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Members of the LRDG in the Western Desert, 27 March 1941

Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers

Andrew Winston Lloyd

Andrew Winston Lloyd

Conwy lorry driver electrocuted after vehicle grab arm hit 11,000-volt cables

The strong club squad at Birkenhead Park.

The strong club squad at Birkenhead Park.

Busy weekend for Prestatyn Running Club members with two races and parkrun

Debbie Arthur, who leads the Ty Cariad Dementia Care Centre in Abergele, was presented with the Excellence in Dementia Care Award at the Wales Care Awards 2026

Debbie Arthur, who leads the Ty Cariad Dementia Care Centre in Abergele, was presented with the Excellence in Dementia Care Award at the Wales Care Awards 2026

Manager of Ty Cariad Dementia Care Centre in Abergele wins top award for care

Gwrych Castle, near Abergele.

Gwrych Castle, near Abergele.

Gwrych Castle guards spooked by singing voice picked up on surveillance device!

The North Wales Police Drone Team has transformed North Wales’s policing air support since its introduction in 2021.

The North Wales Police Drone Team has transformed North Wales’s policing air support since its introduction in 2021.

North Wales Police

‘Angels’ drone team that has found 35 missing people this year marks 5th anniversary

Eight unclaimed estates in Denbighshire are still waiting for rightful heirs

Eight unclaimed estates in Denbighshire are still waiting for rightful heirs

These are the eight unclaimed estates in Denbighshire still waiting for heirs

Joint Strategic Equality Plan by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and North Wales Police

Joint Strategic Equality Plan by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and North Wales Police

North Wales residents invited to share views on police Joint Strategic Equality Plan

The late Mike Peters in Rhyl. The Gathering - an annual celebration of The Alarm, is returning to its roots in Rhyl in January 2027. The celebration event will take place at the newly named - Arena Mike Peters.

The late Mike Peters in Rhyl. The Gathering - an annual celebration of The Alarm, is returning to its roots in Rhyl in January 2027. The celebration event will take place at the newly named - Arena Mike Peters.

The Gathering returns to Rhyl with Cast and Inspiral Carpets leading stellar line-up!

Family pay tribute to 'funny, caring' Rhyl father who died in crash near Bala

Victoria Gibson has shared her story

Victoria Gibson has shared her story

North Wales woman's remarkable journey from personal tragedy to business success

Flintshire Olympic gold medallist Jade Jones announced she has invested millions inro CBD wellness company HempWell

Flintshire Olympic gold medallist Jade Jones announced she has invested millions inro CBD wellness company HempWell

North Wales Olympian Jade Jones invests millions in CBD wellness company

Evan Peters pictured with his mum Jules and the breast cancer survivors.

Evan Peters pictured with his mum Jules and the breast cancer survivors.

Mike Peters’s son honours dad’s legacy with moving song for breast cancer survivors

Peter McKeown with his wife, Chelsea, and the mayor of Rhyl, Cllr Joan Butterfield

Peter McKeown with his wife, Chelsea, and the mayor of Rhyl, Cllr Joan Butterfield

Rhyl man who saved elderly woman's life receives a special commendation

Carolann was presented with the poppy by Amber Donaldson, who is currently serving with the Navy.

Carolann was presented with the poppy by Amber Donaldson, who is currently serving with the Navy.

Bodelwyddan Royal British Legion member from Holywell honoured with special poppy

Tributes to former Rhyl High maths teacher who 'had the biggest heart'

Wedding of Spencer and Joleen Wilding at Christ Church in Prestatyn. Photo: Asher Chan Photography.

Wedding of Spencer and Joleen Wilding at Christ Church in Prestatyn. Photo: Asher Chan Photography.

Star Wars star Spencer Wilding weds long-term love in spectacular Prestatyn wedding

Emma Daniels and (inset) son Jack.

Emma Daniels and (inset) son Jack.

Mum turns cancelled wedding plans into Halloween charity ball after son's two strokes

Gareth Bryn accepts the Director: Fiction Award for 'Karen Pirie' on stage during the 2026 BAFTA Cymru Awards at the International Convention Centre Wales.

Gareth Bryn accepts the Director: Fiction Award for 'Karen Pirie' on stage during the 2026 BAFTA Cymru Awards at the International Convention Centre Wales.

Prestatyn-raised director wins BAFTA Cymru award for crime drama Karen Pirie

Young rangers learn traditional scything skills at Nantclwyd y Dre

Young rangers learn traditional scything skills at Nantclwyd y Dre

Young rangers learning traditional countryside skills to care for historic gardens

Sam Buckley after running the Chester Marathon

Sam Buckley after running the Chester Marathon

Rhyl man, 34, runs Chester Marathon in less than three-and-a-half hours

Ruthin Town vs CPD Y Rhyl 1879.

Ruthin Town vs CPD Y Rhyl 1879.

Late drama as 10-man Rhyl hold firm to share spoils at Ruthin Town

Paul Moore has departed CPD Y Rhyl 1879

Paul Moore has departed CPD Y Rhyl 1879

Rhyl 1879 confirm departure of manager after two years in charge

Samantha Natalie Phythian

Samantha Natalie Phythian

Fundraiser for pregnant Rhyl mum who died in devastating circumstances

Ruth Ellis, who was born in Rhyl, would have celebrated her 100th birthday today (October 9).

Ruth Ellis, who was born in Rhyl, would have celebrated her 100th birthday today (October 9).

Remembering Rhyl’s Ruth Ellis who would have celebrated milestone birthday today

Reporter Matthew Chandler.

Reporter Matthew Chandler.

Journal reporter to run half-marathon for charity set up after teen's tragic death

Appeal to help Prestatyn man who needed emergency surgery after sudden health scare

Louise pictured behind the bar with one of her four-legged friends.

Louise pictured behind the bar with one of her four-legged friends.

Tributes paid to staff member Louise who was the 'beating heart' of Talacre pub

Anthony Whittle

Anthony Whittle

Inquest concludes how man found dead after ‘psychotic episode’ in Prestatyn died

Kate Corbett with Nigel Williams MS

Kate Corbett with Nigel Williams MS

Woman who served as wartime land girl celebrates 100th birthday

Harrison Glynne Jones

Harrison Glynne Jones

North Wales six-year-old boy killed in crash was ‘full of character’

Dame Esther Rantzen praised the work of about 30 volunteers in Prestatyn.

Dame Esther Rantzen praised the work of about 30 volunteers in Prestatyn.

Childline founder Dame Esther Rantzen's visit to charity's Prestatyn base remembered

Spencer Wilding

Hundreds of well-wishers for Spencer Wilding and Joleen ahead of Prestatyn wedding

North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Andy Dunbobbin

North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Andy Dunbobbin

Survey says public confidence in North Wales Police remains strong

Albie-Junior Thomas talks with Princess Kate during the event.

Albie-Junior Thomas talks with Princess Kate during the event.

Nine-year-old Three Peaks hero invited for tea with Princess Kate

A special memorial garden has been created at Ysgol Melyd in memory of Mrs Mears.

A special memorial garden has been created at Ysgol Melyd in memory of Mrs Mears.

Special memorial garden opens in memory of much-loved Prestatyn teacher

Bailey Jones' dad Jamie and mum Ann-Marie.

Bailey Jones' dad Jamie and mum Ann-Marie.

Family brave 90mph winds on Yr Wyddfa trek three years on from death of Bailey Jones

Spencer and Joleen. Proposal at Niagara Falls

Spencer and Joleen. Proposal at Niagara Falls

Spencer Wilding

Darth Vader star Spencer Wilding to tie the knot in spectacular Prestatyn wedding

King's concern as explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes linked to Wales & Cheshire care homes

Jobs and careers

North Wales refugee who fled war in Ukraine helps Team UK shine at ‘Skills Olympics’

Kathrine Jensen, from Flintshire, hopes to officially publish an autobiography about life with her famous golden retriever Bailey

Kathrine Jensen, from Flintshire, hopes to officially publish an autobiography about life with her famous golden retriever Bailey

Woman writes autobiography about life with her viral dog Bailey

John and Anne Nicholas with their border terrier Ianto who was rescued by Mold firefighters after becoming trapped in a reclining chair

John and Anne Nicholas with their border terrier Ianto who was rescued by Mold firefighters after becoming trapped in a reclining chair

North Wales firefighters praised after rescuing dog trapped in recliner chair

Christine Rose Carruthers

Christine Rose Carruthers

Loving tributes to 'one in a million' former Denbighshire pub landlady

Gruber the snake

Gruber the snake

Abergele couple claim they're being 'forced out' of home because of their pet snake

L: Doreen Sorahan. R: Alyson and Trevor Dorling

L: Doreen Sorahan. R: Alyson and Trevor Dorling

Prestatyn care home residents celebrate milestone birthday and wedding anniversary

Natalie (left) and Nik Fraser-Edwards with their son Jude.

Natalie (left) and Nik Fraser-Edwards with their son Jude.

Couple want law change after sperm donor withdraws consent for £23k embryos

Glan Clwyd mental health nurse to cycle 450km in aid of improvements to ward

Kyle Stubbington

Kyle Stubbington

Kinmel Bay runner launches charity raffle drive ahead of London Marathon

Daniel ap Geraint and The Gunroom chefs.

Daniel ap Geraint and The Gunroom chefs.

North Wales restaurant earns three AA Rosettes in major milestone for Prestatyn chef

Resident doctor Louise Barnard (right) with partner Kenny Jenkins.

Resident doctor Louise Barnard (right) with partner Kenny Jenkins.

North Wales to Vietnam and the NHS for former student Louise

Katie Adams after her second heart transplant.

Katie Adams after her second heart transplant.

Woman has second heart transplant as NHS urges public to become donors

Dennis Smith with his supporters at Penrhyn Castle parkrun on September 19

Dennis Smith with his supporters at Penrhyn Castle parkrun on September 19

Abergele 'legend' aged 82 celebrates completing his 500th parkrun event

Michelle Hughes of Flint

Michelle Hughes of Flint

Grandmother transforms life by losing 13 stone and regaining her 'freedom'

Andrew Thompson and James Price with the BMW M135I reunited at Jones Motor Company in Flintshire

Andrew Thompson and James Price with the BMW M135I reunited at Jones Motor Company in Flintshire

Man reunited with rare BMW car after tracing it from Japan to Rhyl