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Tributes paid to ‘one of a kind’ consultant anaesthetist from near St Asaph

A poor harvest didn't stop the crowds coming to Denbigh Plum Feast, including Texas singer Sharleen Spiteri - who met Peter Jones of Denbigh Plum Group.

A poor harvest didn't stop the crowds coming to Denbigh Plum Feast, including Texas singer Sharleen Spiteri - who met Peter Jones of Denbigh Plum Group.

Stars come out to help make Denbigh Plum Feast a roaring success

Main image of the A539 near Trevor / Inset image of John Michael Thomas

Main image of the A539 near Trevor / Inset image of John Michael Thomas

Snow may have caused man to come off motorbike in fatal crash, inquest told

Firefighter Richard Slater and Watch Manager Ben Lloyd

Firefighter Richard Slater and Watch Manager Ben Lloyd

Firefighters awarded in recognition of 'heart-warming' contribution to community

Transport for Wales train

Transport for Wales train

North Wales train driver deemed ‘not competent’ loses unfair dismissal claim

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Public invited to have say on proposed national park in Wales

Liz Statham of Wessex Archaeology

Liz Statham of Wessex Archaeology

Ancient roundhouses found in North Wales during wind farm excavations

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A tarantula looks similar to purseweb spiders

A tarantula looks similar to purseweb spiders

BBC scientist confirms tarantulas inhabit parts of UK during spider season

From this winter, only people on pension credit or other specific benefits will be eligible to receive the Winter Fuel Payments, while around 10 million others miss out.

From this winter, only people on pension credit or other specific benefits will be eligible to receive the Winter Fuel Payments, while around 10 million others miss out.

Around 82% of pensioners below poverty line to lose Winter Fuel Payment

“Allow your eyes about 20-30 minutes to adjust to the darkness for optimal night vision, which is always helpful.

“Allow your eyes about 20-30 minutes to adjust to the darkness for optimal night vision, which is always helpful.

'10 meteors an hour' visible in the night sky across UK this week - see where

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning any Asda customers with any a number of allergies or intolerances not to eat the product

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning any Asda customers with any a number of allergies or intolerances not to eat the product

Asda recall issued as the FSA warns customers 'do not eat'

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP issues six-month Universal Credit warning to thousands urged to act

Ofwat said customer bills will be slashed in 2025-6 to reflect the penalties, with the total rebates calculated in December.

Ofwat said customer bills will be slashed in 2025-6 to reflect the penalties, with the total rebates calculated in December.

Water bills will be reduced as companies ordered to pay £157m in penalties

Just 200,000 of the Atlantic Salmon 50ps have been released to UK banks and post offices, 10,000 less than the 2009 Kew Gardens coin

Just 200,000 of the Atlantic Salmon 50ps have been released to UK banks and post offices, 10,000 less than the 2009 Kew Gardens coin

Royal Mint reveals the new rarest 50p coin in circulation as one sells for £164

The inquest was held on October 4.

The inquest was held on October 4.

‘Perfect storm’ lead to St Asaph man’s ‘peaceful’ death, inquest hears

Zombie knives and machetes were handed in to police during a national amnesty - now North Wales Police is asking families to help warn young people of the dangers of carrying a blade.

Zombie knives and machetes were handed in to police during a national amnesty - now North Wales Police is asking families to help warn young people of the dangers of carrying a blade.

Zombie knives given up in Rhyl and Wrexham as police ask families for support

Comedian John Bishop is going on tour in 2025 and all tickets are costing just £25, find out how to get tickets.

Comedian John Bishop is going on tour in 2025 and all tickets are costing just £25, find out how to get tickets.

John Bishop announces UK tour with all tickets just £25 - How to get tickets

The rare King Charles III £1 coin has been spotted by online enthusiasts after three million coins entered circulation in August

The rare King Charles III £1 coin has been spotted by online enthusiasts after three million coins entered circulation in August

New King Charles III rare £1 coin 'error' found which could be worth thousands

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Government update on Winter Fuel Payment cuts as legal bid to overturn launched

The Anglesey-based restaurant offers

The Anglesey-based restaurant offers

'Next level' North Wales Asian restaurant recognised among UK's best at awards

Nathan Hughes was among those jailed this week

Nathan Hughes was among those jailed this week

This week in court from Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey

Denbigh footballer's having a ball working in social care and is up for award

Nathan and Kimberley Munslow with Lucas

Nathan and Kimberley Munslow with Lucas

Parents raise awareness of meningitis symptoms after baby boy died at Glan Clwyd

Pupils and volunteers on the Llangollen cycle bus ride hope to make the event - hosted during Cycle to School Week - more common.

Pupils and volunteers on the Llangollen cycle bus ride hope to make the event - hosted during Cycle to School Week - more common.

Llangollen schools join cycle bus event for Cycle to School Week

Llanrhydd Street Nature Space was honoured at the recent Wales in Bloom 2024 awards ceremony

Llanrhydd Street Nature Space was honoured at the recent Wales in Bloom 2024 awards ceremony

Ruthin nature space honoured at Wales in Bloom 2024 awards

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Wrexham Captain Stuart Fisher presenting Ruthin Pwllglas Captain Garry Teeson with the trophy.

Golf club news: Ruthin retain Garter Match trophy with convincing victory

Colwyn Bay celebrate. Photo:Damon Nead

Colwyn Bay celebrate. Photo:Damon Nead

Brilliant Bay sweep league leaders aside in thrilling encounter

Ben Evans grabs a try for North Wales Crusaders. Picture: Phil Green

Ben Evans grabs a try for North Wales Crusaders. Picture: Phil Green

North Wales Crusaders

North Wales Crusader Evans hoping to help Wales to qualify for World Cup

As part of the FAW Fair Paly week Conwy Borough captain James Lansdowne, officials Osian Rees-Jones, Robin Willias, Elgan Jones and Corwen captain Scott Evans posed with the FAW Fair Play pendant prior to kick off

As part of the FAW Fair Paly week Conwy Borough captain James Lansdowne, officials Osian Rees-Jones, Robin Willias, Elgan Jones and Corwen captain Scott Evans posed with the FAW Fair Play pendant prior to kick off

Corwen bounce back from cup disappointment with emphatic win

Jo Henderson (left)

Jo Henderson (left)

Denbigh Harriers celebrate success at Ras Peris Pedol

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Joe Root, left, has overtaken Sir Alastair Cook as England’s record Test runscorer (Mike Egerton/Adam Davy/PA)

Joe Root, left, has overtaken Sir Alastair Cook as England’s record Test runscorer (Mike Egerton/Adam Davy/PA)

How Joe Root and Sir Alastair Cook compare as England Test run record broken

Sir Alastair Cook, left, alongside Joe Root (Nick Potts/PA)

Sir Alastair Cook, left, alongside Joe Root (Nick Potts/PA)

Sir Alastair Cook backs Joe Root to become all-time leading Test run scorer

Joe Root (right) and Ben Duckett celebrate their 100-run partnership (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Joe Root (right) and Ben Duckett celebrate their 100-run partnership (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Joe Root overhauls Sir Alastair Cook to become England’s record Test run scorer

Jurgen Klopp will join Red Bull in 2025 (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Jurgen Klopp will join Red Bull in 2025 (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp appointed Red Bull’s global head of soccer

Cole Palmer, right, is England’s player of the year and Noni Madueke feels the ‘sky’s the limit’ (Mike Egerton/PA)

Cole Palmer, right, is England’s player of the year and Noni Madueke feels the ‘sky’s the limit’ (Mike Egerton/PA)

Sky’s the limit for Cole Palmer – Noni Madueke

Joe Root, left, is congratulated by Ben Stokes (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Joe Root, left, is congratulated by Ben Stokes (Anjum Naveed/AP)

An unbelievable feat – England captain Ben Stokes hails ‘incredible’ Joe Root

Mikey Lewis is Super League’s Man of Steel (Richard Sellers/PA)

Mikey Lewis is Super League’s Man of Steel (Richard Sellers/PA)

Mikey Lewis named Super League Man of Steel

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Northern Ireland actor James Nesbitt said more people from a unionist background are considering their identity (Liam McBurney/PA)

Northern Ireland actor James Nesbitt said more people from a unionist background are considering their identity (Liam McBurney/PA)

More from my background are considering Irish identity – Nesbitt

Helene caused widespread destruction in the US South (AP)

Helene caused widespread destruction in the US South (AP)

Climate change boosted Helene’s deadly rain and wind – report

Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida (NOAA via AP)

Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida (NOAA via AP)

Time to evacuate running out as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida

Children from more affluent backgrounds appeared more likely to vape, drink alcohol and take illegal drugs (Nick Ansell/PA)

Children from more affluent backgrounds appeared more likely to vape, drink alcohol and take illegal drugs (Nick Ansell/PA)

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Vaping, drinking and illegal drug use ‘more common among better-off children’

Marie Curie has released what it said is the first playlist curated by terminally ill people for the end of life (Alamy/PA)

Marie Curie has released what it said is the first playlist curated by terminally ill people for the end of life (Alamy/PA)

Sinatra and Beatles songs among most popular for terminally ill’s final moments

Sarah Wilkinson said her job brings her a lot of joy (Sarah Wilkinson/PA)

Sarah Wilkinson said her job brings her a lot of joy (Sarah Wilkinson/PA)

It’s the nicest thing to do, says woman who makes and repairs teddies

The latest strike hit tents for displaced people, officials said (AP)

The latest strike hit tents for displaced people, officials said (AP)

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Children among 18 people killed in latest Israeli strikes in Gaza

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