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Police probe into reports of drones being used by thieves to 'scope out' items

POLICE say drones could be being used by thieves to "scope out" items. North Wales Police said it received a report of a drone being used to possibly "scope out" one of the new building sites in Garden City.  The area has recently been targeted

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Successful Jobs Fair in Wrexham attracts over 600 job seekers

The Wrexham Jobs Fair organised by Wrexham Communities for Work Plus in collaboration with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) proved to be a huge success. Held in Wrexham city centre, the event hosted 40 employers and service providers

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BMX stunt team and more to compliment Tour of Britain Women in Wrexham

WREXHAM city centre will be buzzing with activity when the Tour of Britain Women Village complement the main race event. The village will be set up on Llwyn Isaf - with the main attraction being an amazing BMX stunt team that you’ll not get tired

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Hero ex-shopkeeper who saved people from fire in court after drink-drive crash

AN ex-shopkeeper who was commended for saving 30 people from a burning building has lost his licence after drink-driving and crashing his car into a wall. Sawar Muradi, of Tudors Avenue in Gwersyllt, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Monday

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New music festival to launch this summer in memory of Flintshire singer

A NEW MUSIC festival is coming to a Flintshire town this summer, in memory of a talented singer. Alastair Thomas died of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) on October 2, 2018. Known as Ali, he was a singer and musician from Flint who had two young

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Horseshoe Pass closed after crash, police warn

THE Horseshoe Pass is closed following a crash this afternoon (Monday, May 20), police have said.  North Wales Police has said the mountain pass above Llangollen is currently closed following the incident.  A spokesperson said: "Horseshoe Pass

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Flint Mountain chapel owners make second bid to convert it into apartments

The owners of a historic chapel in a Flintshire village have made a second bid to convert it into three apartments. A planning application to change the use of Bethel Methodist Chapel in Flint Mountain was previously refused in August 2023.

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Man was found dead in skip in Flintshire, inquest opening told

A MAN likely died after being tipped from a skip he was in into a bin lorry, an inquest opening was told.  Vitalij Maceljuch, of no fixed abode, was found dead in a skip at the Thorncliffe site in Alltami, near Ewloe, on May 10.  At County

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Police looking to identify man following 'incident' at Co-op store

POLICE are looking to identify a man following an alleged "incident" at a shop in Flintshire.  North Wales Police's North Flintshire team has launched an appeal to identify the man (pictured).  A spokesperson said: "We are looking to identify

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This is why a three-month closure order has been placed on a Wrexham shop

A THREE-MONTH closure order has been placed on a Wrexham shop following a "history of the supply illegal products". Wrexham Magistrates court has issued the order closing the Wrexham Lifestyle shop at 106 Rhosddu Road until August 16.  The

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Overnight closures to affect A55 as major resurfacing project gets underway

RESURFACING work affecting sections of the A55 route between Cheshire and North Wales is set to take place from Thursday (May 23) this week. The work is part of a £2.5 million overnight project which will improve sections of the A55 from the bridge

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Plans to convert historic Flintshire mill and pub into house approved

Plans to turn a historic mill and pub in Flintshire into a house have been given the green light. An application seeking to change the use of the Grade-II listed Garth Mill in Ffynnongroyw was submitted in January 2023. The water-powered corn

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'Very special place' hailed during Wrexham hospice's opening of transformation

EMOTIONS were high at the official opening of the renovations at a much-loved Wrexham hospice. Staff, trustees, volunteers, project sponsors and invited guests, including the Mayor of Wrexham, Cllr Andy Williams, gathered at Nightingale House Hospice

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£2.5m project to ensure smoother journeys on the border underway this week

A £2.5M PROJECT - which gets underway this week - is aiming to ensure smoother journeys for drivers on the border of England and Wales. National Highways is resurfacing sections of the A55 from the bridge over the River Dee just east of junction

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Police were looking to trace man whom 'concerns' have been raised for

POLICE were looking to trace a man whom "concerns" have been raised for.  North Wales Police's North Flintshire team is looking to identify a man to check on his welfare. A spokesperson said: "Concerns have been raised for this male and officers

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Here's when you could next spot the Northern lights across north Wales' skies

THOSE LOOKING to spot the Northern lights across north Wales' skies may just get another chance to do so this week. Earlier this month, residents were treated to a rare sighting of the lights (aka Aurora Borealis). That came following the first

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'Stylish' North Wales glamping site among best affordable short breaks in the UK

A "stylish eco-glamping site" located in North Wales has been named among the best affordable short breaks in the UK. With the cost of living continuing to rise along with the price of hotels, it can sometimes be hard to find a cost effective place

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How police football team 'gave something back' to Wrexham's Rob and Ryan

THE WREXHAM Police football team's latest match saw them repay the efforts of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to support the community. The team holds a number of charity matches throughout the year to help raise money for some very worthwhile

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Mum fined for assaulting woman in shocking school yard incident

​A WOMAN has been fined after attacking another mum at a schoolyard. Chloe Jones, of Maes Glas in Treuddyn, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Thursday for sentence. The 28-year-old was convicted after trial of one offence of common assault

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Am I legally allowed to fill potholes myself in the UK? Here is the law

Potholes are everywhere with many of these lingering for weeks, months and even years. In recent times, many have started to fill in potholes themselves after becoming tired by the state of the roads and how long it takes for these to be dealt

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River left polluted after Flintshire factory fire now deemed 'safe'

NATURAL Resources Wales (NRW) has issued another update on a fire that broke out at a Flintshire factory last month. On April 30 emergency services were called to a blaze at the Synthite chemical plant on Denbigh Road, Mold. There were multiple

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Thousands of GP hours wasted due to patients missing appointments

Thousands of GP hours are being lost because of patients not turning up to appointments, says a Member of the Senedd. Clwyd South MS Ken Skates found that at least 13,000 slots were missed at surgeries across his constituency between April 2023

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Eoghan O'Connell knew straight away that joining Wrexham AFC was the right move

EOGHAN O’CONNELL knew instantly he had made the right choice signing for Wrexham and says he feels at home at The Racecourse. The Irish centre-back joined from Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee in January 2023 and he helped the Reds clinch

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Andy Cannon has loved playing in a more advanced midfield role for Wrexham AFC

ANDY CANNON has performed different midfield roles for Wrexham but playing in a more advanced position paid off in the promotion-winning campaign. The 28-year-old joined the Reds from Hull City in December 2022 and after building up his match-fitness

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'Plas Gororau provides over 200 car parking spaces for staff and patients'

By Lesley Griffiths MS for Wrexham Earlier this year a new dedicated facility for community health care services opened in Wrexham and I had the pleasure of visiting last week. Located on Wrexham Technology Park, the opening of Plas Gororau

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Essential work to upgrade gas network finished on time in Llangollen

WORK TO upgrade a gas network in Llangollen have been finished on time. Gas emergency and pipeline service, Wales & West Utilities, has confirmed that it has now finished the £400,000 work at Bache Mill Road.  It was deemed essential in order

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Breaking news across Wrexham and Flintshire this morning

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Ben Tozer loved playing for Wrexham AFC owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds

BEN TOZER'S journey with Wrexham is over but the centre-back is grateful he got to enjoy the perks of playing for Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Centre-back Tozer arrived at The Racecourse from Cheltenham Town for an undisclosed

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Second promotion in a row was perfect way to end Ben Tozer's time at Wrexham AFC

BEN TOZER is proud of the fact he didn't miss a minute of Wrexham's record-breaking campaign and says following it up with another promotion was the perfect way to end his three-year spell at The Racecourse. Centre-back Tozer has not been offered

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Wrexham veteran with "debilitating pain" backs Help For Heroes campaign

An RAF veteran living in Wrexham is throwing his support behind a campaign to remove barriers to financial support for veterans.  The UK’s leading Armed Forces and veterans’ charity, Help for Heroes, says it is looking to put pressure on the government