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Prolific shoplifter smashes his way into petrol station to steal booze and vapes
A talented young ex-footballer has found himself in a vicious cycle of drug-taking and prison time, a court heard. Layton Vallance, of Pen y Bryn, was produced in custody at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Monday morning. The 24-year-old admitted
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Here's how to see the full blood Beaver Moon tonight in the UK
Prepare for an eerie spectacle amongst our skies tonight as the "Full Beaver Moon" comes out to play. The moon will turn blood red before heading into the shadow of the Earth. This full moon is called the Beaver Moon as it happens at the time of
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Leader readers can subscribe for just £3 for 3 months in this flash sale
LEADER readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or 40% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as
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Here's how to see the full blood Beaver Moon tonight in the UK
Prepare for an eerie spectacle amongst our skies tonight as the "Full Beaver Moon" comes out to play. The moon will turn blood red before heading into the shadow of the Earth. This full moon is called the Beaver Moon as it happens at the time of
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Flintshire council to look into it's carbon footprint in 2022/23
FLINTSHIRE Council will review its carbon footprint over the last year in comparison to the baseline 2018/19 figures. The Climate Change Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 28 where they are recommended to note the contents relating to the
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Lidl issues 'do not eat' warning due to 'potential presence of salmonella'
Lidl has issued a “do not eat” warning to customers for a meat product due to the “potential presence of salmonella” being found. The supermarket is recalling Braemoor 2 Duck Breast Fillets with Plum, Soy and Ginger Sauce Sachet with a best-before
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Wrexham AFC have scored more home goals in the league than any other team in 'the 92'
THE Racecourse has certainly been home sweet home for Wrexham this season. Phil Parkinson's side have scored more league goals at home than any other team in the top four tiers. Wrexham thrashed visitors Morecambe 6-0 on Saturday to take their
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Ryan Reynolds uses Aviation Gin commercial to promote much-loved Wrexham florist
A POPULAR Wrexham florist has been endorsed by Ryan Reynolds on an Aviation Gin advert. The star Wrexham co-owner's latest promotional video for his gin brand saw him instead shift the focus to a Wrexham city centre business. In the advert
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WATCH: 'Special way to end UK tour' for Royston Club with Wrexham homecoming
WREXHAM'S The Royston Club had said that returning to their hometown was a 'special way' to end their UK tour. The talented Indie band was formed in 2019 and has had some rise since getting together. The four piece band - made up of Tom Faithfull
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Police issue update on fatal collision investigation in Wrexham
POLICE have said a fatal incident on a road in Wrexham over the weekend involved a pedestrian. North Wales Police is continuing to appeal for witnesses following the fatal road traffic collision on Saturday (November 25). Officers were called
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LOOK: 'Wonderful turnout' as Holywell's Christmas lights are switched on
THERE WAS a 'wonderful' turnout from the community of a Flintshire town as its Christmas lights were switched on. On Friday, November 24, Holywell Town Council held its annual Christmas Lights Switch On event which drew in a great crowd once again
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Christmas single featuring Wrexham M&S employees hits number one on iTunes
A CHRISTMAS single featuring employees from Wrexham's M&S store has topped the iTunes charts. Jane Jarvis and Jo Cunningham have given years of service to Wrexham's M&S and are making it extra special this year by featuring in the retailer's
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Motorists warned of lane and slip road closures along A483 in Wrexham tonight
A NUMBER of lane and slip road closures will be in place along the A483 in Wrexham tonight (November 27). Cyclic maintenance works will take place on the carriageway between Junction 5 (Mold Road interchange) and Junction 6 Gresford interchange
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The first human case of swine flu detected in the UK
The first human case of swine flu (strain H1N2), similar to the virus that has been circulating among pigs, has been reported in the UK according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The case was picked up during a routine surveillance in
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Cultivating young journalists: Enrol in Newsquest's Young Reporter short course
Schools are actively signing up their students for the Young Reporter Scheme short course, which is being launched now. Starting at the beginning of January, the four-month journalism programme is for students from school years 10 to 13. Similar
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Singer Becky Hill to perform at Delamere Forest next summer
THE latest big name announced to perform at Delamere Forest this summer is singer-songwriter Becky Hill. Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced that she will be performing at Delamere Forest on Thursday
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Banned driver caught behind wheel whilst EIGHT times drug-drive limit
A WREXHAM man was caught flouting his driving ban while he was eight times the drug-drive limit, a court heard. Jaroslaw Konopka, of Valley Way, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Monday. The 35-year-old had admitted offences of drug-driving
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Man punched his ex-girlfriend in the head at city centre pub, court told
A WREXHAM man punched his ex-girlfriend at a pub in an 'alcohol-fuelled' assault, a court heard. Paul Probert, of Carlton Grange, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Monday morning for sentence. The 41-year-old had previously admitted
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Work set to re-start on 100-home scheme in Deeside after developer's collapse
WORK is set to resume on a Flintshire housing scheme after the collapse of a developer. Work on the 100 affordable homes on the Northern Gateway site in Deeside mothballed after Lane End Developments Construction went into administration in April
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Charity walk in memory of Deeside RAF hero collects over £1,000
A CHARITY WALK held in memory of an RAF hero from Deeside who was killed in Iraq has raised over £1,000. The sponsored walk, held on Saturday, November 25, raised the money for the neonatal unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Family and
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North Wales residents asked: How much are you willing to pay for policing?
Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin is asking the people of North Wales to say how much money they are prepared to pay for the work the police do to keep our neighbourhoods safe. Around half the money for the police budget in North Wales
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NRW says flood-hit community will have to wait for improvement measures
NATURAL Resources Wales has said a community beset by flooding issues will have to wait for measures to tackle the problem. The Sandycroft area has been flooded multiple times in recent years, leaving people having to vacate their homes for months
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Warning over 'brutal' new cold spreading across the UK that 'lasts for weeks'
A "brutal" new cold is sweeping across the United Kingdom this winter, leaving many bedbound for days and weeks. The horrible virus, which is said to cause headaches, blocked sinuses and fatigue, was shared by one user on the popular Reddit page
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Phil Parkinson hails ruthless Wrexham AFC after registering biggest win of the season
PHIL PARKINSON got the fast start he wanted against Morecambe and he praised his "ruthless" players for showing no let-up as Wrexham registered their biggest League Two victory of the season. The Reds bounced back from the 2-0 defeat at Accrington
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Three-way temporary lights causing heavy traffic on main road in Flintshire
THREE-WAY temporary lights are causing heavy traffic on a main road in Flintshire. The lights are in place on Chester Road in Mold as utilities work takes place between today (Monday, November 27) and Friday (December 1) near the Queens Head pub
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Madness announce headline show for Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod
British pop giants Madness are the latest act to be heading to North Wales next summer joining the line-up for Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. The Nutty Boys, who scored their first studio UK Official Charts No.1 album, Theatre Of
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Here's how the weather's looking for Wales over the next few days
Wales is facing a 'chilly' week with some potential frost in the next 24 hours, weather experts have said. The Met Office has issued its forecast for the coming days, with Monday expected to have a 'damp start' - turning brighter by the afternoon
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Tesco 'do not eat' warning amid contamination fears of product
Tesco has issued a recall for a product due to possible contamination with an unknown type of berry. Some of the supermarket’s Growers Harvest Garden Peas could be unsafe to eat. Tesco’s recall includes some of the 900g bags with various batch
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Review of the year: Looking back at some of our front page stories from March
In March, a man who plunged a knife into his friend’s chest and claimed he’d been acting in self defence was found guilty of murder. Mark Harley Jones, of Chester Road in Wrexham, admitted causing the death of Kyle Walley, aged 19, but had denied
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Score a nostalgic look back at region's junior football teams
IN THIS sports look back through the Leader photo archives, we check out some junior football teams. Whether it's weekend football or something a bit more serious, readers love the sport. We would love to hear about the teams or sports you
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"We are needed" - charity vow to continue founder's legacy
EVERY year the task awaiting the team at North Wales Superkids seems impossible. But the dedicated group of volunteers help save Christmas for thousands of children who would otherwise have had nothing. Under the leadership of founder Margaret
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Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, so sings Andy Williams every year. But for an isolated veteran, this couldn’t be further from reality. For most of us the festive period is a time for friends, family, and jollity. Sounds idyllic, doesn