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Concerns councillors could have lost voice on huge Wrexham solar farm plans

Concerns have been raised that councillors in Wrexham could have been left without a voice on plans for a huge new solar farm. Lightsource bp wants to build solar panels on a site covering an area the size of nearly 170 football pitches on the

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LIVE: A55 stretch closed in both directions amid 'serious collision'

9:10pm That concludes our live coverage of this incident. Coverage will continue tomorrow morning. 

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'Serious collision' closes A55 stretch in both directions

THE A55 at Chester is closed in both directions this evening (Tuesday, June 4) following a "serious collision", police have said.  Cheshire Police has said both sides of the carriageway are closed between junction 38 (Wrexham Road) and junction

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Body found in search for man missing from Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, police confirm

A BODY has been found in the search for a missing man in Wrexham, police have confirmed. Shortly before 3.15pm today (Tuesday, June), North Wales Police said officers were alerted to a report of a body in the water at Ty Mawr Country Park, Cefn

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Russ Abbot's old Wrexham home to be demolished after plans backed

Plans to demolish the former Wrexham home of comedian Russ Abbot have been approved to make way for ten new houses. The decision comes despite opposition from residents over the destruction of the property in Rossett, which was once home to the

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Sadness as high street clothing store set to close its doors

A HIGH street clothing store in Flintshire looks set to close its doors next month.  Peacocks, on Holywell High Street, is closing down on July 25 in a blow for the town centre.  A sign in the window confirms the closing date and says the nearest

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Man who gave police fake details in court for driving whilst banned - AGAIN

A banned driver who attempted to fool police by giving false details has been sentenced for a further motoring offence. James Roberts, of Daisy Road in Brynteg, was jailed on May 23 for two offences of driving whilst disqualified and two of committing

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WATCH: Wrexham thief who disguised himself as postal worker is jailed

A 32-year-old man from Wrexham has been jailed for his part in thefts in Chester. Jonathan Higgins, of Langdale Avenue, Rhostyllen, appeared at Chester Magistrates to be sentenced after pleading guilty to theft by finding, two counts of theft from

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Massam still has 'unfinished business' as he returns to North Wales Crusaders

NORTH WALES CRUSADERS have bolstered their ranks with the return to the club of a former Welsh international. Rob Massam has made the decision to return to the Crusaders having played a critical role in the club’s brilliant run to last season’s

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Coach Carl hails Crusaders' brilliant response to push Oldham close

CARL FORSTER hailed the response of his North Wales Crusaders’ players as they pushed title-chasing Oldham all the way. It was a League One classic as Oldham recovered from a 24-8 deficit to gain a thrilling 25-24 success at Colwyn Bay’s Stadiwm

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Police watchdog issues statement as search for missing man at aqueduct continues

THE POLICE watchdog has issued a statement regarding an ongoing investigation to find a missing man at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Since last Thursday, searches have been ongoing in the area near the aqueduct after police were called to concerns for

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Inquest held into death of woman in Flint road traffic collision

AN INQUEST has been held into the death of a Flintshire woman in a road traffic collision.  Angela Dawn Williams, of Richard Heights, Flint, died after being struck by a HGV whilst crossing Church Street in Flint on June 5 last year. At County

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Man left "blood everywhere" in drunken attack on partner and her son, court told

A MAN who left "blood everywhere" after attacking his partner and her son has been sentenced. Colin Bagnall, of Wheatsheaf Lane in Gwersyllt, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning for sentence. The 46-year-old had pleaded

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Flintshire pupils embrace lessons on care through paper mill visit

PUPILS from a Flintshire primary school got an insight into paper manufacturing with a site visit. St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Flint embarked on an educational adventure beyond the classroom as students toured the Essity paper mill in

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Plans to demolish Wrexham social club to build houses receive green light

Plans to demolish a social club in Wrexham to build houses in its place have been given the green light. An application to create nine new homes on the site of Bersham Sports and Social Club was discussed by councillors yesterday (Monday, 3 June

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Kate's ambassador role for global charity targeting mental health in hospitality

A LEADER from a North Wales college was selected to help champion mental health awareness and support in the hospitality industry. Work-based learning manager at Coleg Cambria, Kate Muddiman, is the North Wales Ambassador for The Burnt Chef Project

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Veterans and Community Hub to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day with events in Deeside

EVENTS will be taking place in Deeside this week to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. This Thursday (June 6) will mark the anniversary of when Allied troops landed on the coast of Normandy. It was the largest amphibious invasion

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New store open selling outdoor gear to 'enjoy the beautiful landscape of North Wales'

THE MAYOR of Mold surprised a new store owner by visiting Flintshire's latest business. Mold welcomed another business to the town centre last month. Owned by Richard Samuels-McKay, Direct Outdoors is "your premier destination for outdoor gear

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Wales ultramarathon "proudest day of my life" for Wrexham runner

THREE friends have completed a gruelling challenge to raise awareness and funds for a crisis support charity. Callum Davies, 25, from Wrexham, along with Richard Austin and Finn Gibbens, undertook an ultramarathon across Wales, from the England

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Former Wrexham AFC club captain Ben Tozer has signed for Forest Green Rovers

FORMER Wrexham club captain Ben Tozer has signed for Forest Green Rovers. Tozer arrived at The Racecourse from Cheltenham Town in August 2021 and the centre-back helped the Reds win back-to-back promotions for the first time in the club's history

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Popular drink sold at Morrisons and more recalled due to exploding cans

A popular IPA has been recalled from shelves on a precautionary basis due to reports of cans exploding. Brew York is recalling its Juice Forsyth IPA, which is sold at stores including Morrisons, following the reports that cans have exploded as

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HMRC confirms exact date delayed Child Benefit payments will be received

HMRC has confirmed when delayed Child Benefit payments will be made after 500,000 claimants were left without expected payments on Monday. The issues are a result of a problem with the system that sends the cash directly into claimants’ bank accounts

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Love Island fans 'gobsmacked' as reality TV star Joey Essex enters villa

Joey Essex has become the first celebrity contestant to enter the Love Island villa as the new series gets underway. The dating series returned on June 3 and introduced more contestants to the villa with host Maya Jama entering in a white dress

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Drum and bass star Issey Cross to join Jess Glynne at Llangollen Eisteddfod

DRUM and Bass breakout star Issey Cross will support pop superstar Jess Glynne when she headlines the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod this summer. Jess Glynne will perform a headline show on Friday, July 12 and will be joined by Issey

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Man had 'little recollection' of his violent behaviour in street after drinking

A MAN had "little recollection" of his violent behaviour in the street after drinking "to excess," a court heard. John Delaney, of Ruthin Road in Coedpoeth, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Monday. The 23-year-old admitted that on May

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Welsh Government shelves school holiday changes for now

Plans to overhaul the school year have been delayed by the Welsh government, with teaching groups branding it a “waste of time”. Proposals which would have seen a week taken from the summer holidays and added to the one-week break in October have

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Advice not to travel into Chester by car on Friday ahead of wedding

RESIDENTS have been urged to avoid travelling into Chester by car on Friday if possible ahead of the Duke of Westminster's wedding. Cheshire West and Chester Council have taken to social media to inform people that Chester will be busier than usual

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Flint RNLI to mark 200 year anniversary with local choir concert

Flint RNLI are holding a concert made up of choirs from the area to mark the anniversary of the RNLI. The celebratory event will commemorate 200 years of the charity, which since its founding in 1824, has saved more than 144,000 lives at sea.

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Industrial heritage along the banks of the River Dee

The region has a rich history of industry, here we look back at Flintshire’s industrial heritage, with a piece by local historian the late Elvet Pierce... NO description of the industries of the Dee could, until fairly recently, have ignored the

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Mark Howard would love Arthur Okonkwo to sign for Wrexham AFC

MARK HOWARD hopes Arthur Okonkwo signs for Wrexham - even if it means the veteran goalkeepers gets less game-time. Okonkwo enjoyed a successful season-long at The Racecourse from Arsenal, making 36 appearances as the Reds finished runners-up in

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Chances were limited but Callum McFadzean happy with another promotion at Wrexham AFC

CALLUM MCFADZEAN didn't get as much game-time as he wanted this season but he leaves Wrexham happy in the knowledge he's a back-to-back promotion winner. The 30-year-old arrived at The Racecourse from Crewe Alexandra in January 2022 and although

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Community group begins work to improve entrance at Maelor Hospital

A GREEN fingered community group in Wrexham has begun a partnership with Wrexham Maelor Hospital.  Wrexham Community Gardeners gathered for the first time on Saturday (June 1) at the hospital to begin work on the site.  The group, which received

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Speeder clocked at 61mph in a 20 zone and person seen using laptop at the wheel

VOLUNTEERS clocked more than 150 speeders over the course of their first month back on duty - and observed a number of worrying behaviours. The Buckley Community Speedwatch team was asked to resume activities at the beginning of May, including

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Partnership between North Wales Police and prostate cancer charity celebrated

A partnership to promote prostate cancer screening has been recognised at an event in Flintshire. The collaboration between North Wales Police and prostate cancer awareness charity the Graham Fulford Charitable Trust (GFCT) was celebrated at Mold

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Wrexham's most popular 2022 baby names revealed in new stats

The most popular baby names in Wrexham from 2022 have been revealed. According to the Office for National Statistics, Elsie has been crowned the most popular girl's name in the area, replacing Olivia from 2021. There were nine proud parents