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Scrutiny 'will be more needed than ever' if major police reforms take place

Council leader speaks on potential police force restructure

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Solar eclipse 2026 timings, best places to watch and glasses advice

Tonight the UK will witness its most dramatic solar eclipse in almost 30 years

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Watch moment spectacular eclipse happened over UK

If you can't get to a good vantage point for the full experience, there are other ways to enjoy tonight's show

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Conwy councillors hit out at '£1.2m care fees shortfall' from Betsi Cadwaladr health board

'It is absolutely not acceptable. We are caring for the people. They should be paying their way. It is just not right'

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Hapless visitors came a cropper after following sat nav to notorious Welsh beach

In darkness, they desperately tried to dig out the vehicle but gave up as the tide began to turn

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Welsh Government sheds more light on what caused mysterious Menai bridge closure

The reason for the crossing's most recent closure has been mired in confusion and speculation

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Police warning after city centre shopping arcade used as 'public toilet'

Officers said people using Wrexham's Central Arcade to urinate or defecate in could face prosecution

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Parts of North Wales where solar eclipse may be obscured by cloud

People are also being warned to be careful not to fry their mobile phones during the event

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Fire service issues major update on Abergwynant woods blaze

Fire crews remain at the scene of the incident and are 'working hard' to bring it under control

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Serial sex attacker Simon Levy given whole life sentence for double murder

Simon Levy, 40, was convicted of killing grandmother Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, and mother-of-four Sheryl Wilkins, 39, in sexually motivated attacks in London in 2025, as well as raping a third woman

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'Deep concerns' about people 'exploiting' asylum anxiety in small Flintshire village

Intimidation or violence over planned asylum accommodation has been labelled 'completely unacceptable'

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Police have 'growing concerns' for welfare of missing Anglesey man

Anybody who has seen Martin Maguire is asked to contact the police

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Controversial plans for new 95-home Conwy estate submitted

Developers say there is a shortage of affordable houses in the county but local residents have raised concerns about the plans

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Watersports shop to close in Conwy seaside village despite stunning new beach

There were hopes the 'buzz' around the beach would be good for footfall but more shoppers are going online as rates and rent increase

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Solar eclipse 2026 timings, best places to watch and glasses advice

Tonight the UK will witness its most dramatic solar eclipse in almost 30 years

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Firefighters explain why wildfire smoke from more than 100 miles away has blanketed North Wales

People in affected areas have been urged to keep their doors and windows closed

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102-year-old man in critical condition after 'assault' in Welsh pub

A man was arrested on suspicion of assault and has since been released under investigation

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Solar eclipse glasses sold out across UK – how to safely watch without them

Solar eclipse glasses have sold out across the UK ahead of tonight's near-total solar eclipse – but there are still safe ways to watch it without them

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North Wales rail service cancelled due to 'severe weather'

Disruption on the Llandudno to Blaenau Ffestiniog line is expected to last all day

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North Wales residents urged to keep doors and windows shut as smoke drifts from wildfires

Fire service issues advice to locals in affected areas impacted by outdoor blazes in South Wales