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The plan seems to be working well at Wrexham this summer
LET'S talk about planning. It isn’t the most exciting subject, I admit. However, taking care of the details and projecting into the future is profoundly important, and has been the reason for real optimism this summer. Firstly, the redevelopment
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Police issue appeal following vandalism to silent soldier memorial in Wrexham
NORTH Wales Police have issued an appeal to the public following a vandalism incident in Wrexham The incident took place to a silent soldier memorial outside Wrexham Memorial Hall in Bodhyfryd. The damage to the statue was reported on July
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New Wrexham AFC 2024/25 home shirt to debut on Wrex Coast Tour next week
WREXHAM AFC are pleased to announce their new 2024/25 red Macron home shirts will be worn for the first time by both the men’s and women’s teams during the Wrex Coast Tour. Pre-sale for the new home shirt will open at 9am (BST) on Tuesday July
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Davies is certainly enjoying his time with the North Wales Crusaders
OLLY DAVIES says he is “loving life” with the North Wales Crusaders. Davies has been with League One Crusaders on loan from Championship Halifax Panthers for the past month and he has quickly become a real favourite in Carl Forster’s side.
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A548 closed following road traffic collision, North Wales Police confirm
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A550 reopens following completion of essential repair works in Flintshire
FLINTSHIRE County Council is pleased to advise that the A550 will reopen this afternoon. From 5pm on Friday, July 12 the A550 (Tinkersdale) between Dobshill Roundabout and Glynne Way will reopen to the public. This is following the completion of
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WATCH: Coldplay star surprises his former Flintshire school after appeal
A MEMBER of one of the world's biggest bands has connected with his former Flintshire primary school. Back in March, pupils at Ysgol Y Waun, in Gwernaffield, made an appeal for ex-pupil Jonny Buckland to get in touch. They hoped for some star
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Preparations continue at a pace for the new football season
CONNAH'S QUAY NOMADS U23s are in friendly action tonight at home to Brickfield Rangers while Cymru North newboys Flint Mountain host 1874 Northwich. Airbus continue their pre-season programme at home to Macclesfield Town U21s tomorrow, Cymru North
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Emergency services attend vehicle fire incident along A55 in Flintshire
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Opening doors to the perfect partners for in-form Northop Hall?
NORTHOP HALL skipper Ben Slater hopes he has found the ideal opening partnership to boost his side’s push up the table in Division Two of the Liverpool Competition. Bowlers continue to display their run of good form and “We’ve found our best opening
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Council issues update on Traveller encampment set up next to primary school
FLINTSHIRE Council has issued an update on a Traveller encampment set up in a park next to a primary school. Several caravans had pitched up at the King George Street play area in Shotton, situated next to Ysgol Ty Ffynnon. Earlier this week
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Wrexham Council set to create new public footpath near River Gwenfro
WREXHAM Council is creating a new footpath running along the River Gwenfro. The council is creating the footpath from a footbridge crossing the river near Coedpoeth in a south-westerly direction for 370 metres to the junction with Willowbank Road
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Wrexham Council explains why some areas have 'smaller vehicles' collecting recycling
WREXHAM Council has explained why residents may have seen generic bin wagons and "smaller vehicles" picking up recycling. The local authority said in recent days, other vehicles have been used to collect recycling in some areas due to a shortage
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Much-loved Wrexham pub to close down with "great sadness" after decline in sales
A MUCH-loved 19th century Wrexham pub has announced it will be closing down this weekend. Sunday, July 14 will sadly be the final day for The Trevor Arms in Marford. Due to a significant decrease in sales amid a tough economic climate, the
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First Minister ‘never tried to claim’ sacked Hannah Blythyn was direct source of leak
THE First Minister of Wales has insisted that leaked messages to the media came from former social partnership minister Hannah Blythyn’s phone but said he has “never tried to claim” she was the direct source. In a heated exchange at the Senedd’
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Wrexham and Flintshire death notices and funeral announcements from The Leader
The Leader has published 11 death notices this week. Every week, The Leader publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain
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Wrexham Carnival one of three events being held in city centre park this weekend
A HOST of events are set to take place in Wrexham this weekend. Fair Event Management are putting on a trio of musical and fun-filled events this weekend, starting tonight (July 12) with Swing in the Park. Tonight's event takes place at Bellevue
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Man fined after police catch him with cannabis on busy high street
A MAN caught carrying cannabis in a busy high street has been fined. Matthew Jones, of Mwyn Ffordd in Minera, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Thursday. The 29-year-old admitted that on June 1 this year at Holywell he had in his possession
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Massam issues North Wales Crusaders' rallying call ahead of big clash
ROB MASSAM wants to do his best to make sure North Wales Crusaders extend the League 1 season. It’s been a mixed season so far for the Crusaders, who are sixth in the standings following their 32-18 loss at the hands of Midlands Hurricanes.
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Stalker has eight weeks knocked off jail term after Crown Court appeal
A STALKER who bombarded his wife with unwanted messages has had eight weeks knocked off his jail term. Jamie Gudger, of Coast Road in Mostyn, was jailed in June for one offence of stalking without fear, alarm or distress. The 39-year-old's
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Inquest held into death of rock musician and 'amazing' dad who died in A55 crash
AN INQUEST has been held into the death of a talented rock musician and "amazing" father who died in a crash on the A55 in Flintshire. Jon Matthew Kennedy, of Melbourne Road in Buckley, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the westbound
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Hayfever sufferers warned of weekend of "misery" set to hit in north Wales
Hayfever sufferers have been warned to expect a tough weekend, with high pollen counts forecast. The Met Office is predicting high pollen counts across Wrexham and Flintshire over the weekend, with mixed weather on the way. Airborne allergens
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Police launch appeal after car stolen from outside Wrexham supermarket
A VEHICLE was stolen from outside a supermarket in Wrexham. North Wales Police's Wrexham Town team said they attended a report of a car being stolen from Sainsbury's at Plas Coch Retail Park earlier this week. Officers attended the scene on
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Man crashed relative's car onto its side after pub assault, court told
A MAN who took a family member's car and crashed it onto its side admitted to police he was under the influence. Luke Lindley, of Wingfield Street in Stretford, Manchester, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Thursday. The 30-year-old admitted
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Nile Rodgers and CHIC impress alongside special guests at Llangollen Eisteddfod
It was a sensational night of disco classics as Nile Rodgers & CHIC – plus special guests Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Deco – delivered another incredible feel-good evening at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. The buzzing Pavilion crowd
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It'll be here, there and everywhere for a big Brymbo weekend!
BRYMBO captain Dan Parry is backing his boys to battle against adversity in what promises to be a massive and frantic weekend for the North Wales side. They head south on Sunday to face competition favourites St Fagans in the quarter-finals of
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Lucky Wrexham residents celebrating £5,000 Postcode Lottery win today
LUCKY residents in the Wrexham area are celebrating a People's Postcode Lottery win today (Friday, July 12). Players of the Postcode Lottery living in the LL14 1EP area of Ponciau, Wrexham, were announced as one of 20 winners today, netting themselves
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World famous explorer begins new hearing adventure at Wrexham opticians
VISITORS at Gresford Eyecare were rubbing shoulders with the world-renowned Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes this week. Sir Ranulph visited the opticians to be fitted with new Starkey Genesis AI hearing aids by Hearbrite partner Rachel Hatt and had
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Cloudy skies and heavy showers forecast this weekend, Met Office confirms
THE MET Office has forecast a mix of cloudy skies and heavy showers across north Wales this weekend. Friday (July 12) will be a mixed day with a cloudy and damp start, although sunny spells are possible going into the afternoon. What is
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Get your thinking caps on to give today's sporting quiz a go!
Happy Birthday SIR GARETH EDWARDS (rugby union) – former Wales and British & Irish Lions scrum-half, born 1947. LUKE SHAW (soccer) – Manchester United and England left-back, born 1995. It happened... 1932: Yorkshire’s Hedley Verity
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Drink-driver found sleeping in her car with knife at Broughton Retail Park
A DRINK-driver found sleeping with a knife in her car has been spared jail. Nicola Parry, of Mare Hey Lane in Ewloe, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court for sentence on Thursday. The 54-year-old had previously admitted offences of driving whilst
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Wrexham-based business acquired by global pharmaceutical giant
A WREXHAM based business has been acquired by a global pharmaceutical company. Eli Lilly and Company has acquired Aparito, the Wrexham-based med-tech business set up by Dr Elin Haf Davies and part-funded by the Development Bank of Wales. They
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Wrexham fans issued advice ahead of first fixture of 2024/25 campaign
WREXHAM fans have been sent some important information ahead of the first game of the new season against Hanley Town. The Reds kick off the 2024/25 campaign with a pre-season friendly at Hanley Town on Saturday (July 13) ahead of their tour to
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Ryan says he 'lives, breathes, eats and sleeps Wrexham' during One Show appearance
WREXHAM AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds has admitted that he “lives, breathes, eats and sleeps” the Welsh club. Hollywood actor Reynolds and fellow owner Rob McElhenney have overseen the rise of the Reds from the National League to League One with back-to-back
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Live morning breaking news update across Flintshire and Wrexham
8:37am Queueing traffic and traffic heavier than normal on A5156 westbound from Borras Park Road to A483 J6 (Gresford
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Summer fun and school sports in our Leader look back
Today's nostalgic look back from the Leader's archives features school sports 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 to
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Man caught in driver's seat whilst over limit for two substances, court told
A MAN has lost his licence after police caught him in the driver's seat whilst over the limit for two substances. Daniel McHugh, of Glyn Garth in Blacon, Chester, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Thursday morning. The 31-year-old admitted
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Free dance festival to bring world class performers to Wrexham this weekend
SPIRIT Fest returns to Wrexham’s Queen’s Square this weekend following a successful first year. It will be held on Saturday (July 13) from 12-5pm with an impressive dance line-up. Paallam International Spirit Fest is a free, family-friendly
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Phil Parkinson looking forward to Wrexham AFC's first pre-season friendly at Hanley
A PREMIER LEAGUE club's loss will be Hanley Town's gain when Wrexham play their first pre-season friendly at Potteries Park tomorrow. Phil Parkinson's men, who have celebrated back-to-back promotions for the first time in the club's history, are
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Year 6 school leavers from Wrexham and Flintshire - Gallery #5
The Leader's last days of school Year 6 photos have returned for 2024. Here we have the fifth and final in a series of galleries. More than 130 photographs were published in our 40-page supplement - in association with Excell Supply - and we
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Eoghan O'Connell raring to go as Wrexham AFC head to Hanley for first pre-season game
WREXHAM have the tour to North America to look forward to but Eoghan O'Connell is pleased the Reds will be in action before heading over the pond. Phil Parkinson's men, preparing for the new League One campaign which kicks-off with a home game
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Patients in north Wales "languishing" on lengthy waiting lists, says MS
A MEMBER of the Senedd has said it is "shameful" that residents in North Wales are waiting two years for surgery. Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales has hit out at the Welsh Government for its "mismanagement" of the NHS