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Our team of the week really is hot stuff despite the freezing conditions!
JORDAN PICKFORD (Everton): Played a key role in The Toffees’ 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest. GEORGE EVANS (Wrexham): His versatility was demonstrated as Reds defeated Yeovil Town in the FA Cup. MICHAEL WILDE (Connah’s Quay Nomads): Came off the
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Mr Bates vs The Post Office: when to watch ITV series filmed in North Wales
Llandudno played host to ITV film crews and some big-name actors earlier this year as the broadcaster shot scenes for the new series Mr Bates vs The Post Office. ITV and the likes of Toby Jones (Captain America: The First Avenger and The Hunger
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"It all happened so fast" - Witnesses react to moment car "smashed" into hospital
WITNESSES have described the moment a car 'crashed through the front door' of the Maelor Hospital. Emergency services were called to reports of a road traffic collision at the hospital in Wrexham shortly before 2pm on Wednesday (December 6).
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Some Wild clashes for Deeside Dragons - and lots of goals!
THINGS did get Wild in a derby double-header for the Deeside Dragons! They took on local rivals Widnes Wild in two quickfire clashes, with both sides gaining a victory apiece. These bare details don’t even come close to describing the drama
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Wrexham Councillors face crunch meeting over budget
WREXHAM councillors will discuss budget proposals next week – with early decisions needed because the authority's financial situation is so serious. Early this summer, Wrexham Council announced that unless it took action, it would be facing a potential
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Dragons could have tackled Widnes 'in the car park'!
DEESIDE DRAGONS assistant coach Matt Compton said there was no need to head inside for the latest spot of action. The cold snap coincided with Dragons paying two visits to local rivals Widnes Wild and Compton said: “We could have played in the
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North Wales' health board says Covid-19 booster jabs available
NORTH Wales' health board is urging people to get their Covid-19 booster jabs. Anyone eligible for an autumn booster can now walk in to a Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board vaccination centre to increase their protection against the virus
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Procedure for breach of Code of Conduct reports to Flintshire Council approved
FLINTSHIRE Council will adopt a procedure for dealing with reports of alleged breaches of Code of Conduct The Standards Committee met on Monday, December 4 to discuss the adoption of the procedure on reports referred by the Public Services Ombudsman
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All services remain open after entrance crash at Maelor Hospital, health board says
EMERGENCY teams were called out to Wrexham Maelor Hospital after a car 'ploughed' through the main entrance. The incident occurred shortly before 2pm on Wednesday (December 6) and saw a car crashed into the revolving glass doors at the hospital's
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Wrexham's Victorian Market to be "scaled down" due to weather concerns
THE VICTORIAN Market in Wrexham has been "scaled down" due to safety concerns. The popular event is set to return to the city centre on Thursday (December 7) as Wrexham gets into the festive spirit. However, due to weather concerns, the council
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Witness describes moment car 'ploughed' into Maelor Hospital entrance
A WOMAN has spoken about the dramatic moment a car "ploughed" into the entrance of Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Emergency services are currently at the hospital following the incident this afternoon. Follow our live blog on this incident here
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Recap: Emergency teams at Wrexham Maelor Hospital after car 'crashes through entrance'
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North Wales town that's 'magical' at Christmas among UK's best festive getaways
December is here, the official countdown to Christmas is underway and households across the UK are looking for last-minute getaways for the festive season. Whether you are after a Christmas break or a fun-filled day trip, there are so many options
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The North Wales location named among happiest places in UK to live - do you agree?
Anglesey has been named one of the happiest places to live in the UK by property experts Rightmove. Rightmove released its 12th annual Happy at Home index on Wednesday (December 6) revealing the happiest locations to live in Britain. The Happy
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Meet the dog from Flintshire who's starring in the new Wonka film!
A DOG who from Flintshire is set to be the star of the silver screen when he features in the new Wonka film. Rumble, an award-winning bullmastiff in Talacre, plays Twizzle in the film, which is released in cinemas on December 8 and stars Hugh Grant
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Two people taken to hospital after crash on A525 near Wrexham
A PERSON was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital after a crash on the A525 near Wrexham. Emergency services were called to the incident involving a single-vehicle at Llandegla at about 10am on Wednesday. One person was taken to the
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Man admits drug supply after Caia Park county lines investigation
A POLICE investigation into county lines drugs supply in Caia Park has seen a man brought before the courts for supplying class A substances. Samuel Prandle, of Pentre Gwyn in Wrexham, was produced in custody at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Wednesday
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How the Wrexham AFC players rated in EFL Trophy defeat to Burton Albion
WREXHAM bowed out of the EFL Trophy after losing 3-2 against Burton Albion at The Racecourse. The League One side made a flying start to the second round tie, taking a two-nil lead with less than three minutes on the clock. Phil Parkinson made
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Phil Parkinson happy with response after Wrexham AFC's nightmare start against Burton
PHIL PARKINSON praised the way his side responded to the nightmare start against Burton Albion and never doubted Wrexham would be on the end of a heavy defeat. Parkinson made wholesale changes for the EFL Trophy second round tie at The Racecourse
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Starbucks gives free coffee to NHS workers - here's how to claim your free drink
NHS workers are being offered free Starbucks coffee in-store as a special Christmas thank you to staff. For the first time, select hospitals without a nearby Starbucks shop will also receive deliveries of coffee from the brand with drinks like
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Awards success for trio of Wrexham University graduates
THREE graduates who studied at Wrexham University, have been rewarded for their academic achievements, while holding down successful roles in their chosen professions. Built Environment graduates Bleddyn Williams, Anthony Caffrey and Tom Miller
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Trips, a 'rescue' and more Leader photo memories
Today's nostalgia gallery includes a rescue for charity, Lego and much more. Do you have photos from the past you would like to share? You can share them with us here. A school leavers photo, maybe your Scout, Brownies or sports group achieving
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Wrexham AFC boss Phil Parkinson won't put timeline on Arthur Okonkwo's return
PHIL PARKINSON refuses to put a timescale on when Arthur Okonkwo will be available for selection. The goalkeeper, brought in on a season-long loan from Arsenal on transfer deadline day, suffered a jaw injury in the 2-2 draw at Harrogate Town on
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'Curlew recovery would benefit around 70 species'
BY Mark Isherwood MP for North Wales Questioning the First Minister, I noted that the Minister for Social Justice told me in September that the Welsh Government was on track to begin mobilisation of its new Warm Homes Programme this year and
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Broken down was HGV blocking A483 in Wrexham
A BROKEN down HGV sparked heavy traffic on a stretch of the A483 in Wrexham this morning (December 6). Traffic reports state that the southbound carriageway was partially blocked J7 (Rossett) to J6 (Gresford Interchange) for around an hour.
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Met Office predicts "wetter and windier" end to the week across North Wales
THE MET Office has issued a wetter and windier weather forecast towards the end of the week across Wrexham and Flintshire. A flood alert remains in place for Wales with temperatures turning milder over the next few days. There will be a patchy
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'Off-grid' holiday retreat company launches with cabins in Llangollen
CABINS that sleep up to three guests and their four-legged companions have been launched in secluded beauty spots, including Llangollen. With the backing of Clive Sykes and Miles Hill, formerly of Sykes Cottages, entrepreneur Harry Tomkinson has
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Main road into Wrexham reopens after earlier crash
A MAIN road in and out of Wrexham was closed this morning after a crash involving a HGV and a car. The incident happened on the A534, near Farndon, in the early hours of Wednesday (December 6). Police said it involved a white DAF HGV and
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Stretch of the A494 in Deeside reopens following earlier traffic collision
A STRETCH of the A494 in Deeside, Flintshire was reported to be blocked following a traffic collision. Traffic officers attended the scene and drivers were encouraged to divert. ⚠️Warning ⚠️#A494 Eastbound Queensferry. Reports
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Flintshire independent gift shop celebrates its 50th anniversary
A WELSH gift shop in Flintshire has celebrated a very special milestone with the love and support of its loyal customers. 'Siop y Siswrn' in Mold marked 50 years in business last month. It sells everything celebrating Wales and the Welsh culture
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Meet the man gifting presents to terminally ill children at Wrexham Maelor
A Wrexham man is giving back to children in hospital this Christmas after finding a new lease of life following a very challenging time. Gareth Williams from Acrefair is raising funds to enable him to gift presents to children at Wrexham Maelor
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Health board apologise to family of coeliac patient after Weetabix death in hospital
THE HEALTH Board has apologised to the family of a Flintshire woman who died in hospital in what a coroner ruled amounted to neglect. Hazel Pearson, from Connah's Quay, died after being given Weetabix at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, despite being