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11 old wives' tales and Welsh superstitions that many people might still believe
History
How many of these old wives' tales and superstitions do you believe?
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Lost venue near Cheshire Oaks where clubbers had the 'best nights'
Cheshire Oaks
Destiny and Elite attracted big names in its time
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The unofficial Lord of the Rings film shot in North Wales and watched by millions
Gwynedd
The director said the region provided the perfect stand-in for Middle-earth
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We went in search of Bangor's oldest pub - and getting an answer wasn't easy
Pubs and Inns
The city is home to plenty of places to quench your thirst
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28 photos which capture our childhood shopping days just over the North Wales border
Cheshire Oaks
Many people from the region visited Cheshire Oaks and the nearby Coliseum Retail Park
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Historic home of Ladies of Llangollen described as one of North Wales' 'truly haunted' places
History
The Most Haunted team filmed at the cottage in 2008
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Lost pizza restaurant chain that once called North Wales home
Wrexham
It also served pastas, salads and delicious desserts
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Lost American diner chain loved for 'belly-busting' steaks and 'Ice Giant' dessert
History
It was loved for its burgers, belly-busting 24oz steaks and more
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The historic Snowdonia church which saw a popular tourist destination pop up around it
History
It is said to be the oldest building still standing in the village
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Lost North Wales supermarket sold coffee for £1.78 and offered 'good food made easy'
History
The supermarket had various own-brand ranges, including the low fat "Good Intentions" and the low-priced "Makes Sense" products
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Remembering the 1969 Prince of Wales investiture as concerns 'quelled' over new ceremony
History
William and Kate may not have a ceremony at all
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Discover your ancestors' wartime efforts in new Women's Land Army archive
Nostalgia
A new collection of more than 90,000 digitised cards has been published online for the first time
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Defiant graffiti painted as Capel Celyn re-emerges from beneath the waves
Gwynedd
The village near Bala was lost when the Tryweryn Valley was flooded in 1965 but fresh images from the drought hit reservoir show its poignant remains
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The lost Welsh village residents had to abandon before it was submerged under water
History
The little-known village suffered a similar fate to the infamous drowning of Capel Celyn in the Tryweryn Valley
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Haunting images of the North Wales disaster that cost 266 men and boys their lives
History
An explosion ripped through a section of the mine in the early hours of the morning as 500 miners worked the night shift
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23 photos that will transport you back to the Anglesey Show in the 80s
History
The event has long been a favourite in the North Wales calendar
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Eerie photos of the abandoned 'Village of Bones' on the border of North Wales
History
The photos give a fascinating insight into the lives of the people who once occupied this now decaying hamlet
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The ancient church in the middle of the Menai Strait
History
St Tysilio's church is still in use and popular place for walkers to visit.
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The 'real' story behind the Welsh village with the longest place name in Europe
History
Do you know how Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch came to be?
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Owain Glyndŵr - the legendary hero known as the 'last Prince of Wales'
History
William and wife Kate have recently been confirmed as the new Prince and Princess of Wales
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The smallest church in the British Isles and why it's found on a North Wales beach
History
The church sits in an alcove looking over the sea, a patch of history that feels out of place in its surroundings.
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Pictures show Queen Elizabeth II in North Wales through the years
History
The Queen took part in a number of engagements in the region during her reign
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Queen Elizabeth II: 30 pictures of the monarch in North Wales
The Queen
The Queen took part in a number of engagements in the region during her reign
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The lost North Wales holiday camp that 'was the best ever' and 'so cheap'
History
It welcomed generations of families before closing in 1985
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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