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Armed police descend on Prestatyn amid reports of knife incident
There is a major police presence at the scene

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'Nordic style' visitor hub for Moel Famau set to be approved but not everyone is happy
But some opponents have dubbed it a 'totally unnecessary waste of money'


'Dormant' quarry in North Wales beauty spot may get 15-year lifeline despite objections
Planning officers are advising councillors to back the plans to extend the working life of the site in Eryrys

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Anglesey affordable house plan approved despite concerns over loss of green area
Officer argued the developer would provide £2,000 for a play area and there was a playing field


Conwy chapel conversion 'would contribute to chronic housing supply shortage'
The chapel and former schoolroom could be converted into a house if plans are approved


Update issued on 'huge fire' which shut major North Wales road
Two people suffered smoke inhalation in the blaze


Watchdog launches investigation after woman dies following police chase crash
The Independent Office for Police Conduct will probe 'police actions prior to the fatal collision'


High-value cars, boat and watches seized as police target suspected OCG
'The gang have been profiting from the misery of drug users and intimidating law-abiding citizens'


Met Office verdict after snow blast claim for second half of April
There have been reports that the weather will change dramatically later this month


A55 disruption alert as three-mile stretch to close for 'urgent bridge repairs'
Diversions are in place while the eastbound carriageway is shut for repairs


New seasonal campsite could be built at rural Eryri beauty spot
The area is popular with holidaymakers due to its proximity to Yr Wyddfa


'True leader' and 'inspirational' Gwynedd headteacher and footballer dies
Geraint 'Shops' Jones, who played for CDP Porthmadog and was head of Ysgol Llanllyfni was a 'gentleman off the field'


'Aldi effect' on house prices could boost demand at North Wales estate development
Homebuilder believes the supermarket will help sales at new estate


New IKEA store close to North Wales border branded 'brilliant news'
The new store will open in the former Homebase unit on the Greyhound Retail Park in Chester later this year


He 'took advantage' of a teenage girl after buying alcohol for underage party guests
Owen Zissler 'took advantage of the fact the girl was very drunk'


DWP support worth up to £5,700 available to one million people
The benefit has not been hit by recent welfare cuts announced by the UK Government


Drug dealer caught in pub car park after 999 call about suspicious activity
Police found the defendant had cocaine and ketamine


Blind Veterans UK confirms permanent closure of landmark Llandudno site
Around 90 jobs will be lost when the site closes its doors this week


Llandudno plan for nearly 30 homes in centre of seaside resort with plea over flood risk
The properties would be built on a sports pitch that's in a 'poor condition'


Three-vehicle crash near North Wales caravan park sparks police appeal
The smash happened near to the Lyon’s Robin Hood holiday park on Rhyl's Coast Road
