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Welsh school warns parents they'll be banned if 'intimidating behaviour' continues
Education
Maes y Coed Primary School in Pontypridd sent out the warning to all parents but some felt the letter was 'totally inappropriate'
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Some Friday fun with our big quiz of the week
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Amazing Northern Lights display over North Wales
Prestatyn
The aurora borealis was visible in parts of the UK and lit up the night skies
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How well do you know Welsh ghost stories?
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Our country has some brilliant scary tales
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Wales' real-life Indiana Jones explores ancient 'lost' mine and makes dramatic discoveries
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Ioan Lord is on a mission to put the metal mines of Mid Wales on a par with Eryri's slate landscapes. Here, he nominates six of the best locations
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Couple who blocked Welsh public footpath have tyres on their car slashed
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'We don't want every Tom, Dick and Harry walking through our property'
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Take on the big quiz of the week for some Friday afternoon fun
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The bid to uncover lost map of Wales that nature has reclaimed over the decades
Anglesey
Mounds of soil have been languishing at Anglesey site for a decade but sculpture is being tidied to reveal outline of country
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The haunted Snowdonia cave protected by waterfall where 'terrible screams' can be heard
Snowdonia
Pistyll Cain, near Coed y Brenin is said to be home to the ghost of an 'ungodly man' excommunicated by monks
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The best beaches in North Wales to visit now the tourist season has finished
North Wales Beaches
With a September heatwave and the region much quieter, it's the perfect time to head to the seaside
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Ancient tree is a great survivor once visited by future king
Abergele
The then Prince of Wales came to Llangernyw to see giant trunk for himself
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In Pictures: The enigmatic and eerie Barclodiad Y Gawres
Anglesey
An ancient tomb preserved into the modern day
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The slab of rock on North Wales headland once used for life or death decisions
Llandudno
Llandudno site used to dispense justice centuries ago
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Coffins buried under footpaths at crowded Welsh cemetery
Essential Wales
Some have criticised the council's approach
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Preparations for major two-year Menai Suspension Bridge overhaul get underway
Anglesey
Lane closures will be in place for two years when the 'permanent' phase begins
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Small North Wales firm in trademark battle with US giant over dragon logo
Wrexham
The dispute has been dubbed 'Dafydd v Goliath' by people on social media
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Pick your chance and community chest cards for Snowdonia Monopoly
Snowdonia
What do you think should be in the game?
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Woman wakes up with Welsh accent despite having never been to country
Welsh Language
Zoe Coles thinks she may have a rare syndrome which changes speech patterns
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A look inside the converted St Mary's Church and what its new owners have planned for it
Bangor
The former church was closed in 2014, but went on sale last year.
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