Betws Yn Rhos targets bogus callers and rogue traders
Betws-yn-Rhos is the latest town in Conwy County to be designated a complete ‘cold calling controlled zone’ after Conwy Community Safety, North Wales Police and Trading Standards joined forces to eradicate rogue traders and...
Award for Anglesey towns who join forces to keep island’s crime-busting cameras rolling
A SPECIAL project in which five town councils joined forces to keep Anglesey’s crime-busting CCTV system rolling has snapped up a top award from a police boss.
Representatives of the local authorities in Holyhead, Llangefni,...
Covid forces county lines gangs to switch tactics and groom kids in care homes
A police boss fears children in care are being recruited by ruthless county lines drugs gangs.
North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones has been told the covid lockdown restrictions have forced crime overlords...
Machete attack hero sees judge’s words of praise for first time
An heroic ex-soldier who stopped a neo-nazi fanatic killing an Asian dentist was "overwhelmed" to receive a new honour from a police boss.
Peter Fuller, 44, risked his own life to save Dr Sarandev Bhambra...
UK’s first support officer for victims of modern slavery is in North Wales
The UK's first police support officer dedicated to helping victims of modern slavery has just started work as part of a major campaign to tackle the callous crime in North Wales.
The appointment of former...
New drug driving law comes into effect on March 2nd
A new law comes into effect next week, aimed at catching those who risk the lives of others whilst driving under the influence of drugs.
The new legislation, being introduced on March 2, 2015, in...
Knew Productions helps turn youngsters away from life of crime
A project that helps young people steer clear of crime is aiming to roll out across North Wales with the help of a Wrexham-based video production agency.
Knew Productions has produced a highlights video for...
New centre will put the needs of victims first
A new service is being launched to improve the way victims of crime are looked after in North Wales.
The Victim Help Centre is being established by the North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Winston...
Abuse victim says cash for Wrexham group is a “godsend”
A woman has spoken movingly about how her life has been turned around after suffering 10 years of cruel emotional abuse by her control freak husband.
She told North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon...
Survey reveals people believe North Wales is safer than the rest of the UK
A survey has shown that 93% of people in North Wales have confidence in the way the region is policed.
The independent study commissioned by the force into public confidence also revealed that 80% of...
