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A55 stretch in Flintshire closed this evening due to 'police incident'
A STRETCH of the A55 in Flintshire was closed this evening (Saturday, July 13) due to a "police incident". The carriageway was closed in both directions between J35 A550 (Dobshill) and J36 (Broughton) for about an hour following th incident.
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Person left fighting for life after gas explosion on boat at North Wales marina
A MAN has been left fighting for life after a gas explosion on a boat at a North Wales marina. North Wales Fire and Rescue Service has said six crews, including an aerial ladder platform, are at the scene of the incident at Porth Penrhyn, near
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Eurofighter Typhoon jet seen roaring over Flintshire and Wrexham today
AN RAF jet was seen and heard roaring over Flintshire and Wrexham today (Saturday, July 13). Those with keen eyes and ears will have noticed the Eurofighter Typhoon flying overhead as it passed over Flintshire, coming from Liverpool. After
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Hanley Town v Wrexham AFC - Pre-season friendly
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Police dog tracks down men seen with cable stripping gear on new Lidl roof
A POLICE dog made an "amazing" start to his career after responding to reports of suspicious individuals on top of the new Lidl in Deeside. North Wales Police's North Flintshire team said its officers raced out to reports of young males on top
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Additional £3.7m funds pledged by Welsh Government to protect cultural treasures
The Welsh Government has pledged an additional £3.7m to protect and preserve the nation's cultural treasures. The funds have been allocated for the current financial year to undertake vital repairs at the National Museum Cardiff and National Library
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Fans shocked as Wrexham and Chester scheduled to play on same day in English city
EAGLE-EYED Wrexham AFC fans have reacted with shock after this year's fixtures lists scheduled The Reds to play in the same city on the same day as fierce rivals Chester. There is, of course, no love lost between the two sides who have clashed
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Stretch of busy Flintshire road to close for pothole patching works
A STRETCH of busy road in Flintshire is set to close to allow pothole patching work to take place. Flintshire Council has said that the A541 in Mold will be closed between the Tesco and McDonald's roundabouts from 6pm on Sunday. A spokesperson
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Derelict boats, mattresses and microwaves removed in Dee Estuary clean-up
SEVERAL derelict boats have been cleared from the Dee Estuary as part of an effort to remove potentially hazardous materials from the environment. The clean-up by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) officers is a crucial component of the Marine Litter
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Third time's a charm for award-winning Flintshire site manager
A SITE manager has scooped a prestigious Pride in the Job 'Quality Award' from the National Home Building Council (NHBC). Steve Parry, from Prestatyn, won his third accolade in a row for his role in overseeing work for Anwyl Homes at Croes Atti
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Wrexham stylist nominated for prestigious hair dressing award
A HAIR stylist from Wrexham has been named one of five finalists in line for a prestigious hair dressing award. Emma Jones, from Wrexham is one of the five national finalists for the Goldwell Colour Creative Awards 2024. The finalists were
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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be
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Bootlegger set to DJ at Wrexham venue next month
BOOTLEGGER will be taking over on the DJ decks at a bar in town next month. Bootlegger has become a household name over the years for his love of Wrexham AFC and memorable catchphrases. Real name Karl Phillips, the roofer-by-day is now a social
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North Wales hotels boss spearheads major expansion and £2million plan to go green
A HOTEL boss who started out washing pots in the kitchen is spearheading a major expansion plan and a £2million plan to cut carbon. Everbright Hotel Group operations manager Nic Rowland, 38, revealed the award-winning hotel group is aiming to increase
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Flintshire hall the perfect setting for hospice 'pre-loved' wedding boutique shoot
A FLINTSHIRE wedding venue said 'I do' to helping a North Wales hospice with fundraising. Soughton Hall, in Sychdyn, hosted a photoshoot to showcase the latest offerings of a special bridal boutique. The Georgian gem, situated on the border
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Are prenuptial agreements a good idea?
In our weekly legal column, the Leader, with the expert advice of the team at GHP Legal, sets out to answer some of your problems. Today's question is answered by partner Nathan Wright... Are prenuptial agreements a good idea? Q: I trust my
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Wrexham graduate becomes first female Special Constable with Taser
A Wrexham University Policing graduate has become the first female Special Constable to carry Taser in North Wales. Katy Bell, who graduated with top honours last month, successfully completed the Initial Taser training course led by the North
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Supporter of Nightingale House honours husband at Chirk Castle
A dedicated supporter of Nightingale House has shared how she honours her husband through a display at Chirk Castle. Jean Key, a loving widow, continues to remember her late husband, Richard, through the Sunshine Meadow initiative. This unique
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Book focusses on 100 years of Mold villages in photos
FLINTSHIRE'S past is in the spotlight with the release of a new book. The 100-page publication, Mold: Village Vistas, features a collection of images from across the ages, showing important moments in the life of the villages around the town from
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Soak up the culture of the Llangollen Eisteddfod from 1969
ONCE again, North Wales has welcomed a host of performers from across the world. The annual Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has long been a spectacle of global cultures. This collection of images from the Leader archives shows visitors
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Wrexham pupil makes 'stunning' trip to school prom on horseback
A WREXHAM pupil made a "stunning" journey to the leavers prom on horseback. Aaliyah Miller, from Pentre Broughton, rode her horse, Woody, to Darland High School's prom recently. The 16-year-old, who is now going on to study A Levels at the
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I went for lunch at the Dog and Pickle, Lavister, and I would definitely head back!
EVER since the Dog and Pickle rebranded and reopened last year, it's been somewhere I've wanted to try but never got round to... until now. To celebrate passing an exam, I thought I'd treat myself to lunch out, so I headed down to the revamped
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Wrexham barbers to host 'free haircuts' night in aid of men's mental health
A WREXHAM barbers is hosting a free haircut evening in aid of supporting men's mental health. On Wednesday, July 31 Gwersyllt Barbers is collaborating with mental health advocate Richard 'Richy' Harries for a 'Free haircut' event for men in the
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Restaurants, pubs and cafes where kids can eat free (or for £1) in summer holiday
SCHOOL holidays can be an expensive time for parents, searching for activities to keep their little ones entertained. Courtesy of Money Saving Central, these are the places kids can eat for free (or for the small value of £1) during the summer
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Local MS urges constituents to attend free community awareness event
Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, is rallying locals to support a community awareness event in Bangor on Dee. This free engagement session is happening at the village hall on Tuesday, July 16. Mr Rowlands, is urging
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Deeside Ice Skating Club to celebrate 50th anniversary despite challenging years
DEESIDE Leisure Centre in Queensferry, is celebrating the Ice Skating Club's 50th anniversary this weekend. The much-loved centre has provided a source of joy and happiness to many in the Flintshire community over the years. To celebrate, a
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Charity gets sweet donation from Mold law firm's cupcake fundraiser
A law firm in Mold has raised more than £100 for a children's charity by selling cupcakes. The staff at Swayne Johnson's new office sold cakes at the town market to contribute to the children's charity Hope House/Ty Gobaith. The charity organises