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Paedophile pictured dressed up as elf at Santa's grotto

Ex-police officer John Smith was previously banned from having any contact with children

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Councillors 'failed to declare interest' before football field vote

The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales said the actions of three councillors was 'suggestive' of a breach of the Code of Conduct

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Road by 'Wales’ most beautiful lake' reopens 18 months after freak storm

The circular lakeside road was left impassable by fallen trees

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Rhyl mum's 'abnormal' stomach bruise was the first sign something was seriously wrong

The 20-year-old was 'in such pain' and noticed 'a small bruise on my stomach' that kept getting 'bigger and darker, I was petrified'

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Gwynedd pensioner, 74, retired from 'lengthy, successful' career for life of crime

A judge told Arthur Hughes it was 'rare to see a man of your age involving yourself in this sort of behaviour'

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Waverley paddle steamer's Holyhead announcement leaves cruise passengers fuming

An eleventh-hour cancellation was 'due to a change in berth availability' at the Anglesey port

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Sick ex-teacher given whole life order for murder of adopted baby Preston Davey

Jamie Varley will die in prison for sexually assaulting and killing his adopted son, while his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley will also be jailed for his vile crimes

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Wrexham pensioner facing homelessness after being handed eviction notice

Widow Susan Monks claims she has been offered no alternative accommodation a week before she has to leave her property

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Sewage discharges at four North Wales beauty spots in 48-hour period

Surfers Against Sewage real-time alerts show sewage discharge at 11 Welsh locations in the last two days

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Construction of new Rhyl hospital site will get underway 'within weeks'

The new facility will include a minor injuries unit capable of treating more than 20,000 people a year when built

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Met Office issues 'very high' warning for North Wales and thousands will be affected

Pollen levels are set to increase in the coming days

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Family ordered to tear down garden fence after planning appeal fails

Mum Sophie Daly said the fence had been put up to enhance security for their children and the family dog

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Welsh woman, 24, dies just weeks after fundraiser launched for treatment

Caitlin Leggett's family said she suffered a rapid decline in her health after a sudden and serious brain bleed

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Tragedy as man's body found in car in Welsh seaside town

Discovery made after police received call reporting concern for a man

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Rules in Wales if you're arguing with your neighbour about a hedge

If your neighbour has a hedge that's got out of control and is spoiling your enjoyment of your property, there is a legal route that residents in Wales can use

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Knifeman in six-hour standoff with armed police after 'shooting' threat

'Reckless and selfish' Philip Blakemore hid in ex-partner’s home after making threats of violence, court heard

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Woman who transformed side hustle into £10m business praised

Conwy fashion graduate Olivia Prince has built her Murci womenswear brand from humble beginnings at her grandmother's home into a £10m business, employing around 35 people

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Fatal train crash on Welsh railway line 'could have been avoided'

Passenger David Tudor Evans died and four others were seriously injured when two Transport for Wales trains collided in October 2024

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Cancer patients face 'dangerous' delays with North Wales set for 'worst' doctor shortages in UK

'For the first time, our census shows that patients’ conditions are deteriorating because of workforce shortages'

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Sad state of Gwynedd 'ghost town' highlighted in Commons debate over tourist tax

An opposition MP claimed scenes of dereliction were 'increasingly common' on Wales' high streets