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Trio of athletes from the region set to represent Wales
A PAIR of Wrexham athletes are all set to represent Wales this weekend. At Sunday’s Loughborough International, Wrexham AAC’s Thomas Walley will compete for Wales in the pole vault, while clubmate Liam McGivern will form part of the 4x400m relay
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Coach Carl says it feels like Crusaders have had another pre-season!
CARL FORSTER feels like his North Wales Crusaders side is about to come out of another pre-season. It’s been three weeks since the Crusaders last stepped out on to the pitch, but they will finally return to action with Sunday’s League One showdown
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There's been even more great news for Cheshire Phoenix during huge week
POSITIVE news has just continued for Cheshire Phoenix during a vital week. Phoenix are all set for their biggest match of the season when they take on London Lions at The O2 Arena on Sunday in the British Basketball League play-off final. During
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Five things we learnt from Welcome to Wrexham S3 episode four
EPISODE four of Welcome to Wrexham premiered on Disney+ today (May 17) and here's five things we learnt. The award-winning documentary covering the highs and lows of Wrexham AFC under the ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney returned
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Wrexham AFC announce new CEO following Fleur Robinson departure
Wrexham AFC have confirmed the appointment of their new CEO. The Reds have announced the immediate appointment of Michael Williamson as Chief Executive Officer, following the departure of Fleur Robinson. As the Women’s team completes its first
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Mold just tend to deal in thrillers during early part of cricket season!
IF it’s a North Wales League thriller you’re looking for, Mold could be a decent bet tomorrow. Mold have two wins out of two to open their Division One campaign, but both have arrived via slender margins. It could be more of the same tomorrow
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Mold chapel could be transformed into apartments under new plans
Plans have been put forward to turn an old chapel in Mold into five apartments. The chapel on Wrexham Street was originally built in the 1900s and held its last service in the early 2000s due to falling congregation numbers. It has since been
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"Proud" day for Jade Jones as she opens golden gates to former school in Flint
FLINT'S very own Jade Jones opened the new golden gates at her old school ahead of her bid to win gold at Paris 2024. The prospect of becoming the first taekwondo athlete in history to win three Olympic gold medals awaits Flint's Jade Jones in
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Major blow for Welsh Government as Plaid ends cooperation agreement
The Welsh Government has suffered a hammer blow after Plaid Cymru ended its cooperation agreement with Labour with "immediate effect". Vaughan Gething said he was disappointed about the end of the agreement, suggesting Plaid Cymru “has decided
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Appeal over refusal of Christmas tree farm and reindeer centre plans
An appeal has been launched after plans for a Christmas tree farm and reindeer centre near the Wrexham/Flintshire border were narrowly refused. Wrexham Council’s planning committee rejected the partly-retrospective proposals to change the use of
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Williams is gunning to help Caernarfon reach Europe for the first time
EX-WREXHAM and Chester striker Marc Williams is just 90 minutes away from creating history. Williams and his Caernarfon Town team-mates will host Penybont tomorrow in a huge Cymru Premier League play-off final. A large crowd is anticipated
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Supermarket cashier praised for 'beautiful' gesture towards young man with autism
A CASHIER at a supermarket in Wrexham has been praised for her "beautiful" gesture towards a young man with severe autism. Daniel Williamson, aged 26, has severe autism and global development delay, and has very little speech. He was shopping
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Wrexham Night Market announces change of location due to recent weather conditions
WREXHAM's first-ever Night Market is set to take place tonight transforming the city centre into an after hours social. Originally taking place on Llwyn Isaf, the event organisers have now announced a venue update. Due to ground conditions,
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Keighley can be defeated says North Wales Crusaders coach Forster
CARL FORSTER says a North Wales Crusaders’ victory on their return to action this weekend is not “mission impossible”. Following a three-week break, Crusaders will be back out on the pitch at last for Sunday’s home League One showdown with Keighley
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Matt's back out on the cricket pitch as Gresford tackle in-form Mochdre
MATT THOMPSON has got divided loyalties at this point of the year. He has helped Llay Welfare to achieve a top-two spot on the football pitch and he was involved in last week’s win over Llannefydd which made sure of a play-off berth. However
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Police in Flintshire probing reports of damage to park benches in Bagillt
POLICE in Flintshire are probing reports of damage to park benches in Bagillt. The force say they've recently been made aware of damage to benches in Victoria Park. Police added that it appears the benches have been burnt by disposable barbecues
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POLL: Is it rude to avoid talking to your hairdresser? GMB debates silent treatments
We’ve all been for a hair appointment and while the bustling environment can be a good place for a catch-up with your hairdresser or barber, some of us find it less appealing for a variety of reasons. For some people, there's nothing better than
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Council says new lights at busy Wrexham junction need 'tweak' amid traffic 'bedlam'
WREXHAM Council says newly installed traffic lights at a busy A483 junction "need tweaking" amid what a motorist has described as traffic "bedlam". The lights at junction 4 (A525) of the A483 - coming from the Coedpoeth direction had to be replaced
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Flintshire couple deny murder of two-year-old Ethan Ives Griffiths
A TRIAL date has been set for a couple accused of murdering two-year-old Ethan Ives Griffiths. Kerry Ives, aged 45, and Michael Ives, aged 46, and of Kingsley Road, Garden City, both appeared before Mold Crown Court today (Friday, May 17).
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Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim
Millions of households who receive Universal Credit or Tax Credits could get a £300 boost to their savings. The Help to Save scheme is a government initiative which encourages those on benefits to save money. Under the Help to Save scheme,
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Lucky Wrexham AND Flintshire residents celebrate Postcode Lottery win today
LUCKY Wrexham and Flintshire residents are celebrating a People's Postcode Lottery win today (Friday, May 17). Players of the Postcode Lottery living in the LL14 2RF (Penycae) area of Wrexham were announced as one of the 20 daily UK £1,000 prize
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'Angel' investment is heaven sent for Deeside business
A SYNDICATE of 15 female investors is helping to improve recycling rates of single-use plastic with an equity investment in Flintshire. With the backing of Collateral Good and Knop Ventures, Deeside-based Polytag has now raised £2.85 million to
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League champions Flint Mountain now have their sights set on a treble
FLINT MOUNTAIN continue their quest for trophies this weekend. Aden Shannon's side have won the North East Wales FA Challenge Cup and Ardal North West League title over the last week and they're looking to complete a treble with the League Cup.
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Five things we learnt from Welcome to Wrexham S3 episode three
WELCOME to Wrexham season three is now in full swing and here's five things we learnt from episode three. The award-winning documentary covering the highs and lows of Wrexham AFC under the ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney returned
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Deeside firm take start-up title at national small business awards
A FLINTSHIRE company has been crowned a national winner at the FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has awarded its prestigious Start-Up Award to a leading Welsh business during its annual celebration
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There's a chance for you to test out your knowledge with our sporting quiz!
Happy Birthday SUGAR RAY LEONARD (boxing) – won world titles at five different weights, born 1956. JOHANNA KONTA (tennis) – former British women’s number one, born 1991. It happened... 1990: Sir Alex Ferguson won his first trophy as
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Founder of Wrexham-based sports equipment business named Wales' richest young person
THE founder of a Wrexham-based businessman has been ranked as the richest young person living in Wales. Net World Sports' Alex Lovén is named as the richest young person in Wales in the Sunday Times Rich List. The 36-year-old, who received
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Speeding, assault and shoplifting dealt with in Magistrates Courts on Wednesday
Many people were dealt with by Wrexham and Mold Magistrates Courts on Wednesday. They include... Samantha Sweeney, aged 34 and of Maesteg, Cymau, was sentenced for exceeding the 30mph limit on the A541 at Mold on July 16 last year. She was
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Police say they 'weren't born yesterday' after excuse for items found in stop search
THE OWNERS of weighing scales recovered by police in a stop search said they were used for "baking". North Wales Police's North Flintshire team said it conducted stop searches in the area around Flint Castle on Thursday (May 16) following reports
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Man in court after police recover samurai sword from his bedroom
A MAN found himself in the dock after police recovered a samurai sword from his bedroom. Stuart Davies, of Crescent Road in Wrexham, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Thursday. The 44-year-old had previously admitted that on May 3, he had
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Breaking news updates Wrexham and Flintshire this morning
9:05am Today's Wrexham Leader front page:
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Leader nostalgia, including four anniversary couples
Today's nostalgic look back from the Leader's archives features a host of wedding celebrations and more. Maybe you can spot yourself or family and friends in today's gallery, don't forget to tag each other. Do you have photos from the past
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Luke Young never took his place for granted even after being made Wrexham AFC captain
LUKE YOUNG insists he never took his place in the side for granted, even after being appointed captain, and says hard work was the key to him playing so many games for Wrexham. The midfielder has not been offered a contract by Reds' boss Phil
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Both promotions with Wrexham AFC were special says Ollie Palmer
WREXHAM have enjoyed back to back promotions and Ollie Palmer believes both are special in their own right. Phil Parkinson’s men were crowned National League champions following a record-breaking 2022-23 campaign. The Reds were pushed all the
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Footage captures moment farmer was forced to shoot XL bully dogs after sheep killed
**WARNING - DISTRESSING FOOTAGE** A North Wales Police officer has spoken of one of the worst dog attacks he has seen in his career, when 22 sheep carrying lambs were killed, and another 48 injured. The Leader reported in 2023 on the devastating
