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Flintshire to host unmissable festive market and 'Gonk Hunt' this weekend
MOLD'S Festive Market returns with a twist as residents are encouraged to find Santa's Gonks to win a special prize. On Sunday, December 10, Mold will be hosting a 'Gonk Hunt' alongside the festive market in an attempt to get everybody into the
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Wrexham AFC 2 Burton Albion 3
WREXHAM'S interest in the EFL Trophy came to an end as the Reds lost 3-2 against Burton Albion at The Racecourse. Just two days after beating Yeovil Town 3-0 to set-up a local derby at Shrewsbury Town in the third round of the FA Cup, the Reds
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Concerns raised as latest high street bank is set to close
CONCERNS have been voiced by residents in a town set to lose a high street bank. The Leader reported last week that the Lloyd branch in Shotton is closing its doors in March, 2024 - leaving the nearest available branch in Mold. The banking
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Wrexham AFC v Burton Albion - EFL Trophy second round
9:37pm Much changed @Wrexham_AFC bow out of the EFL Trophy after losing 3-2 to Burton Albion. https://www.leaderlive.co.uk
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Tennis Centre improvements delated to officers for approval
PLANNING chiefs have been given delegated powers to grant permission for improvements to facilities at Wrexham Tennis Centre. An application was submitted to Wrexham Council seeking permission for a range of improvements to the facility including
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Plans for digital poster in Wrexham are refused by councillors
COUNCILLORS voted against plans for a digital poster in the centre of Wrexham due to it being proposed in a conservation area. Plans for a free-standing double-sided digital ‘poster’ on Hope Street were discussed by councillors, which would be
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Cornwall matches to open and close 2024 North Wales Crusaders' season
A LONG away day will open the 2024 League One season for the North Wales Crusaders. Carl Forster will take his side south to tackle Cornwall on March 24, 2024. Cornwall will complete the regular season for the Crusaders as they head to Colwyn
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Williams loves life at Chester after reaching 100 appearances for club
TON-UP Matty Williams is just loving life at the Deva Stadium. Williams recently became only the 14th Chester player to reach 100 appearances since the club was reformed back in 2010. Following six away league matches on the bounce, home comforts
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Police in Flintshire looking to trace wanted man
POLICE in Flintshire are looking to track down a wanted man. North Wales Police's North Flintshire team has appealed for help in locating Alec Selvester (pictured). The 45-year-old, who is wanted on recall to prison, has links across Flintshire
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All change for Wrexham's EFL Trophy encounter with Burton Albion
PHIL PARKINSON will rest players against Burton Albion tonight but it will still be a strong side as Wrexham aim to progress in another cup competition. The Reds’ boss made wholesale changes for group games in the EFL Trophy and will adopt the
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Crusaders will be up for the new-look cup with tasty ties
A PAIR of tasty home clashes will begin the competitive 2024 season for the North Wales Crusaders. The opening fixtures of the new-look AB Sundecks 1895 Cup have been confirmed and Carl Forster’s League One Crusaders can look forward to home matches
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Annual Christmas float is making its way around Wrexham villages this week
WITH CHRISTMAS just around the corner, the annual festive float is setting off through Wrexham villages this week. After starting in Ponciau in Wrexham yesterday (December 4) tonight the Christmas float will be travelling through Rhos. The
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plans for Ipsen expansion on Industrial Estate delegated to officers to approve
EXPANSION plans for a global biopharmaceutical manufacturer in Wrexham are set to go ahead with councillors granting delegated authority to officers for approval. An application was submitted to Wrexham Council by Ipsen BioPharm proposing an 11,200
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Couple left woman bleeding after their dog caused her 'appalling injuries'
A COUPLE ran and left a seriously injured woman bleeding and alone after their dog attacked her, a court heard. Nicola Ouzman, of Bridgeway West in Runcorn, appeared for sentence at Mold Crown Court on Tuesday morning alongside her partner and
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Jade's Law passed in Government after 18 months of campaigning
ALYN and Deeside MP, Mark Tami, has welcomed the Government’s introduction of Jade’s Law after over a year of campaigning. Karen Robinson and Paul Ward have been campaigning for a change in the law since Russell Marsh was convicted of murdering
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Arsonist jailed after setting fire to aerosol can in homeless hostel
AN arsonist could have caused a serious risk to life when he set an aerosol can alight in a homeless hostel, a court heard. Thomas Miles, 21, appeared for sentence at Mold Crown Court on Tuesday morning via video link from HMP Berwyn. The defendant
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Council confirm reduced green bin collections in Wrexham this winter
WREXHAM Council has announced it will be running a reduced green bin collection service this winter. Waste and recycling collections in Wrexham have been severely impacted in recent months, following strike action from council workers. Strikes
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Flintshire students win top prize in prestigious engineering competition
A GROUP of high school students picked up the top prize in a prominent county engineering competition. Year 10 students Summer Austin, Niamh Davies, Matthew Machell and James Moyes from Flint High School were thrilled to be crowned winners of the
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See the North Wales brands among the top 50 fastest growing businesses in Wales
A number of North Wales businesses have been named among the top 50 fastest-growing in the nation. Fast Growth 50 released its 25th annual fastest growing businesses in Wales list recently. North Wales boasted eight of the 50 businesses on
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LOOK: Wrexham couple's incredible Christmas display - and it's all for a good cause!
AN INCREDIBLE Christmas lights display at a home in Wrexham has once again gone down a treat. Lizza Truby and her husband, Lewis, have become well renowed in recent years for their dazzling festive displays at their home in Plas Madoc, Acrefair
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Transport for Wales raise over £14,000 for Wales Air ambulance
A LIFE-SAVING charity in Wales has received a huge boost of more than £14,000. Transport for Wales (TfW) has raised over £14,000 this year for Wales Air Ambulance, to help keep its helicopters in the air and rapid response vehicles on the road
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Flintshire retail park gifts 3,000 daffodil bulbs to schools
A FLINTSHIRE retail park has donated more than 3,000 daffodil bulbs to primary schools as part of an initiative launched earlier this year to mark the national day of Wales. The scheme was announced in March and teachers across the region were
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Residents warned by police following spate of vehicle thefts in Wrexham
RESIDENTS in Wrexham are being warned following a spate of attempted car thefts in the area. North Wales Police say there have been reports of thefts from vehicles in the Rhosddu and Acton in recent weeks. The force added that cars have been
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Sections of A483 in Wrexham closed tonight, motorists warned
SECTIONS of the A483 in Wrexham will be closed tonight due to roadworks. Stretches of the carriageway will be closed from 7.30pm today (December 5) until 6am on Wednesday (December 6). Traffic Wales is carrying out essential carriageway patching
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Airbus presented with a prestigious career support award
A FLINTSHIRE-based company was one of the winners of the Careers Wales Valued Partner Awards 2023. Careers Wales announced eight winners at an awards ceremony in Cardiff last month. Airbus, based in Broughton won the Outstanding Personal Contribution
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Is it cheaper to leave my heating on all day?
Energy bills are set to rise from January, leaving many wondering how they can save money while staying warm this winter. Energy bills will increase by £94 for millions of households across the UK from next month, Ofgem announced in November.
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How you can get a free letter from Santa Claus this Christmas
Millions of children in the UK will have already perfected their Christmas list and sent it off to the North Pole so Santa's elves can get everything ready for the big day. Whether sending your letter to Santa by post or up the chimley, Santa will
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North Wales Senedd Member urges people to attend Airbus careers event
A NORTH WALES Senedd Member is backing an apprentice recruitment campaign by one of the area’s largest employers. Airbus, with a factory based in Broughton, is holding an Apprenticeship Careers Day on site this Saturday, December 9 from 1.30-4.30pm
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'Wrexham’s LDP will only serve to exacerbate the existing challenges '
By Sarah Atherton MP for Wrexham My View: Back in June, most of Wrexham Council’s elected councillors gathered at the Guildhall and represented their constituents, as they refused to adopt – for the second time – the Local Development Plan
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Arriva updates Wrexham and Flintshire bus timetables for Christmas
PASSENGERS across Wrexham and Flintshire are being encouraged to check timetables before travelling this Christmas. Arriva has released an updated bus timetable service ahead of the festive month to keep travellers up to date. On Sunday, December
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Nightingale House to get helping hand with tree collections this Christmas
NIGHTINGALE House Hospice will be getting a helping hand collecting Christmas trees across Wrexham this year. Property services firm Liberty is helping the hospice in Wrexham this Christmas to raise vital funds to help the charity care for patients
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Festive prizegiving for winning Christmas card designs
THE designer of Alyn and Deeside politicians' Christmas card has been awarded at a festive prizegiving ceremony. Milana Franckeviciute won Mark Tami MP and Jack Sargeant MS's annual competition to design their festive e-card. The Sandycroft Community
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Owners "overwhelmed" as female-led store launches in the heart of Wrexham
A NEW unique independent store has launched in the heart of Wrexham and the owners have been utterly overwhelmed with support. Jessica Ball and Sophie Jacobson are long-term friends with a creative vision that has been brought to life on Hope Street
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North Wales Police advice to residents following burglary in Flintshire
FOLLOWING a recent report of burglary in the Flintshire area, North Wales Police are encouraging residents to be extra cautious. After several Christmas gifts were stolen in a recent burglary, police are reminding Flintshire residents that twilight
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Wrexham coffee roasters in tree-planting pledge
COFFEE roasters based in Wrexham have made a collaboration that will help their mission of sustainability. Wrexham Bean Co. has officially partnered with One Tree Planted to drive its sustainability pledge of planting 1,000 trees by 2025. For
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"Don't ruin someone's Christmas" - anti-knife campaigner's plea to partygoers
FESTIVE partygoers have been urged not to "ruin someone's Christmas" by taking a blade out with them. It was announced in recent days that young people in Wales have been made the focus of a new campaign to encourage them to look out for signs
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BBC now a threat to all local newspapers
If the BBC was a family and lived in the house next door to you it would be the neighbour from hell. That's the verdict of some of the most experienced local newspaper editors in the country who now regard the BBC as little more than a state-funded
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Wrexham AFC boss Phil Parkinson will make wholesale changes again in EFL Trophy tie
PHIL PARKINSON will ring the changes for tonight's EFL Trophy second round tie against Burton Albion so players get valuable game-time ahead of the busy festive period. Although it's a quick turnaround for Wrexham who were only in action on Sunday
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Wrexham AFC striker Sam Dalby is not complaining as the games come thick and fast
THERE'S no such thing as too many games as far as Sam Dalby is concerned. Wrexham face Burton Albion in the EFL Trophy second round at The Racecourse tonight, just 48 hours after beating Yeovil Town 3-0 to progress to an FA Cup third round derby
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Community first responder speaks about why she does the volunteer role
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is paying tribute to its volunteers as part of International Volunteer Day. International Volunteer Day (December 5) is an annual celebration of the contribution that millions of people across the globe make through