LIVE: North Wales News Thursday, August 20, 2020

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Owen EvansBreaking News Editor

Updated07:19, 20 AUG 2020

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Welcome to North Wales Live's breaking news blog for August 20, 2020.

We will be bringing you regular updates throughout the day of all the breaking news and sport from across North Wales.

We will have pictures, video, tweets and comments covering the latest North Wales traffic, weather forecasts and anything else.

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07:19Sarah Hodgson

Traffic - A55

Strong winds on A55 Britannia Bridge between J9 A487 (Treborth) and J8A A5 Holyhead Road (Llanfair P.G.). Matrix sign set to 30 mph.

07:08Sarah Hodgson

Bore da

Bore da and welcome to our live blog. I’m Sarah Hodgson and I’ll be with you for the day with all the latest news, weather, and travel updates. Tweet me @sarahlhodgson1. message me on Facebook at Sarah Hodgson Daily Post, or email me sarah.hodgson@reachplc.com

Anglesey Incredible video shows moment angler snatches fish from jaws of monster 300lb seal off Anglesey coast Fisherman Dion Parry from Caernarfon was caught on camera reeling in the fish while it was being chased by the 8ft mammal off Rhosneigr

Pictures show incredible impact of lockdown on Snowdonia and Anglesey beauty spots

Wildlife and Nature Some wildlife vanished in the absence of people - while other things flourished

Collapsed 80-year-old lay two and a half hours on pavement waiting for ambulance

Welsh Ambulance Service The man had been shopping in Rhyl when he fell ill

Pub reopens with 'showstopper' beer garden after major revamp

Abergele The Harp in Abergele has been given a makeover and has a new landlord in charge

Anglesey cafe owner in Twitter outburst after family breach Covid rules put in place to protect everyone

Anglesey Anglesey coffee shop owner Dave Roberts said he's only 'trying to keep people safe', as loyal customers rally to support him

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Investigation underway after Offa's Dyke historic trail 'damaged'

North Wales Police Councillor Terry Evans said any damage to the historic monument was 'devastating'

Thousands of Welsh teenagers to get access to pot of cash - and some may not realise they have one

Money HMRC set up accounts for some children where parents or guardians did not

Health board hires new boss - but politicians warn appointment is no 'silver bullet'

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Anglesey Incredible video shows moment angler snatches fish from jaws of monster 300lb seal off Anglesey coast Fisherman Dion Parry from Caernarfon was caught on camera reeling in the fish while it was being chased by the 8ft mammal off Rhosneigr

Crane company responds to I'm a Celebrity speculation as caravan park fuels Gwrych Castle rumour

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here ITV is yet to confirm the location of the upcoming reality series - but speculation has been further fuelled locally

Pictures show incredible impact of lockdown on Snowdonia and Anglesey beauty spots

Wildlife and Nature Some wildlife vanished in the absence of people - while other things flourished

Collapsed 80-year-old lay two and a half hours on pavement waiting for ambulance

Welsh Ambulance Service The man had been shopping in Rhyl when he fell ill

Pub reopens with 'showstopper' beer garden after major revamp

Abergele The Harp in Abergele has been given a makeover and has a new landlord in charge

Welsh Ambulance Service Collapsed 80-year-old lay two and a half hours on pavement waiting for ambulance The man had been shopping in Rhyl when he fell ill

Investigation underway after Offa's Dyke historic trail 'damaged'

North Wales Police Councillor Terry Evans said any damage to the historic monument was 'devastating'

Thousands of Welsh teenagers to get access to pot of cash - and some may not realise they have one

Money HMRC set up accounts for some children where parents or guardians did not

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UEFA Champions League The Flintshire side were beaten 2-0 after a valiant display in the qualifying first round

Health board hires new boss - but politicians warn appointment is no 'silver bullet'

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Jo Whitehead will be joining Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board from a role in Queensland, Australia

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Collapsed 80-year-old lay two and a half hours on pavement waiting for ambulance

Welsh Ambulance Service The man had been shopping in Rhyl when he fell ill

Investigation underway after Offa's Dyke historic trail 'damaged'

North Wales Police Councillor Terry Evans said any damage to the historic monument was 'devastating'

Thousands of Welsh teenagers to get access to pot of cash - and some may not realise they have one

Money HMRC set up accounts for some children where parents or guardians did not

The areas of North Wales with new coronavirus cases as £32m announced to speed up testing

Cash has been set aside to create six 'hot labs' at hospitals across the country which will operate around the clock

Anglesey cafe owner in Twitter outburst after family breach Covid rules put in place to protect everyone

Anglesey Anglesey coffee shop owner Dave Roberts said he's only 'trying to keep people safe', as loyal customers rally to support him

Crane company responds to I'm a Celebrity speculation as caravan park fuels Gwrych Castle rumour

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here ITV is yet to confirm the location of the upcoming reality series - but speculation has been further fuelled locally

Health board hires new boss - but politicians warn appointment is no 'silver bullet'

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Jo Whitehead will be joining Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board from a role in Queensland, Australia

I'm A Celebrity 2020: Bear Grylls issues warning to contestants about 'brutal' conditions

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here The adventurer, who owns an island off the coast of Abersoch, said contestants will be pushed to the limit

What we know about fish and chip shop fire which badly damaged store

Deganwy Smoke was seen billowing from the takeaway as the fire took hold

Part of man's ear bitten off and spat out onto table in attack at his flat, court hears

Bangor David Craig Burnie denies charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and unlawful wounding

Yes, you did see another Red Arrow flying over North Wales again today

The world-famous team made a surprise return visit to the region