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Casualty survives for hours in water by clinging to cool box after boat capsizes

Person airlifted to hospital suffering severe effects of cold-water immersion, after major rescue operation launched

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RNLI crew's plea to slipway users not to obstruct launches as call outs rise

Holyhead lifeboat team said 'every second matters' as they asked for 'a little help and courtesy'

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Key gannet colony in Wales may take 20 years to recover from bird flu

The 2022 avian flu outbreak dealt an 'unprecedented deadly blow' to UK seabirds, a study found

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Flintshire Council 'prepared to listen' over controversial school proposals

Plans to close four schools and replace them with a super school have met strong opposition

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Closure of Ruthin School fuels political blame game

One of the oldest independent schools in the UK, Ruthin School will close after more than 700 years of history

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Man whose death sparked murder probe was a 'loving son, brother and dad'

Stuart Davies was found dead at his home after concerns were raised for his welfare. A 50-year-old local man was later arrested on suspicion of murder

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Pensioner who murdered his neighbour refuses to leave cell for sentencing

James Hughes wore a Dictaphone around his neck as he murdered neighbour Harry Turner following an ongoing feud between the pair

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Woman charged with arson after village incident

Tiegan White was also charged with assaulting a police officer and possessing a Class B drug

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First picture of Christmas murderer who beat neighbour with walking stick

James Hughes sat on top of neighbour Harold Turner before repeatedly striking him. Audio of the attack was captured on a Dictaphone worn around the defendant's neck

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Welsh mum blacks out on flight from condition that affects just 100 people globally

Nia Jones, 42, from Ruthin, was on a flight to Barcelona when she suddenly blacked out and collapsed from an extremely rare genetic condition with fewer than 100 confirmed cases worldwide

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Police issue update on anti-social behaviour crackdown in Connah's Quay

'This should serve as a reminder that anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated'

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Yacht slips from mooring before smashing into rocks off Anglesey coast

A picture showed the scale of damage to the vessel sustained during the incident

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Two people injured during 'disturbance' at house in Wrexham

North Wales Police said a man was arrested in connection with the incident

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Pupils 'in tears' as entire community reels from shock closure of Ruthin School

The announcement left parents scrambling for places - and people wondering what will happen to the £7.7m real estate asset

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Man who sent 'once its gone, its gone' messages has gone to prison

Damian Burt was sentenced today, after a police county lines investigation

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Two people seriously injured in crash

One of the vehicles involved burst into flames following the serious collision

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Shotton pub gets permission for late-night outdoor music performances

The pub will be able to host live music performances on its outdoor decking area between 8am and 11pm

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Gardener found remains of man decades after he vanished

The remains of Russell Scozzi, who had not been seen since 2002, were found by a resident who was cutting back brambles in their garden

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'Societal changes' help push schools across Denbighshire into the red

Councillors were told schools across Wales were plunging into a 'financial deficit position'

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'Unlawful' Anglesey holiday let operated without hitch for 14 years until reported by passerby

The business is now seeking necessary consents. But Anglesey Council claims there is already an 'over concentration' of tourist accommodation nearby