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More arrests possible over Ashley Dale murder amid 'ongoing' investigations
Crime
Police enquiry, which saw 15 men and women arrested, continues
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Two men who drove on one of North Wales' most beautiful beaches have now been banned from driving
Crime
Police said anti-social driving should not be spoiling the beach for families, residents and tourists
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Thugs who carried out 'Tarantino film' like torture and brothers who broke man's nose jailed in November
Courts
Summary of cases of offenders sent to prison in North Wales last month
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Gwynedd man who sent 'unacceptable' messages to workmates found with child abuse videos
Courts
Andrew Russell, 37, from Bala who has 'borderline' learning disabilities was spared jail
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Gang who plotted to flood North Wales with drugs jailed for more than 50 years
Courts
They even conspired to supply cannabis inside HMP Berwyn in Wrexham
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North Wales millionaire Lawrence Jones jailed for 15 years over sex attacks
Denbigh
Jones was told he thought he could 'behave with impunity' before being jailed
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Man found on Anglesey street with serious injuries may have been attacked
Anglesey
Police are asking anyone who saw anything suspicious to contact them
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'Creepy' stalker planted tracker on ex's car and made 'acid' searches online
Courts
'What a ridiculous state of mind you got yourself into'
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Night patrols underway in North Wales to deter Christmas poachers
Crime
This time of year is peak season for illegal fishing
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Teen led police on 100mph A55 chase before narrowly avoiding head-on crash
Courts
Shane Leech nearly crashed into a police car while speeding through Buckley
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Man tied up, tortured and had teeth pulled out with a door hinge 'like a Tarantino film scene'
Courts
Wrexham man Wayne Butler and his co-accused Stephen Dixon inflicted 'sadistic, unbelievable cruelty' on Matthew 'Jimmy' Williams
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Nine arrested as police launch crackdown on county lines drug dealing
Crime
Six properties were raided during the joint operation involving North Wales and Merseyside Police
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Police want Conwy council to review licence of popular sports bar
Conwy Council
Concerns have been raised over the control measures in place at the pub
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Armed police make arrest after reports of man 'brandishing firearm'
Crime
The man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence
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'Sexual predator' barged into holiday park caravan and groped two women
Courts
Joseph Bretherton sexually assaulted the women at Sun Valley Caravan Park
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Behaviour clampdown at North Wales resort will give police 'additional tool'
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Measures are being proposed to safeguard residents and businesses in Rhyl
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Two arrested after man found with 'wounds' in North Wales village
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The street was cordoned off by officers after the injured man was discovered
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Woman accused of murdering man in Colwyn Bay set for trial next year
Colwyn Bay
Lauren Harris is accused of killing 65-year-old David Wilcox
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Woman smashed up 'stepmother's' home with chisel before punching her
Courts
Rebecca Culshaw, 40, had been drinking before the incident unfolded
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Paedophile who arranged to meet 'girl' for sex branded 'serious risk to children'
Courts
Paul Ellis was jailed for five-and-a-half years after being snared by a police decoy
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Podcast examines whether Anglesey spy could have been assassinated by rogue state
Anglesey
MI6 codebreaker Gareth Williams was found dead inside a bag back in 2010
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North Wales' most violent criminals included thug who stamped on partner's leg and robber with broken bottle
Courts
How four violent criminals who struck in North Wales were jailed
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Police probe spree of outboard motor thefts
Trearddur Bay
Boat owners targeted by thieves on Anglesey and Gwynedd
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Trading standards staff seize illegal tobacco and vapes in raids across county
Conwy
Council says they pose public health risk and harm legitimate businesses
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