Andrew Forgrave

Eight motorcyclists from Devon incurred £120 each in penalties after stopping twice for ice cream at Llyn Tegid in Eryri National Park, having missed newly introduced £1 motorcycle parking charges enforced by ANPR cameras. The scheme, intended to curb overnight camping, improve parking management and address overtourism, has also prompted a petition from Bala residents seeking free, round-the-clock access. Locals criticize the limited free-parking hours and the involvement of private operator Initial Parking, while Eryri National Park Authority says the pilot will run through the October half-term before its effectiveness and possible changes are reviewed.

A mysterious 8ft tree trunk that recently appeared on the beach at Rhos on Sea in North Wales has puzzled locals and visitors, inspiring theories ranging from a prank to a sundial or reference to ancient sunken forests. The feature has prompted jokes and mixed reactions, emerging as an unexpected addition to a coastline extensively redeveloped between 2021 and 2022 as part of a major coastal defence and seafront improvement project led by Conwy Council.