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North Wales

North Wales is a geographical area of Wales that takes in the Snowdonia National Park, as well as the local authorities of Gwynedd, Anglesey, Wrexham, Flintshire, Conwy and Denbighshire. The mountains of Snowdonia attracts many visitors, while the coastal towns of Llandudno, Conwy, Bangor, Colwyn Bay, Rhyl and Prestatyn are also popular.

Protesters will use 20mph convoys in bid to show 'how bad things will get' this summer
North Wales
The convoys are being organised as a motion goes before the Senedd calling for the policy to be reversed
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'Tacky' attractions and drink stalls next to historic Welsh town's castle and walls come under fire
North Wales
The refreshment stalls and children's rides, which include an inflatable slide and a mechanical merry-go-round, are set up on the council's event space on Conwy Quay
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Two Welsh beaches named among 10 best 'secret' sandy spots in UK
Beaches
Porthdinllaen on the Llyn Peninsula and Church Doors Cove, Pembrokeshire are certainly stunning
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Squeezed drivers on route which gives as much room to bikes claim it's an 'attack on your right to drive a car'
North Wales
The new shared-user path is being built as part of a £1.2m active travel scheme and has been met with a mixed reaction from locals who travel on two wheels, four wheels and two legs
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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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Tiger Woods lawyers tell Welsh golf course to 'cease and desist' over 'substantial risk of confusion'
North Wales
'I was a bit shocked to receive the letter... I was surprised it had caught Tiger's eye so quickly, but I suppose in a way that's quite a compliment'
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Police officer sent footage of dead man and pictures of baby of an arrested woman to his girlfriend
North Wales Police
The PC - who quit his job before a misconduct hearing - but would have been sacked anyway
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Gwynedd

North WalesSqueezed drivers on route which gives as much room to bikes claim it's an 'attack on your right to drive a car'The new shared-user path is being built as part of a £1.2m active travel scheme and has been met with a mixed reaction from locals who travel on two wheels, four wheels and two legs
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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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Inside old town centre police station for sale with original cells that once held notorious criminals
Renovation
Among them was a farmer who was later hanged for murdering a young domestic servant in 1877
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The moment dangerous driver rams police car after 100mph chase
Courts
The footage also shows a police Stinger device hanging from the back of his white van, swinging wildly.
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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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Flintshire

CrimePolice reveal more details about the quiet Welsh farm at the centre of a £250m international drugs operationThe farm was being used a storage and distribution hub by an international organised crime group
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Teenager nearly died after breaking skull in 20ft fall off abbey ruins
Flintshire
Hope Thwaite, 16, was climbing at Basingwerk Abbey in Greenfield, Flintshire, when she slipped off the stone walls and fell 20ft and landed on her head in the incident on March 24
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Man stabbed shopkeeper in the head during 'revenge attack'
Courts
Michael Oldfield was said to have a 'truly awful' criminal record
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More than £60 million of cocaine and heroin found at quiet Welsh farm
Crime
An organised crime group was using the farm as a storage and distribution hub
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'Council summoned me for interview under caution because my bin lid was slightly open'
Local Government
Rachel Cain said she was left 'flabbergasted' after being asked to attend an interview with Flintshire Council
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Conwy

North Wales'Tacky' attractions and drink stalls next to historic Welsh town's castle and walls come under fire
The refreshment stalls and children's rides, which include an inflatable slide and a mechanical merry-go-round, are set up on the council's event space on Conwy Quay
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You can buy beer, starters and main meals for your dog at this Welsh pub
Conwy
When dogs come in, they get a bowl of water and a cosy blanket while their owners peruse the canine menu
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Cinema customer fined after watching Dune 2 says 'stinks of extortion'
Llandudno
Dune 2 comes in at just shy of three hours long
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Urban explorers enter hidden passage over major Welsh road and vow never to return
Conwy
'Needless to say we got out of tunnel, as fast as humanly possible, smashing our knees and shins against the sharp cement edges'
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We visited Welsh town crowned one of UK's best places to live to see what the fuss is about
Conwy
It has a World Heritage Site landmark, an ancient history and is surrounded by natural beauty
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Anglesey

Amazing HomesHuge exclusive six-bedroom house up for grabs a stone's throw from one of Wales' best beaches'The exclusivity of this property lies not only in its picturesque setting but also in its characterful design and architecture'
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Tiger Woods lawyers tell Welsh golf course to 'cease and desist' over 'substantial risk of confusion'
North Wales
'I was a bit shocked to receive the letter... I was surprised it had caught Tiger's eye so quickly, but I suppose in a way that's quite a compliment'
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This gorgeous second home was created on a 'paradise' island but its existence is now under serious threat
North Wales
The site was sold in 2021 and a former office and teaching building was turned into a second home by the new owner, and also as a holiday let rented out to visitors - but planning rules were broken, says the council
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The private Welsh island where you can escape the rest of the world
Anglesey
Ynys Faelog offers the perfect getaway from the real world for a while
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Seaside resort blighted by car park visitors have to wade through and the 'dirtiest toilets in Wales'
North Wales
Residents and visitors are fed up with the state of its car park and public toilets
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Wrexham

Ryan ReynoldsRyan Reynolds plays cheeky birthday prank on Rob McElhenney hours after Wrexham secure promotion
Reynolds posted a Titanic-themed video on social media as Wrexham celebrated another fantastic season
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Ryan Reynolds left in tears as he watches Wrexham win promotion again from America
Wrexham FC
The Wrexham co-owner has reacted to the club securing their automatic promotion to League One
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Wrexham promoted again as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney celebrate
Wrexham FC
The Red Dragons have secured their place in League One for next season
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Killer Jamie Mitchell attacked in prison by cousin of man he knifed to death
Courts
Mitchell was set upon by Oliver Wilkinson and Dayle Owens at Wrexham's HMP Berwyn in an 'horrendous' revenge attack
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'I was told chest pain was acid reflux but I asked for more checks and I'm so glad I did'
In The News
Rhys Pritchard was given a life-changing diagnosis the day after his 25 birthday but said he might not have known had he not insisted on an x-ray
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Denbighshire

Amazing HomesImpressive country manor estate with 126 acres that's like stepping into a TV period dramaTime for your own Downton Abbey moment at one of Wales' most important country estates
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Unusual phenomenon may have stranded thousands of starfish on Welsh beaches
Environment
Thousands of starfish have been washed up on the coast in recent days
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The sad tale of the once hugely popular pub and hotel which had the rug pulled from under it and could now be torn down
Denbighshire
The Gwysaney Arms Hotel (formerly the Antelope Hotel) in Rhydymwyn had historically traded as a main road stopping off point for passing cars and coaches on the A541 Denbigh Road, then something changed
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The Welsh town that used to be the 'best place to live' but has now fallen off a cliff
North Wales
But this town still has a lot going for it
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The rustic Welsh cottage untouched by time in a breathtaking remote location
Amazing Homes
This period gem that oozes genuine character is going to auction with a guide of £125,000
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