A castle in north Wales is to be twinned with another in Japan, in what is believed to be the first relationship of its kind for the UK. Conwy Castle and Himeji Castle are both Unesco World ...

Conwy Castle was built for Edward I between 1283 and 1289, during his conquest of Wales Controversial plans to build a Co-op store near a Unesco world heritage site have been withdrawn.

Erected in the late 13th century, Conwy Castle dominates the landscape with its expansive staircases and formidable walls, which run uninterrupted for three-quarters of a mile, reports the Mirror.