Meanwhile, the two-day Anglesey County Show will be held on its permanent showground close to the A55.

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Independent MLA Jim Allister wanted to know if this announcement was designed to provide a "soft landing" for what was intended to be a permanent decision to close the City accident and emergency department.

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The team will face some of the toughest conditions on Earth - near permanent darkness and temperatures dropping close to -90C.

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