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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


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'


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


A55 closures for overhead line work while further disruption and speed cut for Conwy tunnel
Planned works that will impact the expressway this month


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


April Jones' murderer Mark Bridger attacked in prison
The child killer was attacked by another inmate at HMP Wakefield


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


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


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


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


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


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


'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


Air ambulance called after fall at 100ft gorge in North Wales beauty spot
Mountain rescue team helped to extract the casualty


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


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


Mother tragically finds son dead at home
Gareth Jamie Thomas was found lying on the floor in his bedroom an inquest heard


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
