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Casper the ‘much-loved’ sea lion at Welsh Mountain Zoo has died
A CALIFORNIA sea lion at the Welsh Mountain Zoo in Colwyn Bay has died after a period of declining health. Casper sadly did not respond to treatment, despite the best efforts of the zoo’s expert vet team and their specialist colleagues to intervene
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Property development grant re-opens for Rhyl town centre businesses
THE Transforming Towns Property Development Grant applications have now opened for properties located within Rhyl’s town centre. The grant, funded through Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme, aims to help regenerate commercial properties
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Rhyl performing arts group learns to ‘rumba’ with professional dance teachers
WORK in Progress, a performing arts group from Rhyl, welcomed professional ballroom dance teachers Dave and Loretta Littler to one of their Wednesday evening sessions. Dave and Loretta have many years of performing and teaching experience, and
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Step back in time with the Journal photo archives
There are some nostalgic photos in today's gallery, as we look back through the Journal photo archives. Maybe you can you spot yourself or family and friends, don't forget to tag each other. Do you have photos from the past you would like to
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Sugababes’ Amelle Berrabah among cast members for Cinderella pantomime in Rhyl
SUGABABES singer Amelle Berrabah has joined the cast for the production of Cinderella at Rhyl Pavilion Theatre this Christmas. Also joining the cast is Jamie Leahey, along with his sidekick, Chuck, while Coronation Street star Beverley Callard
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Café by Rhyl railway and bus stations re-opens under new management
A CAFÉ situated opposite Rhyl’s railway and bus stations is back open for business. Based inside the Costigan’s Coworking Space building, on Bodfor Street, it has been taken on by Dan Jones, owner of Prestatyn’s Tu Mundo café. The Rhyl café
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Denbighshire electric vehicle network provides thousands of greener miles
AN ELECTRIC vehicle (EV) charging public network has reached its first anniversary by providing thousands of green miles for motorists to travel around Denbighshire. Since launching officially last summer, Denbighshire County Council’s network
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Mark Drakeford returns as health secretary as Eluned Morgan unveils her new cabinet
ELUNED Morgan unveiled her new cabinet, with Mark Drakeford making a shock return to the Welsh Government as health secretary. Wales’ new first minister confirmed her predecessor, who stepped down in December, will take over her former ministerial
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Row over land access at I'm a Celebrity castle rumbles on
A ROW over public rights of way on the grounds of a North Wales castle where I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! was filmed looks set to continue. Councillor Andrew Wood, the vice chair of Conwy County Council’s licensing committee, had applied
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Dog fighting reports continue to rise in Wales, RSPCA warn
THE NUMBER of incidents reported to and investigated by the RSPCA in Wales has risen dramatically in the last four years, exclusive figures reveal. The number of dogfighting incidents reported to the RSPCA is on the rise, increasing 21% from 2020
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BBC announces Gladiators celebrity special - see the 4 famous faces taking part
Gladiators, ready! Celebrities, are you ready? Four famous faces are set to go head-to-head in a Gladiators celebrity special. It comes as the BBC reboot of the game show ended in March this year, seeing Marie-Louise Nicholson and Finlay Anderson
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Can 1st and 2nd class stamps from the Royal Mail expire? All you need to know
If you use the Royal Mail regularly to post letters and parcels, you'll be familiar with the service's stamp system. While most will know about the pricing and delivery times associated with these 1st and 2nd class stamps, many may be unsure about
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Millions of pensioners face increase in energy bills as Winter Fuel Payments cut
Pensioners have been warned their energy bills could rise by 15 per cent this winter. More than 50 organisations have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves over her decision to scrap Winter Fuel Payments for all but a minority of pensioners this
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When is my UK passport too damaged to use for travel? All you need to know
Being stuck with a worn-out or damaged passport before you set off on your travels can be rather stressful. From faded passport covers to marks and scuffs, knowing if your passport is valid before getting to the airport is a must. If you're
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Grandad and cancer survivor from near Abergele to cycle unsupported across Europe
A 73-YEAR-old grandfather and cancer survivor from near Abergele is preparing to cycle more than 1,000 miles unsupported across Europe for charity. John Burson MBE, 73, is taking on the challenge to raise money for sarcoma cancer research and support
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Family of convicted paedophile teacher Neil Foden victim to sue council
THE family of a victim of former Bangor headteacher and convicted paedophile Neil Foden are taking legal action against Gwynedd Council. Foden, 66, who was head of Ysgol Friars, was jailed for 17 years in July, after being convicted in May of 19
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Prestatyn town councillor resigns from position due to ‘age and health’
A TOWN councillor in Prestatyn has resigned from his role, citing his age and health as the reasons for his decision. Bob Murray, 76, represented the Prestatyn Central ward on the town council, and twice served as mayor of Prestatyn and Meliden
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Red Arrows’ aerobatics performance in North Wales cancelled
FLYING displays at an event at RAF Valley on Anglesey, which was due to feature an aerobatics performance by the Red Arrows, have been cancelled. RAF Valley Families Day will still go ahead on Thursday (August 8), but without any flying displays
