Plas Newydd is setting for launch of Historic Denbighshire's new season

* Manager Paul Evans shows people around during the tour of Plas Newydd.

Historic/Hanesyddol Denbighshire launched its 2026 visitor season for Plas Newydd, along with Nantclwyd Dre and the Gaol in Ruthin, at the historic home of the Ladies of Llangollen this morning (Friday).

Influencers from across north Wales were invited and were given a guided tour of Plas Newydd as part of the event. 

* Below are various interior scenes from Plas Newydd.

* Above and below: An exhibition on the lives the Ladies of Llangollen.

*Costumes of the style worn by the Ladies.

Police warning follows spate of thefts in the area

Home and vehicle owners in Llangollen are being encouraged to take extra precautions following a spate of recent thefts in surrounding areas.

North Wales Police Wrexham Rural says on a Facebook post: "Home and vehicle owners are being encouraged to take extra precautions following a spate of recent thefts in Wrexham.

"Several reports of vehicle thefts, car key thefts and burglaries have been made to us in areas of Penycae, Rhosymedre, Llay and Llangollen.

"We are urging residents to take extra steps to protect their homes and vehicles.

"Here are some steps to prevent your home or vehicle from being targeted:

- Lock doors and windows

- Hide car keys and keyless fobs from line of sight

- Don’t leave valuable items in vehicles

- Use outdoor lighting or motion sensors to remove dark hiding spots

- Consider tracking devices for high value items

- Install CCTV / driveway bollards where possible

- Use signal-blocking pouches for keyless fobs

- Check any in-car security systems are activated

Anyone who sees suspicious activity in their area is urged to contact us via our website or by calling 101.

In an emergency, or if a crime is in progress, 999 should be used.

Always report any suspicious behaviour in your neighbourhood to us.

Further advice on keeping homes and vehicles secure is available on our website https://orlo.uk/8u1pP

Operatic's fun Easter event to raise money for upcoming show

Llangollen Operatic Society have a fun Good Friday event planned to raise funds for their forthcoming production of The Great British Bake Off Musical, to be staged at the Town Hall from April 22-25.

 

Proposed Glyndwr National Park faces public inquiry

Welsh Government have today confirmed that the proposed Glyndŵr National Park will now face a public inquiry.

This is a result of objections received from statutory consultees after the designation order was submitted by Natural Resources Wales in January confirming that the proposed area met the criteria for a National Park.

Gareth Ludkin, Policy Manager at Campaign for National Parks, welcomed this announcement, stating: “A public inquiry is an important next step which will further clarify the desirability of a National Park in the area and provide more opportunity to demonstrate the benefits that National Parks can bring.

"The consultation process clearly left questions unanswered for Local Authorities and we are pleased to see a public inquiry announced. An inquiry of this type is a pretty typical process for new National Parks to go through, so it is essential that the next Welsh Government conducts this consultation in a thorough and timely manner to allow a final decision to be made on the National Park.

"It has been encouraging to see that at least 66% of people consulted showed at least conditional support for the proposed National Park. We think a future Welsh Government has an opportunity here to be bold and creative with this new opportunity, establishing an exemplar National Park fit for the 21st century and future generations."

"National Park designation is the strongest legal protection we have to protect and enhance wildlife, natural beauty and cultural heritage

"It's so important that local communities are fully engaged in the future direction of the National Park to ensure a deep understanding and appreciation of the National Park’s potential. If established, we want to see local people fully engaged with the future development of a management plan for the area, helping to shape its future.”

 

 

 

Easter week events at Llangollen Methodist Church

 

Mountain rescuers called to help teen stuck on rocks near Llangollen

* Picture from NEWSAR.

Volunteers from North East Wales Search and Rescue (NEWSAR) were dispatched to Trevor Rocks, near Llangollen, last Saturday.

They had only just finished on another rescue operation when they were alerted to a teenager stuck on a rock face. 

* For the full story in the Shropshire Star, go to: Welsh rescue team shares pictures of operation to help teen stuck on rock face

Bike Bus makes its end-of-term trip into school

* The Bike Bus makes its way past the Co-op on the way to school.

Llangollen's famous Bike Bus - the group of youngsters and their parents who celebrate the joys of safe cycling - made their colourful way to the town's primary schools this morning to mark the end of term.

After forming up at the Pavilion, around 20 of them pedalled along Abbey Road, Castle Street and via St Collen's Church car park onto Regent Street from where they turned right and into the newly-reshaped and resurfaced Brook Street and Pengwern.

 .... and over a sunlit bridge heads into town.