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'Mega-rare' bird sighting in Caernarfon saw hundreds of twitchers descend on town

The western reef heron is more commonly found in southern Europe, Africa and parts of Asia and the sighting was described as a 'UK first'

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Giant wasp-coloured bug hitches ride on woman near Chirk Castle

She came face-to-face with the UK's longest dragonfly

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DWP Universal Credit claimants must report 17 changes to of circumstance or risk losing payments

The Department for Work and Pensions has outlined 17 changes of circumstance that Universal Credit claimants must report promptly or they could face benefit sanctions

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Fire crews called to blaze at Conwy industrial park

Firefighters attended the fire in Kinmel Bay

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'Orange squad' on a mission dangling from reservoir dams in Wales

The 'seriously impressive' manoeuvres had an equally serious purpose

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'Second most expensive primary school in Wales' will be closed down

Councillors have agreed to shut two primary schools due to diminishing pupil numbers

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Crash shut road near Abergele

Emergency services were at the scene

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Adder warning after Gwynedd vet treats four dogs for snake bites in last few days

Vet practice says this time of year sees an increase in adder activity which leads to more bites

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North Wales main line to close for a month to build new bridges and renew track

The four week rail lines closure will see enormous engineering works take place across the route

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Person taken to hospital after serious A541 crash

Air ambulance landed at the scene of the crash, which shut the road for around four hours

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Mum feared partner would be killed when masked men pointed 'gun' at him

The terrified victim said she had to turn away to mentally prepare herself her partner 'was about to die' when a 'gun' was levelled at his head

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Air ambulance landed at scene of serious A541 crash

The road was closed between Rhydymwyn and Rhosesmor and drivers urged to avoid the area

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Future confirmed for Gwynedd school which only has two pupils

Ysgol Y Garreg has just two year six pupils on its books

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Decision made on overnight car parking in Eryri National Park

Members of Eryri National Park Authority met this morning to discuss the contentious issue

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Best 'baby-friendly' beach in North Wales has been singled out

In a UK survey the beach topped reviews but it lacked some facilities

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Anglesey footballer who 'knocked out' opponent gets ban from the game

Ex pro Thomas Taylor, 36, of Llanddona, Beaumaris, has been banned from playing for five years

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North Wales man heard 'massive explosion' after plane hit by lightning

Nassar Massalha said he saw what looked like a 'ball of fire' just seconds after the plane he was on took off

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DWP confirms £100 Winter Fuel Payment boost for state pensioners – eligibility rules

Payments will starting from October 2026

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Boat stuck on rocks on Anglesey after being blown off course

RNLI rescuers were called to help the vessel which had run aground nearLlanfwrog

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First Minister refuses to guarantee jobs for student nurses

Rhun ap Iorwerth said his Government would implement a 'robust plan' amid growing concerns over job prospects for graduates