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North Wales Crusaders are blown away by Hurricanes in League One clash

NORTH WALES CRUSADERS’ first ever visit to the Alexander Stadium ended in a defeat. Looking to complete a League One double over Midlands Hurricanes, Carl Forster’s side were on the wrong end of an 18-10 outcome. Crusaders, who beat Midlands

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Colclough stars with bat and ball as Northop defeat Brymbo in big clash

BOWLERS turned out to be on top as Northop claimed a crucial Premier Division victory from their trip to Brymbo. Following a wet week, it was Bart Ryan-Beswick’s side who claimed a five-wicket success, which saw them move into the top-three.

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Bowling club in Flintshire to host free 'taster' day on Bank Holiday Monday

MEMBERS of the public are being encouraged to take part in a free bowls 'taster' at a Flintshire club. Gladstone Bowling Club in Hawarden will be joining in with Bowls England's "Bowls' Big Weekend," which is a national event taking place across

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Police carry out patrols in rural Wrexham after concerns over off-road bikes

POLICE in rural Wrexham have been patrolling over the weekend following concerns about anti-social behaviour and off-road bikes. PCSO Dean Sawyer of the Wrexham rural policing team confirmed on Sunday that officers have been patrolling in the Overton

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Police called after 'grown man throws tantrum' in fast food establishment

POLICE are working with fast food establishments to tackle anti-social behaviour. Between 1pm on Saturday and around 12noon on Sunday, the Flintshire north policing team received reports of 69 Incidents - 13 of which were priority zero (emergency

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GALLERY: Roman festival underway at Flintshire's Park in the Past

A HISTORICAL festival with activities and attractions for visitors of all ages is officially underway. Flintshire's Park in the Past is currently hosting its major annual heritage festival ‘Auxilia: Rome's Cutting Edge'. The nine-day event,

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Trollies, clothes and even a playhouse found during river litter pick

HALF-a-dozen shopping trollies were among the rubbish pulled out of a Wrexham river by volunteers this weekend. The Wrexham Litter Pickers group, which started in February 2021, carried out a session along the River Gwenfro on Sunday morning.

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Time to test your IQ! Take this pub quiz to find out your score

The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz.  Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.

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Police statement after woman's death whilst being held in custody in North Wales

NORTH Wales Police has made a "mandatory referral" to a watchdog after a woman died in custody. The force issued a statement on Saturday afternoon regarding the death. Deputy Chief Constable Nigel Harrison said: “We can confirm that a woman

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FIVE other Ryan Reynolds movies you should watch ahead of Deadpool & Wolverine

THE INFAMOUS Deadpool will make his return to our screens in just a few weeks time, with fans all over the globe eagerly-anticipating the latest instalment . Played by Wrexham AFC co-chairman Ryan Reynolds, the character has become one of Marvel

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Spot-on Llay Welfare have secured their promotion to Cymru North

LLAY WELFARE will be playing Cymru North football next season with manager Mike Gadie and chairman Keiron Fox both describing their promotion as unbelievable. Llay won the battle of the Ardal League runners-up in a nail-biting 6-5 penalty shoot-out

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Can you spot yourself in our Chester Racecourse Roman Day gallery?

THERE was something for everyone to enjoy at Chester Racecourse's Roman Day. Held in partnership with Via Roma on Saturday (May 25), the event featured a wide range of entertainment and activities. The racecourse teamed up this year with Deva

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"Busy night" for mountain rescue team as teenagers require medical assistance

RESCUE workers were called upon to help ambulance colleagues to move two teenagers in need of medical assistance. North East Wales Search and Rescue (NEWSAR/Mountain Rescue) released details on Saturday evening of two rescues which took place the

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Brits over £100 out of pocket each year due to short measured beer and wine at pubs

More than two-thirds of beer and wine served in UK pubs and bars are being short-measured, a survey has revealed, costing punters more than £100 a year. There's nothing better than sitting back in your favourite bar or pub and enjoying a pint or

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Caerwys manage to get the better of Llandyrnog in a 10-goal thriller

THE second half of the Tillwise Summer League season has got underway with a number of thrilling encounters. An amazing encounter at Cae Nant concluded with Caerwys gaining a 6-4 success versus Llandyrnog. Goals from Mitchell Hebson, Andy Price

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RECAP: Traffic, weather and news updates across Wrexham and Flintshire

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Pilot project launches in North Wales tackling low levels of physical activity

PARTNERS in four counties of North Wales have joined together to pilot a placed based approach to tackle low levels of physical activity and encourage communities to make the most of opportunities to be active in their local area. Funded by the

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Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to seven Wrexham establishments

NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to seven of Wrexham’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all. Restaurants, cafes and canteens The following ratings have been given to four restaurants

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All the upcoming road closures across Wrexham county borough

A NUMBER of roads in Wrexham are set for closures over the next couple of weeks.  Roadworks, as well as utilities work, will see some roads across the county borough close.  There are as follows:  Bersham Road (near number 54 Bersham Road

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Roadblock removed after animals recovered from A55 in Flintshire

THE A55 in Flintshire has reopened after animals on the carriageway saw a temporary roadblock set up. Traffic Wales issued advice about the roadblock shortly before 8.30am on Sunday (May 26), with a spokesman confirming: it was "due to animals

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Whole host of half term deals on at Broughton - here's what you should know!

Keeping the kids entertained over half term is no easy feat and it can often put a strain on purse strings too. But Broughton has a host of deals on offer for families to take advantage of – from dining out at Pizza Express or Chiquito, to catching

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Italian restaurant in high demand impresses as dishes pack a lot of flavour

AFTER a popular Italian restaurant expanded the business to a second location last year, I was keen to see what all the fuss is about... In the heart of Llangollen, Fouzi's Cafe, Bar & Pizzeria has become a favourite among locals and tourists for

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LOOK: Zoopla's Flintshire 'property of the week' offers 'superb' views!

A THREE-BEDROOM home offering 'superb' views is Zoopla's property of the week in Flintshire. Yopa have listed the home, located near Leeswood, at a price of £270,000 on the Zoopla site. The remarkable, fully renovated three-bedroom family home

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Which supermarket sells the best £5 bottle of red wine? I happily found out

Midweek trips to the pub, family and friends around for drinks after a walk, Brits love an excuse for a tipple. And it never tastes better than when it's drunk on the weekend - when the wine doth floweth. After all, a meal without wine is breakfast

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Pupils' creative bond with Wrexham care home residents

A SCHOOLBOY has achieved his dream of introducing his classmates to the care home residents he loves reading his favourite stories to. Harri Shone spends many spare hours after school reading his storybooks to residents at Pendine Park's Highfield

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Training future generations of manufacturing workers in Wales

A SKILLS factory unveiled groundbreaking new technology that will deliver cutting-edge Industry 4.0 training to students and manufacturing workers in North Wales. Coleg Cambria has introduced a state-of-the-art industrial sorting plant and autonomous

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Flintshire theatre delighted to announce cast for upcoming dark comic drama

THEATRE Clwyd based in Mold, Flintshire, is delighted to announce the cast for their upcoming production. Inspired by a real crime, 'Rope' is a dark comic drama about murder, power and superiority by Patrick Hamilton. Set in 1929, two young

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Best-selling author Adele Parks set for Flintshire event

A BEST-SELLING author will be the guest of a Flintshire book shop next month. The Berwyn Bookshop, based at Caffi Isa CIC, Mynydd Isa, are set to welcome multi-million copy selling author, Adele Parks. Joined by her husband Jim at the bookshop

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Wrexham photographer on addiction, new friends and Disney role

NO ONE would ever have imagined Disney and Wrexham would be a union but here we are. The Disney+ streaming platform is home to the Welcome to Wrexham documentary, and the award-winning team have a real knack for finding the people who are the heart

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Theft, damage and speeding dealt with by Magistrates Courts earlier this week

Many people were dealt with by Wrexham and Mold Magistrates Courts on Wednesday (May 22). They include... Andrew Renehan, aged 60 and of Bucklow Gardens in Lymm, Warrington, was sentenced for speeding - in that he exceeded 50mph on the A494

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Shape and form stand out in 'silhouette' photo challenge

The latest theme challenge for the Leader Camera Club saw members make great use of shape and background. With the topic of 'silhouette', many caught great moments, with some incredible backdrops providing the perfect base for the form to pop.

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Oh baby! Meet adorable new arrival Gracie

SAY hello to one of the region's newest arrivals. Have you welcomed a little one recently, an adorable new family addition? We would love to see your pictures of your new arrivals. Maybe you have a unique story to tell or would like to

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Exciting new business to open in Wrexham village by mother and son in law duo

A MOTHER and son-in-law duo are embarking on an exciting new business venture in a Wrexham village. Located on Park Road in Cefn Mawr, 'Cherie's Kitchen' is having its grand opening on Saturday, June 29. The joint venture is between Adam Roberts

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Trip down memory lane, featuring Junior Reds and more

There are plenty of memorable moments caught on film in today's gallery from the Leader archives. Do you recognise yourself in any of today's photos? Don't forget to tag friends or family if you spot them. Do you have photos from the past you

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Create your own Welsh chapel dream with these former chapels up for sale

Are you looking to create your own dream home from a former chapel like Keith Brymer Jones and his wife Marj Hogarth? The Channel 4 show Our Welsh Chapel Dream has proved popular among viewers. The four-part series follows Great Pottery Throwdown