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DWP tells 3.7million PIP and ADP claimants to request crucial document before benefit changes
The UK Government has confirmed widespread changes to the disability benefits system will be introduced under new reforms announced last month

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'I visited North Wales city branded UK's worst seaside resort – but I was very surprised'
Vlogger Ed Chapman recently paid a visit to Bangor and this is what he found


Tragedy as three people die on Welsh road after car and tipper lorry horror crash
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward

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Huge zig-zag footbridge could leave people 'peering into homes' at North Wales seaside town
A new rail crossing is being considered as part of plans to increase services and get trains running faster on the North Wales mainline


Plans to close public toilets branded 'joke' as people worry about going out
Fears have been raised that it will now be 'harder for some to travel in this area'


Anglesey seeks redress over 'half-billion-pound' trade slump during Holyhead Port closure
A Senedd committee has made its feelings clear about the Welsh Government's response to the disaster


'Our hearts break...these deaths need not have happened'
Crystal Owen and Joanne Alkir who lost their children to crashes on North Wales roads join grieving mothers handing over a 100,000 strong petition to Downing Street


Large house could be demolished so 13 properties can be built in its place
A planning application to demolish the home at Cadnant Park, Conwy has been submitted


English medium schools set to be phased out in Gwynedd
Welsh will be the 'principal language' of every school if the first major shake-up since 1984 is approved


North Wales suspects identified as users of Dark Web site hosting child sexual abuse material
Police in Germany started an investigation into the site Kidflix


Reason why 'sonic booms' were heard off North Wales coast
The noise filled the air over a typically tranquil seaside town


Housing group wants to build 800 North Wales homes and revamp thousands more in £85m investment
Adra has spelt out its plans for the next five years


'No decision made' on controversial promenade parking charge plan
Councillors have claimed proposals to introduce parking charges at Old Colwyn promenade are 'unjust'


Jobs to go as Welsh care group ceases operations
The decision to close the charity will impact vulnerable people in north and mid Wales


'Huge fire' shuts major road as smoke seen billowing from scene
The A541 was closed between Pontblyddyn and Mold


Air ambulance lands at scene of serious crash
Drivers were urged to seek alternative routes in and out of Llandudno


'Abhorrent' Anglesey woman defrauded her 'vulnerable and isolated' aunt out of £45,000
A court heard the 'evil' crime left the victim feeling 'sadness and anger' in her final days


Shop which 'sold super-strength vapes and illegal cigarettes' closed down
It is the latest in a string of closures in Wrexham for selling illegal vapes, illegal tobacco or both


Twist of fate saves exhausted North Wales kayakers left with only one option
The pair became too tired and cold to save themselves


Walker suffers 'significant injuries' after 30ft fall on Eryri mountain
The casualty was flown to a major trauma centre in Stoke for treatment
