North Wales

Geographic region in Wales

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North Wales is a region of Wales, encompassing its northernmost areas. It borders mid Wales to the south, England to the east, and the Irish Sea to the north and west. The area is highly mountainous and rural, with Snowdonia National Park and the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley, known for its mountains, waterfalls and trails, wholly within the region. Its population is concentrated in the north-east and northern coastal areas, with significant Welsh-speaking populations in its western and rural areas. North Wales is imprecisely defined, lacking any exact definition or administrative structure. It is commonly defined administratively as its six most northern principal areas, but other definitions exist, with Montgomeryshire historically considered to be part of the region.

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Body found in search for missing diver The family of a diver who went missing off the North Wales coast have paid tribute to him after a body was found. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Major search for teenager last seen entering water The search for a missing 17-year-old boy is ongoing three days after he was seen entering the water around the Menai Strait in North Wales. Sky News - Published on September 23, 2024
Vicar and wife named as pedestrians killed in 'devastating' car crash Tributes have been paid to a husband and wife who were walking near a pier in North Wales when they were fatally hit by a car. Sky News - Published on August 30, 2024

Government announce Anglesey as preferred site of new nuclear power station Wylfa in North Wales is the preferred site for a major new nuclear power development, the government has announced. Sky News - Published on May 21, 2024
Four teenagers killed in North Wales car crash died as a result of drowning The four teenagers killed in a North Wales car crash died as a result of drowning, an inquest opening has heard. Sky News - Published on November 29, 2023
North Wales crash death teenager had 'everything to live for' The mother of one of the boys who died in a car crash in North Wales has told other parents to "hold your loved ones tight" in a tribute to her son. Sky News - Published on November 24, 2023

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney give North Wales '£1bn boost' – tourism chief Wrexham AFC's co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have given North Wales a "£1bn boost", according to the region's tourism chief. Sky News - Published on August 31, 2023
Seaside resort fights to have 50,000 tonnes of rock removed from beach Residents of Llandudno in North Wales want their beach restored to its former sandy state after 50,000 tonnes of rock was put there. Sky News - Published on August 28, 2023
Woman, 28, killed in four-vehicle crash A 28-year-old woman has died following a collision in Gwynedd, north Wales. Sky News - Published on April 4, 2023
North Wales health board placed in special measures The North Wales health board, Betsi Cadwaladr, has been put into special measures. Sky News - Published on February 27, 2023

Sky news (literally): This Welsh island with little light pollution has just received a rare honour A North Wales island has received an internationally recognised status as a Dark Sky Sanctuary - the first place in Europe to do so. Sky News - Published on February 22, 2023
Planting begins on UK's biggest seagrass restoration project Planting has begun on the UK's biggest seagrass restoration project on the seabed off the North Wales coastline. Sky News - Published on February 22, 2023