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Warren's first match with Airbus will be against his former club Mold
FOOTBALL is a funny old game! Striker Danny Warren ended a hugely successful seven-year stint with Mold Alex over the summer and he opted to make the switch to Flintshire rivals Airbus. His first competitive match with the Wingmakers will be
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Taylor pens a new deal to stay with North Wales Crusaders until 2025
KIERAN TAYLOR has agreed to extend his stay with the North Wales Crusaders just in time for Sunday’s crucial home clash with Hunslet. Taylor has put pen to paper on a new deal that will see him remain at the Colwyn Bay-based club until the end
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Road near Flintshire roundabout closed tonight after crash
A CRASH has closed a road near a busy Flintshire roundabout this evening (Friday, July 19). The incident has occurred on Chester Street in Mold - near the A541/A5119 Tesco roundabout. A witness has said there is traffic "bedlam" on the roundabout
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A return to 50 overs as second half of the cricket season starts
A RETURN to the 50-over format is what faces Premier Division sides tomorrow. Following a fortnight of T20 action, clubs can look forward to the longer format this weekend and there’s a big clash lined-up between Gresford and Northop. Matt
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Buckley Town and Holywell Town all set to get the season underway
ASA HAMILTON hasn’t ruled out further Buckley Town signings over the coming weeks. Buckley will open their new campaign with tomorrow’s home first round tie versus Prestatyn Town. Team boss Hamilton (pictured) told the club’s Facebook page:
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Upcoming and current road closures in Wrexham County Borough
WREXHAM residents are being notified of a number of current and upcoming road closures in the county borough. Gas works and other factors are causing some roads in Wrexham to close in the next few days. The road closures are as follows:
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Renewed appeal after new confirmed sighting of missing man - can you help?
Police have renewed an appeal for information to help find a missing man following a new confirmed sighting. Anthony, 62, was last seen by a member of the public on Friday, July 5 in the Chirk area. The witness said he was walking along a lane
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'Here's to a new chapter' as traditional Indian takeaway welcomes new management
A POPULAR traditional Indian takeaway business in Flintshire has welcomed new management with 'big plans' in the pipeline. Club Spice based on the High Street in Mold has been taken over by Ellie Dawood, originally from Connah's Quay, and Nayab
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Wrexham and Flintshire death notices and funeral announcements from The Leader
The Leader has published 14 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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Will Chirk be in the pink this weekend with adoption of new ball?
IT’S the second half of the Shropshire League season for Chirk - and things are about to get colourful! Tomorrow’s Division One contest at home to Wroxeter and Uppington will see the teams in coloured kits, while the match also marks the adoption
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Council official explains why Flintshire bin collection changes are a must
Failing to make changes to black bin collections in Flintshire is not an option, council officials have warned. It follows a widespread backlash against proposals to move to monthly general waste collections in a bid to boost the county's recycling
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LIVE: Crash blocks A55 in Flintshire this afternoon
6:12pm Traffic remains very heavy westbound and motorists continue to face long delays. This concludes our live coverage
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MS labels 20mph limit a "complete and utter shambles" following new guidance
A MEMBER of the Senedd has labelled the 20mph speed limit a "complete and utter shambles" following new guidance being released. Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, says he fears the Welsh Government so called listening
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What age does your child have to be to babysit their siblings in the UK?
Finding babysitting arrangements last minute can be challenging which is why people across the country look to a family member. When an uncle or granny isn't available, many opt for one of their older children. If you're considering this option
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£1,400 donation made to "fantastic community resource" in Wrexham
VOLUNTEERS of the Rhosddu Fun Day recently attended the Miners' Rescue Project to present a cheque for £1,400. The Miner's Rescue, which aims to capture the stories and memories of those in the Wrexham mining community, has undergone significant
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Tributes paid to dad who was 'badly let down' by health board before tragic death
TRIBUTES have been paid to a dad-of-seven who tragically died after being "badly let down" by North Wales' health board. Paul Anthony Roberts sadly died of self-inflicted knife wounds at his flat in Flint last August. An inquest held into
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Flintshire and Wrexham's top eateries - and what the public has to say about them!
LOOKING FOR somewhere new to go out for some food this weekend? Well, don't worry, we've got you covered! Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly two million global diner reviews from the past four months. They sort the results by location and
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Great Scot! Former Connah's Quay players making their mark north of the border
RYAN HARRINGTON will also be in cup action tomorrow but not where he thought he might have been playing when he signed off last season with a Welsh Cup final win. Harrington played his part in Connah’s Quay Nomads’ 2-1 triumph over The New Saints
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Flintshire pub set to cheer on double Olympic champion in 2024 Paris games
THE community of Flint will gather next month to celebrate local hero, Jade Jones, as she fights for her third taekwondo gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. After achieving her first Olympic title as a teenager in London 2012, the now 31-year-old
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Children left 'missing out on fun' as slide cordoned off thanks to vandals
CONCERNS have been raised over damage done at a children's playground in Wrexham. An anonymous resident contacted the Leader this week to inform us of the incident at the Bellevue Park playground. They say that a slide at the playground was
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Davies is keen to be on the front foot with North Wales Crusaders
OLLY DAVIES isn’t one for taking a backward step when he’s on the field with the North Wales Crusaders. Davies has been with the Colwyn Bay-based outfit for the past month on loan from Championship Halifax Panthers and he has quickly become a real
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North Wales faces 1,600 care home bed deficit in next decade, experts warn
EXPERTS have warned there could be a shortage of 1,600 care home beds in North Wales within the next decade. The alert has been raised by specialist business property adviser Christie & Co, who says there is a growing need for new “future-proof
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'CAUTION' - Problem parking outside Flintshire school prompts makeshift safety sign
A CONCERNED person has taken matters into their own hands as parking outside a Flintshire school becomes a growing safety concern. Like schools across the county, the parking outside Ysgol Glan Aber, situated on Y Bwt Sir y Flint in Bagillt, has
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Full list of UK services affected by Microsoft's global IT outage
A global IT outage is causing disruption across the UK and around the world this morning (Friday, July 19). From airports to GP surgeries, some services in the UK are struggling to function after a major IT outage is believed to have been caused
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Delays expected as GP surgeries and pharmacies affected by global IT outage
A GLOBAL IT outage has lead to disruption across the world this morning (Friday, July 19), with services at GP surgeries across the UK being affected. The outage has caused long queues at Luton Airport with extended wait times at Edinburgh Airport
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Rugby star Dan Biggar coming to Flintshire book store later this year
A RUGBY star is set to make an appearance at a Flintshire bookshop later this year. Welsh International Rugby Player Dan Biggar will be signing copies of his book "The Biggar Picture: My Life In Rugby". The event will take place at The Mold
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How forensic spray is being used to protect domestic abuse victims in north Wales
FORENSIC spray is being used to help protect victims of domestic abuse in north Wales. North Wales Police is issuing SmartWater spray to high-risk victims to further protect them against domestic abuse. The forensic liquid is often used to
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Wrexham AFC stars get the red carpet treatment with Rob as US tour kicks-off
WREXHAM AFC stars took to the red carpet alongside Rob McElhenney as the Reds' latest US Tour was launched. The north Wales club has become well-known worldwide since Rob and fellow actor and friend Ryan Reynolds took over as co-chairmen in February
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Llangollen's new traditional butchers praised following successful launch
A TRADITIONAL butchers shop has opened in Llangollen and has already received overwhelming praise. Friends and business partners with over 50-years experience Alan Downes and Nathan Smith are thrilled to have opened The Clwydian Butchers in Llangollen
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Paul Mullin surprises Wrexham co-chairman Ryan Reynolds on BBC Radio 1 show
PAUL Mullin surprised Ryan Reynolds on BBC Radio 1's breakfast show this morning. Ryan was joined on Greg James' breakfast show by Hugh Jackman, as the pair continue to promote Deadpool vs Wolverine, which is released next week. Earlier this
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Clubs are most definitely up for the cup as new football season kicks-off
LLAY WELFARE’S new boss Phil Hudson was a wanted man this summer. After a brief pre-season stint at Denbigh Town, Hudson teamed up with Mike Gadie and Steve Halliwell - the Llay management team who worked wonders to gain their team promotion to
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Abnormal loads set to cause traffic disruption on A55 this weekend
THERE will be abnormal loads on the A55 from Holyhead to England this weekend which will cause traffic disruption. They will start at approximately 8pm on Sunday (July 21) and will be travelling at 20mph. At approximately 10.30pm-11pm traffic
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Global Microsoft outage affects banks and causes airlines to ground flights
Businesses and users who use Microsoft are facing major outages in the UK and around the world, with laptops and systems not working. Sky News was one of the companies that were affected, being unable to broadcast its morning show at 6am, with
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An opportunity to test your sporting knowledge with today's quiz
Happy Birthday ILIE NASTASE (tennis) – Romanian who won the French Open and US Open and reached two Wimbledon finals, born 1946. VITALI KLITSCHKO (boxing) – former WBC world heavyweight champion, born 1971. It happened... 2004: Chelsea
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Recap: Breaking news across Wrexham and Flintshire this morning
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Main road in Flintshire blocked following crash
A MAIN road in Flintshire is blocked following a crash. Traffic Wales confirmed there has been a road traffic collision on the A494 eastbound near Deeside Industrial Park. ⚠️ Warning - Collision ⚠️ 📍 #A494 Eastbound Deeside
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Flintshire school's strengths shine after positive inspection visit
INSPECTORS have labelled a Flintshire primary school "caring, nurturing and highly inclusive" during their latest visit. The Estyn inspection at St Winefride's RC School, in Holywell, took place in May 2024, at which time there were 179 on roll
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Man put his ex-partner in 'choke hold' after being asked to leave her home
A MAN who put his ex-partner in a "choke hold" after being asked to leave her home has been sentenced. Jakub Musielski, of Trem y Parc in Park Lane, Holywell, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court for sentence on Thursday. The 29-year-old had
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Step back with theatre group, carnival royalty and brewery tour
Today we look at more moments from the Leader's image archive, featuring lots of memories. Do you recognise yourself? Don't forget to tag friends or family if you recognise them. Do you have photos from the past you would like to share?
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Phil Parkinson looking forward to the challenge when Wrexham AFC play AFC Bournemouth
PHIL PARKINSON is looking forward to a different type of test when Wrexham face AFC Bournemouth tomorrow in the opening game of the pre-season tour to North America. The Reds have made the trip to the USA for a second year in a row and take on
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Playing for Wrexham AFC has given Ryan Barnett some unbelievable experiences
WREXHAM have become global sensations under their Hollywood owners and Ryan Barnett is just enjoying the moment. The club's profile has exploded since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney completed their takeover at The Racecourse in February 2021,
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Wrexham AFC boss Phil Parkinson loved first tour to America except thunderstorms!
PHIL PARKINSON still has nightmares about Wrexham’s last game in America. The Reds have embarked on a pre-season tour to North America where they will play three friendlies, starting with tomorrow’s clash with AFC Bournemouth in Santa Barbara.
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Budget cuts blamed for "increasingly difficult" grass maintenance in Flintshire
FLINTSHIRE Council has addressed the difficulties in maintaining grounds as a result of budget cuts and a surge in grass growth. The warm, wet weather over the spring period has seen a surge in grass growth across the county, creating more demand
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Calls made to increase school funding in Wrexham amid financial "crisis"
CALLS have been made to boost funding for schools in Wrexham, with many facing a financial "crisis". Four in 10 schools have requested a licensed deficit from Wrexham Council because they're unable to fund essential costs on an annual basis, with
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Wrexham Symphony Orchestra to celebrate 55th anniversary with special concert
Wrexham Symphony Orchestra (WSO) is ringing in its 55th anniversary with a special concert highlighting British Isles music. Originating back in 1969 as 'The Clywedog Ensemble' and created by the late Bryn Williams, a senior lecturer at Cartrefle