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Flying ant swarms as large as rain clouds as Welsh experts advise action

Some of the 'biggest swarms in recent memory' are expected in the coming days and weeks

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North Wales tourism attraction gets £12m for 'transformational' change

Funding means that work on the slate museum redevelopment can move forward to the next stage

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Prisoner on run with smiley face tattoo and links to North Wales

People are warned not to approach Colin Williams but to 'dial 999 immediately'

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Family of vanished man receive letter about 'location of his body'

Ricky Harris disappeared about 20 months ago with police saying enquiries 'extend as far as North Wales'

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Controlling man left woman 'screaming' and in a 'cold sweat' as she feared he would kill her

Callum O'Marah was jailed for controlling and coercive behaviour, intentional strangulation and threatening to share an intimate photograph

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A55 closures for overhead line work while further disruption and speed cut for Conwy tunnel

Planned works that will impact the expressway this month

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Mum of Ethan Ives-Griffiths denies hitting toddler who died from head injury

Shannon Ives denies causing or allowing death of Ethan and a cruelty charge

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April Jones' murderer Mark Bridger attacked in prison

The child killer was attacked by another inmate at HMP Wakefield

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Car raided by thieves while parked at cemetery in North Wales village

Police have asked for information with an Audi A4 of possible interest after being seen in the area

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North Wales driver charged after 'out of control' electric Jaguar boxed in by police on M62

Police were called to stop a Jaguar I-PACE after reports its brakes had failed on the motorway

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Week-long UK heatwave on way with 'monster' temperatures possible later this month

A meteorologist believes this summer's weather is 'reminiscent' of Britain's record-breaking year

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Woman faces trial after serious assault near Llandudno bar

Jamilla Dickens, 25, denies wounding Nia Chapman with intent to cause GBH, after an alleged incident near Fountains Bar

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North Wales pensioner wins £51K Range Rover - but has no space to keep it

He scooped the luxury car after entering a competition with just a 5p stake

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The 'glittered with seashells' beach in Gwynedd named the nation's best

The beach is one of eight Welsh sites on the wider UK list

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'I'm an American tourist visiting a small UK city – one thing left me floored'

An American man who was travelling the UK to see what it was really like decided to stop off at a 'tiny town' - but he was soon left speechless by what he found

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Air ambulance called after fall at 100ft gorge in North Wales beauty spot

Mountain rescue team helped to extract the casualty

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Workers in line for £29,000 boost in 'landmark Pensions Bill' DWP says

Changes will make it easier for savers to access and manage their pensions, with the bill set to 'transform the pensions landscape' UK Government chiefs say

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Brits alerted to 'costly mistake' many are making on holiday

Holidaymakers could find themselves in difficulty if they do not have cash on them while abroad

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Mother tragically finds son dead at home

Gareth Jamie Thomas was found lying on the floor in his bedroom an inquest heard

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DWP confirms 2026 State Pension age rise - how you will be affected

People face a delay in getting their State Pension payment following a rule change