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Neil Roberts unlocks secrets and keys to his Vault bar
NEIL ROBERTS remembers taking in the moment when Wrexham finally ended their and his 15-year non-league nightmare. “It was the day when all ghosts of Christmas past, all the negatives that had happened in my life, were laid to rest,” said a relieved
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Wrexham FC played massive part in ex-Reds' star recovery
GARETH OWEN - one of Wrexham’s all-time greatest players - had more reasons than most to celebrate another pulsating promotion campaign. Just as he did 12 months ago, Owen was at The Racecourse to watch his old team secure promotion for the second
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Humphrey Ker on Wrexham FC's success
ROB McELHENNEY and Ryan Reynolds weren’t at The Racecourse for part two of Wrexham’s promotion party but they were kicking every ball while doing their day job back home in America. Twelve months earlier the Hollywood pair were out on the pitch
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Body of a man recovered from Eryri mountain
A BODY of a man has sadly been recovered from an Eryri mountain. The body was discovered on Pen yr Ole Wen after Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation carried out a foot search; This was connected to a search for a missing walker. In a
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Operator yet to be found for Rhyl's new £12.6million Queen's Market
THE newly developed £12.6million Queen's Market in Rhyl is still without an operator. In June 2023, it was revealed that Mikhail Hotel & Leisure Group had been awarded the contract to operate the premises but in December 2023, after "careful consideration
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Why the last remaining kiosk on Rhyl prom has not yet been demolished
FOUR kiosks have now been removed from Rhyl promenade, but the one remaining is not expected to be demolished until the end of the year. The five kiosks – four that were located by the former SeaQuarium, and one near SC2, closed on June 4 2023
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Man City fan wins luxury £3.5m home in heart of Cheshire
A LUCKY Man City fan has won the keys to a £3.5 million house in the heart of Cheshire’s Golden Triangle, home to a host of Premier League footballers, as well as £100,000 in cash. Kevin Bryant, 53, won the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw
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Northop Hall just a wicket away from being able to celebrate victory
DOMINANT Northop Hall had to be satisfied with a draw from their latest Liverpool Competition encounter. Hall were on top with both bat and ball in their home Division Two contest with Wavertree, but they just failed to claim 10 wickets as they
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Dan's definitely the man in a maximum points away day for Brymbo
SKIPPER Dan Parry was pretty much unplayable as his Brymbo side gained a maximum points haul at Llandudno to get their Premier Division season up-and-running. Following on from their narrow loss at champions St Asaph, Brymbo were in determined
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FOCUS Wales ends on a high as Wrexham festival concludes for another year
THE FOCUS Wales festival has concluded for another year leaving long-lasting memories in Wrexham City Centre. Celebrating its 14th year, the Welsh festival welcomed new and emerging talent to various stages across Wrexham including Ty Pawb, Llwyn
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Popular Wrexham bar and restaurant reopens to public under new management team
A WREXHAM country restaurant and bar has finally reopened its doors to customers as the new management team take over. Wrexham AFC midfielder Jordan Davies confirmed he was 'teaming up' with director of the Fat Boar Richard Watkin in ownership
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North Wales Police appeal for witnesses following fatal road traffic collision
NORTH Wales Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision that took place yesterday (May 11). A motorcyclist has sadly died following a collision between a KTM Duke 125 cc Motorcycle and black VW Transporter Van. At
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Yellow warning of thunderstorms issued across north Wales, Met Office confirms
THE Met Office has issued a yellow alert for heavy showers and thunderstorms across the UK. The alert starts at 13:00 today (May 12) and lasts until 23:00 tonight for Wales, including Wrexham and Flintshire. A second alert has been issued
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What time are builders allowed to make loud noise in a residential area?
Are builders making too much noise? You might be able to do something about it. As the weather gets warmer, you can expect to see builders working interrupted by rain or poor weather. And we know that builders prefer to start working fairly
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Wrexham hospice's delight at funding but "challenges continue"
A WREXHAM hospice has received Welsh Government funding of £363,710 to help continue its vital work. Nightingale House Hospice was one of 12 commissioned hospices across Wales to receive a share of a £4m fund announced in April by Health Secretary
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Photographers spring into action for blossom and bluebells challenge
The region is currently in full bloom, inspiration for the latest Leader Camera Club challenge. Members were tasked with the theme of 'blossom and bluebells', and it grew into a stunning display. The Leader Camera Club is a friendly and supportive
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Students with learning difficulties bag permanent jobs with supermarket chain
STUDENTS with learning difficulties bagged permanent roles at a leading supermarket chain. Following a successful internship and work experience programme over the last year, Asda announced they have offered learners permanent positions at the
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Michael Mosley shares take on how to get slim quickly in time for summer
Dr Michael Mosley has revealed how to lose fat fast in just a few short and simple steps. Too much belly fat can increase your risk of certain chronic conditions. Drinking less alcohol, eating more protein and lifting weights are just a few steps
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Can a neighbour paint their side of my fence? The rule you need to know
Fences and neighbours can be a tricky subject. From who's responsible for what side to leaning items against fences and who can do what with the fence. Several popular misconceptions have created confusion around this area of property law for
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'Exceptional period house' home to Charles Darwin's sister on the market in Wrexham
AN EXCEPTIONAL period house in stunning gardens and grounds is currently on the market in Wrexham. With a price tag of £1,575.000, The Brow has been listed by Savills estate agents based in Chester. Built in 1820 with earlier origins, this
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Workers' weigh-in, pupils go green and more from the archives
There are plenty of memorable moments caught on film in today's gallery from the Leader archives, and two reader photos. Hayley Jones shared a photo of Alexander School netball team, 1983. She can't remember everyone but named a few pictured -
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How to save money when booking flights - travel expert reveals all
Are you about to book some flights? Whether you’re booking a relaxing trip or cramming in lots of sightseeing, holidays can be expensive. To help your money go further next time you organise a holiday, a travel expert has shared four hacks that
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Date set for debate in the Senedd on record breaking 20mph petition
A DEBATE is set to take place on the 20mph speed limit petition later this month. As of September 17, the majority of residential roads throughout the country changed from 30mph to 20mph. The change was been met with anger and frustration
