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Blaenau Ffestiniog

The town where the weather's so wet and gloomy they have their own name for it - but that's actually buzzing
Gwynedd
Savour its cafe culture, vibrant music scene and friendly people and you'll see beyond the grey, misty drizzle
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Man pretended to help woman home before returning and raping her
Courts
Gareth Druce, 33, of Blaenau Ffestiniog, took the woman's keys after assisting her home before returning and raping her
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Good Samaritan bitten on face by dog after trying to help unconscious man banned from owning them
Courts
Luke Evans was lying unconscious on a bridge when a man tried to come to his aid and was attacked
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Romantic mountain cottage with its own waterfalls surrounded by ancient woodland
Amazing Homes
It doesn't get much more idyllic and enchanting than this property in Eryri Snowdonia
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The Welsh community pub that opened for locals to ‘stay warm’ closes down
Blaenau Ffestiniog
Y Meirion in Snowdonia allowed people to sit inside and stay warm without having to buy anything, but it's now closing
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The Welsh town named best value place to rent a cottage in the UK
Blaenau Ffestiniog
Blaenau Ffestiniog in Gwynedd is also know as the 'Slate City' or 'Dinas Y Llechi'
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Trains to be replaced by buses for a week on key commuter route
Transport
Other major lines are affected with some trains cancelled completely
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The intriguing and heart-warming story of the isolated mountain railway cottage almost lost forever
Amazing Homes
From a musical icon to a double-agent spy to a characterful couple whose ashes were scattered at the site - this remote cottage has welcomed them all to its amazing story that almost ended in dereliction
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Succession actors Nick Braun and Alexander Skarsgard left '15 feet away from certain death' in Welsh underground tunnels
Entertainment
Documentary Now! has Alexander Skarsgard, Nick Braun, Jonathan Pryce and Fred Armisen among others making the spoof series in Wales
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Man kicked helpless dog and kept animals in awful conditions
Courts
'These dogs were treated disgustingly by people who should not have been allowed near them,' said the League Against Cruel Sports
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The community pub inviting people to sit inside and stay warm this winter without having to buy anything
Blaenau Ffestiniog
The Y Meirion in Snowdonia is helping people during the cost of living crisis
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A huge live TV drama set in Wales is to be broadcast on Sky
Entertainment
GALWAD will feature actors from The Pembrokeshire Murders, EastEnders and His Dark Materials amongst others
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Teenage girl, 15, found dead in woodland is named
Gwynedd
The teenager was tragically pronounced dead at the scene on November 11
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Paramedic left with life-changing injuries after being attacked while attending 999 call
Welsh Ambulance Service
Dylan Lloyd Davies, 45, suffered a serious shoulder injury which meant he has been unable to work ever since
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Awesome places to go mountain biking in Wales for an autumn adventure
Cycling
The many mountain bike route and bike parks in Wales all have different challenges, distance and ability requirements
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Epic Wales Valleys, Mountains and Coast: Who's narrating the Channel 4 show?
Channel 4
Epic Wales introduces us to some of the people who live and work in and around the remarkable landscapes of Wales’ three National Parks
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Why you need to visit Blaenau Ffestiniog as it gets UNESCO World Heritage status
Blaenau Ffestiniog
The slate capital of the world and adventure hot spot is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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The communities that have had the fewest cases of coronavirus in Wales
Coronavirus
The impact of the virus varies widely across communities in Wales
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The places in Wales where you can ride a steam train
Things to do Wales
Beautiful views and vintage trains - what more could you and the kids ask for?
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How the big underground attractions in Wales are preparing to finally open again this weekend
Things to do Wales
Reduced numbers and extensive cleaning procedures are amongst the safety measures being taken
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Italian contractors from coronavirus 'hot zone' ordered to leave Welsh plastics factory
In The News
Italy is the hardest hit location in Europe with more than 400 cases
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Pensioner had yogurt for his Christmas dinner because he only had £4.71 to live on in December
Blaenau Ffestiniog
Kevin Boff, 68, is in a dispute over his private pension
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The pretty home for sale over-looking Wales' famous steam railway
Homes for sale
This beautifully transformed home is not just for Thomas the Tank Engine fans
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A historic Welsh quarry has been rebranded with an English name and the move has caused anger
Gwynedd
The owners of the former Llechwedd Slate Caverns have triggered a backlash
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