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Memory Lane - The War Years - on sale now
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This Memory Lane special edition, packed with stunning archive images and content, looks back at the 1940s
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'It was an eyesore' - readers share their memories of 'filthy' Pontins site in North Wales
Pontins
Pictures have shown how the site is now 'overgrown' and has been 'left to rot'
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The UK's smallest church and why it's found next to North Wales beach
History
The church sits in an alcove overlooking the sea
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The huge hill monument seen from the A55 that many wanted to demolish
History
Many residents fought to have monument removed, but 30 years later it's still about
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D-Day 80th Anniversary Commemorative Special - on sale now
Nostalgia
"We understood the importance of what we were doing and why we had to do it. But it didn’t make it any better.”
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Memory Lane - Rewinding the years to the 90s - on sale now
Nostalgia
Revisit some of the highlights and nostalgic aspects of the decade
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Ultimate beach walk has amazing views of Eryri and a cosy pub at the end
Gwynedd
With spring on the horizon, it might be time to dust off the walking boots
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The North Wales 'shanty town' described as the 'slum by the sea'
History
It's now a stunning coastal 'paradise' regarded as a wildlife haven with beautiful sands
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The 'extraordinary' Boxing Day flood that turned the A55 into a river
History
Boxing Day 2015 saw 32 flood alerts across North Wales as the deluge devastated communities
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Memory Lane - Taking you back to the 70's - on sale now
Nostalgia
Revisit some of the highlights and nostalgic aspects of the iconic decade
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From 'nye' to 'aye' - we explore the unique North Wales words and terminology that differ from place to place
Welsh Language
It is common throughout Wales and the UK for each different city, town or village to have their own 'slang' words and terminology native to their own patch. North Wales is no different with many of our towns and villages greeting their friends and family with unique and often humourous colloquial terms.
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Welsh Mountain Zoo celebrates 60 years of animal magic
Colwyn Bay
Six decades and still going strong
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The story of the looming 'chemistry tower' set to disappear from Bangor skyline after 80 years
History
It's been an almost constant feature in the city - but it's days look to be numbered
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Owners uncover 'secret hall' sealed away inside old HSBC bank
Llanrwst
The building in Llanrwst is now owned by Menter Iaith Conwy who are keen to find out more about the building's history
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We tried out the 'strange' A55 services which feels like it's split into two very different halves
Traffic and Travel
The services had a major revamp a couple of years ago but not all of it has benefited
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Inside the incredible North Wales library that is 'like something out of Harry Potter'
Hawarden
Gladstone Library in Hawarden, Flintshire, 'is exactly like everyone's fantasy library come to life'
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Celebrate North Wales' RNLI with these photos of lifeboats and crews through the decades
RNLI
These photos taken between 1939 and 2019 capture local RNLI crews at work
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Massive North Wales nuclear power station and its 'tin town' were like something out of '70s Doctor Who'
History
Many people lived and worked at the power station, while others visited it on school trips
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The mighty North Wales castle that was worth moving a river for
Denbighshire
The huge build played a crucial part in King Edward I's invasion of Wales
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Conkers, 'car boot kids' and dodgy humour - things you could do in 1970s you can't do now
History
North Wales Live readers have shared memories of life in a decade that had plenty of ups and downs
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Plans to divert historic Anglesey footpath branded 'thoughtless'
Anglesey
'I just can't see why or how this proposal would benefit anyone'
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22 fascinating photos capture life at Trawsfynydd nuclear power station in 1961
History
These photos taken on a single day offer a glimpse into the lives of those who lived and worked at the nuclear power station
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'Magical' times growing up in North Wales' bus graveyard by the sea
History
Despite being called a 'shanty town' and a slum, people shared wonderful memories of growing up here
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The quirky giant foot and toenails perplexing thousands of North Wales rail passengers each year
Flint
The unique statue has become a local landmark in Flint since its installation in 1999
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Wildlife and NatureAlarm bells as poisonous snake plunges onto famous North Wales beach for a swim'Omg I would be absolutely terrified'
The three words scrawled at Anglesey beach that sent island into meltdown
Anglesey
The graffiti left people sickened
What a PIP assessor told me before my review - and how it works from their side
PIP
Tips on what to expect as Government overhauls benefits system to save billions of pounds
Yr Wyddfa's Pen-y-Pass car park rules to change from today - with no more pay and display
Gwynedd
How people park at Pen-y-Pass on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) will be different from this morning
Prosecution threshold for 20mph speeding in Wales looks set stay the same
20mph speed limit
A review was due to take place in March
FiresFather and daughter who died in caravan fire namedFormal identification may take some time as investigation into tragedy continues
Firefighters tackle grass fire near Blaenau Ffestiniog as road closed
Fires
Crews from Gwynedd and Conwy were called to the scene
Grandad who lost arms got payout but could lose it all
Health
'There's not a day I don't think about what I've lost because there are lots of things I can't do. I feel let down" - Robert Cooke
Live: Wrexham road closed by police after crash
Traffic and Travel
Emergency services are at the scene his afternoon
Debris on A55 causes disruption with long traffic jams
A55
Delays this afternoon for eastbound traffic in Conwy county
Wildlife and NatureAlarm bells as poisonous snake plunges onto famous North Wales beach for a swim'Omg I would be absolutely terrified'
The three words scrawled at Anglesey beach that sent island into meltdown
Anglesey
The graffiti left people sickened
What a PIP assessor told me before my review - and how it works from their side
PIP
Tips on what to expect as Government overhauls benefits system to save billions of pounds
Yr Wyddfa's Pen-y-Pass car park rules to change from today - with no more pay and display
Gwynedd
How people park at Pen-y-Pass on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) will be different from this morning
Prosecution threshold for 20mph speeding in Wales looks set stay the same
20mph speed limit
A review was due to take place in March
FiresFather and daughter who died in caravan fire namedFormal identification may take some time as investigation into tragedy continues
Firefighters tackle grass fire near Blaenau Ffestiniog as road closed
Fires
Crews from Gwynedd and Conwy were called to the scene
Grandad who lost arms got payout but could lose it all
Health
'There's not a day I don't think about what I've lost because there are lots of things I can't do. I feel let down" - Robert Cooke
Live: Wrexham road closed by police after crash
Traffic and Travel
Emergency services are at the scene his afternoon
Debris on A55 causes disruption with long traffic jams
A55
Delays this afternoon for eastbound traffic in Conwy county