The rising issue of littering in North Wales has been emphasised by a recent incident at a popular beauty spot ...

Matt Baker and Joe Crowley explore the slate landscape of north west Wales, a Unesco World Heritage site, which is being prepared for a new role in rural tourism after securing a grant.

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Large parts of Wales have been blanketed with snow over the past two days. The heaviest snowfall on Thursday was in north and mid Wales with up to 10cm (about 4in) falling on higher ground.

Adrian Lloyd Jones, head of living landscapes at the North Wales Wildlife Trust, said the Flintshire beaver may also have been released. He said: “We are aware of the beaver at Park in the Past.

He is also part of the World Heritage site team working to raise awareness of the slate landscapes in north Wales. Weather in May and September generally means daytime highs between 14 and 21°C ...