The Latest Breaking News from Bangor

Welsh man climbs Snowdon 141 times as Spider-Man, raises £6,188 for children

A Welsh father turned one of Britain's most recognisable mountains into the backdrop for an extraordinary year-long fundraising challenge, climbing Snowdon 141 times while dressed as Spider-Man. Dylan Hughes, from Bangor, Gwynedd, took on the challenge throughout 2025 to raise money for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith children's hospices, which support…

The Times of India · Oct 7

Body of newborn baby found on Welsh shoreline, prompting search for mother

Police and medics fear mother could be ‘extremely vulnerable’ after discovery in Bangor close to Menai strait on Sunday

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29

Body of newborn baby discovered on Welsh shoreline

A member of the public found the child’s body on Sunday in Bangor, North Wales Police said.

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Popular Instagram creator sues JD Vance after she was allegedly banned from event

Court documents say Amanda McGonigle, who runs @CatsOnACouch, was identified by Secret Service officers

The Guardian - US · Jul 8

Where is Lil Wayne? Singer Apologises After Ghosting Opening Night of Anniversary Tour, Leaving Fans Outraged

Lil Wayne apologises after failing to appear at the Bangor opener of his '20 Years of Carter Classics' tour, as furious Maine fans demand answers and a rescheduled date is set.

International Business Times UK · Jul 2

Lil Wayne apologizes to angry fans after failing to show up to his own concert

Rapper was supposed to kick off his new tour in Bangor, Maine, Tuesday

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Bangor Healthcare Alert: Why the EMMC Nurse Strike Could Last Longer Than You Think

Your local healthcare safety net is about to face its biggest test in a decade. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is counting down to a massive labor disruption starting Monday morning. While you might assume hospital business continues as usual, the reality behind the scenes is far more complex.…

Budget and the Bees · Mar 20

Plane that crashed in Maine spent more time on runway than typical after de-icing, NTSB says

A preliminary report shows that a private jet that crashed in Maine in January spent more than the standard amount of time on a runway after deicing before it took off

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Man and woman arrested over Lisa Dorrian disappearance released

The 40-year-old woman was arrested in Bangor, Co Down while a 42-year-old man was arrested in Scotland on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Feb 26

If you want to know what Reform would be like in power, look at how it threatened Bangor University

A debating society didn’t want to invite two figures connected to the party to speak. Cue an authoritarian response, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13