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Harrogate Town 2 Wrexham AFC 2
WREXHAM threw away a two-goal lead as Harrogate hit back to draw 2-2 in their League Two clash at Wetherby Road. Phil Parkinson's men were 2-0 up and well in control after 41 minutes with Andy Cannon grabbing his first goal for the club and top
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Harrogate Town v Wrexham AFC - League Two
9:49pm A 2-2 draw in the end after Wrexham led 2-0 at Harrogate. https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/23954959.wrexham-settle-point-leading-harrogate
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Reaction to losses this season has been first rate from Wrexham side
WHILE we’re not a fan of defeats, we have to admit that Wrexham’s response to losses is always positive! After the 5-3 opening day defeat to MK Dons at The STōK Cae Ras, the Reds defeated League One Wigan Athletic on penalties in the League Cup
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Woman touched by acts of kindness after charity shop's Christmas display items stolen
A WOMAN left "heartbroken" by the theft of items in a charity shop Christmas window display has been touched by an act of kindness in response to it. On Monday afternoon (November 27), a model Santa and sleigh were stolen from the Cancer Research
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Welsh language childcare facility for proposed new Flint school to be discussed
A PROGRAMME which will see a Welsh language childcare facility at a new school in Flintshire will be discussed by councillors. The Education, Youth and Culture Overview and Scrutiny Committee will meet on Thursday, November 30 to look at the progress
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WATCH: Mayor opens Pepe's Piri Piri restaurant in Wrexham
WREXHAM'S mayor was on hand to open a new restaurant in the city. Pepe's Piri Piri opened the doors of its latest restaurant on Regent Street, Wrexham, on Tuesday (November 28). The popular chicken chain has more than 180 stores across the
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The Royston Club among first 70 artists announced for FOCUS Wales 2024
FOCUS WALES has announced the first 70 music acts that will perform at next year's event, which promises to be the biggest yet. The 2024 edition of the much-loved festival will welcome over 20,000 attendees, and see over 250 acts from Wales and
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Nash and Costello to remain with Crusaders for 2024 season
THERE are two more reasons to be cheerful for the North Wales Crusaders! With preparations for the 2024 League One campaign continuing at a pace, Cru have secured the services of Paul Nash and Shaun Costello for next season. Nash signed for
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Spot in play-offs is within sight for Chester outfit
A PLACE in the National League North play-offs could be Chester’s this evening. Victory by a three-goal margin away to Rushall Olympic will take the Blues above Brackley Town in the standings - and it could be enough to put them in the top-seven
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A mixed bag of outcomes in league for the Deeside Dragons
SOME you win and some you lose. It turned out to be a mixed weekend for the Deeside Dragons in North Division One action. A busy spell opened with a 5-2 triumph versus Sheffield Scimitars on their travels, however Dragons then suffered a 6-
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Armed officers arrest man after 'firearm' report in Wrexham, police confirm
A MAN has been arrested following a 'firearm' incident in the Wrexham area, police have confirmed. North Wales Police say they received a report on Sunday, November 26, about a man being seen brandishing 'what appeared to be a firearm' in the Acton
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How you could get your hands on the very last Kop barrier - all for a good cause!
CALLING ALL Wrexham AFC fans - would you like the opportunity to get your hands on your very own Kop barrier from days gone by at the STok Cae Ras? Of course you would! And now is your opportunity to do just that, all while raising money for a
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Bagillt's first Christmas markets and lights switch event on an 'amazing success'
A FLINTSHIRE town's first Christmas Market and light switch on event proved to be a huge success. The event in Bagillt on Monday, November 27 was a project which has taken over 18 months to put together. Fundraising events and meetings with
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Airbus, JCB and Betsi Cawaladr Health Board recognised at Careers Wales awards
THERE were three North Wales winners at the Careers Wales Valued Partner Awards 2023. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, along with JCB in Wrexham, and Airbus, based in Broughton, were among the winners acknowledged for their exceptional
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Winter Fuel Payment, DWP Xmas bonus and £300 cost of living payment dates
Christmas is a joyous time for millions every year, but it is also a dreaded one for vulnerable families up and down the country. With presents to buy on top of the added struggles of mouths to feed and homes to keep warm, thousands of families
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How to stop condensation on windows this winter as Mrs Hinch fans share top tips
Fans of the cleaning guru Mrs Hinch have shared their top tips for storming condensation on windows this winter. A new user of the Facebook community group 'Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips' asked for some advice from their fellow cleaning fanatics after
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Mold: Father Christmas to visit festive fair
CORNERSTONE Flintshire is holding a Christmas Fair this Saturday December 2. Taking place at the Daniel Owen Centre in Mold from 9.30am- 3pm they are raising money for food banks, Contact Club, Hope House Hospice and Nightingale House Hospice.
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Cleaner stole Chanel handbags worth £6,600 from woman's home, court told
A WREXHAM woman stole a pair of high value handbags from a victim she'd been cleaning for, a court heard. Amy Hall, of Meadow View, Tanyfron, was produced in custody at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning. The 31-year-old admitted
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New Cary Grant biopic featuring Flint actor available to watch on ITVX
A NEW ITV biopic exploring the life of Cary Grant and starring Flintshire actor Ian Puleston-Davies is available to watch in full. Archie: the man who became Cary Grant is a four-part series which examines the formative years of the iconic actor
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Airbus Broughton to open its doors for apprentice open day
AIRBUS Broughton is opening its doors to students next week as part of an apprentice recruitment drive. The event on Saturday, December 9, starts at 1.30pm, and Airbus head of Broughton plant, Jerome Blandin, said the idea behind the careers day
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Man may be jailed in the New Year for carrying weapon and wounding victim
A MAN has been warned he may be going to prison in the New Year after admitting an offence of wounding. Brian Harrod, of Vernon Street in Wrexham, appeared at Mold Crown Court on Tuesday morning. The 48-year-old admitted that on June 14 this
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People living in lucky Wrexham area named as Postcode Lottery winners
LUCKY Wrexham residents are celebrating a £1,000 win on the People's Postcode Lottery. Players of the Postcode Lottery living in the LL13 0DG area of Erbistock were announced as one of the 20 daily UK prize draw winners on Tuesday (November 28)
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'Why not' - Billy Sharp refuses to rule out a move to Wrexham in bizarre U-turn
BILLY SHARP has refused to rule out a potential move to Wrexham AFC, despite the 'feud' between the player and the club. The former Sheffield United striker became public enemy number one for Wrexham fans for comments he made after an FA Cup match
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'Wrexham has received over £56 million of funding directly from the UK Government'
By Sarah Atherton MP for Wrexham Last Wednesday, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt MP, delivered a very positive Autumn Statement for Wrexham. He set out the UK Government’s plans to grow the economy, with over 110 measures announced to drive economic
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See if you can expect snow in North Wales this week with hour-by-hour forecast
North Wales could see small amounts of snow this week according to BBC Weather and WX Charts. The weather forecast has been released for the week by the BBC, revealing exactly when it is going to snow in parts of North Wales. The Leader reported
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Wrexham Taekwondo expert Ady earns title of 'Eighth Dan' after 40 year contribution
A WREXHAM man has been awarded his eighth-degree black belt after nearly 40 years of dedication to Taekwondo. Ady Jones, a multiple world champion, first attended a Taekwondo class in February 1985 - and was immediately hooked. More than a
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Raising the Bar - Wrexham leisure centres take the gold at awards do
LEISURE centres in Wrexham have beaten the competition to take the gold at the recent Freedom Leisure Awards. Wrexham came out on top to win Area of the Year and, to top it off, Waterworld also made a splash by winning the best leisure centre across
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Holywell residents wrap up warm for town's 'Christmas Movie Night'
RESIDENTS of a Flintshire town wrapped up warm to watch a Christmas favourite in an open air cinema over the weekend. The festivities officially unfolded in Holywell on Friday (November 24) as the Christmas lights were switched on. An artisan
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Developer reveals plans to build 128 affordable homes in Flintshire
A DEVELOPER has revealed plans to build over 100 affordable homes in Flintshire. Castle Green Homes has launched a public consultation on its plans to build 128 new homes in Oakenholt, near Flint. The consultation website can be accessed via
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Tyson Fury challenges Deadpool to boxing match after Wrexham thrash Morecambe
RYAN Reynolds' Deadpool has been challenged to a boxing match by heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury. It comes after Morecambe - where the boxer now calls home - was beaten 6-0 by Ryan's Wrexham in League Two at the weekend. Following his
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Rob and Ryan dispute title of "Mr Wrexham" in hilarious Expedia ad
The title of "Mr Wrexham" is "currently disputed" between Ryan Reynolds and fellow Wrexham AFC co-chairman Rob McElhenney. In a new video promoting the county and travel firm Expedia, Rob introduces himself as Mr Wrexham - only to have Ryan cut
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Model engineering, Rainbows group and many more moments
Take trip to the past with the Leader archives in today's Way Back When gallery. Today features an anniversary, presentation and much more. Hopefully you can you spot yourself or friends, and don't forget to tag each other. Do you have
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Phil Parkinson enjoyed Wrexham AFC's huge win but is fully focussed on Harrogate
PHIL PARKINSON is not getting carried away after seeing Wrexham register the biggest win of the season and has challenged his side to produce another "front-foot" performance against Harrogate Town this evening. The Reds bounced back from the 2
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Andy Cannon took his chance and is looking to keep his place in Wrexham AFC team
ANDY CANNON wants the same again from Wrexham and himself at Harrogate Town tonight. Phil Parkinson's side bounced back from the 2-0 defeat to Accrington Stanley by thrashing Morecambe 6-0 at The Racecourse on Saturday. It was a superb performance
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Wrexham AFC star Jacob Mendy had an "unbelievable" week and he hopes it continues
JACOB MENDY enjoyed an "unbelievable" week and he hopes there is more to celebrate when Wrexham head to Harrogate Town this evening. The wing-back made his international debut when he started Gambia's 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in World Cup qualifying
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Woman's "nightmare" after hackers take over her Facebook to scam people
A BRYMBO woman has urged others to be extra careful about what they put on social media after her Facebook was hacked and used by scammers. Laura Williams, 42, realised something was wrong in July when she couldn't get into her account. Hackers
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Work set to begin on 400-home development in Flintshire
WORK is set to begin on a 400-home development in Flintshire. Housebuilder Ashberry Homes has purchased 13.9 hectares of land in Deeside for the new residential development. The site, which was formerly owned by Corus Steelworks and more recently