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This is why police closed A483 Wrexham stretch last night
POLICE have confirmed why a section of the A483 in Wrexham was closed last night. The carriageway was closed in both directions between J5 Mold Road interchange and J6 Gresford at about 3am on Wednesday. A North Wales Police spokesperson
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Man lured victim to football field and chased him with crossbow, court told
A MAN has been jailed for his part in a terrifying incident in which he chased his victim across a football field with a crossbow. Jake Roberts, of The Close in Greenfield, appeared for sentence at Mold Crown Court on Wednesday. The 29-year-old
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Revealed: How much Flintshire Council raked in from parking fines in a year
Flintshire Council raked in more £157,000 through parking fines during the last financial year, new figures have revealed. Local authority enforcement officers dished out 4,887 penalty charge notices (PCNs) to drivers in the county during the 2023
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Thousands warned they are missing out on nearly £4,000 DWP cost of living boost
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is encouraging everyone to check if they may be eligible for cost of living support worth nearly £4,000 a year. The DWP is urging people to check their eligibility for Pension Credit. Pension Credit
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Cardiac arrest patient spat in paramedic's face after he came to save his life
A MAN spat directly in the face of a paramedic who had come to save his life after he went into cardiac arrest, a court was told. Paul Griffiths, of Heol Bathafarn in Coedpoeth, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Wednesday afternoon.
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Police in Flintshire appeal over whereabouts of wanted man
POLICE in Flintshire are looking to trace a wanted man. North Wales Police's North Flintshire team has launched an appeal over the whereabouts of Neville O’Connor (pictured). The 34-year-old who has links to the Holywell area is wanted on
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Banned driver 'stupidly' got behind wheel to relieve his unwell wife, court told
A banned driver who got behind the wheel to relieve his unwell wife has been handed a community order. Daniel Evans, of Second Avenue in Gwersyllt, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The 48-year-old admitted that on June 20,
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It will be Bravo for Connah's Quay Nomads if they can get through in Europe
CONNAH’S QUAY NOMADS jetted off on another European adventure yesterday and boss Neil Gibson doesn’t want the trip to Slovenia to be their one and only excursion abroad this summer. Nomads - Welsh Cup winners and Cymru Premier League runners-up
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Terrific trio are looking forward to another top season at Deeside Dragons
IMPORTANT figures have agreed to remain with the Deeside Dragons for the forthcoming season. Defenceman Cade King will be back with the Dragons for a second season. King signed up for Deeside from Blackburn Hawks and he immediately became a
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It's all about those percentages for Crusaders' coach Carl
CARL FORSTER believes North Wales Crusaders will triumph in the bulk of their matches if completion rates are high. Forster is looking to lead his side into the League One play-offs once more this season, after Cru enjoyed a stunning run in the
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Nomads' boss has been keeping an eye on Europa Conference League opponents
NEIL GIBSON has taken a watching brief ahead of what is a big week for Connah's Quay Nomads. This Thursday, Nomads will face NK Bravo, of Slovenia, away in the first leg of the Europa Conference League's first qualifying round. Nomads' boss
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CCTV image released of man underwater teams are searching canal for
POLICE have released an image of a man they are searching for in the Chirk area. Police underwater search teams have been at the Shropshire Union Canal in Chirk in recent days. They have today (Wednesday, July 10) released an image of the man
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Midfielder Adam signs his first senior contract with Chester club
ADAM BOTT has signed his first senior deal at Chester. The 18-year-old was skipper of the Blues’ youth team last season and he spent the second half of the campaign on dual registration with Pilkington, scoring on two occasions. Bott is from
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It's still very much all to play for in the chase for promotion
A MAJOR battle is brewing to achieve promotion from Division Two this season. Leaders Marchwiel and Wrexham suffered only their second loss of the campaign in a 27-run reverse at Bangor Seconds, but they still hold a comfortable 28-point advantage
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Monthly bin collections proposed in Flintshire to meet recycling targets
Plans to introduce monthly black bin collections in Flintshire look set to go ahead in a bid to improve recycling rates. Flintshire Council is currently facing the threat of fines of more than £1m after missing the Welsh Government target of recycling
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IN PICTURES: The 'largest' Vale Vintage Machinery Show yet at Caerwys
HUNDREDS OF vintage vehicles descended upon a Flintshire village once more over the weekend as it held its annual show. The torrid weather didn't dampen spirits as machinery owners travelled from far and wide to a field on the outskirts of Caerwys
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Wrexham bakery investment set to create 65 new jobs
A FAST-growing bakery has secured investment for a multi-million pound expansion plan that’s going to create 65 new jobs - with the promise of many more to follow. The first phase will see the Jones Village Bakery installing a new production line
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Man who left ex-partner 'petrified' banned from entering Flintshire village
A MAN who left his former partner 'petrified' of going out alone has been banned from entering the Flintshire village she lives in. David Todd, of Brynllys West in Prestatyn, appeared before Mold Crown Court for sentencing on Wednesday (July 10
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'Great honour' for ex-Flintshire MP as he re-joins government in Home Office role
A FORMER Flintshire MP is returning to politics after being appointed to the Home Office. Sir David Hanson, who served as Labour MP for Delyn for 27 years, has been appointed as Minister of State in the Home Office. He re-joins the Home Office
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Funeral of 'kind' Wrexham man, 20, who died suddenly to take place this week
THE FUNERAL of a Wrexham man who died suddenly last month will take place this week. Rhys Coull, who was from Coedpoeth, died at the Manchester Royal Infirmary on June 8. The 20-year-old was an Environmental Science student at Keele University
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Paw Patrol fans are in for a treat this weekend at The Entertainer in Wrexham
THIS weekend, Skye from Paw Patrol will be on duty at The Entertainer in Wrexham, giving fans the chance to snap up some paw-fect pictures with their furry hero. The event will take place on Saturday, July 13 at The Entertainer in Wrexham.
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'Consultation on moving Holywell Market'
By Hannah Blythyn MS for Delyn This week I’d like to start this week’s my column by offering my warmest congratulations to the new MP for Clwyd East, Becky Gittins. Becky’s roots are firmly entrenched in our corner of North Wales and I know
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School Report: prom, keeping active and creative fundraising
As well as our regular news and photos from schools across Wrexham and Flintshire, we have a round-up of events and achievements in today's School Report. If you would like to feature anything from your school, you can share with us direct here
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Country cottage on the border of Wales and England up at auction this week
A THREE-BEDROOMED country cottage on the border of Wales and England is due to be sold at auction this week. The property is based in the hamlet of Knolton, near Overton on Dee, and offers scope for complete refurbishment. Chapel House, which
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Dust problems from Kronospan in Chirk raised in Senedd
A SENIOR North Wales Senedd member has called for a health impact statement from the Welsh Government at Chirk’s Kronospan factory. Llyr Gruffydd, member for North Wales, spoke in the chamber last week calling for a long-term assessment of the
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Man in court after harassing his step mother with "volatile" behaviour
A MAN who harassed his step mother with his "volatile" behaviour has been spared jail. Jake Lewis, of Wheatsheaf Mews in Gwersyllt, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday for sentence. The 25-year-old had previously admitted one offence
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Adult patient with learning disabilities "failed" by Wrexham Maelor Hospital
A PATIENT with learning disabilities was "failed" by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, according to a new report. The report issued by Public Services Ombudsman for Wales found failings in nursing care for Ms A, an adult with learning disabilities
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Main road in Flintshire closed after surface gives way due to burst water main
A STRETCH of main road in Flintshire is closed this morning (Wednesday, July 10) after being damaged due to a burst water main The A549 Dirty Mile, near Buckley, is closed after a section of the road gave way last night. The busy road links
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Live morning breaking news update across Flintshire and Wrexham
8:46am Queueing traffic on A525 Ruthin Road inbound near A483 J4 (Coedpoeth). Travel time is ten minutes.
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Fete queens helps give nostalgia gallery a regal touch
Take trip to the past with the Leader archives in today's Way Back When gallery. Today features musicians, mugs 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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Man sentenced for abuse and assault against police after drinking
A MAN who took up a significant amount of police resources due to his threatening behaviour after drinking has been sentenced. Connah Jones, of Chapel Street in Wrexham, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Monday. The 29-year-old admitted
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"It is a very big problem" - Concern over e-bike and scooter use in town centre
CONCERNS have been raised about the dangers of e-bikes and scooters being ridden around a town centre. At Mold Town Council's June meeting, members agreed to write to North Wales Police regarding the use of bikes and scooters (including electric
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Wrexham AFC boss Phil Parkinson hopeful Paul Mullin won't miss many games
PHIL PARKINSON is optimistic star striker Paul Mullin won't miss many games at the start of the new League One campaign. Mullin underwent spinal surgery in the middle of June to correct a long-term lower-back and hamstring issue, meaning the 29
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Year 6 school leavers from Wrexham and Flintshire - Gallery #3
The Leader's last days of school Year 6 photos have returned for 2024. Here we have the third 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 didn't hang around when George Dobson was available
PHIL PARKINSON moved quickly when he found out George Dobson was available because he feels the midfielder has a lot to offer Wrexham on and off the pitch. Dobson has become the third new signing of the summer, putting pen to paper on a three-year
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Woman bit store staff member after being caught shoplifting, court told
A WOMAN caught shoplifting in Wrexham went on to bite a member of staff who detained her. Denisa Constantin, aged 21 and of Beaver Close in Chester, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday alongside 22-year-old Alimonata Dragusin, of Echo
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'Spectacular' Snowdonia officially named among UK's most beautiful national parks
It's official, Eryri (Snowdonia) is among one of the most beautiful national parks in the UK, according to the BBC. From the towering peaks of the Cairngorms to the broad beaches of the Pembrokeshire coast - each of the UK's 15 national parks has