LIVE: North Wales News Thursday, July 30, 2020

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Steve BagnallJournalist

Updated07:13, 30 JUL 2020

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07:13Steve Bagnall

The Wales lockdown rules the Welsh Government is expected to review on July 30

An announcement is expected on the decision from the First Minister on July 31.

Mark Drakeford, First Minister for Wales — Mark Drakeford, First Minister for Wales (Image: Hadyn Iball / North Wales Live)

06:57Steve Bagnall

Fears Covid-19 sufferers mixed with virus-free patients on Wrexham Maelor Hospital wards

Health chiefs say anyone found to have the virus as a result of increased testing is transferred to a Covid-19 positive ward.

Wrexham Maelor Hospital — Wrexham Maelor Hospital (Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live)

06:46Steve Bagnall

Signing in

Good morning. I’ll be providing live updates throughout the morning and afternoon. Steve Bagnall.

North Wales Weather Met Office reveals where in North Wales will see highest temperatures as mini-heatwave arrives The region will see a short period of hot weather at the end of the week

Snowdon visitors could be charged to climb summit

Snowdonia The move would help to mitigate the impact of tourism on the Snowdonia area - even if visitors were only charged £1, supporters say

All five coronavirus deaths recorded overnight were in North Wales

Coronavirus The number of positive cases of Covid-19 in Wrexham continues to soar

LIVE: Road shut between Llanberis and Pen y Pass in Snowdonia as police deal with incident

Snowdonia The A4086 has been closed and people have been asked to seek alternative routes

Villagers describe dramatic moment Chinook helicopter made emergency landing after 'hitting power lines'

Wales News Residents rushed to help the crew members after hearing a loud noise and losing electricity in their homes

Coronavirus Fears Covid-19 sufferers mixed with virus-free patients on Wrexham Maelor Hospital wards Health chiefs say anyone found to have the virus as a result of increased testing is transferred to a Covid-19 positive ward

The Wales lockdown rules the Welsh Government is expected to review on July 30

Coronavirus An announcement is expected on the decision from the First Minister on July 31

Inside the Army-run coronavirus testing centres - and what to expect when you're there

Coronavirus The facilities in Wrexham's Caia Park and Hightown are temporary with anyone with even mild symptoms urged to get tested

Major drive to tackle plastic pollution blighting our communities and devastating wildlife

Welsh Government The Welsh Government wants your views on single use plastics and more in drive to tackle the issue

Villagers describe dramatic moment Chinook helicopter made emergency landing after 'hitting power lines'

Wales News Residents rushed to help the crew members after hearing a loud noise and losing electricity in their homes

North Wales Weather Met Office reveals where in North Wales will see highest temperatures as mini-heatwave arrives The region will see a short period of hot weather at the end of the week

Snowdon visitors could be charged to climb summit

Snowdonia The move would help to mitigate the impact of tourism on the Snowdonia area - even if visitors were only charged £1, supporters say

All five coronavirus deaths recorded overnight were in North Wales

Coronavirus The number of positive cases of Covid-19 in Wrexham continues to soar

LIVE: Road shut between Llanberis and Pen y Pass in Snowdonia as police deal with incident

Snowdonia The A4086 has been closed and people have been asked to seek alternative routes

Villagers describe dramatic moment Chinook helicopter made emergency landing after 'hitting power lines'

Wales News Residents rushed to help the crew members after hearing a loud noise and losing electricity in their homes

Coronavirus Fears Covid-19 sufferers mixed with virus-free patients on Wrexham Maelor Hospital wards Health chiefs say anyone found to have the virus as a result of increased testing is transferred to a Covid-19 positive ward

The Wales lockdown rules the Welsh Government is expected to review on July 30

Coronavirus An announcement is expected on the decision from the First Minister on July 31

Inside the Army-run coronavirus testing centres - and what to expect when you're there

Coronavirus The facilities in Wrexham's Caia Park and Hightown are temporary with anyone with even mild symptoms urged to get tested

Major drive to tackle plastic pollution blighting our communities and devastating wildlife

Welsh Government The Welsh Government wants your views on single use plastics and more in drive to tackle the issue

Villagers describe dramatic moment Chinook helicopter made emergency landing after 'hitting power lines'

Wales News Residents rushed to help the crew members after hearing a loud noise and losing electricity in their homes

Fears Covid-19 sufferers mixed with virus-free patients on Wrexham Maelor Hospital wards

Coronavirus Health chiefs say anyone found to have the virus as a result of increased testing is transferred to a Covid-19 positive ward

The Wales lockdown rules the Welsh Government is expected to review on July 30

Coronavirus An announcement is expected on the decision from the First Minister on July 31

Inside the Army-run coronavirus testing centres - and what to expect when you're there

Coronavirus The facilities in Wrexham's Caia Park and Hightown are temporary with anyone with even mild symptoms urged to get tested

Major drive to tackle plastic pollution blighting our communities and devastating wildlife

Welsh Government The Welsh Government wants your views on single use plastics and more in drive to tackle the issue

The 17 places in North Wales set to get very fast broadband

Internet Openreach has named the locations in the region for ultra-reliable and gigabit-capable full fibre broadband

Pupils in Wales returning to school in September could finish early afternoon

Education Campaign group UsForThemCymru said the changes amounted to 'blended learning by stealth'

Snowdon visitors could be charged to climb summit

Snowdonia The move would help to mitigate the impact of tourism on the Snowdonia area - even if visitors were only charged £1, supporters say

Mum of boy who almost drowned at sea describes how day at the beach very nearly ended in tragedy

Gwynedd Rian Lewis Bradburn was pulled from the water unconscious after a huge rescue mission in Aberdyfi

Jet2 cancels all flights and holidays to Cyprus - here's why

Jet2.com It is the latest move by the tour operator who also axed trips to Spain

Drugs boss planned to run lie detector test on gang member suspected of pocketing his profits

North Wales Police Colin Joseph Jones denies conspiring to cause GBH to a former drug gang member and is on trial at Mold Crown Court

Villagers describe dramatic moment Chinook helicopter made emergency landing after 'hitting power lines'

Wales News Residents rushed to help the crew members after hearing a loud noise and losing electricity in their homes

All five coronavirus deaths recorded overnight were in North Wales

Coronavirus The number of positive cases of Covid-19 in Wrexham continues to soar