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North Wales man arrested on suspicion of spying for China
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (799+ words) A former Labour special adviser originally from Ruthin has been named as one of three men arrested on suspicion of spying for China. David Taylor, the husband of Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid, was special adviser to Peter Hain when…...
Two people arrested in Wales on suspicion of spying for China
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (438+ words) The men - along with a third in London - were arrested on Wednesday, March 4 by counter-terror police Three people have been arrested as part of a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation into suspected National Security Act offences. The men were arrested on…...
Eryri raid rocks sheep shearing world as Wales team bids for Golden Shears glory
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (416+ words) Three shearing machines have been stolen from one of the most beautiful places in Wales Sheep farmers in North Wales have been put on high alert after an unusual theft in a picturesque Eryri valley. Three expensive shearing machines were…...
Homes can be allocated on 'Welsh' grounds but this can't override homelessness
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (512+ words) File image of a rally highlighting the housing crisis in Wales(Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live) The ability to speak Welsh can be considered when allocating social housing but it can't override statutory requirements such as being homeless. The…...
Church in Wales bishop promoted despite sex abuse claims
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (592+ words) Former bishop Anthony Pierce sexually abused a boy(Image: South Wales Police ) The Church in Wales promoted a child abuser to the rank of bishop even though senior leaders were aware of allegations against him, an independent review has concluded....
Police vehicle involved in crash that left biker in hospital
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (164+ words) Police vehicle involved in crash (Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live) A police vehicle was involved in a crash that left a biker in hospital. The incident happened shortly after midday today on Oakenholt Lane in Flintshire. It involved a…...
Anglesey cannabis plotters spared jail by judge after 'unacceptable' court delay
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (304+ words) Cybi Place, Holyhead(Image: Google Maps) Police found a significant cannabis supply operation when they raided a flat on Anglesey. Officers also found about "2,100 in cash, in addition to 1.4kg of cannabis, a court heard. Three people were arrested and charged…...
Woman jailed after sleeping next to her partner's body for three weeks
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (414+ words) Sally Smithson, 61, spent three weeks sleeping in the bed next to her partner's body after he died(Image: Thames Valley Police) A woman who slept next to her partner's dead body for three weeks has been jailed. Sally Smithson, 61 admitted…...
Pensioner who plagued Welsh coastal town with loud music fined
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (12+ words) Pensioner who plagued Welsh coastal town with loud music fined'North Wales Live...
Randy Wrexham couple spared jail after outraging families
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (968+ words) The pair are from Wrexham(Image: Cavendish Press (Manchester) LTD) A couple from North Wales who shocked families after having sex in public at a popular historic park on a busy Bank Holiday have been spared time behind bars. Rebecca…...