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A55 crash causing heavy congestion near Deeside
THERE is slow traffic near Deeside this afternoon (Sunday, June 2) following a crash on the A55 North Wales Expressway. The incident, which occurred on the eastbound carriageway at junction 33 (A5119 Northop Road), has partially blocked the road
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It's still bowlers on top in the North Wales Cricket League
BOWLERS continue to hold the upper hand when it comes to action in the Premier Division. In the five latest encounters in North Wales’ top flight, no side managed to get beyond the 200 mark as the ball remains mightier than the bat heading into
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Last minute drop goal denies brave North Wales Crusaders side
A HECTIC 24 hours for the North Wales Crusaders deserved an epic match at its conclusion. That’s exactly what occurred as Carl Forster’s charges pushed title-chasing Oldham all the way in a pulsating encounter at Colwyn Bay’s Stadiwm CSM. Cru
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Partridge plays a stunning knock in Chirk's big Shropshire League win
IT is usually a tricky prospect having to chase 200 batting second to achieve victory. Not so for in-form Chirk, who got their skates on to achieve an eight-wicket win over Ellesmere in Shropshire League action. A competitive 199 for nine came
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Mold continue to deal in thrillers in North Wales Cricket League action!
MOLD have become familiar with thrillers this season and the weekend witnessed another one! Tom North (56) and skipper Isaac Allen (37) helped Mold to 177 for nine, before hosts Conwy were restricted to 173 for nine (Daniel Davies 75, Munowar Samsodien
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Flint Mountain's treble dreams ended by late Holyhead strike
FLINT MOUNTAIN’S mission to finish a fabulous season off with a trophy treble was blown away by Holyhead Hotspur. After winning the Ardal North West League and beating Mold Alex in the North East Wales FA Cup final, Flint were big favourites to
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Heavy delays near Wrexham following crash on A483
THERE are heavy delays near Wrexham this afternoon (Sunday, June 2) following a crash on the A483. The carriageway is partially blocked, and traffic is queuing from junction 1 at Ruabon to the junction with the A5 at Halton Roundabout. Traffic
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Man who walked past police van smoking cannabis referred to drug programme
A MAN has been referred to a drug education programme after he strolled past police whilst smoking cannabis at a classic car event in Holywell. North Wales Police’s North Flintshire team had been attending the event, which took place on Saturday
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Sitcom featuring Flintshire star among six new and returning shows announced by BBC
BBC COMEDY has announced six new and returning shows to champion homegrown storytelling and the importance of sitcoms. Jon Petrie, BBC Director of Comedy announced six new and returning comedy commissions as part of a speech at the BBC Comedy Festival
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Pink perfection for Leader Camera Club photo challenge
Leader Camera Club embraced the group's latest theme challenge - pink - and not a Barbie in sight! Here is just a selection of the colourful images shared by members, in every shade and hue. The Leader Camera Club is a friendly and supportive
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Discover the 'fabulous detached farmhouse' worth £1.2m for sale in Wrexham
MARKETED by Carman is a stunning four-bedroom detached farmhouse situated in Holt, Wrexham. Worth £1,250,000 is a property with spacious interior that has been exceptionally well-furnished, a detached annex and gorgeous garden space. The internal
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Look back at school farewells, athletes and dominoes winners
Take trip to the past with the Leader archives in today's Way Back When gallery. Today features school goodbyes and much more. Hopefully you can you spot yourself or friends, and don't forget to tag each other. Do you have photos from the
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The 10 best places readers suggest to visit at least once in Wrexham and Flintshire
CHIRK Castle, Moel Famau and St Giles Church were some of the most popular suggestions for places you must visit at least once in Wrexham and Flintshire. With so many areas of natural beauty, sites rich in history and diverse eateries to grab
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Discover the substantial eight-bedroom manor house up for sale in Wrexham
TOWN and Country proudly present Chirk Manor, a substantial Grade II property with fabulous far-reaching views. Worth £1,250,000 this eight-bedroom detached home is tucked away on the outskirts of Chirk, Wrexham, with fantastic access to roads
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Expert advice on coping with upcoming grass pollen season in Wales
The peak grass pollen season is on its way to Wales, but an expert has shared their top tips on how to cope. Max Wiseberg, a lifelong hay fever sufferer and airborne allergens expert, has warned that high pollen counts are on the way. Max Wiseberg
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Visit Wales introduces innovative dog-focused staycation campaign
Visit Wales has launched a new campaign aimed at dogs with a focus on dog-friendly staycations. The unique and innovative campaign is intended to capture the attention of dogs up and down the UK using imagery, sounds, and colours that will appeal
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Police and Crime Commissioner backs music social enterprise in Flintshire
The North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner has visited a Flintshire social enterprise which has secured funding through the Your Community, Your Choice initiative. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin and Assistant Chief
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Boredom-busting Family Arts Festival returns this summer with Theatr Clwyd
THEATR Clwyd’s much-loved Family Arts Festival returns for a weekend full of boredom-busting fun family activities. The low-cost Family Arts Festival will take place on August, Saturday 3 and Sunday, August 4 at Theatr Clwyd. The weekend will
