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Why drivers have experienced delays between Wrexham and Mold this evening
DRIVERS HAVE been reporting major delays on roads between Wrexham and Flintshire tonight (July 15). Many have been taking to social media to report hold-ups of up to 40 minutes between Wrexham and Mold. Hafren Dyfrdwy have been at the site
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North Wales locations used for films and TV shows including House of the Dragon
North Wales has welcomed film crews from the likes of Sky, HBO, Netflix and the BBC to the area over the last few years. From Game of Thrones (GoT) spin-off House of the Dragon to Six Minutes to Midnight - a movie starring Dame Judi Dench, Jim
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Wrexham AFC sign left-back Sebastian Revan and goalkeeper Callum Burton.
WREXHAM manager Phil Parkinson has completed the double signing of left-back Sebastian Revan and goalkeeper Callum Burton. Revan, who spent the majority of last season on loan at Rotherham United, has joined from Aston Villa for an undisclosed
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Family-run Okells Garden Centre to open new shop in Chester
A popular independent garden centre which has been helping people with their home plots for over 40 years is to open a new site in Chester. Family-run Okells Garden Centre, located off the A51 Tarporley Road between Tarvin and Tarporley, made a
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Massam has hailed the spirit during his return to North Wales Crusaders
ROB MASSAM says the squad spirit at North Wales Crusaders has helped him to fit back into the ranks during his return. Ex-Wales international Massam retired at the end of last season but he has now returned to the Cru ranks as Carl Forster’s side
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Gibson hails the 'big moments' as Nomads hold the upper hand in European tie
NEIL GIBSON couldn’t contain his joy at masterminding one of the best night’s in Connah’s Quay Nomads’ history. Nomads returned from Slovenia win a 1-0 win in the first round qualifier first leg at NK Bravo in a a match played in 30 degree temperatures
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Brilliant Brymbo's T20 vision ends with them at the top of the pile
BRYMBO finished top of the North Wales League’s T20 Premier tournament after beating Bangor in Saturday’s top two tussle at Ty Newydd. Connor Davies hit an unbeaten 64 and Jason Underwood (pictured above) was 44 not out as Brymbo responded to Bangor
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It's Williams to the fore as Northop remain at the top of the table
NORTHOP SECONDS remain top of Division One with their unbeaten record still in tact after beating Buckley by five wickets. Buckley were put into bat and it proved to be the correct decision with Northop bowling the home side out for 141. Ollie
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Connah's Quay Nomads' boss Gibson is eyeing up European glory
NEIL GIBSON is calling on his Connah’s Quay Nomads side to stay focused to keep their latest European adventure going. Nomads host NK Bravo at Bangor’s Nantporth Stadium on Thursday night after a sensational 1-0 win in Slovenia last Thursday where
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Llangollen Fringe Festival is a huge success as it returns for 27th edition
THIS YEAR the Llangollen Fringe Festival returned for its 27th edition, taking place from July 5 to 14. The festival featured an exciting range of shows showcasing the best of comedy, music, dance, workshops and more. Taking place at Llangollen
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Safety concerns see Ewloe hotel's electric vehicle charging plans refused
Plans to install 12 new electric vehicle charging points at a hotel in Flintshire have been refused due to safety concerns. An application was submitted to Flintshire Council in March this year to create charging points within the car park of the
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Leeswood Reindeer Lodge herd could lose their shelter as plans refused
A herd of reindeer which form part of a popular festive attraction could lose their home after a planning application was rejected. The Reindeer Lodge in Leeswood, near Mold, draws thousands of visitors a year as people flock to see Father Christmas
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First edition of festival to remember Flint musician a 'massive success'
THE ORGANISERS of a festival held to remember a Flintshire musician say it was a 'massive success'. Alastair Thomas died of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) on October 2, 2018. Known as Ali, he was a singer and musician from Flint who had two young
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Police warn motorists about abnormal load travelling through North Wales tonight
MOTORISTS are being warned of an abnormal load travelling across north Wales this evening (July 15). North Wales Police have confirmed that they will be escorting an abnormal load from Holyhead docks to the force border at Broughton, via the A55
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Dart-a-thon raises thousands for Wrexham hospice in Lisa's memory
THE community at Overton Recreational Club got together to complete a 12-hour dart-a-thon in aid of Nightingale House Hospice. An incredible £3,138.16 was raised to support patient services at the event in May, held in memory of Lisa Owens, who
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Police receive reports of youths throwing bricks and stones in Flintshire village
AN APPEAL for information has been launched amid a spate of anti-social behaviour (ASB) incidents in a Flintshire village. North Wales Police officers working in the county have been dealing with a number of ASB cases recently. Earlier this
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Human remains found in Tenerife amid search for missing teen Jay Slater
Human remains have been found in Tenerife, where Lancashire teenager Jay Slater went missing, according to Spanish police. Police on the Spanish island said that a “lifeless body” had been found and that “all indications suggest” it could be 19
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Dangerous driver hit two people while driving through roadworks, court told
A MAN with a bad driving record - including death by dangerous driving - has been jailed for a highly dangerous manoeuvre which could have killed two people. Richard Pierce, of Bretton Road in Bretton, appeared at Mold Crown Court on Monday for
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Hefty financial toll for 'idiot' who called people paedophiles after drinking
A MAN has been spared jail for abuse and accusations of paedophilia in the street after drinking. Brandon Robinson, of Mill Lane in Buckley, appeared at Mold Crown Court for sentence on Monday. The 25-year-old had admitted offences of threatening
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Mum issues acrylic nail warning to UK teens after daughter undergoes surgery
A mum is warning that many acrylic nails could be hiding a 'poisonous' ingredient that left her teenage daughter's thumb so infected she needed her nail surgically removed. Rebecca Scott had treated her 15-year-old daughter Laylah Crane to £45
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Concerns raised following reports of off-road biking at SSSI in Wrexham
CONCERNS have been raised following reports of off-road biking at a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Wrexham. In recent weeks, there have been several reports of motorbikes accessing land near the Bonc Yr Hafod country park, near Johnstown
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Readers' views on plan for monthly bin collections in Flintshire as petition launched
READERS have been getting in touch to share their views on Flintshire Council's plans to introduce monthly black bin collections in the county. Last week, the Leader reported that the plans look set to go ahead in a bid to improve recycling rates
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Police launch appeal in bid to identify man linked to incident in Flintshire
POLICE have appealed to the public in a bid to identify a man linked with an alleged incident in Flintshire. North Wales Police's Flintshire North team have issued an appeal for help in identifying the man picture above. It is in relation
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Prestigious industry award win for Wrexham photographer
A WREXHAM-based photographer is celebrating after his work received national acclaim, winning a prestigious industry award. Stephen Cain, who specialises in photographing arts events including theatre, live music and dance across Chester, Wrexham
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'Heavy congestion' along A55 amid vehicle fire incident near Flintshire border
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'The Great British Pub Crawl' couple put 18 Wrexham establishments to the test
A DEDICATED couple from Nottingham are on a quest to do the ultimate pub crawl across the UK. Saturday, July 13 marked Dale Harvey and Holly Booth's 850th day in the challenge so far this year. To celebrate, the pair finally visited... Wrexham!
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GALLERY: Fans show their support at Wrexham AFC friendly
WREXHAM AFC visited Hanley Town to begin their 2024/25 pre-season friendlies, claiming a convincing win in changeable conditions. A well-balanced home-side kept the Red Dragons level on Saturday, July 13 until the 41st minute when James McClean
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The lengths we go to reporting on Wrexham AFC
I DON'T often get to go to new grounds reporting on Wrexham but venturing into the unknown poses problems when they play low down the football pyramid. The Reds' pre-season programme began against Hanley Town at Potteries Park on Saturday and a
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Flintshire students' celebration event and prom finale
TO celebrate the culmination of their five years together, 114 Year 11 students at a Flintshire high school were joined by parents, family, staff and governors for their Record of Achievement ceremony before setting off for their prom. Clare Millington
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A lot of thought goes into Wrexham AFC's player recruitment - Phil Parkinson
A lot of thought goes into Reds' recruitment PHIL PARKINSON says he will go through a "careful selection process" when it comes to putting the finishing touches to his squad. Parkinson has led Wrexham to back-to-back promotions for the first
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Pop's 'Nutty Boys' headline final show of the summer at Llangollen Eisteddfod
POP'S nutty boys went One Step Beyond as they headlined the final show of the summer at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Rounding off a month that has seen 11 global rock, pop and classical stars headline the iconic pavilion in North
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Jess Glynne impresses with 90-minute set at Llangollen Musical Eisteddfod
THE sensational Jess Glynne delivered a 90-minute set headlining at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. She took to the the stage at the Pavilion on Friday, supported by The Mercians. Kicking off with a crowd-pleasing Silly Me
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Pair set up care company in Wrexham in bid to relieve pressures on NHS staff
TWO friends have set up their own care company in Wrexham in a bid to "relieve pressures" faced by the NHS. Lisa Jones McNeil and Tacina Evans-Hughes, have started Cariad Care North Wales, based in Chirk. The pair, who both have backgrounds
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'Staggering' number of calls to police in Flintshire over the weekend
POLICE in Flintshire received a "staggering" number of calls for assistance over the weekend. As part of the North Flintshire Police team's regular update, released on Monday morning, a spokesman shared details of what officers have dealt with
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Horror film shot in Flintshire and Wrexham starring Darth Vader actor
A NEW horror film is being shot in North Wales and Chester. Hollywood star Spencer Wilding was back in North Wales recently to shoot the independent horror film called Blood/Stream. Squeezed between appearances at major comic cons in America
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Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman urge people to give blood
Hollywood megastars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are urging fans to become "heroes" and donate blood in a new appeal video for the NHS. The stars worked with NHS Blood and Transplant ahead of the launch of their superhero movie Deadpool & Wolverine
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Good news as 'much-valued' community newspaper publishes 150th edition
A COMMUNITY newspaper in Flintshire has published its 150th edition after 37-years. In February 1987, the very first edition of 'The Five Villages' was published in Holywell. A local newspaper covering the villages of Carmel, Gorsedd, Lloc, Pantasaph
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Another US fast food chain set to launch in UK with plans for 60 new restaurants
A US fast food chain is set to open new restaurants in the UK from 2025, with 60 currently planned. Dave's Hot Chicken has signed an agreement with the Azzurri Group to open the restaurants, with the first one planned for London in early 2025.
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Yellow weather warning for 'heavy rain' across North Wales and Chester
A YELLOW weather warning for "heavy rain" has been issued across North Wales and Chester. The warning, issued by the Met Office, came into force at 8am and was originally in place until midnight. However, the Met Office have extended the weather
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‘I thought I was going to die’: Warning issued as £20 meds nearly kills mum
A mum has issued a warning over buying £20 skinny jabs via beauticians on Facebook - after it nearly killed her. Stacey Smith has claimed she got the injection at a salon just ten minutes after chatting to the owner over Facebook in a bid to shed
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North Wales reporter's football match to raise money for charity supporting son
I'VE BEEN a journalist for the last eight years now, so I'm very much used to being the person asking the questions. So, it's strange being on the 'other side' of this article - but I believe it's a story which needs to be told and one that is,
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RECAP: Traffic, weather and news across Wrexham and Flintshire
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Teaching at Wrexham University ranked top in Wales in National Student Survey
WREXHAM University has been ranked the top university in Wales for teaching for the second year running in the latest National Student Survey (NSS). The survey, in which nearly half a million students from across the UK have fed back on their
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Wrexham author and disability campaigner meets Mayor to discuss latest novel
A LOCAL author and disability campaigner recently met the Mayor of Wrexham to discuss her latest books and some of the challenges faced by disabled people. Samantha Maxwell, who lives and grew up in Wrexham, penned her first book – CP Isn’t Me
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Wrexham city centre street set for 4-week closure to vehicles
A MAIN street in Wrexham city centre is closing to vehicles at all times as work on the General Market building takes place. Henblas Street, which is open to vehicles at certain times of the day, will be closed from July 22 for four weeks.
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"Use us, don't abuse us" - Paramedic's plea after patient spat in his face
A PARAMEDIC who was spat at by an unwell man he'd been sent to treat has issued a plea to the public not to abuse emergency workers. The Leader reported last week on the sentencing of 49-year-old Paul Griffiths, of Heol Bathafarn in Coedpoeth.