IT'S been another busy week in this part of the North Wales coast, with our team bringing you all the latest news.

In case you missed them, here are the top five most-read stories on the Rhyl Journal website this week:

1. Abergele nurse was dismissed after nine-month absence due to stress

The most read article this week, was the report on a woman from Abergele who lost claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination arising from disability, and unpaid holiday pay made against Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

Read the full story here 

2. North Wales tutor drank alcohol at work before not pouring it away

A woman from North Wales consumed alcohol during working hours and shared confidential information while employed as a youth engagement tutor.

Teresa Scutt was handed a prohibition order by the Education Workforce Council’s Fitness to Practise committee after four allegations made against her were found proven.

Read the report here

3. Two photographers capture transformation of Woolworths building in Rhyl

Two photographers documenting Rhyl's redevelopment have shared their thoughts on the transformation of the Woolworths building.

Duncan Nield-siddall, who has been taking photos of renovations and demolished buildings for 10 years, and Adrian Evans, who often captures scenes of the seafront and its surroundings whilst out on walks, have both been following the work on the building that used to house Woolworths.

See the photos here

4. Prestatyn Jaguar driver thought he'd die after brakes failed

A motorist spoke of the terror he felt after he was unable to stop his car as it 'reached speeds of up to 90mph' on the motorway.

Nathan Owen, who is originally from Prestatyn, was driving on the M57 as he made his way home to Bolton from his job in Ormskirk on Wednesday, March 6, when his vehicle started to speed up.

Read the story here

5. Additional £20million funding package confirmed for Rhyl

We reported that is to receive an additional £20 million as part of the “Levelling Up” agenda, as revealed by chancellor Jeremy Hunt MP as he confirmed the Spring Budget today (March 6).

Before Christmas, Denbighshire County Council was awarded £20m in the previous round of the Levelling Up Fund, with nearly £13m of that sum committed to regenerating Rhyl. 

Read the full story here