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Unsettled weather for North Wales as April begins, Met Office confirms
THERE'S set to be a mixture of sunny spells and rain across North Wales in the coming days. The Met Office has confirmed a dry start to April with sunny spells to come (April 1). Rain will continue to edge northwards through Monday morning
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North Wales Police celebrate 50 years proudly serving the community
NORTH Wales Police is celebrating its 50th anniversary serving the community. While policing has occurred in North Wales for over 160 years, the North Wales Police as we know it was officially formed on April 1, 1974. Celebrating 50 years,
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‘Outstanding’ Rhyl BID finishes – town’s business owners mourn ‘massive loss’
BUSINESS owners in Rhyl have shared their sadness at the loss of the town’s BID (Business Improvement District). Rhyl BID began in 2019 but wrapped up yesterday (March 31), following a decision made not to ballot for a second five-year term.
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Legendary rock and roll show heading to Llandudno this month
That’ll Be The Day will be rocking ‘n’ rolling into Llandundo this month as the legendary show continues on its tour, completing its 38th year on the road. Founder and performer Trevor Payne continues to grace stages all around the country with
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Pontins Prestatyn the subject of new BBC Radio 4 programme
A NEW BBC Radio 4 programme has aired, focussing partially on the now-closed Pontins holiday park in Prestatyn. The Patch, a series telling all sorts of stories guided by a random postcode generator, saw producer and presenter Polly Weston visit
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Garden experts share 7 tips for keeping rats out of your garden
Rats and other rodents roaming around our homes and gardens are less than ideal but how can we keep them away? Gardening experts are warning homeowners to protect their homes from rats who will be looking to find warmth during the cold winter temperatures
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How much does it cost to buy or renew a passport? Full list of prices
Do you need a new passport this year? Booking a trip abroad will require a valid passport so it’s worth checking the expiry date. If you’ve never had a passport or need to renew one, there’s a cost to it and knowing how much it will set you back
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Aldi insider reveals secrets you need to know to get the best Specialbuys deals
An Aldi insider going by the name of Dylan Reviews on TikTok has revealed the secret top tips savvy shoppers need to be aware of to score the best Specialbuys deals. The store employee, who has over 212K followers on the popular social media platform
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DWP Universal Credit payments increase this week - what you will get
Millions of Universal Credit claimants will see an increase in their payments from the Department for Work and Pensions. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that DWP Universal Credit payments would be rising in the new financial year during 2023’s
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Why do April Fools' Day jokes stop at 12pm? How the tradition started
Every year April Fools’ Day comes around and you’ll probably know it as a day for pranking the people closest to you. Little jokes are played on people and you’re likely familiar with the main rule of the day which is that the pranks have to end
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National Trust Cymru share the best gardens to see daffodils this springtime
National Trust Cymru cares for some the finest gardens in Wales, and as winter winds down, daffodils are taking centre stage. Not only is the daffodil a proud national symbol for Wales, most associated with the celebration of St David's Day on
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LOOK: 17th century home - with its very own swimming pool - for sale
THIS INCREDIBLE four-bedroom home - dating back to the 17th century - is up for sale in Flintshire. Estate agents Fisher German are asking for £875,000 for Plas Onn, which is situated at Nercwys near Mold. A sympathetically restored 17th century
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Criminals jailed from Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd & Anglesey in March 2024
BELOW is a round-up of all of the criminals whose prison sentencings were covered by the Free Press, Journal, Pioneer or Chronicle in March. Arfon Griffiths Griffiths, 44, of Ger y Mor, Abergele, is a convicted sex offender who used multiple
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LOOK! We enjoyed a look around Dyserth's new Marian Resort and Spa
EASTER is a time of re-birth! Which is very apt as Dyserth Falls resort has been reborn as the Marian Resort and Spa. The Marian Resort and Spa welcomed its first guests over the Easter weekend after a multi-million-pound makeover. Lyons Holiday
