ANGRY RESIDENTS PLANNING MOVING BLOCKADE AT BEAUTY SPOT PLAGUED BY TRAFFIC

PROTEST AIMS TO SEND MESSAGE BY DISRUPTING HOLIDAY WEEKEND

- By ANDREW FORGRAVE

A “moving blockade” of angry villagers is expected to disrupt traffic heading to one of the busiest beaches in Wales this weekend.

Two grandmothers and a community stalwart are leading a protest over the gridlocks that plague Newborough, Anglesey.

Village life often grinds to a halt as visitors head to the iconic Traeth Llanddwyn and neighbouring Newborough Forest.

The beach often features in top 10 lists and its iconic tidal island has an irresistibly romantic allure.

With long tailbacks anticipated this Bank Holiday weekend, disgruntled residents are determined to send a message, even if it means adding to local congestion for a day.

On Sunday, May 4, beach visitors can expect extra hour-long delays on top of the lengthy waits they experience already.

"For years there have been lots of meetings and lots of talk but not enough action," said grandmother-of-seven Annwen Williams, 58.

"Well, we are now the action! We're fed up and we need things to change.

"And we won't be backing down, this weekend's protest won't be the last.

"We'll keep doing them until something is finally done to sort out the village’s traffic problems."