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Police 'concerned' over whereabouts of man last seen near Wrexham
POLICE say they have "concerns" for the whereabouts of man last seen near Wrexham. North Wales Police are appealing to the public for information regarding the whereabouts of Kenneth Dimelow. The force say Mr Dimelow was last seen at around
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site levelling up updates
COUNCILLORS will look into progress made at the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site due to Levelling Up funding. An Employment, Business & Investment Scrutiny Committee will be held by Wrexham Council on Wednesday, December 6 to
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Crash sparks heavy traffic on A483 in Wrexham
A ROAD Traffic Collision on the A483 in Wrexham has sparked heavy traffic. Traffic Wales confirmed there had been a collision on the southbound carriageway near J1 Ruabon. They say there is heavy congestion in the area and that North Wales
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63-year-old man who died in Wrexham collision is named
A MAN from Wrexham who died following a crash in Wrexham last month has been identified. Ian Roberts, of Bryn Offa, died aged 63 on November 25 at 10.50pm, after an incident on Heritage Way. The inquest into Mr Roberts’ death opened at County
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Police appeal as man 'seriously injured' after alleged assault in Wrexham
A MAN has been left 'seriously injured' following an alleged assault in Wrexham last month. North Wales Police's Wrexham Town team has launched an appeal following the incident, which is alleged to have occurred near Queensway on November 5.
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Ruabon school pupil raises hundreds of pounds for ladies' football club
A DAD spoke of his pride after helping his son to raise hundreds of pounds for a good cause. Paul "Pod" Holland, from Llandudno, attended Wrexham AFC's clash with Yeovil Town at The Racecourse on Sunday with his nine-year-old son, Alfie. The
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Work to repair storm-damaged road in Wrexham begins
WORK has started to repair a road in Wrexham which was damaged during Storm Babet. A landslide occurred on Smithy Lane in Pentrebychan, near Rhosllanerchgrugog, resulting from heavy rainfall during the storm in October. The council has designed
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Court orders three-month closure of Wrexham city centre vape shop
A CITY centre business has been ordered to close for three months after a Trading Standards investigation. Wrexham Magistrates Court issued a court order closing the Vape Shop at 30 High Street in Wrexham city centre until February 28, 2024.
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Excitement building ahead of Christmas Markets in Wrexham this weekend
EXCITEMENT is growing amongst organisers ahead of this weekend's Christmas Markets in Wrexham. As communities across Wrexham and Flintshire get into the festive spirit with lights switch-ons and various Christmas treats, this weekend it is the
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Public thanked for donations to support domestic violence victims over Christmas
A POLICE Sergeant has thanked kind-hearted residents for their donations towards an operation supporting domestic violence victims over Christmas. This year, police across Wrexham (Rural and City) have rolled out Operation Liberty again. The
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Palace date a "fabulous experience" for Wrexham bakery pioneer
A BAKERY pioneer said that being presented with his MBE at Buckingham Palace was the "biggest honour" of his life. Alan Jones, 80, a founder of the Wrexham-based Jones Village Bakery, was being recognised for his contribution to the food industry
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Little donkeys and Santas in Moel Famau Christmas charity challenge
LITTLE donkeys will carry the spirits of walkers on a Christmas charity challenge. Moel Famau Donkeys are to be joined by dozens of participants dressed as Santa Claus for a hike up and down the popular destination near Mold, one of the highest
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Police chief welcomes outcome as drug gang members jailed for more than 57 years
A POLICE Chief has welcomed the jailing of gang members responsible for bringing drugs into North Wales and Shropshire for a total of more than 57 years. The Leader reported on Friday how nine defendants appeared before Mold Crown Court to be sentenced
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Wrexham cinema launches advert encouraging residents to swap turkey for tofurky
THE PEOPLE for the Ethical Treatment of Animals association is bringing an alternative Christmas advert to Wrexham's cinema. PETA’s new Christmas advert, featuring the voice of Absolutely Fabulous and Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget star Jane Horrocks
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Company reveals plans for further extension of Shotton Paper Mill site
PLANS to further extend Shotton Paper Mill have been revealed. Eren Holding, which bought the Deeside Industrial Estate-based site from UPM two years ago, has announced plans for its further expansion. Last year, Flintshire Council’s planning
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Wrexham AFC manager Phil Parkinson is due an update on Arthur Okonkwo's injury
PHIL PARKINSON is waiting to discover the extent of Arthur Okonkwo's jaw injury but the Wrexham manager felt Mark Howard proved what a good goalkeeper he is after returning to the side. Okonkwo, brought in on a season-long loan from Arsenal, took
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Charity shop's stolen Christmas display replaced as community rallies after theft
A CHARITY shop has a fantastic new Christmas display after suffering a theft of its original. The Cancer Research UK shop in Shotton has a new Santa and sleigh in its window courtesy of a kind member of the public. Stephen Dodd, from Connah's
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Police Inspector scoops second award for impact her work has had on Wrexham streets
A Police Inspector has scooped a second award for the impact her work has had on the streets of Wrexham. The Leader reported in September how Inspector Claire McGrady, North Wales Police’s Violence Against Women and Girls tactical delivery manager
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Popular Jamaican restaurant based in Flintshire wins two awards
A POPULAR Jamaican restaurant based in Flintshire has received two top awards. 'Up A Yard' based in Holywell, Flintshire, has secured the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2023 and the Restaurant Guru Recommendation Award. Owner Charlotte
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Work to begin on temporary stand at Wrexham AFC's STōK Cae Ras
WORK will commence this week to install a temporary stand behind the goal at the Kop End at Wrexham AFC's STōK Cae Ras. The temporary stand will have a capacity of 2,289 and accommodation for an additional 20 wheelchairs with access via Crispin
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Get festive for charity on Christmas Jumper Day 2023
THIS week will see a rash of festive colour sweep over the UK as the nation embraces national Christmas Jumper Day 2023. As workplaces, schools and colleges prepare to don their finest seasonal attire on Thursday, December 7, Hope House and Tŷ
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Flintshire community groups and charities supported by Flint Festival generosity
MONEY raised from this year’s Flint Festival, which included Rock the Castle, has started to be issued to local community groups and charities by the Mayor of Flint. On Friday, Mayor of Flint, Ben Goldsborough, joined with staff at Sainsbury’s
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Police and NRW team up to crack down on poaching and rural crime
Cross organisation patrols are being undertaken throughout North Wales to help protect fish populations from poaching in the run up to Christmas. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) officers from North East and North West Enforcement Teams are working
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Wrexham man runs 45 miles for this year's Salvation Army's Christmas Toy Appeal
A WREXHAM man has challenged himself to run 45 miles to raise money for the Salvation Army's Christmas Toy Appeal. On Sunday, December 10. Wrexham resident Brian Lane will be taking on the challenge of running 45 miles for a cause he has supported
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Lucky Flintshire street named as Postcode Lottery winner
LUCKY Flintshire residents are celebrating a £1,000 win on the People's Postcode Lottery. Players of the Postcode Lottery living in the CH7 3BU (Delamere Avenue) area of Buckley were announced as one of the 20 daily UK prize draw winners on Friday
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Connah's Quay Nomads' brave Trophy tilt is at an end
CONNAH’S QUAY NOMADS were knocked out of the Adran Trophy after a 5-0 home loss at the hands of top flight Aberystwyth Town. Gwenllian Jones proved to be the main difference on the day as her first half hat-trick had Adran Premier League Aber in
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Who was Wrexham FC's best player against Yeovil Town in the FA Cup?
MARK HOWARD: Made a great save in the first half and when he was beaten the woodwork came to his rescue. 7 JACOB MENDY: Gave his all down the right and played his part in the Reds keeping a clean sheet. 7 AARON HAYDEN: His injury jinx struck
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Wrexham AFC boss Phil Parkinson is looking forward to Shrewsbury clash in FA Cup
PHIL PARKINSON is relishing Wrexham’s local derby against Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup. The Reds beat National League South leaders Yeovil Town 3-0 in yesterday’s second round clash at The Racecourse with Ollie Palmer and Andy Cannon finding the
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Restaurant in Flintshire named best of its kind in Wales
A RESTAURANT in Flintshire has been named as the best of its kind in Wales. Ocean Bangladeshi Restaurant and Takeaway, in Hope, was recently named Bangladeshi Restaurant of the Year at the Welsh Restaurant Awards 2023. These awards look to
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Tom Jones, Gregory Porter and Katherine Jenkins announced for Llangollen Eisteddfod
Welsh icons Tom Jones and Katherine Jenkins and international best-selling artist Gregory Porter will all perform headline concerts during the core week of the 2024 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. As the full line up of events is announced
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Llangollen's Tractor Run spectacle lights up North Wales
AFTER organisers confirmed they had hit their '50 tractor target' the Llangollen Illuminated Tractor Run was a sparkling success. Despite the terrible weather, residents across North Wales gathered to support this year's Illuminated Tractor Run
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Police call to dog owners after nine sheep killed in suspected Flintshire attack
Nine sheep have been killed in Flintshire following an incident believed to involve a loose dog, police have said. The North Wales Police Rural Crime Team has launched an appeal following the incident, which took place some time overnight on Monday
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Yellow weather warnings continue with heavy rain and expected snow across Wales
A FLOOD alert is in force for North Wales this week with heavy rain expected across Wrexham and Flintshire. Today, regions across the country will see rain at times, heavy in places with some hill snow. A Met Office spokesperson said:
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Kick off a trip down memory lane with the Leader archives
WE take another look back at some sports teams in today's delve into the Leader archives. In the spotlight today, is men's football. If you have a sporting moment you would like to share, let us know. Maybe you can you spot yourself or
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Country Food Trust announces fifth annual winter appeal to support those in need
THE Country Food Trust (CFT) has launched its fifth annual Winter Appeal, aimed at raising essential funds to provide nutritious, protein-rich meals to those facing food insecurity during the challenging winter months. Food insecurity is still
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"They will catch you" - police on 24/7 drink and drug drive watch through December
Motorists should be under no illusion if they get behind the wheel while under the influence they not only risk their licence, a fine or prison sentence, but they are risking lives too. That is the message being driven by North Wales Police as
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Make a difference to a veteran this Christmas
Help for Heroes has announced it is on a mission to support veterans and their families struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness this Christmas. For many, Christmas is a time to celebrate but thousands of veterans find this time of