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A483 reopens with "heavy congestion" following Wrexham police incident

THE A483 has now reopened in both directions following a police incident. North Wales Police made the closure announcement just before 5pm on Monday. A spokesman said at that point: "A483 CLOSURE between J4 and J5 in both directions, ongoing

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'All welcome' to attend lecture on the leather industry of Wrexham

MEMBERS of the public are being invited to attend a talk about part of Wrexham's past. The Friends of Wrexham Museum will be hosting the lecture on Tuesday, May 21, at 7pm at The Memorial Hall, next to the Waterworld car park on. The subject

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Warning issued to all motorists that use dashcams when driving

Dashcams are useful devices that capture the activity on our roads but it's important that we use them correctly and for the right reasons. They come in handy when incidents happen and they can help the police determine the truth. Motorists

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PREVIEW: Duchess of York to talk about new novel at Chester Racecourse

SARAH Ferguson, Duchess of York, will talk about her new novel A Woman of Intrigue during a special event later this year. The Sunday Times bestselling author, memoirist, children’s book author and film producer will be 'in conversation' at The

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High-flying fun promised at Bolesworth International Equestrian Festival

Bolesworth Castle is set to host a hot air balloon attraction that is going to be launched this summer. The exhilarating spectacle will be part of the much-anticipated Bolesworth International Equestrian Summer Festival, taking place from June

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What gets checked on an MOT? See the annual list of tests and checks

Every year your car has to get its annual MOT but what exactly do they test and check during one? MOT - which stands for Ministry of Transport - was introduced by the government back in the 1960s as a way of testing of your vehicle met road safety

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How North Wales police students are helping to improve answer times for calls

University students have been playing a key role in managing demand and improving answer times for calls coming into the North Wales Police control room. Six students studying policing at Wrexham University came to work in the Force Control Centre

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MS backs New Deafness Support Project

A new project that provides specialist tailored support to deaf children, young people and their families has been launched in North East Wales. The ‘Hear Me!’ project, which will be operated by the Deaf & Sensory Network (DSN), is being backed

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Five-star North Wales youth hostel wins prestigious award!

A FIVE-star youth hostel which is located at the foot of Yr Wyddfa has won a prestigious award. YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass, in Caernarfon, is celebrating after being named Hostelworld’s Best Hostel in Wales in 2024. The winner was revealed following

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"Fibreglass’ cave and high ropes adventure plan for North Wales activity centre

An outdoor activity centre has submitted plans for a new adventure cave and high ropes course. Plas Menai, The National Outdoor Centre for Wales, based near Caernarfon, has submitted the proposals to Gwynedd Council. The centre, which provides

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Expert shares what you should do if you put the wrong fuel in your car

Motorists filling their cars with petrol or diesel is a mundane task that we all do but have you ever used the wrong fuel at a petrol station? Whether you’ve ‘misfuelled’ or it’s a fear of yours, knowing what to do if it does happen to you is useful

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Warning to public as fraudsters target hundreds of WhatsApp users

WhatsApp group chat members are being warned they could be targeted by criminals, as Action Fraud reveals it has received 636 reports from victims of fraud on the messaging app this year. The fraud often begins when a member of the group receives

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Warning from Trading Standards - Don't fall for scam 'TV licence' emails!

RESIDENTS have been urged not to fall for fraudulent emails regarding their TV licence. Flintshire Trading Standards Service confirmed recently that it has been made aware of "a number of email scams relating to tv licensing" that are being sent

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The magnificent seven Wrexham women who will be on tour in America!

SEVEN Wrexham Women’s team players will be heading to America after the Wrexham Red Dragons’ squad was announced for the TST 2024 tournament at the Wakemed Soccer Park from June 5-10. Wrexham will be one of the eight teams while the men’s team

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Acton and Penyffordd Lions roar to victories in cup final showdowns

ACTON and Penyffordd Lions were celebrating over the weekend. In the cup final double header at Airbus, Lions lifted the Premier Cup in a tie that went all the way to extra time against Connah’s Quay Town. It was Lions’ top scorer Ben Hughes

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Three more points will seal Ardal North West League title for Flint Mountain

THE title conundrum in the Ardal North West League has finally been unravelled with Flint Mountain needing just one more win to seal the deal. Last Wednesday’s 5-1 thrashing of title-rivals Llay Welfare at The Ring proved Mountain meant business

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North Wales side has work to do in efforts to play in Europe

THE northern lights have work to do if they are to maintain their hopes of competing in Serbia next season. A Cymru North XI is tackling a Cymru South side with qualification to represent Wales in the UEFA Regions’ Cup at stake. The first leg

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RGC defeated away to Swansea in their last match of the season

RGC ended their Welsh Premiership season with defeat away to Swansea. In head coach Ceri Jones’ last match at the helm of the North Wales side, it was the All Whites who managed to prevail 32-19. Efan Jones (pictured above), Dion Jones and

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Some rare time off for North Wales Crusaders players

NORTH WALES CRUSADERS players are getting the opportunity to make the most of a rare break away from action. There was no weekend match in League One for the Crusaders this weekend and it’s a similar situation next Sunday. Carl Forster’s side

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Plenty of close encounters to start North Wales cricket campaign

IF it’s close contests you were after, look no further than the action in Division Two. Three encounters went ahead during the opening weekend of action, and the most comfortable winning margin was just 13 runs. Looking at the closest tussle

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Dale reflects on Wrexham's journey and brave Flint pipped in play-off final

STEVE DALE has reflected on the journey made by his Wrexham side over the past few seasons. The Reds were hugely competitive in Sunday’s Welsh Women’s Cup final at Newport’s Rodney Parade, with Cardiff City sealing a domestic treble via a hard-fought

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How tickets are selling ahead of the Waverley returning to North Wales!

THE Waverley will soon be returning to Llandudno and tickets are selling fast. The  Paddle Steamer Waverley will return to North Wales from Monday, June 24 until Wednesday, June 26 after the "resounding" success of her sailings in 2023. This

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5 things you can change in a rental property - without losing your deposit

These are five things you can change in a rental property that won't risk you losing your deposit. Most landlords don't allow tenants to make any permanent changes to the property which means that you’re very limited on what you can do to make

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Police patrols stepped up after two burglaries in this Wrexham community

PATROLS have been stepped up in a North Wales community after two burglaries within a matter of days. Over the weekend, PCSO Dean Sawyer of the Wrexham Rural policing team urged residents to take extra care and precautions following the incidents

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Recap: Traffic and travel across North Wales on Bank Holiday Monday

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"Don't get a ticket!" - warning to motorists as GoSafe van operates in area

MOTORISTS have been urged to take extra care in order to avoid getting a speeding ticket. PCSO Dean Sawyer, of the North Wales Police Wrexham Rural team, issued the advice over the weekend. He explained: "North Wales Police has received reports

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"Hilarious and heart-breaking snapshot" of life in WW1 coming to Wrexham

A "hilarious, heart-breaking snapshot" of life during WW1 is to be performed in Wrexham later this month. Aunty Jen Productions is to bring live theatre back to what was one of the most vibrant Royal British Legion Clubs in the UK. Famous for

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North Wales mushroom expert set to compete on Aldi's Channel 4 TV show

A MAN from Gwynedd will appear on the Channel 4 programme Aldi’s Next Big Thing next week. Gareth Griffiths-Swain will feature on the show on Tuesday (May 7) at 8pm.  He is founder of Fungi Foods, a startup specialising in fresh exotic mushrooms

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PICTURES: More from Mold's Live on the Square music festival

MOLD'S Live on the Square music festival returned yesterday (May 5) as a number of bands and singers took the stage in the bank holiday sunshine. Above, you can enjoy our photo gallery of the event, including pictures of performers 50 Hertz, Six

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Do you need planning permission for a loft conversion? Rules and regulations

Loft conversions can be an easy way to get more space in a home with a growing family.  Whether using the space as smart storage, an extra bedroom, an office or even a cinema and games room.  Converting a loft into a living space can be a saving

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Community conservation project to host special 'welcome back' event

MEMBERS of the public are being invited to take part in a forthcoming event organised by a conservation scheme. Chirk Swifts and House Martins is a community conservation project committed to safeguarding these red listed migrant birds.  And

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Yellow Met Office warning for thunderstorms in Wrexham and Flintshire today

A MET Office yellow warning for thunderstorms has been issued for parts of North Wales today (May 6). The warning is in place from 1pm until 9pm this afternoon. In the warning, it states that thunderstorms and heavy downpours may cause flooding

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Re-elected North Wales PCC 'can't wait to get stuck back into work'

NORTH Wales' re-elected PCC has said he "can't wait to get stuck back into serving the people." On May 2, the voters of North Wales re-elected Andy Dunbobbin of Welsh Labour to be the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for the next four years.

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Concerns for man last seen in Chester - can you help police locate him?

POLICE are calling on members of the public to help find a man last seen in Chester. The appeal was launched by North Wales Police late on Sunday night. A spokesman explained: "We have concerns for 28 year old Jay, last seen in the Chester

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Rob & Ryan trains latest additions to Transport for Wales’ stock'

By Lesley Griffiths MS for Wrexham Readers will be aware the Welsh Government recently drew up a new three-phase plan that will focus on the 20mph speed limit. Between now and July, the Welsh Government will listen to citizens, as well

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'17 road schemes for North Wales being scrapped with only two set to go ahead'

By Sam Rowlands MS for North Wales We all know that transport in North Wales isn’t the best! Trains and buses are often cancelled or arrive late along with a myriad of other issues. I asked the new Transport Minister in Welsh Government

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Hannah Blythyn MS teams with Flintshire councillor to fundraise for first Pride

LOCAL Member of the Senedd for Delyn, Hannah Blythyn, teamed up with Councillor Mel Buckley to host a local fundraiser for the first ever Flint Pride. On Saturday, June 22, Flint will host its first Pride which will be a showcase for the community

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Revealed: where the majority of assaults against Flintshire Council staff happen

MORE than 200 incidents of assault against local authority staff were recorded in Flintshire over recent years, according to data. Freedom of Information figures obtained by the Leader shows the total number of assaults sustained by Flintshire

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Wrexham business celebrates achievement of helping 15,000 pets since opening

A WREXHAM business is celebrating helping more than 15,000 pets since opening its doors.  The Veterinary Tissue Bank (VTB) in Chirk was established in 2009 and remains the only organisation of its kind in Europe. It is dedicated to helping

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Children's author and hedgehog rescue team up to raise awareness of mammal's decline

A CHILDREN'S author from Flintshire has teamed up with a hedgehog rescue centre to mark an awareness week surrounding the vulnerable species. Hedgehogs are now Red-listed in the UK as 'Vulnerable to Extinction' - meaning in danger of losing our

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Wrexham AFC boss Phil Parkinson says players had to leave so he can make new signings

PHIL PARKINSON says he had to free up space in his squad to allow him to make signings that will make Wrexham competitive in League One next season. Eight players who are out of contract at The Racecourse this summer have been released, including

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Wrexham AFC captain Luke Young always wore his heart on his sleeve - Phil Parkinson

PHIL PARKINSON believes supporters have had such a good connection with Luke Young because the Wrexham captain always gave his all for the club. Young is one of eight out of contract players who have been released along with club captain Ben Tozer

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"Don't turn to crime" - plea to struggling residents after rise in retail theft

STRUGGLING residents across Wrexham and Flintshire have been urged to reach out for help instead of turning to crime. Over recent weeks and months, we've covered many shoplifting and other retail-related crime cases in court. On April 25, Adam