roads presents different challenges when temperatures fall and conditions deteriorate.

Conwy County Borough Council is also preparing its winter maintenance operation, with gritting equipment, driver training and route familiarisation helping crews get ready for frost, ice and snow.

The councils’ preparations come as drivers across North Wales are being reminded to make sure their vehicles are ready for colder, wetter and darker conditions.

Car batteries can struggle in low temperatures, so motorists should get them checked if their vehicle has been slow to start. Tyres should be inspected for wear, damage and correct pressure, while oil, coolant and screenwash levels should be checked. Windscreen wipers, brakes, headlights and indicators should also be in good working order.

The clocks go back one hour on Sunday, October 25, bringing darker evenings. Drivers should make sure their lights are clean and working, keep windscreens and mirrors clear, and look out for pedestrians and cyclists who may be harder to see.

Wet roads, fallen leaves and standing water can increase the risk of skidding and aquaplaning. Drivers should reduce their speed, leave extra space between vehicles and allow more time to stop, particularly on rural roads and exposed routes.

Motorists planning journeys during freezing weather should check forecasts and road conditions before setting off and consider postponing non-essential travel during severe ice or snow. Keeping a phone charger, torch, warm clothing, de-icer and an ice scraper in the car can also help if a journey is delayed or a vehicle breaks down.

Although gritting helps keep priority routes safe, it cannot guarantee every road will be free from ice, particularly during prolonged freezing conditions. Drivers are being urged to prepare early and adjust their driving to the conditions rather than wait for the first spell of severe winter weather.

Under the charity’s long-term fleet strategy, Rhyl will receive a new Atlantic 85 Mk4 inshore lifeboat in 2028, replacing its Shannon class all-weather vessel. Holyhead will also see its Trent class lifeboat replaced by a new Coastal Lifeboat, while Fishguard will receive the same new class in 2028.

The changes form part of a wider programme affecting 24 of the RNLI’s 238 lifeboat stations across the UK and Ireland between 2028 and 2030. Angle, in Pembrokeshire, will see its Tamar class lifeboat replaced by a Coastal Lifeboat in 2029.

The RNLI says the changes reflect the changing nature of rescues at sea, with research showing that most of its lifeboat call-outs now take place relatively close to shore.

Data gathered between 2017 and 2024 shows that 98% of lifeboat responses were within 10 nautical miles of the coast. Just 1.8% were between 10 and 25 nautical miles offshore, while 0.2% took place more than 25 nautical miles from land.

The charity responded to 9,058 operational services in 2025, more than three-and-a-half times the number expected of the service 50 years ago.

The RNLI says the fleet changes will ensure lifeboats are better matched to the demands placed on individual stations, while maintaining effective rescue coverage around the coast.

The announcement marks a significant change for Rhyl, where the arrival of the Atlantic 85 Mk4 will bring an end to the station’s current all-weather lifeboat provision.

The Shannon class lifeboat Anthony Kenneth Heard arrived at Rhyl in 2019. Its replacement will bring updated technology and operational capabilities, but the change also marks the end of a long chapter in the station’s history.

In a statement, Rhyl RNLI said the crew were “saddened and disappointed” to be saying farewell to their all-weather lifeboat in 2028.

The station said the departure would mark the end of a 175-year history of all-weather lifeboat service at Rhyl, adding that the crew would be “heavy hearted” as the chapter came to a close.

However, the crew also welcomed the opportunities presented by the new Atlantic 85 Mk4, saying volunteers would continue working to maintain the station’s lifesaving service to a high standard.

They also thanked the local community for its ongoing support as the station adapts to the changing pattern of rescues.

The move represents a substantial change in the type of lifeboat based at Rhyl, rather than a like-for-like replacement. The Atlantic 85 Mk4 is an inshore lifeboat designed for a different operational role from the Shannon class all-weather vessel.

The RNLI says the upgraded Atlantic 85 Mk4 will improve operational capability, introduce digital communications and support a more sustainable and cost-effective approach to maintaining its fleet. Volunteer crew members have been involved in its design and modifications.

Holyhead and Fishguard will both move from their existing Trent class all-weather lifeboats to the RNLI’s new Coastal Lifeboat in 2028.

The Trent class first entered service in 1994 and is now being gradually withdrawn as part of the fleet modernisation programme. The new Coastal Lifeboat is intended to bridge the capability gap between an inshore lifeboat and the larger Shannon class.

It will have a watertight wheelhouse and be self-righting, allowing it to recover to an upright position if capsized.

The RNLI says the new vessel will offer greater capability than an inshore lifeboat in areas including operation in challenging weather, endurance, towing, casualty care and crew comfort.

It will be optimised for operations within 10 nautical miles of the coast, while remaining capable of operating up to 25 nautical miles offshore.

Angle Lifeboat Station in Pembrokeshire will also receive a Coastal Lifeboat, replacing its Tamar class vessel in 2029.

The RNLI says its strategy is based on evidence about where and how its lifeboats are being used, alongside advances in search and rescue technology and an assessment of the needs of individual stations.

Over the past 50 years, the use of the sea around the UK and Ireland has changed significantly. The charity says fewer lifeboat services now involve boats and other vessels, with crews increasingly responding to people using the coast for recreation.

Open-water swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding are among the activities contributing to the changing pattern of incidents.

The strategy takes account of the capabilities of neighbouring lifeboat stations and other search and rescue services, with the aim of maintaining effective coverage around the coast.

The RNLI says its integrated lifesaving operation extends from water-safety education and lifeguard services on shore to lifeboat operations as far as 75 nautical miles offshore.

Chief executive Peter Sparkes said the changes were intended to ensure the charity had the right lifeboats in the right places, while keeping volunteer crews safe.

He said the RNLI needed to adapt to changing rescue demands and invest donations where they would have the greatest impact.

The second phase of the fleet strategy will be delivered over the next 15 years, with the latest changes forming part of a longer-term effort to ensure the service meets the needs of coastal communities.

For Rhyl, the arrival of the Atlantic 85 Mk4 will bring a new era of lifesaving, but the departure of its Shannon class lifeboat will also mark the end of a 175-year tradition of all-weather lifeboat provision at the station.

Arthur Hughes, of Maes Bleddyn in Rachub, is serving a three-year-and-two-month prison sentence after being jailed in June for possessing heroin with intent to supply and possessing criminal property.

At a Proceeds of Crime Act hearing at Caernarfon Crown Court on Monday, the total value of his criminal activities was estimated at more than £151,730.

The court ordered the forfeiture of £82,401 in cash and criminal assets. Drugs and drug-related equipment found during a search of his home were also ordered to be destroyed.

PC Jacob Swift, of North Wales Police, said officers would continue targeting people seeking to profit from drug dealing and use all available powers to take away assets acquired through criminal activity.

The minimum unit price rose from 50p to 65p on 1 October, meaning some alcoholic drinks now cost more in Wales than in England.

The Welsh Government says minimum pricing is intended to reduce alcohol-related harm, but Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar MS says the policy penalises people who drink responsibly without necessarily addressing addiction.

He argues that people with alcohol dependency may continue drinking despite higher prices and says more needs to be done to provide access to treatment and rehabilitation services.

Mr Millar also claims retailers in border areas are losing business as some shoppers travel to England to avoid the higher prices.

He called on the Welsh Government to focus on economic growth, employment and support for people struggling with alcohol misuse, rather than relying on price increases.

The Welsh Government’s policy is designed to reduce the harm caused by excessive alcohol consumption by making the cheapest, strongest drinks less affordable.

The seafront venue will welcome some familiar names from the comedy circuit, a new musical based on an Oscar Wilde classic, and shows aimed at younger audiences during the half-term period.

First up on Friday, 16 October, is Hometown Glory, a candlelit tribute to Adele featuring singer Natalie Black performing hits including Rolling in the Deep, Hello and Someone Like You.

Liverpool comedian Adam Rowe follows on Saturday, 17 October, with his touring show Fashionism. Rowe, who has appeared on Live at the Apollo, is also known for hosting the Have a Word podcast.

On Tuesday, 20 October, Kevin Kennedy, known for Coronation Street and the stage musicals Rock of Ages and We Will Rock You, stars in a new musical adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray, based on Oscar Wilde’s tale of beauty, youth and the price of trying to preserve them.

Another Liverpool comedian, Paul Smith, brings his show Happy to Rhyl on Friday, 23 October, promising observational humour, true stories and plenty of audience interaction.

Music fans can travel back to the era of two-tone on Sunday, 25 October, with House of Fun, celebrating the music of Madness, The Specials, The Beat and other bands associated with the movement.

Families have two shows to choose from later in the month. Unicorn Live! arrives on Wednesday, 28 October, with a colourful musical adventure featuring characters Harmony, Melody and Starlight. The following evening, illusionist Kayden Black is joined by magician Michael Carr and escapologist Andy Storm for Illusion Impossible, combining magic, mentalism and daring escapes.

The month’s programme concludes on Friday, 30 October, with an Oktoberfest event at the venue’s 1891 Restaurant and Bar, featuring German food, beer and a live oompah band.

Rhyl Pavilion Theatre is managed by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd. The venue says the varied programme is designed to attract audiences from across North Wales and beyond.

Tickets and booking information are available at www.rhylpavilion.co.uk, by calling 01824 774893 or through the theatre’s box office.