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United Airlines release 'heartwarming' Wrexham AFC inspired documentary

THE story of Wrexham fans travelling from Patagonia to watch the Reds has been captured in a documentary.  'ReUnited' is United Airlines’ original documentary, which tells the story of a journey of a lifetime from Welsh Patagonia to Wrexham.

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Plans for Wrexham solar farm the size of 170 football pitches due next month

Plans for a large solar farm in Wrexham covering an area the size of nearly 170 football pitches look set to be brought forward next month. Lightsource bp wants to build solar panels on a site on the Plas Power Estate, located off Ruthin Road,

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Tributes paid to girl, 17, who died in crash which also killed two teens from Wrexham

TRIBUTES have been paid to a 17-year-old girl who tragically died following a collision in Staffordshire which saw two teenagers from Wrexham killed.  Sophie Bates, 17, from Stafford, was sitting on the backseat of a Ford Ka when the collision

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WATCH: Octopus filmed changing colour on North Wales beach in 'rare' event

An octopus on the Menai Bridge beach in Anglesey has been caught on camera changing colour. Curled octopuses are found on the Menai Bridge and surrounding beaches "all the time", according to Marine Conservation Society (MCS)'s Angus Jackson, along

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Police seize car linked to suspected 'criminal activity' in Flintshire

POLICE seized a car in Flintshire suspected to be involved in criminal activity. North Flintshire police said it seized a 'pool car" in the Connah's Quay area on Thursday.  A spokesperson said: "We suspect that the 'pool' car has been used

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Met Office weather forecast for Wrexham and Flintshire this weekend

THE Met Office is predicting a warm and dry weekend across Wrexham and Flintshire.  The weather has been fairly miserable in the UK so far this year, with consistent rain and overcast conditions.  However, the Met Office's forecast for the

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Youngsters from across the region set to star in Britain's Got Talent semi-final

YOUNGSTERS from Wrexham, Flintshire and Chester are set to wow the Britain's Got Talent judges tomorrow night in the last semi-final show. On Sunday, May 12 millions tuned in to watch the 'Amasing' children's choir take to the stage in their BGT

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Wrexham legend Mickey says the Reds have plenty of pulling power

MICKEY THOMAS believes players will be queueing up to join Wrexham the summer. Reds boss Phil Parkinson released nine players and has already lined up new recruits he would like to attract to The Racecourse. “You’d expect three or four new

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Commemorating a fine campaign with this combined Wrexham team of the year

At the end of the 2022-23 season I had the bright idea of coming up with a combined Wrexham team, made up of the year’s key performers from both the men’s and the women’s teams. It was good fun, and commemorated a remarkable season so, I reckon

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McElhenney wishes ex-Wrexham defender Hayden all the best

AARON HAYDEN says his return to Carlisle United has made him feel at home. Hayden signed a two year deal a Brunton Park where the defender previously played between 2019 to 2021. “It’s been in the pipeline, but we’ve finally got it over the

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Wrexham athletes have travelled near and far to take part in events

WREXHAM athletes have travelled far for some competition. Thomas Walley, of Wrexham AAC, has been out in Brussels, Belgium, competing at the IFAM track and field meeting. He claimed 11th spot in the pole vault with his effort of 4.82-metres

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Flint Mountain's long campaign comes to a close with cup final

FLINT MOUNTAIN manager Aden Shannon has described tonight’s Ardal League North Cup final as ‘a bonus’ as his side’s aim to complete a treble. Flint - the Ardal North West League champions - face Holyhead Hotspur at Bala Town tonight and they’re

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Flowers left at rugby club as tributes flood in for two Wrexham teens killed in crash

FLOWERS have been left at Wrexham Rugby Club as tributes flood in for two of its young players tragically killed in a crash at the weekend.  Dafydd Hûw Craven-Jones, 18, and Morgan Jones, 17, both from Wrexham, sadly died following a collision

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Delays see Wrexham planners take 236 days to decide on applications

Major delays to decisions on planning applications in Wrexham have been blamed on recruitment issues. It follows figures being published which show it took planners from Wrexham Council an average of 236 days to determine applications during the

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More than 45,000 residents in North Wales have had Covid booster this spring

MORE than 45,000 of the most vulnerable people in North Wales have already topped up their protection against COVID-19 by receiving a booster vaccine this spring. Vaccination teams from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are delivering up

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Inquest held into tragic death of missing woman pulled from the River Dee

AN INQUEST has been held into the tragic death of a Wrexham woman whose body was pulled out of the River Dee three weeks after she went missing.  The body of Lucy Charles, of Millbrook Lane, Bangor-on-Dee, was discovered by the police's underwater

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Much-loved Wrexham cafe was forced to close early following unexpected incident

A WREXHAM cafe has lost trade after an unexpected incident forced the business to close early. Award-winning eatery based on Charles Street in Wrexham, Toast Cafe and Deli has reported a frightening incident on the premises.  During their peak

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'Important to encourage young people to get involved in politics'

By Hannah Blythyn MS for Delyn The Welsh Youth Parliament election campaign kicked off this week during the Urdd Eisteddfod. Young people across Wales, between the ages of 11 and 17, will be able to register to vote and tell us about the key

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Broughton Shopping Park wants YOU to design ice cream to celebrate its 25th birthday

THIS year marks Broughton Shopping Park’s 25th anniversary and, to celebrate, the centre is calling on ice-cream lovers across the region to share their dream flavours, with one lucky winner having their design served up at the park’s big birthday

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Police confirm bodies found in search for missing Cheshire dad and 12-year-old son

POLICE have tragically confirmed that two bodies have been found in a huge search for a missing father and son. An extensive search was launched yesterday, Wednesday, to find a Cheshire dad and his teenage son, with both reported missing in the

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Aldi workers set for second pay rise in a year this week

Aldi workers are set to receive their second pay rise in a year this week. The supermarket chain’s latest pay increases, announced in March, will see the hourly rate of Store Assistants nationally rise from £12.00 to £12.40, and from £13.55 to

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Adorable pups with the potential to 'blossom' seek forever home

A FLINTSHIRE animal rescue centre is appealing to the public to find three beautiful dogs their forever home. Almost Home Dog Rescue, based in Mold, provides a safe haven for abandoned dogs before uniting them with their new home and owner.

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Breaking news across Wrexham and Flintshire this morning

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'Serious assault' on Holt Road in Wrexham prompts police appeal

NORTH Wales Police have issued a public appeal following an incident in the Wrexham area. On Tuesday, May 28 at around 9.06pm, a 'serious assault' took place on Holt Road in Wrexham. The incident took place opposite the Morrisons Daily, near

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'A celebration of the sharing economy' - Two free stalls coming to Wrexham

TWO free stalls are set to come to Wrexham next month. Incredible Edible Wrecsam, a local community group, is set to host two free stalls in June. The initiatives aim to promote sustainability, community engagement, and the joy of sharing.

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How a cat was reunited with joyous owner after going missing for more than a decade

A CAT that was missing for over a decade has been reunited with his joyous owner.  Artie went missing 12 years ago after his family moved from Blacon, Chester to Connah's Quay. And despite them doing what they could to find him, Artie had vanished

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From grieving to giving - the growth of Giddo's Gift as charity marks 7th anniversary

An invaluable charity was formed from the tragic loss of a Flintshire family. It went from a small group of friends and family in 2017, to national awareness campaigns, employment contributions from the capital and lunch with King Charles. We find