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Wrexham construction firm pleads guilty for breaching planning conditions

A COMPANY has been fined the maximum amount for breaching their planning conditions on the Home Farm Housing Development in Llay, Wrexham. The Magistrates Court fined the company £666, plus costs of £280 and Victim Surcharge of £266. The planning

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Wilson has been announced as the new Chirk AAA manager

CHIRK AAA have appointed a new manager ahead of their return to the Ardal Leagues. Lawrence Wilson has been appointed as the new boss at Holyhead Road, replacing the departing Gary Jones. In a post on X - formerly Twitter - the club said: “

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Gwersyllt Park openers at their best in maximum points triumph

LEFT chasing 175 for victory, it’s usually a tricky target for sides. Not so for Gwersyllt Park Seconds, who continued their fine start to the North Wales League Division Three season with a maximum points win at Buckley Seconds. Alyn Evans struck

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Motorists warned of 'potential traffic congestion' in Wrexham city centre

NORTH Wales Police have issued a warning to all motorists regarding potential disruption on the roads in Wrexham. Due to a private event, temporary congestion is expected around the city centre tomorrow (May 14). MOST READ: Neil Roberts unlocks

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Chester make their first new addition of the summer break

CHESTER have made their first signing of the summer. Making the move to the Deva Stadium from National League North rivals Spennymoor Town is Ben Pollock. The central defender has penned a one-year-deal with Chester following a strong season

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Things are just champion for Connah's Quay Nomads Reserves!

CONNAH’S QUAY NOMADS are the FAW Reserves North League champions. A 4-2 home win over Denbigh Town was enough to secure the title in their final game of the season. Tyler Berry starred with a hat-trick and Bradley Barnes was also on the scoresheet

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Flint Mountain scale the heights to achieve a cup double

FLINT MOUNTAIN celebrated a famous double in the North East Wales FA’s finals extravaganza. But their bid for a treble didn’t materialise after their Ardal North West League clash at Y Felinhelli - 20 hours after they had beaten Mold Alex 3-2 in

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No joy for Cymru North team as Gresford's Haci grabs consolation

CYMRU NORTH’S quest to secure European football next season has come to an end. The northern lights were aiming to cause a major stir by battling back to defeat Cymru South in the UEFA Regions’ Cup, however Nathan Leonard’s side ended up losing

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Wonderful Williams makes his Marc in the quest for Europe

FORMER Wrexham and Chester striker Marc Williams had a sense of timing as he helped to move Caernarfon Town to within 90 minutes of qualifying for Europe. Penalties looked to be the likely outcome as the Canaries and Cardiff Met were tied at 0-

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Emergency services respond to vehicle fire reported along the A483 in Wrexham

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Concerns raised over plans for huge 300 home development in Flintshire

CONCERNS have been raised by councillors over plans for 300 new homes in Flintshire.  In March, Castle Green Homes submitted a planning application for 300 homes on land to the west of Gladstone Way and west of Ash Lane in Hawarden. The site

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Main road in Flintshire closed following reported traffic collision

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Wrexham student accommodation could be rented to tourists over summer

Rooms within a large student accommodation block in Wrexham could be rented out during the summer in a bid to provide extra tourist accommodation. The Snowdon Hall development on Vicarage Hill in the city centre is currently subject to a planning

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Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion.  A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers

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Specialist officers respond to report of 'suspicious object' on Flintshire beach

SPECIALIST Ordnance trained officers responded to a report of a suspicious object on a Flintshire beach. Over the weekend, Rhyl Coastguard Rescue Team confirmed an emergency services team was called out to Talacre Beach for an unusual discovery

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Plea to parents and residents as part of week-long knife crime campaign

RESIDENTS across Wrexham and Flintshire have been urged to do their part to tackle knife crime in our communities as part of a week-long police campaign. This week North Wales Police will once again be joining police forces up and down the country

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Chances to work with experienced keepers at Chester Zoo

Wildlife champions of tomorrow are being offered opportunities to build their skills by working at Chester Zoo. Following the ongoing success of a Level 3 Keeper and Aquarist Apprenticeship Programme over the last 20 months, Derby College Group

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Shoplifters in the dock after taking 16 bottles of Lynx shower gel from shop

TWO men who stole shower gel from a city centre store over the weekend have been sentenced. Carl Bambrough, aged 34 and of no fixed abode, was produced in custody at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Monday. Also produced at the court in custody

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Witness stepped in to take drink-driver's keys after he 'tried to drive off'

A MAN was stopped from driving off whilst over the alcohol limit when a person stepped in and took his keys, a court heard. Anthony Leech, of Station Road in Bangor on Dee, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Monday afternoon. The 63-year-old

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Flintshire cafe admits 'we let ourselves down' following food hygiene rating

A FLINTSHIRE cafe is set to be re-evaluated following a low score from the Food Standards Agency. Situated on the Sandycroft Industrial Estate in Deeside, Cafe Pit Stop offers eat in and takeaway services to its customers. The cafe proudly

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Wrexham runner completes gruelling 250km ultramarathon through desert

A keen runner from Wrexham swapped his desk for the desert by taking on the gruelling Marathon des Sables in aid of end of life charity, Marie Curie. Neil Thomas, who works at professional services firm, KPMG UK, covered a distance of approximately

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Youngsters from across the region wow on Britain's Got Talent with 'Amasing' choir

MILLIONS of TV viewers tuned in to watch young performers at a Chester-based choir wowing Britain's Got Talent judges on Sunday (May 12). The Amasing children's choir appeared on the long-running ITV hit show, thanks to a surprise invitation organised

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MP launches survey for Wrexham residents to voice 20mph concerns

WREXHAM'S MP Sarah Atherton has launched a survey to give Wrexham residents the chance to ensure their voices are heard regarding the 20mph speed limit.  The survey has been launched on her website offering Wrexham residents an opportunity to make

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Wrexham: Newbridge landslip repair plans finally entered

Formal plans to repair a road which has been closed for more than three years have finally been brought forward. The B5605 in Newbridge, in Wrexham county borough, was closed in January 2021 after a large part of the road collapsed down an embankment

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Woman 'lost the plot' and stole trolley of goods after misusing sleeping pills

A WOMAN "lost the plot" and stole a trolley full of goods from a supermarket after misusing sleeping pills, a court heard. Nicola Williams, Heol Maelor in Coedpoeth, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Monday morning. The 51-year-old admitted

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'Dismay' amongst passengers amid proposed train changes affecting Wrexham

PASSENGERS are 'dismayed' over plans to change a mainline rail service, which will affect Wrexham.  Members of the Shrewsbury-Chester Rail Users' Association (SCRUA) are campaigning to save the 8.09am Gobowen service to Birmingham International

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Resident paints rainbow genitals around potholes to highlight state of roads

An unknown graffiti artist has painted a series of rainbow-coloured genitals around potholes to highlight the worsening state of roads in the Ceiriog valley. The road between Pontfadog and Dolywern was tagged by an unknown artist with a series

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EFL confirm fixture release date for 2024-25 season

SUPPORTERS haven't got long until they discover who Wrexham will face on their return to League One. Phil Parkinson has guided the Reds to back-to-back promotions for the first time in the club's history, securing a place in the third tier where

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Man ordered to fork out more than £700 after stealing skincare products

A SHOPLIFTER has been ordered to pay out hundreds of pounds after taking skincare products from a city centre store. Daniel Taylor, of Hoe Lane in Enfield, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Monday morning via video link from HMP Maghaberry

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DWP warning to thousands in Wales missing out on up to £900 - are you eligible?

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and UK Government are encouraging people in Wales to check if they are eligible for up to £900 extra a year as part of an increase to State Pensions. More than 630,000 pensioners in Wales are set to benefit

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Wrexham business leaders get direct line to Bank of England

ONE of the Bank of England's monetary experts will be giving an "invaluable insight" into the economy to businesses in North Wales. Stephen Hicks, the Bank of England's Agent for Wales, will be attending a breakfast meeting to give an off-the-record

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'Happy birthday to the Senedd!'

By Lesley Griffiths MS for Wrexham To coincide with Deaf Awareness Week, a new project has been launched in North East Wales that will provide tailored support to deaf children, young people and their families. The ‘Hear Me!’ project will

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Jacob Mendy joined in Wrexham AFC celebrations despite suffering season-ending injury

NOT being able to help his team-mates finish the the job off failed to take the shine off Jabob Mendy winning another promotion with Wrexham. Brought in from Boreham Wood in the summer of 2022, Mendy helped the Reds clinch the National League title

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Luke Bolton was impressed with the winning mentality at Wrexham AFC

LUKE BOLTON believes the winning mentality in the group helped Wrexham get over the line and secure a second promotion in a row for the first time in the club’s history. The competition for a top-three finish in League Two was fierce but Phil Parkinson

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It's not all about the glamour and money says Wrexham AFC assistant Steve Parkin

STEVE PARKIN believes a lot is made of Wrexham having wealthy owners and says the players and staff deserve credit for what they have achieved at The Racecourse. The Reds made it back-to-back promotions for the first time in the club’s history

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Wrexham AFC responded well to setbacks in promotion-winning season - Phil Parkinson

THERE were highs and lows en route to clinching a top-three finish in League Two and Phil Parkinson feels responding quickly to setbacks was the key to success. Wrexham won the National League title following a record-breaking 2022-23 campaign

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Can someone use my driveway to turn around without permission?

Having off-road parking is something that many all across the country take for granted. However, many are protective of their driveway and become enraged when someone decides to use it to turn their car around without permission. If you're

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Can my neighbour look over my fence? The important rule to know

We've all heard of the concept of a nosey neighbour, but some can take it too far with how much interest they might be paying to your property. Having a brief look into a neighbour's garden shouldn't be an issue but continual peering over a fence

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Crash sparks heavy traffic on main road in Flintshire

A CRASH has sparked heavy traffic on the A494 in Flintshire.  Traffic Wales confirmed that a Road Traffic Collision has led to lane one of the westbound carriageway being closed on the A494 near Queensferry.  READ MORE: Breaking news across

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Everything to know on what to do if you want to get rid of old coins in the UK

Over the decades coins and banknotes in the UK have changed in their design several times, meaning there are some still floating about that are no longer legal tender. Whether they're behind the sofa, at the bottom of some drawer or in an old piggy

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Universal Credit claimants told to act after major change to DWP rules

Universal Credit claimants have been told they may need to look for more work following a change to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rules. People in receipt of Universal Credit who work less than 18 hours a week will have to look for

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DWP Universal Credit warning ahead of change next week

Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the bank holidays next weekend. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) who manage benefit payments to eligible claimants do not make payments on bank holidays

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Breaking news across Wrexham and Flintshire this morning

10:09am That's all for this morning. Thanks for tuning in and we'll be back tomorrow covering all the traffic and travel

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Betsi looking at options to improve "unacceptable" parking situation at Maelor

BETSI Cadwaladr Health Board say they are looking at solutions to improve the "unacceptable" parking situation at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.  A lack of available car parking spaces leads to over-flowing car parks, with cars frequently parked on double