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Wrexham AFC seal deal for Academy training facility to develop players of the future
WREXHAM AFC and Darland High School have agreed a deal to build a new Academy training facility at the school. The facility is a key development on the road to achieving Category Three Academy status, with the club's application for the 2024/25
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Revised plans to convert Buckley funeral directors into apartments
Revised plans have been put forward to turn a former funeral directors in Buckley into apartments. The application by EMW Developments seeks permission to convert the old RD Davis & Son Funeral Directors into four flats. It comes after proposals
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PICS: Prince of Wales returns to North Wales RAF base where he was once stationed
WILLIAM, Prince of Wales has today (July 9) paid a visit to the North Wales RAF base he previously served at. The Prince returned to the site for the first time since taking on the role from His Majesty The King in August last year. His Royal
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Crowds gather in Buckley to proudly celebrate the 168th annual Jubilee
BUCKLEY proudly hosted its annual Jubilee edition through the town today (July 9). The service started at 3pm with both the National and Welsh anthems, followed by the singing of hymns and Bible readings. The Royal Buckley Town Band provided
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Woman admits causing man's death by careless driving, denies dangerous driving
A Chester woman has pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving. Lucinda Collins, 39, of Church Lane, Upton, denies causing death by dangerous driving and will stand trial on that charge next year. Collins was charged with causing the
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Plea to address Wrexham AFC parking chaos as fans clash with residents
Calls have been made for resident parking schemes to be introduced near to Wrexham AFC's Racecourse Ground to tackle matchday parking issues. Attendances at the historic stadium have increased to as much as 12,500 since the football club was taken
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Flintshire students a 'credit to the school' with prom event
A FLINTSHIRE high school has held its Year 11 end of school prom. Argoed High School's event, at Clawdd Offa Farm, in Penyffordd, saw 80 students attending the event. As the students arrived, some in sports cars and limousines, as well as other
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Hannah Blythyn breaks silence on allegations over 'leaks to the press'
A minister sacked by Wales’ First Minister amid claims she leaked information to the press has broken her silence, telling the Senedd her side of the story. Hannah Blythyn, the Labour MS who has represented Delyn since 2016, reiterated her vehement
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Michel Roux Jr brings Le Gavroche to North Wales with £325 per head menu
A ONCE in a lifetime opportunity to experience a two-Michelin star menu from the famous Le Gavroche is coming to Colwyn Bay. Tables are booking up fast for the special event at Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias on December 6 and 7, when legendary chef
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New indoor axe-throwing centre to open in Chester this week
A new axe-throwing centre will be officially opening in Chester this week. Axt Haus, located under the historic railway arches in Kitchen Street by Chester Racecourse, will be throwing open its doors on Thursday, July 11. The first of its kind
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Tom O'Connor has signed a new three-year contract with Wrexham AFC
TOM O'CONNOR has signed a new three-year contract with Wrexham, keeping him at The Racecourse until the end of the 2026-2027 season. Brought in from League One outfit Burton Albion in January 2022, utility player O'Connor - who can play at centre-back
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North Wales issued yellow weather warning due to thunderstorms and flooding
A yellow weather warning has been issued for North Wales with thunderstorms set to hit the area from as early as 2pm on Tuesday (July 9). The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning due to thunderstorms which will be in place across parts of
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Katherine Jenkins makes sensational return to Llangollen Musical Eisteddfod
WELSH singing superstar Katherine Jenkins OBE made a sensational return to the Pavilion headlining a classical gala concert to conclude this year’s Core Week of Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Captivating the adoring audience with
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Jet2 issues travel warning to all passengers flying from Manchester Airport
Going on holiday is exciting and checking key information before you get to the airport is always a good idea, especially if it could interfere with travel times. Jet2.com has issued some advice for all passengers flying from Manchester Airport
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Ryan reveals his secrets to luring players to Wrexham AFC
RYAN REYNOLDS has revealed his top secrets for luring players over to Wrexham AFC. The Deadpool actor took over as co-chairman of the north Wales club alongside fellow actor Rob McElhenney in 2021. That has been a massive factor in Wrexham
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Traveller encampment set up at park next to primary school
A TRAVELLER encampment has been set up near a Flintshire primary school. Several caravans have pitched up at the King George Street play area in Shotton in recent days. The park is located next to Ysgol Ty Ffynnon. A police van was parked
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New cocktail bar experiences busy opening night in the heart of Llangollen
A NEW cocktail bar has opened it's doors in Llangollen. 'Bar Vibez' welcomed new customers on a busy opening night, held on Saturday, July 6. Originally from Manchester and now living in Oswestry, owner Joe Ainsworth told the Leader about his
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Wrexham AFC's Ollie Palmer to sponsor mental health event with clothing brand
'WXM Clothing' founded by Wrexham AFC's striker Ollie Palmer is generously sponsoring a men's mental health event for a second time. Organised by Richard 'Richy' Harries, 'Walk and Talk' will take place on Sunday, July 14 encouraging individual's
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"Professional thieves" sentenced after several high value shoplifting incidents
TWO "professional thieves" are to be released from custody after admitting their part in a series of high-value shoplifting offences. In June, three members of a six-person group were sentenced for numerous theft from shop offences. They were
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Wrexham store's appeal to help deliver joy to schools ahead of summer
A HOMEWARES retailer in Wrexham is calling for community support of schools this summer. For the first time, Dunelm, has launched a Delivering Joy Local Schools Appeal aiming to help schools and nurseries in need. The community-focused campaign
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New 'Farm Fit Club' launched in Flintshire offers down-to-earth classes
A NEW fitness facility located on a working Flintshire farm is cultivating a new physical and mental wellbeing experience for people. Located at Pen y Garth Farm, on the Mold-Denbigh road, Farm Fit Club incorporates farming elements and the great
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Gastropub to continue popular guest chef series with Sabrina Gidda
A POPULAR Cheshire gastropub is set to continue its Guest Chef series, with Great British Menu star and author of Modern South Asian Kitchen, Sabrina Gidda. Sabrina will be taking the reigns at the White Horse pub in Churton, near Holt, this evening
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Man who petrol-bombed woman's car for £150 was "desperate for money," court told
A MAN who accepted £150 to petrol-bomb a woman's car in a revenge attack was "desperate for money," a court heard. The Leader reported last week on the sentencing of Alisha Anwar, of The Oval in Pentre Maelor, Wrexham. Anwar, 29 had admitted
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A483 Wrexham stretch closed in both directions tonight for roadworks
A STRETCH of the A483 in Wrexham is closing in both directions tonight. The Newbridge bypass (from J1 to Halton roundabout) will be closed from 9pm until 6am on Wednesday. Traffic Wales will be carrying out routine cyclic maintenance
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RECAP: Prince of Wales visits North Wales RAF base where he was once stationed
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Motorists warned as fallen tree blocks Sealand Road in Chester
A main road in Chester is closed this morning (Tuesday, July 9) due to a fallen tree. Cheshire West and Chester Council has confirmed that Sealand Road is currently closed between the junctions of Ferry Lane and Western Avenue, Blacon, in both
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Inspirational Flintshire student Annabel has short story published
A FLINTSHIRE student dealing with learning challenges on a daily basis has shown nothing is impossible as she celebrates her first published story. Annabel Gower, 14, attends Argoed High School, Mynydd Isa, and has a diagnosis of dyslexia. Despite
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Signed Harry Kane England shirt up for auction to support Nightingale House
A SHIRT signed by England football hero Harry Kane has gone up for sale to raise funds for charity. The new Number 9 England home kit shirt been donated to Nightingale House Hospice in Wrexham and has gone up for sale on the charity’s eBay store
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Crews tackle reycling bin fire which spread to flat in Flintshire
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze involving a recycling bin which spread to the living room of a flat in Flintshire. Two crews were called to the incident which occurred at a property on Jubilee Road in Buckley at 3.40am on Tuesday (July 9).
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'What is policy over distribution of sandbags to vulnerable residents ?'
By Mark Isherwood MS for North Wales Questioning the First Minister, I referred to the Broughton residents flooded in 2021 and raised complaints over the Council’s non-allocation of sandbags to vulnerable residents in known flooding black spots
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Test siren to sound at Mold chemical plant this afternoon
THE Alyn Works site in Mold, housing chemical firms Synthite and TS Resins, will test its emergency alarm today (Tuesday, July 9), as part of a procedure required under safety legislation. It will sound at 2pm from the site on Denbigh Road. The
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Meet the four friends on a musical mission to launch new Wrexham social group
FOUR friends have come together to set up a non-profit singing group open to all community members in Chirk, Wrexham. Due to a decline in social groups post Covid, Lisa Langford was determined to form a much-needed group to provide people with
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Drink-driver seen "swerving" on A483 whilst towing caravan, court told
A DRINK-driver who was seen "swerving" whilst towing a caravan on the A483 has lost his licence. Gary Taylor, of Belvedere Road in Burnley, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Monday. The 39-year-old admitted that on June 20 this year,
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Update on large barn fire at Flintshire farm which caused 'explosion'
THE FIRE service has issued an update on a large barn blaze at a Flintshire farm. Crews were called to the incident at a farm in the Afonwen area, near Caerwys, at 7.10pm on Monday (July 8). People living nearby reported hearing a "huge explosion
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Motorists warned of traffic lights failure at Posthouse roundabout this morning
MOTORISTS are warned of reports traffic lights failure on the Posthouse roundabout this morning (Tuesday, July 9). Numerous drivers have taken to social media to state that lights on the A483 roundabout are out this morning, and have been since
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Live breaking news updates across Wrexham and Flintshire this morning
9:16am Queueing traffic and traffic heavier than normal on A525 eastbound from Heritage Way to A483 J4 (Coedpoeth)
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Family 'horrified' after teen driver caught more than twice the cannabis limit
A teenager horrified his family when he was caught drug-driving at more than twice the limit, a court heard. Jozef Bailey, of Packsaddle Bank in Pentre Bychan, Wrexham, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Monday. The 19-year-old admitted
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Drink-driver caught after taking injured friend to hospital at 2am
A MAN who drove his injured friend to hospital in the early hours of the morning was over the drink-drive limit, a court heard. Cameron Bailey, of Wheatsheaf Lane in Gwersyllt, Wrexham, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Monday. The 21
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Year 6 school leavers from Wrexham and Flintshire - Gallery #2
The Leader's last days of school Year 6 photos have returned for 2024. Here we have the second in a series of five galleries. More than 130 photographs were published in our 40-page supplement - in association with Excell Supply - and we want
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Wrexham AFC boss Phil Parkinson still looking to improve areas of the squad
PHIL PARKINSON is plotting more new signings but insists he already has a good squad at his disposal heading into the new League One campaign. Wrexham finished runners-up in League Two last season, securing back-to-back promotions for the first
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Wrexham AFC is the club in the EFL that everyone wants to be at - George Dobson
GEORGE DOBSON said Wrexham is the club in the Football League that “everyone wants to be at” after becoming Phil Parkinson’s third new signing of the summer. The midfielder, who spent the last three seasons with Charlton Athletic where he played
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Town's public toilets at risk after vandals 'rip fittings off walls' yet again
A TOWN'S public toilets could be at risk after the latest in a series of "mindless" vandalism incidents. Andy White, Buckley town events manager, told the Leader that town councillors are to have a special meeting in the coming weeks to discuss