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North Wales worst in the nation for speeding over last 5 years - see the stats

More than 250,000 drivers in North Wales have been caught speeding over the past five years, the worst of any area in Wales. In total, more than 404,000 speeding offences were recorded across Wales between 2019 and 2023, according to Confused.com

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Two Flintshire pubs slashing week-day prices to reward loyal customers

TWO Flintshire pubs are slashing their week-day prices to reward their loyal customers. The Black Lion, in Buckley, and The Red Lion, in Mold, are offering loyalty cards to patrons that will see prices on all drinks slashed by 20 per cent, Monday

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Girl, 17, dies from injuries after crash that killed two teens from Wrexham

A TEENAGE girl has died from her injuries after in a collision in Staffordshire whereby two teenagers from Wrexham were also sadly killed. The 17-year-old girl was injured following a collision on Cannock Road on Saturday, May 25. She was taken

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Multiple heatwaves and temperatures of 30C forecast for June

It's time to break out the sun cream as, after a damp bank holiday weekend, forecasters are predicting things will hot up in June. The UK is set to experience three heatwaves throughout June, with temperatures reaching highs of 30C in some places

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Demolition of Russ Abbot's old Wrexham home could be approved despite opposition

The former Wrexham home of comedian Russ Abbot looks set to be demolished to make way for ten new houses despite opposition from residents. An application was submitted in March 2023 to knock down a property in Rossett, which was once home to the

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Lennon’s on song for treble winners Aston Park Rangers!

THERE are three reasons for Aston Park Rangers U15s to be cheerful following a memorable campaign. Rangers completed a terrific treble as a 3-1 triumph versus Mold Alex made sure of the Flintshire Junior League crown. A point would have moved

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Goals, promotion, trophies and clean sheets... our team of the week has it all!

MIKE PLATT (Llay Welfare): The experienced keeper was man of the match in Ardal North play-off final. ELLIE WALTON (Wrexham Schoolgirls U13s): The captain and defender had a great game in National Final defeat to Swansea. HUGH HOLLAND (Airbus

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Demolition of Bersham Social Club could be approved to make way for houses

Plans to demolish a social club in Wrexham to build houses in its place have been recommended to go ahead. An application was submitted in September 2023 to create nine new homes on the site of Bersham Sports and Social Club. The proposals

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Welsh learners from Wrexham and Flintshire pick up prizes at Eisteddfod

THERE were winners from Wrexham and Flintshire at Eisteddfod yr Urdd Maldwyn 2024. Medals were awarded to Isabella Colby Browne and Melody Griffiths, as the main winners of the Welsh Learners competitions at Eisteddfod yr Urdd Maldwyn 2024 today

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Court date set for appeal to challenge Wrexham Council LDP

A COURT date has been set for an appeal regarding Wrexham Council's Local Development Plan (LDP).  The Leader previously reported on the authority's members voting to adopt the LDP, which took place in December. It happened after a Judge quashed

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Wrexham AFC star Jordan Davies says Hollywood owners have had big impact on community

JORDAN DAVIES says Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney deserve huge credit for the impact they’ve had not only on Wrexham Football Club but the area as a whole. There has been plenty to celebrate since the Hollywood owners completed their takeover

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Great joy as Wrexham and Connah's Quay Nomads youngsters win national titles

WREXHAM and Connah’s Quay Nomads were both celebrating on FAW Academy Finals Day at the Cardiff International Stadium. The young Reds beat Pontypridd United 2-0 in the U14s battle between the north and south’s top teams. But it was Nomads U15s

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Forster's taking things week-by-week with the North Wales Crusaders

CARL FORSTER says it’s too early to look at the League One standings. Ahead of Saturday’s home clash with high-flying Oldham, North Wales Crusaders find themselves in seventh spot, but there’s still more than half of the season left to complete

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Addition of Evans adds 'massive value' says Flint boss Fowler

LEE FOWLER says the addition of Steve Evans to Flint Town United’s backroom team will “add massive value”. Former Wrexham and Wales defender Evans, who left his role as manager at Colwyn Bay at the end of the season, has joined up with the Silkmen

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Dobbies' Garden Centre launches search for Little Seedlings Club Ambassador

DOBBIES, the UK’s leading garden centre, is celebrating National Children's Gardening Week (25 May – 2 June) by announcing its search for new Little Seedlings Club Ambassadors at its Moreton Park store. Dobbies is looking for children aged 4-10

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Inquests suspended into deaths of Flintshire women killed by dangerous driver

INQUESTS into the deaths of two Flintshire women killed by a dangerous driver have been 'permanently suspended'. Ellie Crossley and Rebecca Doughty were both just 20-years-old when they were struck by a BMW driven by Benjamin Lewis in 2021.

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Public meeting called as TV programme highlights 'inadequate' doctor's surgery

A PUBLIC meeting over the ‘lack of action’ in upgrading medical facilities in a Wrexham village will be held next week. Hanmer Surgery has long sought the go-ahead for new facilities from the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB).

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Looking for a job? Latest vacancies highlighted at Wrexham Council

IF YOU are looking for work or fancy a change, Wrexham Council has shared a number of different opportunities you can apply for. Here is a brief selection of some of the current vacancies in Wrexham and the surrounding areas: Headteacher

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Wrexham and Flintshire pupils complete stage of careers award

WREXHAM and Flintshire schools are amongst 32 in Wales which have successfully completed the first stage of the new Careers Wales Quality Award. The award supports schools and settings with learners aged three to 16 with the development of purposeful

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Wrexham's Jordan is doing the business on and off the pitch!

JORDAN DAVIES is excited by the new business venture he is embarking on and has vowed to learn from the experts after adding the hospitality industry to being a footballer. Wrexham midfielder Davies, who hails from Coedpoeth, is part of the new

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Wrexham Rugby Club 'overwhelmed' by support following tragic loss of youth players

RUGBY clubs across North Wales and further afield are mourning the loss of two young players who tragically died in a road traffic collision.  Dafydd Hûw Craven-Jones, 18, and Morgan Jones, 17, from Wrexham, sadly died following a collision in

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Milestone for accountant, still working after breaking his back twice

ONE of the best known and respected figures in the business world in North Wales is determined to carry on working, despite having broken his back in two places. It's now exactly 50 years since chartered accountant Michael Coxey, 78, arrived in

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Stretch of main North East Wales A road reportedly blocked this morning

A STRETCH of the A494 was reportedly blocked this morning (Wednesday, May 29) following a crash.  Traffic reports state that the incident happened on the A494 at Llanferres, near Loggerheads.  The road was reportedly partially blocked in both

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Wrexham social mobility charity announces new chair

A WREXHAM-based young people's charity has appointed a new chair in its 10th anniversary year. Karen Campbell-Williams took up the role with WeMindTheGap in April 2024, and takes over from current chair and the charity's founder, Rachel Clacher

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'Concerns that vulnerable children and their families are being let down'

By Mark Isherwood MS for North Wales Questioning the Counsel General, I again raised concerns that vulnerable children and their families in Wales are being let down because the Education Tribunal for Wales cannot take further enforcement action

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Residents move into new affordable homes scheme in Flintshire

RESIDENTS have moved into new affordable housing in Flintshire. The 12 new homes, on Princess Avenue in Buckley, are provided by ClwydAlyn, a North Wales housing association. New resident and mum of two, Hayley Andrews, was one of the first

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RAC reveals UK's diesel prices are the highest in Europe

UK motorists are paying the highest diesel prices in Europe, according to new analysis by the RAC. The company said there is “no good reason” why British fuel retailers are not cutting pump prices. At UK forecourts the average price of a litre

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'Urgent' warning issued to do National Insurance check amid '£6k time bomb'

A savings expert has issued an 'urgent' warning to Brits to check their National Insurance contributions amid a 'ticking £6k time bomb'. Over 27 million workers reportedly pay National Insurance (NI) contributions in the UK which amounts to over

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Flintshire venue to host fun, family-friendly medieval day

STEP back in time with the return of themed family fun day in Flintshire. Mold's Bailey Hill Medieval Day is now in it's third year and has quickly become a firm favourite on the town's event calendar, with hundreds of families enjoying the day's

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Wrexham to come together and celebrate diversity in first Pride event this summer

WREXHAM is hosting Pride, the first event of its kind in the city and a wonderful celebration of diversity.  Taking place on Saturday, July 27, Wrexham Pride will be an inclusive space for people of all identities to come together and embrace love

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The M56 closures you need to know ahead of resurfacing over coming weeks

MOTORISTS are being warned of disruption from a project to resurface one of the busiest sections of the M56. National Highways is resurfacing sections of worn carriageway around Manchester Airport next month. This will be on both the eastbound

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All road closures next week for the Duke of Westminster's wedding in Chester

A number of Chester city centre roads will be closed next week for the Duke of Westminster's wedding. Hugh Grosvenor, the seventh Duke of Westminster, will tie the knot with Duchess-to-be Olivia Henson on Friday, June 7, in what is expected to

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Community bonds and more from the region in the School Report

As well as our regular news and photos from schools across Wrexham and Flintshire, we have a round-up of events and achievements in today's School Report. If you would like to feature anything from your school, you can share with us direct here

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National award win for Wrexham power protection provider

A WREXHAM-based manufacturer of standby electrical power systems, has been recognised at a prestigious UK-wide business awards. Riello UPS's Multi Power2 solution claimed the UPS Product of the Year category at the Excellence Awards, an annual

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Global manufacturer shares plans for net zero future with £200m investment

GLOBAL manufacturer, Kronospan, has shared its plans for net zero future with a Wrexham councillor. Kronospan, one of the largest employers in Wrexham, has been operating in Chirk since the 1970’s and has been the latest business in the area to

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Breaking news in Wrexham and Flintshire this morning

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Call for action to secure future of 'beacon of light' Wrexham hospice

A WREXHAM family has made an emotional plea to secure a hospice's future, urging the Welsh Government to act. Relatives of two members of the same family diagnosed with cancer, have described Nightingale House Hospice, in Wrexham, as "a beacon

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Head down memory lane with the Leader photo archives

There are plenty of memorable moments in today's gallery from the Leader archives. If you have photos from the past you would like to share, you can share them with us here. Old school class pictures, how an area used to look or perhaps a day

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International Wrexham fans partner with foodbank in 'Eliminate Empty Crates' campaign

OVERSEAS Wrexham AFC fans are raising vital funds to help Wrexham Foodbank stock its shelves. The 'Eliminate Empty Crates' campaign is running until June 11 and has so far seen over £1,000 raised for the foodbank. A Wrexham Foodbank spokesperson