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'Extensive search' underway to find missing teenager with links to Wrexham
POLICE are looking to trace a missing 14-year-old who has links to Wrexham. Merseyside Police is appealing for help in finding Crystal Bellis, from Newton-Le-Willows, was last seen at her home at around 10.15am yesterday morning (Wednesday, November
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Recap: Long tailbacks on A483 near Wrexham-Cheshire border amid incident
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What is the net worth of Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney?
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have become household names in Wrexham and across the UK in recent years. And it's not because of their movie or TV roles, it's because of their ownership of Wrexham AFC. The Hollywood pair brought the North
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Man who stopped off to swig booze at service station was almost four times limit
A DRINK-driver who was almost four times the legal limit when police found him lying on a pavement has been spared jail. Jamie Newton, of Giants Seat Grove in Swinton, Manchester, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Thursday. The 50-year-old
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Here's when Wrexham's former Wetherspoons will re-open as 'The Midland'
A ONCE-POPULAR Wetherspoon in Wrexham is set to re-open under its new name next month. Now known as 'The Midland', on High Street in Wrexham, the site was formerly the home of the North and South Wales Bank Wetherspoon pub until January this year
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Saturday's trip to Accrington evokes so many Wrexham memories
A TRIP to Accrington Stanley evokes memories of our distant past, but also brings the present into sharp focus. We first faced Stanley in our first season in the Football League, back in 1921, and they remained regular opponents until they dropped
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Woman with postnatal depression turned life around by founding aerial fitness studio
A FLINTSHIRE woman who founded an aerial fitness group after it helped her overcome post-natal depression is looking to raise vital funds for new equipment. Tiesha Mealor, from Mold, started learning aerial hoop just over eight years ago. She said
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Police appeal following reports of assault at Wrexham supermarket
POLICE are looking to speak to two men in connection with an alleged assault at a Wrexham supermarket. North Wales Police's Wrexham Town team said the alleged incident is reported to have taken place at Lidl, Bodhyfryd, at about 2.15pm on Monday
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Police issue warning over 'three suspicious males' in Bagillt
A WARNING about 'three suspicious males' has been issued in a Flintshire town. North Wales Police say that the three men were spotted walking outside a property on Sandy Lane late at night. They then left the scene when they realised that they
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Porsche driver who drank at Halloween party and got behind wheel loses her licence
AN ELLESMERE Port woman has lost her licence after she was caught more than double the drink-drive limit. Yasmine Thom, of Overpool Road in Great Sutton, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Thursday. The 27-year-old admitted that on October
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Roadworks causing delays on busy road in Wrexham
ROADWORKS are causing delays on a busy road in Wrexham. The resurfacing works on the A5152 Chester Road in Acton started yesterday (November 15) and will be in place until November 24. A lane closure is in place - which is being managed by
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Wrexham councillors discuss recommendations for six per cent pay increase
RECOMMENDATIONS for a 6 per cent pay increase could encourage more younger people to join Wrexham Council, it was discussed today (Thursday, November 16). Each year the council receive a draft report from the Independent Remuneration Panel for
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Welsh Government urged to provide easier access to dentists for the elderly
THE WELSH Liberal Democrats are calling on the Welsh Government to improve access to dental care for the elderly in Wales. The party made the call in the Senedd on November 14 in order to 'help combat' rising levels of oral cancer. According
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Wrexham and Buckley athletes make their mark in international competition
A CLUTCH of North East Wales athletes have been muddy marvels in international competition. Racers from Wrexham AAC and Buckley Runners headed north to take part in the British and Irish Masters cross-country event in Glasgow. The standard
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New evening and Sunday bus services in Wrexham to start in December with reduced fare
NEW and improved evening bus services across Wrexham are set to start in December, at a reduced cost. Wrexham Council and Arriva Bus Wales have confirmed that recently announced new bus services during evenings and Sundays will commence operating
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Met Office gives official verdict on whether the UK will get snow this month
The Met Office has shared their official verdict on whether the UK will get snow this month. It comes as fellow weather forecasters and outlets have shared predictions that areas of the UK will be 'blanketed' in snow in the coming days. "New
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Royal Mail and Evri Christmas 2023 post deadlines
Royal Mail and Evri are among the delivery companies to reveal their deadlines for Christmas post next month. Royal Mail has also warned customers to order their online gifts and shopping well in advance, and to post their festive greetings early
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Wrexham man who strangled and stalked ex-partner over money demands is spared jail
A WREXHAM man who strangled his ex-partner and bombarded her with over 700 calls has been spared jail. Carl Evans, of Bury Street in Wrexham, appeared before Mold Crown Court for sentencing on Thursday, November 16. The 37-year-old previously
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Rob and Ryan's classy messages to Notts County star who saw penalty saved v Wrexham
WREXHAM AFC's co-chairmen have once again shown their class by supporting a Notts County player who saw a crucial penalty saved in a clash against the Reds. The battle between the two clubs for the 2022/23 National League title is one which will
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North Wales mum-of-five becomes Lottery millionaire after ‘feeling’ she would win!
A MOTHER-OF-FIVE has become a millionaire following a hunch she got to play the National Lottery. Ceri Ann Roscoe-Roberts, 42, from Bangor told of the moment she woke up early on Friday, November 3, with the strongest of feelings that she had to
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'Immense accomplishment' - Ryan congratulates Mark Howard for earning degree
RYAN REYNOLDS says he's 'so proud' of one of Wrexham AFC's stars who has graduated from university this week. Goalkeeper Mark Howard has been undertaking a course in Professional Sports Writing and Broadcasting. On November 14, he graduated
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Flintshire photographer named Best in Wales at top wedding awards
A FLINTSHIRE wedding photographer has snapped up two top titles at a national awards. Richard Miller, from Connah's Quay, won Best Wedding Photographer in North Wales and Best Photographer in Wales at the weekend's Welsh National Wedding Awards
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'Shameful omission by the council to invite the MP'
We attended Armistice Day Commemorations at Queen's Square, Wrexham last Saturday. We were pleasantly surprised by the large number of participants, both civilian and veterans. We thought it very solemn and dignified, the only thing that marred
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Firm wins new contracts with Wrexham Council worth £1.3m a year
A PROPERTY services business has retained two domestic heating contracts with Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) worth a combined £1.3m per year. Liberty's new heating programme contract was awarded via mini-competition from the council’s framework
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'I’ve been following Network Rail’s plans to upgrade Flint station'
By Hannah Blythyn MS for Delyn Regular readers to this column will be aware that I’ve been following Network Rail’s plans to upgrade Flint station, installing a new footbridge with lifts. The development will allow all passengers – especially
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'We Need More Bricks' - New single by Wrexham's Neck Deep out today
A POPULAR band originally from Wrexham has unveiled their latest single today (November 16). Although originally formed in north Wales, these days, the pop-punk band Neck Deep is a household name all around the world. They have released four
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'I want to thank him for his sincere kindness'
Letter: Quite recently I went to Superdrug Chemist in Wrexham and purchased two items to the value of £13.50 only to find I had misplaced my purse, went to one side and found it. But during that time a ver charming young man had kindly paid for me.
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Number of people homeless upon release from prison has more than trebled in Wales
THE NUMBER of people sleeping rough upon release from prison has more than trebled in Wales, new figures from Cardiff University’s Wales Governance Centre show. In its Prisons in Wales factfile, data from the Ministry of Justice show 332 people
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Stalker who followed woman home and kept turning up at her work is sentenced
A STALKER and sex offender has been handed a community order after his behaviour towards two women. Kevin Davies, of Waterloo Close, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Wednesday for sentence. The 55-year-old had been found guilty after
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The Covid inquiry wants to hear YOUR stories as it comes to Wrexham this week
THE UK Covid-19 Inquiry is coming to Wrexham, with the city’s residents invited to share their pandemic experiences with the inquiry in person. The two-day event is part of a series of nationwide Every Story Matters events, in which the public
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More than half of homes in Flintshire and Wrexham suffer from poor energy efficiency
MORE THAN half of homes in both Flintshire and Wrexham have been given an energy efficiency rating of 'D' or below, new figures show. An environmental charity has said there has never been a stronger case for retrofitting inefficient homes.
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Welcome to Wrexham episode 15: The day the Reds won the league
THE LAST episode of Welcome to Wrexham's second season aired on Wednesday (November 15) and it brought back a lot of good memories of that day. Episode 15 "Up the Town?" was the Hollywood ending that everyone wanted as it focused on the Reds title-winning
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Wedding "ruined" after guests' punch-up turned into "skirmish," court told
A WEDDING was "ruined" after police were called to a "skirmish" involving several guests at a hotel, a court heard. Phillip Blackwell, of Y Wern in Wrexham, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Wednesday. The 34-year-old admitted that on
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Wrexham pub on look out for new operator ahead of major refurbishment
A PUB in Wrexham is on the lookout for a new operator ahead of plans for a "major refurbishment". The Trevor Arms, Marford is currently up for lease with Stars Pubs & Bars and there are significant plans in the works. The pub, which also
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Wrexham AFC's Anthony Forde thanks everyone for their support during difficult period
ANTHONY FORDE has thanked everyone connected with Wrexham Football Club for their "amazing" support following a difficult period for him and his family. The 29-year-old was a regular in the side after joining the Reds from Oxford United in the
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Wrexham AFC star Anthony Forde is back and hungry for more success
ANTHONY FORDE was delighted he returned to help Wrexham finish the job off last season and the wing-back hopes to play his part in another promotion campaign. The 29-year-old arrived at The Racecourse in the summer of 2022 from Oxford United and
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Rob and Ryan's Wrexham: Three years on since WST vote was passed
TODAY (November 16) marks the third anniversary of Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds' takeover bid being given the green light. In September 2020 Ryan and Rob announced their intentions to take over Wrexham AFC and propel the third-oldest professional
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More Wrexham AFC players are getting accustomed to playing in EFL - Phil Parkinson
PHIL PARKINSON believes more players are finding their feet in League Two. Although there's shortage of members in squad that have played in the fourth tier and above, such as Elliot Lee, James McClean and George Evans, some players like Jacob