By mark BRITTAIN FAREWELL, shortly, also to Carol Vorderman. Channel 4 has just launched its search for a new man or woman to fill the TV presenter's fragrant shoes.

By ED JAMES CAROL Vorderman's manager John Miles last night announced that the presenter was stepping down from Channel 4 gameshow Countdown. Mr Miles said Ms Vorderman was leaving after 26 "wonderful" years with great sadness.

A semi-conscious boy aged seven was taken to hospital suffering from hypothermia after six people were rescued from the sea yesterday. Three children and three adults were rescued from the water at Foryd harbour in Rhyl after the incident at 4.30pm.

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THE bicycle journey from Llandudno to Prestatyn has been named as one of the top 10 classic coastal rides.