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The most wanted Christmas presents of the decade - in the 1920s
Nostalgia
A lot has changed over the past century and, unsurprisingly, that includes what people would have loved to get for Christmas
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The things you'll remember if you used the internet in the 1990s
Nostalgia
If you were among the first generation to get online you'll recall the novelty - and the slowness - of the '90s net
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'Big Freeze' saw North Wales suffer freak blizzards and months of Arctic temperatures
History
The 'Big Freeze' lasted three months and was recognised as being the worst winter for 200 years
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Popstars The Rivals: Where the contestants are 20 years later
ITV
From winners Girls Aloud to runners up One True Voice, Javine and more
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Stunning apartment for sale in historic North Wales mansion that's had an 'eclectic past'
History
The Grade II-listed building has led many lives, from acting as a hospital to being home to a rock star guitarist
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'Great times' at North Wales leisure centre that hosted 70s and 80s legends
History
From Blondie to Boney M and ACDC, it's still fondly remembered today
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Lost breakfast cereals no longer on the shelves that North Wales families may remember
History
A variety of popular products have come and gone over the years
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12 loved and lost rides that Alton Towers have called time on
History
From the Corkscrew to the Beast they are still remembered fondly today
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Concerts at North Wales 'metal shed' that were a 'godsend' for teens
History
During the 1980s big names including Blondie, The Police and The Jam played there
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Lost North Wales restaurant 'kids loved' despite its 'vomiting Pacman' logo
History
The restaurant chain was popular in the 1980s and was known for its large animal-shaped play areas
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Doors to the past: Pictures of classic Bangor nightclubs where we danced the night away
History
Many will remember braving the elements to join the queue outside these venues
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Brymbo Man: The 'oldest resident' in Wrexham who helped shape Britain's foundations
Wrexham
The remains, dating back 3,500 years, were found by workmen digging a pipe trench in the 1950s
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The Tube at 40: Facts about the lost 80s TV show decades on
History
The Tube gave TV and music lovers something they'd never seen before
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Access wartime records for free as poignant poem to commemorate Remembrance is unveiled
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Ancestry partnered with acclaimed poet Nikita Gill to produce a powerful new poem, Who You Are
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50 more lost chocolates we miss - or not - from our festive tubs as Bounty is 'banned' from Celebrations
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Following the controversial removal of the coconut treat, we look back at the 52 chocolates that no longer feature in a festive tin
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North Wales castle named among 'most beautiful' in Europe by travel magazine
History
Conde Nast Traveller said it was 'gorgeous' and described its preserved state as 'impressive'
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Extraordinary Menai Bridge photos show workmen risking their lives to build and maintain it
Menai Bridge
Health and safety clearly wasn’t a priority when the Menai Bridge was built and restored in the 19th and 20th centuries
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The Wrexham pub haunted for centuries by a murderous ghost called Jeffrey
Halloween
Jeffrey's remains were left to rot in view of the public, which put many people off from visiting Rossett
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Lost North Wales restaurant near A55 sold 'the best milkshakes' and £2.75 burgers
History
The restaurant chain was known for its distinctive yellow branding, children's play areas and creepy-looking red mascot
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Unusual snack people remember from childhood in North Wales
History
'I ate them all the time when I was little'
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The famous Welsh castle built on legends with a history that still resonates today
Caernarfon Castle
Caernarfon Castle is impossible to miss and is perhaps the most imposing in all of Wales.
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North Wales Live readers remember the 1970s blackouts as National Grid warning looms
History
The power outages of the 70s evoke vivid memories for those who lived through it
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The man who held the record as Britain's 'shortest serving Prime Minister' bore Truss broke it
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MP announced her resignation this afternoon after just 45 days
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Readers recall 'awesome' nightclub near Cheshire Oaks where 'great memories' were made
Cheshire Oaks
It attracted thousands for over a decade
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North Wales PoliceMotorcyclist killed in Saturday night crash by popular North Wales pubHis next of kin have been informed
Villagers erect their own speed signs in rebellion against Welsh Government limit
Denbighshire council
Villagers are campaigning for a lower speed limit
New Met Office Yellow alert for snow in North Wales is third warning for the country in a day
North Wales Weather
The harsh weather is set to continue for a while longer
Where enforcement of 20mph speed limit is and isn't taking place in Wales right now
20mph speed limit
GoSafe gave North Wales Live an update on its enforcement programme
LIVE: Crash near A55 Posthouse Roundabout as ice warning for roads in North Wales
Traffic and Travel
A road in Conwy was also closed earlier and there have been a number of crashes today
CrimeMore arrests possible over Ashley Dale murder amid 'ongoing' investigationsPolice enquiry, which saw 15 men and women arrested, continues
Dad hid £17,000 cannabis factory in his partner's garden shed
Courts
James Eedy told police he smoked half an ounce of cannabis a day for personal use
Probe into catching vomiting bug off coast of North Wales as climate change could hike risk
Bangor University
Bangor University academics probe concerning phenomenon in rivers and sea off North Wales
Gwynedd flats development hit by collapse of building firm has now been opened
Gwynedd
Adra has unveiled the new apartments in Pwllheli
Homes in North Wales being heated by human poo this winter
Renewable energy
It's been celebrated as a 'positive story' for the region’s circular economy
North Wales PoliceMotorcyclist killed in Saturday night crash by popular North Wales pubHis next of kin have been informed
Villagers erect their own speed signs in rebellion against Welsh Government limit
Denbighshire council
Villagers are campaigning for a lower speed limit
New Met Office Yellow alert for snow in North Wales is third warning for the country in a day
North Wales Weather
The harsh weather is set to continue for a while longer
Where enforcement of 20mph speed limit is and isn't taking place in Wales right now
20mph speed limit
GoSafe gave North Wales Live an update on its enforcement programme
LIVE: Crash near A55 Posthouse Roundabout as ice warning for roads in North Wales
Traffic and Travel
A road in Conwy was also closed earlier and there have been a number of crashes today
CrimeMore arrests possible over Ashley Dale murder amid 'ongoing' investigationsPolice enquiry, which saw 15 men and women arrested, continues
Dad hid £17,000 cannabis factory in his partner's garden shed
Courts
James Eedy told police he smoked half an ounce of cannabis a day for personal use
Probe into catching vomiting bug off coast of North Wales as climate change could hike risk
Bangor University
Bangor University academics probe concerning phenomenon in rivers and sea off North Wales
Gwynedd flats development hit by collapse of building firm has now been opened
Gwynedd
Adra has unveiled the new apartments in Pwllheli
Homes in North Wales being heated by human poo this winter
Renewable energy
It's been celebrated as a 'positive story' for the region’s circular economy