A Grade II listed pier has scooped a top prize in the year it celebrates its 125th anniversary. Bangor Garth is the National Piers Society's pier of the year, with judges saying it "boasts the ...

Repairs have been ongoing at Garth Pier for two years, paid for using £1.3m of Bangor City Council's reserves. Unforeseen work on the pier means the extra cash is needed in order to finish the job.

In the north, visitors to Bangor Garth Pier are drawn to its art gallery, craft shops and tearoom. On a sunny day in October, angler Jay Lewis was enjoying the peaceful views over the Severn ...