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Mickey's hoping for a United front at Wembley this weekend!

MICKEY THOMAS’ fingers are crossed this weekend as two of his former clubs go for glory at Wembley. First up is the FA Cup final where Manchester United take on their arch City enemies tomorrow while on Sunday, Leeds United face Southampton in

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North Wales Crusaders set for a 'massive' showdown with Midlands

CARL FORSTER is anticipating a “massive” Sunday showdown as North Wales Crusaders seek a return to winning ways. Crusaders, who have lost their last four matches, are back in League One action on Sunday as they head to Midlands Hurricanes.

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Suspect's frank admission to officers after being tracked down by police dog

A NEW police dog is off to a "flying start" after tracking down a wanted man in Flintshire.  Cheshire and North Wales Police Dogs said PD assisted officers in Buckley searching for a wanted man who’d made off into gardens. Freya located the

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A494 River Dee crossing set for month-long disruption for improvement works

THE A494 River Dee crossing is set for a month of disruption as roadworks take place. Traffic Wales is to carry out work on installing two crossover points in the central reserve and small improvements to the Riverside junction on the westbound

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It's already a pivotal weekend for North Wales Cricket League title wannabes

IT may only be the fourth week of the Premier Division season, but there’s a must-win encounter in store in the Premier Division tomorrow. In a crucial clash, third-placed Brymbo will welcome Northop, who currently sit fourth in the rankings.

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Llay Welfare aim to end momentous week on a high with play-off glory

EMOTIONS will run high for Llay Welfare manager Mike Gadie as he takes his side to the brink of promotion tomorrow. Llay face Llanuwchllyn in the Ardal League play-off final at Bala Town’s Maes Tegid ground with a place in what will be a highly

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'Ridiculous' new zebra crossings on busy junction to be 'closed', council says

"RIDICULOUS" new zebra crossing situated next to a busy Flintshire junction have been "closed" by the council. The new crossings were installed earlier this month at the top of Well Hill, in Holywell, close to the junction with the A5026. 

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Delays expected after crash on the A55 in Flintshire this evening

MOTORISTS are being warned to expect delays after a crash on the A55 in Flintshire this evening (Friday, May 24).  Traffic Wales has said that the incident has happened westbound between J31 Caerwys and J30.  Traffic officers are en route and

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Plenty at stake in big Division One clash between Flintshire rivals

IT’S been a promising start to the Division One season for Mold and Connah’s Quay. The pair are third and fourth respectively ahead of tomorrow’s clash at Mold and the winners could find themselves in the promotion spots at the close of play.

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Jade’s Law passes through Parliament before dissolution

JADE’S LAW, which suspends the parental rights of a parent who kills the other, has successfully passed through Parliament today, before its dissolution for the general election. Jade Ward’s parents Karen Robinson and Paul Ward, and friend Eddie

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Welsh Ambulance Service warns of terror attack response risk due to hospital delays

The Welsh Ambulance Service has issued a stark warning that its ability to respond to major incidents such as terrorist attacks could be severely hampered by hospital handover delays. It follows a report being published that highlights the risk

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Latest rail figures reveal Transport for Wales performance improvements in 2024

TRANSPORT for Wales has released figures showing rail performance improvements since the start of this year. Since January 2024, over 80 per cent of TfW trains have arrived on time or within three minutes of their scheduled arrival, with most recent

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Congestion building on A483 near Posthouse amid reports of broken down crane

CONGESTION is building on the A483 near Posthouse roundabout amid reports of a broken down crane.  Northbound traffic is stretching back to the Rossett turn off this afternoon (Friday, May 24).  A motorist has taken to social media to state

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Cefn Albion are looking to finish off a good season with a triumph

CEFN ALBION complete their Ardal North East League campaign at home to Builth Wells in what coach Ian Andrews has described as a ‘very long season.’ “After a good win against Penycae last week, the lads will be hoping to finish off with a win,”

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Flintshire parent fined £800 over child's absence from school

Nearly 100 parents have been fined in Flintshire over their child's absence from school, with one being forced to pay as much as £800. It follows concerns that parents' attitudes towards ensuring their children attend school have changed following

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POCA proceedings end after men cause almost £1m loss to company by dumping waste

Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) proceedings against three men have concluded following their involvement in more than a thousand tonnes of waste being illegally dumped in Wrexham. The case of Anthony Park of Coronation Road in Camarthen, Karl Jones

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What Welsh Government has to say in 'final report' on 20mph

THE WELSH GOVERNMENT has issued a 'final report' on the 20mph speed limits which have proved controversial since being introduced last year. As of September 17, the majority of residential roads throughout the country changed from 30mph to 20mph

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Ben's in the fast Lane to make impact at North Wales Crusaders

CARL FORSTER is hoping the North Wales Crusaders’ faithful will get to see more of talented full back Ben Lane as the season develops. Lane is on loan with the Crusaders from Super League St Helens and he is set for a spot in the line-up once more

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What to expect from north Wales weather over Bank Holiday weekend

THE MET Office has offered its predictions for the north Wales weather over the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend. Many of us will be getting out and about over the coming days with family and friends and will be hoping for some sun to enjoy. Here's

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Man arrested in connection with burglary attempt and road traffic collision

A MAN has been arrested in connection with an alleged attempted burglary and road traffic collision in Flintshire.  North Wales Police's North Flintshire said officers responded to a call in the early hours of this morning (Friday, May 24), following

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Essential maintenance work to cause heavy congestion in Llangollen area

HEAVY traffic delays have been reported in the Llangollen area due to ongoing maintenance work. A three-way traffic light system was set up earlier this week and will remain in place along A539 Abbey Road into Mill Street with junction to Castle

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Man arrested on suspicion of assaulting bus driver in Llangollen

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a bus driver in Llangollen.  North Wales Police said the alleged incident occurred when the vehicle was on Castle Street in the town centre shortly after 5.30pm on Thursday (May 23).  A spokesperson

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North Wales derby in store for Northop Hall... weather permitting!

MORE than league points will be on offer for Northop Hall tomorrow. North Wales bragging rights will be up for grabs as Hall have home advantage over Prestatyn in Division Two of the Liverpool Competition. “It will be a competitive game. I

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Teenager attacked ex-girlfriend with piece of wood and broke her windows

A TEENAGER has been put behind bars for attacking his ex-girlfriend and "vindictively" breaking her windows. Callum Adamson, of Pont Wen in Wrexham, appeared for sentence at Mold Crown Court via video link from HMP Berwyn on Friday morning.

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Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of drug offences in Flintshire

TWO YOUTHS have been arrested on suspicion of drugs-related offences in Flintshire, police have confirmed. During increased patrols in the town yesterday (May 23) and following recent anti-social behaviour concerns, North Wales Police officers

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Millions of Tesco shoppers issued one-week warning before they lose out

Tesco shoppers have been issued a one-week warning before they miss out on a share of £17m worth of Clubcard vouchers. The supermarket giant is alerting Clubcard customers that almost £17m worth of vouchers are due to expire at the end of May.

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Here are the cheapest places to fill up on fuel across Wrexham and Flintshire

THE CHEAPEST places to get fuel across Wrexham and Flintshire have been revealed. With many of us relying on our vehicles to head to work and out over the weekend, you're guaranteed to have to stop at a garage some time soon to fill up. The

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Everyone with a savings account issued £641 warning as expert says 'check now'

Savers have been warned to make sure they carry out a vital check to ensure they are not missing out on up to £641. Financial experts are encouraging everyone with a savings account to check the interest rates they are earning and make sure there

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Connah's Quay Cobras are involved in yet another close encounter

IF it's close contests you're after, look no further than Connah's Quay Cobras! Following on from their narrowest of losses to Newcastle Predators, the Cobras were edged out 6-5 in their challenge match versus Shropshire Huskies. Connah’s Quay

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Co-op that stopped music dying in north Wales schools hailed as “national treasure”

A ROYAL COMPOSER has hailed a pioneering music service that teaches 5,000 children every week in Wrexham and Denbighshire as a “national treasure”. According to patron Professor Paul Mealor, the spectacular success of the North Wales Music Co-operative

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How do I register for a postal vote ahead of the 2024 General Election?

With a General Election only six weeks away, many across the UK will be looking to make sure they have everything they need before heading to the polls. With the election taking place in July, a lot of voters will have summer holidays booked and

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UK General Election 2024 – the new constituency boundaries in North Wales

WITH the next general election in the UK scheduled for Thursday, July 4, parliamentary constituencies in North Wales are set to change. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed the date for the upcoming election outside 10 Downing Street on Wednesday

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HSBC fined more than £6m over treatment of customers

HSBC has been fined £6.2 million for failures over the treatment of customers who were in arrears or experiencing financial difficulty. It put around 1.5 million people at risk of greater financial harm, according to the Financial Conduct Authority

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Exclusive treasure hunt in search of 77 pairs of free tickets to Eisteddfod

MUSIC fans can get their hands on the hottest tickets in town next weekend as North Wales gets ready to celebrate 77 years of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. This summer will be the biggest year ever for the Llangollen Eisteddfod

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Llay Welfare chairman Keiron knows where his priorities lie!

LLAY WELFARE chairman Keiron Fox was never going to miss his club’s massive play-off final even if it did mean he had to give away his FA Cup final ticket. Manchester United fan Fox was supposed to be Wembley-bound tomorrow to watch The Red Devils

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Get those thinking caps on and give today's sporting quiz a go!

Happy Birthday LIZ MCCOLGAN (athletics) – Britain’s 1988 Olympic 10,000m silver medallist and 1991 world champion, born 1964. ERIC CANTONA (soccer) – former Manchester United, Leeds and France forward, born 1966. It happened... 2001

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LOOK: Amazing picture reveals how Flintshire Constabulary looked over a century ago!

AN AMAZING photograph of how the Flintshire Constabulary looked over a century ago has been shared by North Wales Police (NWP) this week. Policing has occurred in North Wales for over 160 years but North Wales Police as we now know it was officially

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Flood alert issued across parts of Flintshire by Natural Resources Wales

NATURAL Resources Wales has issued an amber flood alert for rising water levels across North Wales (May 24). A warning has been issued for the River Alyn in Mold, Flintshire. Parts of the town around Leadmill, Ponterwyl, Glanyrafon, Pentre and

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Breaking news across Wrexham and Flintshire this morning

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Parking at university site set to rise on Wrexham AFC matchdays next season

THE COST of parking at Wrexham University on a Wrexham AFC matchday is set to rise next season. The university has confirmed that Big Parking - the company who currently work with them to manage matchday parking - have announced an increase.

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Swimmers across the region join splash down in the past

Today we look at more moments from the Leader's image archive, featuring lots of memories. Do you recognise yourself? Don't forget to tag friends or family if you recognise them. Do you have photos from the past you would like to share?

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Wrexham AFC manager Phil Parkinson won't be held to ransom in transfer market

PHIL PARKINSON insists Wrexham won't pay over the odds when it comes to completing new signings. The success story continued at The Racecourse this season with the Reds' finishing runners-up in League Two, securing a second promotion in a row for

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Wrexham AFC star Jordan Davies determined to get back into Phil Parkinson's plans

IT was a frustrating season for Jordan Davies on a personal note but the midfielder has vowed to put it behind him and do everything he can to get back into Phil Parkinson 's plans. The 25-year-old was restricted to just two starts in League Two