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North Wales Pontins holiday park closes immediately after more than 50 years
THE Pontins holiday park in Prestatyn has closed with immediate effect. Prestatyn Sands Holiday Park, on Barkby Avenue, has shut, along with the chain’s site in Camber Sands, East Sussex. It was built in 1971 and was known as the location for
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Big-hearted Dewi wins award after smiling through the pain
Team leader Dewi Williams has won an award for going “the extra mile” despite suffering hard times and losing his beloved mum.. According to colleagues at the Pendine Park care organisation in Wrexham, Dewi has a life-enhancing personality that
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Everybody's Talking About Jamie brings joy and infectious numbers to Venue Cymru
Tens, tens, tens across the board! Venue Cymru is staging a hit-feelgood musical that can't help to infect audiences with its positive messages of acceptance and self-belief. The story behind "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" continues to enthral
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Flintshire high street bank to close its doors next year
A FLINTSHIRE high street bank is set to close its doors next year. Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed that its Shotton High Street branch is closing on March 13, 2024. The banking group said the closure is due to increasing numbers of customers
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Flintshire committee to decide on procedure for reports for Code of Conduct breaches
A FLINTSHIRE committee will look to adopt a procedure for dealing with reports of Code of Conduct breaches by members. The Standards Committee will meet on Monday, December 4, and are recommended to adopt the procedure as there currently isn’t
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Hundreds of customers queue for the grand opening of Wrexham's new M&S store
AFTER months of anticipation, Marks & Spencer has today (Friday 1st December) officially opened its amazing new Foodhall in Wrexham. This morning (December 1) Wrexham residents braved the cold to be the first to look inside the new M&S store
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Man jailed for 15 years for 'Tarantino-esque' 12-hour torture ordeal
A WREXHAM man has been jailed for 15 years for carrying out a “sadistic and depraved” revenge attack on his vulnerable victim during a 12-hour ordeal in Llanidloes this summer. Wayne Butler, of Plas y Wern in Ruabon, carved the name of his then-girlfriend
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"Creepy" stalker's internet search for 'acid and revenge' after harassing his ex
A MAN has been spared jail after subjecting his ex-girlfriend to a campaign of "creepy" and upsetting stalking. Neil Griffiths, of Broxton Road in Wrexham, appeared for sentence at Mold Crown Court on Thursday. The 44-year-old had been found
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I was expecting more and viewers were reminding me to keep things in perspective!
I WAS given a perfect illustration of how far Wrexham AFC has come on Tuesday night. My co-commentators, Bill and Chay Long, and I decided we’d do a live chat on YouTube after the Harrogate game to discuss how it went. At half time I was really
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Trio of Deeside athletes get set for British championships
DEESIDE athletes have certainly impressed on the national stage. There were triumphs from Deeside AAC at the Welsh pentathlon combined events championships. Olivia Scrimshaw won the U16 girls’ events. During the competition, she set three personal
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Wrexham's Butchers Market update for business as refurbishment continues
WREXHAM Council has issued an update on access to the only remaining trader currently situated at the Butchers Market as it undergoes refurbishment. The multi-million-pound revamp of the Grade II Listed Butchers and General Markets in the city
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Flintshire to grit and clear over 400 mile of road this winter
FLINTSHIRE is set to clear and grit over 400 miles of roads as temperatures continue to drop this winter. The county has a policy in place maintaining 'Priority 1' routes during severe weather, which are defined as roads “carrying substantial volumes
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Teenager who led police on high-speed chase through residential areas is sentenced
A FLINTSHIRE teenager who led police on a high-speed chase through residential areas has been sentenced. Shane Leech, of Bro Brwynog, Treuddyn, appeared before Mold Crown Court for sentencing on Thursday (November 30). The 18-year-old had
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Police raise concerns over reports of youths 'intimidating' residents in Flintshire
AN APPEAL for information has been launched by police after incidents of anti-social behaviour in Flintshire. North Wales Police say that incidents have been taking place in the Queensferry and Garden City areas. They say they have had reports
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Arrests made in joint police operation targeting drug supply in Flintshire
NINE people have been arrested following a joint police operation in Flintshire. Earlier this week, officers from North Wales Police's Flintshire North team held a day of action in the area under the banner of Merseyside Police’s Operation Medusa
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Legendary Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan dead at 65
The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has passed away at the age of 65. MacGowan had been in intensive care for several months after first being diagnosed with viral encephalitis last year, which is said to have been exacerbated by shingles that spread
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Ex-footballer branded "arrogant, predatory and misogynistic" is jailed for rape
AN ex-footballer has been put behind bars after a jury found him guilty of rape. Terry Nicholas, of Jubilee Road in Buckley, appeared at Mold Crown Court for sentence on Thursday. The 36-year-old had been convicted after trial on a single count
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Wrexham AFC fan who disrupted minute's silence is handed banning order
A Wrexham AFC supporter has been issued a three-year football banning order following disorderly behaviour at a match. Darren Bryan, 42, of Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, appeared at Mansfield Magistrates Court on Tuesday (November 28),
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Urgent plea to help buy building that has become crucial lifeline for the community
AN URGENT plea has been issued to ensure the survival of the much-loved Queensway Community Building in Caia Park. In 2017, Dianne Hughes, owner of Delta Academy of Dance made a bold decision to relocate to the current venue in Caia Park where
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New rail operator's bid to run direct Wrexham to London trains from 2025
A NEW company has been set up aimed at creating a direct railway line between Wrexham and London. Wrexham, Shropshire & Midlands Railway is a new "open-access" operator which aims to bring new services from Wrexham to London Euston, via Gobowen
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Wrexham business introduces AFC player's clothing range to store
A MUCH-loved Wrexham business is taking its store to the next level by introducing its latest collaboration with a popular player. Wrexham Trainer Revival is inviting Wrexham AFC star Jacob Mendy to the store today (Thursday, November 30) to introduce
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Mystery of chain of bright white lights over Wrexham is revealed
A DOTTED line of bright lights was seen in the skies over Wrexham on Wednesday night. People spotted the unusual spectacle across the county with some speculating about aliens and asteroids. But it wasn't anything otherworldly - the line of
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What Welsh Government says about road charges after air quality legislation passed
THE WELSH Government has said road charges are a "last resort" after an air quality bill was passed in the Senedd. The Welsh Government's Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill was approved by the Senedd on Tuesday. Clwyd West
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'Autumn Statement really is a missed opportunity to boost Wales’ economy'
By Hannah Blythyn MS for Delyn Last week saw the UK Chancellor make his autumn statement alongside the Office of Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) economic forecast. Some of the headlines seemed to suggest welcome ‘tax cuts’, but in reality the
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World Heritage Site in Llangollen set for improvement works
IMPROVEMENT works are set to be undertaken at a World Heritage Site in north east Wales. Denbighshire County Council has appointed a contractor to undertake improvement works at Horseshoe Falls in Llangollen - funded by the UK Government’s Levelling
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'Check your vehicles' - Catalytic converter theft prompts warning from police
MOTORISTS have been urged to check their vehicles after a catalytic converter was stolen in the Aston area. PCSO Owen Prentice, of the North Flintshire Police team, issued the message on Wednesday afternoon regarding the theft - which took place
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Warning after BT Openreach van damaged in 'clear attempt to take valuables'
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to consider additional security measures for their vehicles after a van was damaged in a "clear attempt to take valuables." PCSO Owen Prentice of the North Flintshire Police team confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that
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"Staff exhausted and burnt out" - HMP Berwyn 'crisis' raised in Parliament
AN MP has called for a "complete overhaul" of Wales's prisons, citing a ‘staffing crisis’ at HMP Berwyn. Plaid Cymru Westminster leader, Liz Saville Roberts MP, criticised the UK Government for being “oblivious” to the situation the Wrexham prison
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Motorists urged to take extra care ahead of expected frosty conditions
MOTORISTS have been urged to take extra care in the coming days as temperatures are expected to fall. The advice came from the Wrexham Rural Police team on Thursday morning. A spokesman said: "With temperatures having started to drop (-5 is
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Wrexham woman is set to complete her fourth firewalk for the Shooting Star Unit
A WREXHAM woman is about to complete her fourth firework to give back to the charity that gave her a "lifeline." Tanya Jones was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer back in 2018 which resulted in multiple treatments at Wrexham Maelor Hospital's
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Wrexham AFC boss Phil Parkinson undecided who will start in goal against Yeovil
PHIL PARKINSON will assess Arthur Okonkwo before deciding whether he could face Yeovil Town this weekend but he has not ruled out resting the goalkeeper for the FA Cup clash at The Racecourse. Okonkwo, who has been in superb form since joining
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So close again but George Evans feels his first Wrexham AFC goal is coming
IT would have been some way to open his Wrexham account but midfielder George Evans feels his first Reds' goal is coming. Evans has made 17 appearances since arriving at The Racecourse from Millwall before the summer transfer window closed but
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Woman 'overwhelmed' by response to appeal for Christmas gifts for struggling families
A FLINTSHIRE mum and daughter have been left "overwhelmed" at the response to an appeal for Christmas gifts for struggling families. Danielle Burton and her mum, Sue, have been collecting toys and other items donated by kind members of the community