THE verification of votes has started for the Senedd election for the Vale of Clwyd

Denbighshire County Council shared this photo of the count, taking place at Denbigh Leisure Centre.

Thousands of votes to elect members to the Senedd and a Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales are being tallied by volunteers after polling stations closed at 10pm last night.

This year 16 and 17 years old were allowed to vote after a new law was passed.