David Powell

Aldi’s Llandudno store at Mostyn Champneys Retail Park was temporarily closed and taped off after a roof leak, with customers turned away while repairs were carried out. The closure followed heavy rain, although the retailer said the leak was contained and the issue resolved. Aldi apologised for the inconvenience and confirmed the store had reopened and was trading normally by early afternoon.

The Met Office extended its yellow thunderstorm warning across all six North Wales counties until 1pm on Thursday after heavy showers and thunderstorms were forecast to continue. Rainfall of 15–20mm in under an hour, with up to 30–40mm over several hours, could cause localized flooding, while lightning and hail may create additional hazards. Disruptions to road and rail travel, power supplies, homes and businesses are possible, and residents are advised to prepare for flash flooding, power cuts and dangerous conditions outdoors.

Former soldier Peter Jones, 45, stole about £21,000 from his father Robert Jones through bank transfers, cash withdrawals and credit-card payments between August 2023 and May 2024. He claimed some money was for Harley-Davidson parts, but the court heard it was spent on heroin and crack cocaine. Robert's niece Louise Jones uncovered the fraud after noticing suspicious payments, prompting a police investigation. Jones pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud by false representation and received an 18-month prison sentence suspended for 18 months, along with 20 days of rehabilitation activity. His defence cited trauma, bereavement and addiction treatment, including methadone and counselling.