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Clean sheet at the back... and bags of goals up front in team of the week!
WYLL STANWAY (Chester FC): Seventh clean sheet in 10 games as Blues stunned high-flying South Shields. TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD (Liverpool): Scored the leveller and kept Jeremy Doku quiet in 1-1 draw at Manchester City. MIKE HAYES (Flint Mountain
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Judge overturns Wrexham Council's LDP refusal after developers' legal challenge
WREXHAM Council has been ordered by a Judge to adopt its Local Development Plan after two attempts to reject it were quashed. A requirement of local authorities by the Welsh Government, Wrexham’s proposed plan was drafted to allocate sites where
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Council could give go-ahead for two digital posters in Wrexham City Centre
TWO digital posters proposed for Wrexham City Centre could be given to go-ahead by councillors. Two planning applications by Wrexham Council have been submitted for the posters, with one proposed to be situated on Lord Street and the other on Hope
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Plans for manufacturing facility on Wrexham Industrial Estate could be approved
PLANS for the construction of a manufacturing facility with associated parking and landscaping may be approved next week. An application was submitted to Wrexham Council by Ipsen BioPharm proposing an 11,200 sq.m industrial building together with
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Road in Flintshire blocked amid reports of overturned car
A ROAD in Flintshire is blocked amid reports of an overturned car. Traffic reports state that the incident has happened on Nercwys Road, near Mold, this afternoon (November 29). The road is reportedly blocked in both directions due to an
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Portuguese restaurant in Wrexham expands to provide better dining experience
WREXHAM'S popular Portuguese restaurant has expanded the venue to deliver a better dining experience. Lisbon Tapas Restaurant, situated on Church St Wrexham, opened its doors back in 2018 and has gone from strength to strength providing an excellent
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'A new chapter' - Old supermarket torn down in Flintshire town
A FORMER supermarket in Flintshire has been demolished amid plans to build another in its place. The old Somerfield/Co-op store, in Connah's Quay, has been torn down over the last few days. Supermarket giant Lidl plans to build a new store on
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Plans for Wrexham Tennis Centre upgrades could be approved next week
PLANS to upgrade facilities at the Wrexham Tennis Centre may be approved next week. An application was submitted to Wrexham Council seeking permission for a range of improvements to the facility including the provision of three covered padel tennis
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Hollybank Care Home resident celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by family
A SPECIAL Flintshire resident has celebrated a wonderful birthday milestone surrounded by family and friends. On Sunday, November 26, Sylvia Davies from Buckley turned 100-years-old. Sylvia celebrated the occasion with her nearest and dearest
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North Wales 'gem' named among the top 10 towns in the UK to visit at Christmas
As we edge closer to Christmas households across the UK are looking for things to do to get them in the festive spirit. From winter wonderlands and light switch-on events to Christmas markets, there is so much to do whether it be in North Wales
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Four teenagers drowned after crash in North Wales, inquest hears
FOUR teenagers killed in North Wales drowned after the car they were in left the road, an inquest opening heard today. The inquests into the deaths of Jevon Hirst, 16, Harvey Owen, 17, Wilf Fitchett, 17, and Hugo Morris, 18, all from the Shropshire
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Two men arrested after man found with 'several wounds' in Flintshire
TWO PEOPLE were arrested after a man was found with "several wounds" in Flintshire. North Wales Police said it was called shortly after 6.45pm on Thursday, November 23 to the incident on Wood Grove in Leeswood. The force has since arrested
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Wrexham man sentenced after stealing valuables from neighbour who was in hospital
A WREXHAM man stole precious valuables from his neighbour's home while he lay seriously ill in hospital, a court heard. Daniel McDowell, of Bryn Coed in Gwersyllt, appeared at Mold Crown Court for sentence on Wednesday morning (November 29).
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Phil Parkinson unhappy with Wrexham AFC response after Harrogate levelled in 2-2 draw
PHIL PARKINSON was frustrated not to leave Wetherby Road with victory and says it was two points dropped after Wrexham threw away a two-goal lead against Harrogate Town. The Reds were quick out of the blocks in the League Two contest and had chances
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Martin Lewis shares important tips on how to celebrate Christmas on a budget
Martin Lewis has revealed how to celebrate Christmas on a budget. Christmas can be a tough time for thousands of British families every year, where the struggles of getting by are exacerbated by the apparent need for presents and lavishness.
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'Vital role in supporting disabled or seriously ill children and young people'
By Mark Isherwood MS for North Wales Questioning the First Minister, I emphasised the vital role Third Sector organisations play in supporting disabled or seriously ill children and young people, referring specifically to Cerebral Palsy Cymru
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How the Wrexham AFC players rated in 2-2 draw at Harrogate
IT was two points dropped as Wrexham has to settle for a 2-2 draw against Harrogate at Wetherby Road. Goals from Andy Cannon - his first for the Reds - and top scorer Elliot Lee's 11th of the season put Phil Parkinson's men two-nil up after 41
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Experts reveal the festive foods you shouldn't give your dog at Christmas dinner
With the festive season fast approaching households across the UK are starting to get excited about their Christmas dinners. From pigs in blankets and turkey to mince pies and Yorkshire puddings there are so many delicious foods to look forward
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1 in 3 dogs suffer from this seasonal condition - the signs you need to look for
Did you know that your dog can be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder just like humans? Well, they can - in fact around 4 million dogs across the UK do. Many of us will have heard of or even experienced SAD at one point or another but we might
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Cheapest to most expensive places for a pint in the UK mapped
The one thing about Brits is that we love a cheap pint - and some of us will go to great lengths to find one. The cost of living continues to affect households across the UK - with the price of a cold one being far from an exception to this trend
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Search was launched after discovery of shipwreck at foot of North Wales headland
A SEARCH was launched after the discovery of a shipwreck off the coast of Llandudno. The coastguard found debris from a yacht “scattered over a wide area" at the site of the wreckage, at the foot of the Great Orme. A search found old flares
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MP to grill Ministry of Justice over "shocking" Welsh prison statistics
THE Ministry of Justice is to be grilled regarding what have been branded ‘shocking’ statistics on Welsh prisons system. Plaid Cymru Westminster leader and Justice spokesperson, Liz Saville Roberts MP will today (Wednesday, November 29) lead a
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Rob and Ryan show support for Oldham Athletic owner's row across Atlantic
RYAN Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have once again shown their class by supporting a fellow football club's chairman on his row across the Atlantic. Oldham Athletic's 73-year-old owner, Frank Rothwell, is rowing 3,000 miles from Canary Islands to
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News hounds, visit to Mayoral Chambers, anniversary and more
As well as our regular news and photos from schools across Wrexham and Flintshire, we have a round-up of events and achievements in today's School Report. If you would like to feature anything from your school, you can share with us direct here
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Why Wrexham pub is inviting residents to place unique baubles on their Christmas tree
A WREXHAM pub is inviting residents to place their own unique baubles on their Christmas tree this December, to help raise money for charity. The Lavister-based pub re-opened under the name 'The Dog and Pickle' in June of this year. The venue
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'Beginning to look a lot like Christmas' in Mold - hundreds attend lights switch on
CHRISTMAS spirit has officially arrived in Mold as the lights are switched on and the festivities begin. In the build up to Christmas, communities across Wrexham and Flintshire are coming together to get into the festive spirit. And the cold