From action and adventure to idyllic villages, North Wales is a revelation – and it’s just a short ferry journey away, writes Donal O’Keeffe.

Whether zipping through the air at 160kph, bouncing in a speedboat at 40 knots, or exploring the dream-like Italianate village of Portmeirion, North Wales is a revelation, and just a short ferry trip away.

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JAMES HOOK has underlined his “huge aspirations” to continue playing for Wales after securing a reputed £1 million (€1.1m) deal with French club Perpignan.

The former Coronation Street actor who played killer Richard Hillman was married today.