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Wrexham: Teenager arrested after man taken to hospital with serious injuries
A 27-year-old man has been taken to Stoke hospital with serious injuries following an incident in Wrexham. Emergency services responded to a report of an assault at a property in the Acton area of Wrexham shortly after 2.45pm today (Wednesday,
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Wales' First Minister Vaughan Gething loses vote of no confidence
WALES' First Minister has lost a vote of no confidence tabled by the Welsh Conservatives. The motion follows the collapse of the co-operation deal between Labour and Plaid Cymru and a series of rows involving Mr Gething. The Conservatives called
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Recap: Wrexham street blocked off as armed police reportedly attend incident
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It seems that Flint's Essity Stadium will be the place to be next season!
FLINT’S Essity Stadium will be the mecca for fast-flowing football next season. Home club Flint Town United will join renting neighbours Connah’s Quay Nomads in Welsh football’s top flight on the shores of the Dee Estuary with up-and-coming Flint
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Saltney U14s sign off for the season with victory over Aston Park Rangers
SALTNEY TOWN finished off with a 10-2 win over Aston Park Rangers in the Flintshire Junior League’s U14s Division. Jaiman Lamani and Olly Allman-Williams led the way with hat-tricks as Jack Jones bagged both for Rangers. Saltney’s other scorers
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Poole and Phillips remain with Flintshire top flight clubs next season
DANGEROUS wing-backs are valuable commodities for top flight Flintshire clubs. Connah’s Quay Nomads have announce that Declan Poole has agreed a new deal at the club for the forthcoming season. Meanwhile, Jake Phillips is to remain at the Essity
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Crusaders' coach Carl is delighted to see Massam back in the ranks
ROB MASSAM was a key figure in North Wales Crusaders’ brilliant run to League One’s grand final last season. Now, the former Welsh international will be looking to have the same impact as he has made the decision to return to the club. Crusaders
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Man loses licence after police catch him behind the wheel without insurance
A MAN who was caught driving without insurance intended to get back in his car and drive away, a court heard. Daniel Wooton, of Plas Issa in Pen Y Cae, appeared for sentence at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Wednesday. The 44-year-old had previously
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Flintshire leisure company could get reprieve to continue providing services
A charitable organisation which provides leisure services in Flintshire could be given a reprieve after senior councillors agreed to hold further talks. Flintshire Council has recently been in dispute with Aura Wales, which has managed most leisure
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More than 300 new homes could be built in Ewloe as plans entered
Plans have been put forward to build more than 300 new homes in a village in Flintshire. Castle Green Homes wants to create a total of 315 properties on land off Holywell Road and Green Lane in Ewloe. If approved, the scheme would include 126
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Free ice cream in Chester for Duke of Westminster wedding crowds
Free ice cream and gelato will be available for Chester city centre visitors coming to see the Duke of Westminster's wedding on Friday, June 7. As part of local celebrations for their wedding, The Duke of Westminster Hugh Grosvenor and fiancée
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Road in Wrexham was reportedly closed both ways after crash
A ROAD in Wrexham was reportedly closed in both directions this afternoon (Wednesday, June 5) following a crash. Traffic reports state that the incident happened on the B5605 near Ruabon. The road was reportedly closed from the Pen y Cae
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Saddle up for Pedal Power Parade at Alyn Waters Country Park
GET ready to pedal into an exciting adventure at a Wrexham country park, during Bike Week (June 10-16). Thanks to funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Pedal Power Parade is back for 2024 at Alyn Waters Country Park, and promises to be better
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Location, Location, Location star Phil Spencer has lunch at hotel near Flintshire
PHIL SPENCER from Channel 4's Location, Location, Location enjoyed a spot of lunch at a hotel and spa near Flintshire yesterday (June 4). He and some of the production team from the show stopped at White House Hotel Restaurant and Spa near Rhuallt
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Fire service called to AVOW offices in Wrexham city centre after alarm triggered
FIREFIGHTERS were called to charity offices in the centre of Wrexham yesterday (June 4). At around 12.30pm on Tuesday, the fire alarm at the AVOW (Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham) on Egerton Street was triggered, leading to the
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Man left partner with injuries after flying into 'fit of drunken rage'
A MAN who flew into a "fit of drunken rage" and left his partner with "very unpleasant injuries" has been jailed. Grant Woods, aged 50 and of no fixed abode, appeared for sentence at Mold Crown Court on Wednesday. He'd admitted two counts of
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Theatre company to bring panto back to Wrexham, with roles up for garbs
A COMMUNITY theatre company is to bring back its legendary pantomime to Wrexham, after a gap of several years, with roles up for grabs. Tip Top Productions, which has productions scheduled for Storyhouse and Theatr Clwyd this year, has announced
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Denbighshire's new bin scheme slammed by Llangollen residents
Residents in Llangollen have complained about Denbighshire Council’s roll-out of its new recycling scheme, claiming it won’t work. Denbighshire County Council insists that “teething problems” are inevitable. This week, the council is rolling
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Flintshire Council statement on long grass verges amid road safety concerns
FLINTSHIRE Council has addressed concerns over long grass left to grow on verges near roads. Some motorists have raised road safety concerns about verges left to grow if they are obscuring the view of oncoming vehicles. The Penymynydd roundabout
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Pop up art gallery on show at Eagles Meadow in Wrexham
A POP-up art gallery showcasing student talent is ongoing at Eagles Meadow in Wrexham. The creativity of local students is on full display at the new Pop-Up Art Show, named Quintesse, a unique event celebrating the artistic achievements of young
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Arriva Wales confirms route and timetable changes to services across North Wales
ARRIVA Wales has confirmed several changes to routes and timetables across North Wales and Chester. From Sunday, June 30 there will be several differences to the following services. Service 1 Wrexham to Chester: Timetable revised, additional
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Hope on the menu as mental health charity and Chirk café unite
A WREXHAM-based mental health charity and social enterprise café have teamed up to tackle stigma head-on, raising awareness around mental health within the community. The partnership between Advance Brighter Futures (ABF) and Caffi Wylfa, in Chirk
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Woman fought store manager in the street over stolen cans of beer, court told
A WREXHAM woman has been spared jail after attacking a shop manager in the street after stealing beers. Jessica Williams, of St David's Crescent, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The 34-year-old admitted one offence of assault
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Proud mum and businesswoman represents Flintshire in UK Beauty Awards 2024
A PROUD businesswoman has had the pleasure of representing Flintshire as a finalist in a UK beauty competition. Michelle Inskip-Smith says her Holywell-based home salon came in at 10th place out of 50 shortlisted businesses across the UK in the
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Police probe overnight burglary at Tesco store in Flintshire
POLICE are probing a burglary at a supermarket store in Flintshire. North Wales Police's North Flintshire team were made aware of reports of a commercial burglary at Tesco in Holywell overnight (June 5). The force say that tools and fire
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A55 fully reopen following 'serious collision' involving HGV and pedestrian
THE A55 has completely reopened following a serious collision between a HGV and pedestrian which left it closed overnight. At approximately 5pm yesterday (June 4) a 'serious collision' was reported by Cheshire Police on the A55 near Chester.
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Breaking news across Wrexham and Flintshire this morning
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Guitarist Paul returns from New Zealand to perform special gig
A FORMER Flintshire student, now an established New Zealand music artist, is taking part in a special one-off live performance for old school friends during a return to the region. As a 14-year-old, Paul Lightfoot, previously from Hawarden, only
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Drug driver in the dock after police caught her whilst six times cocaine limit
A WREXHAM woman who was found to be more than six times the cocaine limit has been banned from driving for several years. Gemma Dolan, of Bala Road, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The 38-year-old admitted two offences of
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School days, carnival queen and more in our peek at the past
Today's nostalgic look back from the Leader's archives features school musicians and more. Maybe you can spot yourself or family and friends in today's gallery, don't forget to tag each other. Do you have photos from the past you would like
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Repeat shoplifting could cause businesses to decide stores 'are not viable'
THE ongoing effect of repeat shoplifting could result in companies deciding their Wrexham stores are 'no longer viable,' a Judge has warned. In recent weeks, the Leader reported on the impact of continual theft from Wrexham city centre shops.
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'Stunning' D-Day themed postbox topper unveiled to mark 80th anniversary
A MAN has designed a "stunning" postbox topper to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. This Thursday (June 6) marks the anniversary of the Normandy landings during the Second World War. Codenamed Operation Neptune and often referred
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Wrexham AFC boss Phil Parkinson wants quality and won't sign players for sake of it
PHIL PARKINSON is not concerned that he is yet to complete his first new signing of the summer and insists he won't bring players in for the sake of it. The success story continued at The Racecourse this season with Wrexham finishing runners-up
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Flintshire play area closed for 'safety reasons' following vandalism incident
DAMAGED play facilities in a Flintshire town may be lost for good if vandals don't stop targeting them, a disappointed Mayor has warned. St Mary's play area near Bryn Coch in Mold has been temporarily closed down due to 'safety reasons.' The
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Bangor-on-Dee teams up with UK's largest designer outlet for Ladies Day races
The title sponsor of this year's Ladies Day at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse has been announced ahead of this weekend's meeting. Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, the UK's largest, will headline the fashionable occasion set for this Saturday, June 8.
