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Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Wrexham AFC history
THE last Kop barrier takes a whistle-stop tour of Wrexham ahead of a charity raffle. Phil Salmon, from AEC Engineering and Wrexham Supporters Trust donated the last Kop barrier to Nightingale House Hospice for them to raise money through a raffle
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Cost of Living funding allocated by council could go to Wrexham Foodbank
WELSH Government funds to help support people during the cost of living crisis could go to Wrexham Foodbank. Wrexham Council's Executive Board will meet on Tuesday, December 12 and will discuss the cost of living crisis and funding to be given
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Flint residents urged to take part in project celebrating town's heritage
THE COUNCIL is appealing for people to share their special memories of living in Flint. Did you get married at Cornist Hall? Did you go to a Christmas party at Courtaulds? Were you a Rayon or Football Queen? Why not pop into Flint Library on
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All you need to know about 2023 Christmas meet at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
The Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse is gearing up for its final meet of the season - the Corbettsports Christmas Special. The Christmas special at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse will be held on Friday, December 15 with gates opening at 10.30am. The race
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Wrexham spreads festive joy and cheer with its Victorian Christmas Market
AFTER many stalls were cancelled and the event was scaled back due to poor weather conditions, Wrexham's Victorian Christmas Market finally got underway. Over 60 stalls were featured in this year's markets and traders were eager to welcome Wrexham
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Recalling the time only 625 turned up to watch Reds at Boro!
TUESDAY’S attendance for Wrexham’s 3-2 defeat at home to Burton Albion in the EFL Trophy was the lowest STóK Cae Ras gate of the season. Averaging more than 10,000 a home game, Wrexham are once again enjoying bumper gates this season - a figure
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BBC TV licence will increase to £169.50 a year - a rise of £10.50 for households
There will be a £10.50 increase on the BBC TV licence fee next year, bringing the new annual total £169.50 a year, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has announced. It comes after the household payment, which funds much of the corporation’s operations
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Home comforts please Calum after Chester's key triumph
CALUM MCINTYRE has been reflecting on home comforts after Chester grabbed a 1-0 midweek success over Brackley Town to move within sight of the National League North play-off spots. George Glendon’s first half penalty settled it for the Blues, who
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Lights, camera and action for Flint's meeting with Nomads!
SEEING a camera crew at the Essity Stadium on Saturday won’t faze Flint Town United one bit! S4C’s Sgorio cameras will be out in force for the big last-16 derby between the Silkmen and Connah’s Quay Nomads - but Flint players are already stars
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A great day for Wrexham and Buckley clubs in road running league
WREXHAM athletes have certainly made the most of home comforts. Wrexham hosted the latest round of the Borders Road Running League - and four Wrexham AAC vests were amongst the top-10 male finishers. Leading the home charge was Matthew Willis
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Needs to be a rethink for the sake of development of women’s football in Wales
WREXHAM’S Adran Trophy match against Briton Ferry was postponed last Sunday, but plenty of ties did take place, and there was no shortage of goals. Upsets were much thinner on the ground, though, and that’s the problem. I’m not saying there
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Wrexham Victorian Markets spread Christmas cheer despite scale back of stalls
DESPITE the showers of rain, the Wrexham Victorian Market is spreading festive joy and cheer around the city centre. There are currently over 30 outdoor stalls which have relocated to Ty Pawb for today's Christmas market - and traders can't wait
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See all roads in North Wales with 20mph speed limit before enforcement begins
Wales became one of the first countries in the world, and the first nation in the UK, to lower the default national speed limit on residential roads from 30mph to 20mph in September. The Welsh Government claims that the change would reduce collisions
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Potential rail upgrades part of measures announced to better connect North Wales
THE UK Government has announced North Wales will benefit from projects to boost rail connectivity across the country. Transport Secretary Mark Harper has announced plans for rail upgrades in Wales. It includes a proposed £1 billion investment
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Car parking charges could be reintroduced in Wrexham next year
PARKING charges could be reintroduced in council car parks in Wrexham from April 2024. The council’s Executive Board is set to meet on Tuesday, December 12 to discuss the reintroduction of tariffs on parking in the city centre. A report into
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Trio sentenced for their part in conspiracy to get drugs into HMP Berwyn
A TRIO who conspired in an attempt to get drugs into HMP Berwyn have been sentenced. Lewis Morgan-Salisbury, of Rake Close, Upton, Wirral; Callum James Taylor, of New Hey Road, Woodchurch, Upton, Wirral and Stephen Benjamin Francom, of no fixed
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Children encouraged to write to Santa as special postbox arrives in Wrexham village
A WREXHAM village is going above and beyond this Christmas writing back to children who have written to Santa. For one week only, the Spar in Rhos is featuring a very special post box service from the North Pole to encourage children to write a
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Pub staff and patrons bare all in calendar for defibrillator fundraiser
STAFF and regulars at a Flintshire pub are baring all to help raise funds for a life-saving medical apparatus. The Horse & Jockey, in Buckley, has launched a naked calendar as it looks to fund the installation of a defibrillator at the pub.
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Food hygiene ratings awarded to 12 establishments in the Wrexham area
NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 12 of Wrexham’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all. Restaurants, cafes and canteens The following ratings have been given to five restaurants
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Pontins explains why Prestatyn Sands Holiday Park has shut its doors
STAFF at Pontins’ holiday park in Prestatyn were informed that the site has shut due to a decline in business, it is claimed. Prestatyn Sands Holiday Park, which opened in 1971, closed effective immediately on Thursday, November 30. No public
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Hundreds of memorials in Flintshire’s cemeteries deemed to be unsafe
HUNDREDS of gravestones and memorials across Flintshire have been found to be unsafe and require safety improvements. Flintshire County Council is responsible for approximately 20,000 gravestones or memorials of varying shapes and sizes and has
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'Small businesses play a huge part in both local life and the local economy'
By Hannah Blythyn MS for Delyn It was another very busy week in the Senedd last week as there were a host of events and drop-ins, as well as the usual Senedd business before the Christmas break. Last week I hosted my own event for Cardiac Risk
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Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason to return to sitcom after 20 years
Iconic British sitcom Only Fools and Horse is set to return as beloved actor Sir David Jason steps back into the role 20 years after the last episode. The show will be back for Christmas as fans will be able to see the Trotter family back in action
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Father Christmas parade, turkey winners, nativity and more
WE take a festive trip down memory lane with some Christmas moments from the Leader archives. This gallery includes school productions, the Wrexham Father Christmas parade and more from across Flintshire and Wrexham. Did you miss? The
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North Wales Police warn residents following increased reports of 'rogue traders'
NORTH Wales Police have confirmed an increase in calls relating to rogue traders in the Flintshire area. Rogue traders will normally turn up at an address uninvited and give an "on the spot" quote for work which they will claim is urgent. In
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Traffic Wales warns drivers about road disruptions on A55 in Flintshire TODAY
TRAFFIC Wales is warning drivers heading out onto the A55 this morning about potential road disruptions. There will be a series of rolling road blocks for a short period of time eastbound on the A55 in Flintshire. This is to allow for carriageway
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Readers share their Christmas decorations - and we're impressed!
LEADER Live readers have shared their Christmas light decorations and they certainly didn't disappoint. To get into the festive spirit, we asked readers on Facebook to proudly share this year's house light decorations and trees. After receiving
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Wrexham AFC boss Phil Parkinson hails Callum McFadzean's professionalism
CALLUM MCFADZEAN has had a tough time on and off the pitch but Phil Parkinson praised the wing-back's professionalism and was pleased with his performance against former club Burton Albion. Clubs in League Two are limited to a 22-man squad, although
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Wrexham AFC boss Phil Parkinson is pleased to see Andy Cannon chipping in with goals
PHIL PARKINSON doesn't need convincing that Andy Cannon has got an excellent all-round game but he's pleased that the midfielder has started to weigh in with goals. The 27-year-old was brought in from Championship outfit Hull City 12 months ago
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Bellevue Park tennis courts officially reopen following a £14,756 renovation
WREXHAM'S Bellevue Park tennis courts have been officially reopened after a £14,756.66 renovation. A ceremony attended by local representatives from Wrexham Council, UK Government and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) was held recently at the refurbished
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Much-loved Wrexham cafe to host Santa's Grotto in aid of two local charities
A POPULAR Wrexham-based cafe is raising crucial funds for local charities this Christmas with a special Santa's Grotto. Marubbi's Cafe, situated on Bank Street in the heart of Wrexham, is hoping to spread Christmas cheer for an excellent cause
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Council releases results of survey on future of education in area of Flintshire
MORE than 1,500 people have had their say on the future of education in Broughton and Saltney. Flintshire County Council carried out an early engagement exercise over the summer term to gauge the views of the community and shape the future of educational
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Concerns raised over sustained pressure on NHS in Wales following review
A REVIEW into the NHS in Wales has found that sustained pressure on healthcare services is leading to risks to emergency care, staffing concerns and more. Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) published its annual report for 2022-2023 on Wednesday