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Politics

Politics plays a part in every aspect of North Wales life. We bring you the latest in-depth news and reaction from Welsh Government and Westminster along with all the councils across the region, including Flintshire, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey

Shops to stop selling booze after 10pm as pubs and cafes forced to close early under new covid rules
Mark Drakeford
The First minister addressed Wales tonight to announce changes which will come into force from Thursday
Police clash with 'hard right' protesters as asylum seekers housed in Welsh army barracks
Wales NewsThe clashes came after the Home Office decision to allow asylum seekers to stay on MoD camp 
Don't let people living in lockdown in England travel to Wales to stop spread of Covid-19, MP urges
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson said after his announcement today that it is a matter for local authorities
Six new coronavirus rules for England have been announced by Boris Johnson
Coronavirus
More measures are expected to be announced in Wales later today
Airbnb is 'blight on communities' says councillor who wants the platform banned in Wales
TourismCllr Aaron Wynne says that the holiday rental site damages hotels, B&Bs and the housing market
Luxury holiday home builders change 200-year-old Welsh place name - but angry locals say 'enough is enough'
Anglesey Council
Developers have been urged to retain the Anglesey site's historic name
Wylfa Newydd: Hitachi officially confirms withdrawal and reasons for walking away
Wylfa NewyddNorth Wales Live revealed yesterday that the Japanese firm was due to pull out
Wylfa Newydd to be scrapped as Hitachi tells Anglesey council it plans to withdraw
Wylfa NewyddNorth Wales Live revealed this morning that the scheme was in peril and this has now been confirmed
How Anglesey has responded to coronavirus outbreaks on the island so far
AngleseyThe situation was discussed after a pupil tested positive at Llangefni's Ysgol Corn Hir, forcing an entire year group to self isolate
Airbus chief warns of compulsory redundancies as crisis 'deeper' than previously thought
AirbusWorkers will start leaving Airbus Broughton 'soon' but Unite will battle to stop forced lay-offs
Face masks to be made compulsory in shops, supermarkets and all indoor spaces in Wales
CoronavirusThe new coronavirus rules will come into effect on Monday, September 14
Tory MS branded 'hypocritical' over 'silly' Extinction Rebellion comments after fellow Tories pictured with group
PoliticsBut Aberconwy MS Janet Finch-Saunders says it was taken before the group blocked printing presses
Anglesey becomes latest county to declare climate emergency
Environment
The council has backed plans to achieve a carbon neutral public sector by 2030
Great British Railway Journeys star Michael Portillo spotted filming in North Wales
WrexhamThe former MP was seen outside Wrexham General railway station
Redrow homebuyers 'in the dark' about when can move into new estate due to drainage dispute
FlintshireFuture residents of Redrow’s Millstone View development, in Penyffordd say it has added to the stress of last few months
Coronavirus backlog forces learners to travel more than 100 miles for driving tests
Gwynedd
People in Gwynedd are travelling as far as Wrexham to get a slot
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer gets 'great welcome' during surprise visit to North Wales
Labour Party
He paid a visit to businesses in Flintshire amid issues surrounding the coronavirus pandemic
Caernarfon's Galeri puts nearly 50 jobs at redundancy risk due to Covid impact
CaernarfonPlaid Cymru MS Sian Gwenllian said support has been too slow to arrive for the arts sector
Boris Johnson has his say on I'm a Celebrity 2020 coming to North Wales
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
The prime minister was answering a question from North Wales MP James Davies
Cut-price nuclear stations could pave way for Wylfa Newydd green light
Wylfa NewyddThe nuclear industry says it can cut costs of nuclear plants by 30%
Haunted hotel with five ghosts could be brought back to life
AngleseyBull Bay Hotel at Porth Llechog on Anglesey closed over three years ago
Ex-First Minister Carwyn Jones battled depression after Carl Sargeant death left him 'devastated and bewildered'
PoliticsIn a new autobiography Carwyn Jones described 2017 as 'a very dark chapter in Welsh politics'
Airbus' autumn of 'multiple problems' as select committee chair calls for targeted furlough extension
Armed ForcesMP Darren Jones, chair of the cross party Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee came to Airbus Broughton
RAF Valley jobs could relocate to base in Rishi Sunak's constituency - as union warns 'hands off'
RAF Valley
Ministry of Defence is consulting on Hawk 2020 proposals but says no decisions have been made