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Warning as weather creates "poor driving conditions" on A55 this afternoon
MOTORISTS have been urged to take extra care as the weather creates "poor driving conditions." The message came from Traffic Wales at around 5.20pm on Saturday. Still some heavy outbreaks of rain this evening, particularly in the north
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Broken down vehicle safely removed from A55 at Rhuallt Hill
A VEHICLE which broke down on the A55 at Rhuallt Hill has now been removed, it has been confirmd. Traffic Wales issued the alert just before 2.30pm on Saturday. A spokesman confirmed the breakdown occurred on the westbound carriageway, and
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Congestion remains after 'sheep on the network' at Rhuallt Hill, drivers warned
A ROLLING roadblock was carried out on the A55 this afternoon due to sheep. The announcement came from Traffic Wales just before 1pm on Saturday, with a spokesman explaining: "Sheep on the network [at] A55 Rhuallt Hill. "A rolling roadblock
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Flintshire school "thrilled" following latest Estyn inspection report
A FLINTSHIRE school is "thrilled" following an education authority's inspection. Estyn published its latest report on Hawarden Village Voluntary Aided Church In Wales Primary School earlier this month. It comes after an inspection at the school
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Dreading cleaning your BBQ? Try this quick hack using 12p household item
Much of the UK is set to have a “mini” heatwave on the way over the next few days. When the sun is shining, few things can beat al fresco dining, but cleaning the BBQ after greasy sausages and burgers have been sizzling away for hours can fill
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Action needed after another car ends up in Drury ditch, say councillors
SOMETHING must be done to improve safety on a Drury road after yet another vehicle ended up in a ditch. That's the view of Cllr Mike Peers following the incident, which happened in recent weeks in Drury Lane. It's an issue that the Leader has
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Three arrested after person sustains serious injuries in 'stabbing'
Three people have been arrested following an incident on Friday night (19 July) where one person received serious injuries. Officers were called to a property on Weston Close in Morda around 9pm and on arriving at the address they found one man
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Broken down vehicles now removed from A55 in Flintshire
POLICE were called out after a pair of vehicles broke down on the A55 in Flintshire. Traffic Wales issued a warning to motorists about the situation just before 10.30am on Saturday. A spokesman explained: "Broken down vehicle [on the] A55 Eastbound
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College taking largest team of apprentices from Wales to UK 'Skills Olympics'
COLEG CAMBRIA will take the largest team of apprentices and foundation skills learners from Wales to this year's WorldSkills UK finals. The event will take place from November 19-22 at colleges, independent training providers and universities across
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Concerns raised for Flintshire man missing on holiday in Spain
CONCERNS have been raised for a Flintshire man who is missing on holiday in Spain. Ryan Till, from Holywell, was last seen in Benidorm on Tuesday (July 16). The 41-year old's friend, Amanda Jones, has raised concerns - with Ryan having mental
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Can developer deny me access to adjoining land to maintain my fence?
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 senior solicitor Sarah Talbot... Can I really be denied access to adjoining land
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Faye dances away with gold medal at Dance World Cup
A YOUNG Flintshire dancer has struck gold at a global competition. This year's Dance World Cup saw more than 120,000 competitors from 66 countries competing at their country qualifiers and at the finals in Prague in the Czech Republic. One
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Deeside MMA fighter on journey from depression to Almighty Fighting Championship
A FLINTSHIRE mixed martial artist is set to fight at the Almighty Fighting Chanpionship at Deeside Leisure Centre. The event takes place on August 3 and will see some of the best young talents in MMA on show. One of them is local fighter Rob
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Flintshire town to welcome return of record fair
AN event for collectors and music fans takes place later this month in Flintshire. VOD Music is set to host another free entry record fair on Saturday, July 27, at the Daniel Owen Community Centre in Mold from 10am-4pm. This groundfloor venue
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Reds fans show their support as they travel the world
WREXHAM AFC has fans around the world, and they are some of the most passionate and dedicated about their club. With this in mind, we combined the love of the Reds with holiday season, to ask fans to share their support as they travel across the
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Fraudsters' punishment 'fitting' after dreadful crime, says senior councillor
A SENIOR councillor has dubbed the punishment handed down to a pair of fraudsters "fitting" after they conned a man out of thousands of pounds. The Leader reported earlier this week on the sentencing of 42-year-old Jonathan Gibson, of Turning Lane
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Amid several church closures in north Wales, we ask 'what happens when they're sold?'
MORE and more churches are being closed, re-developed or sold in north Wales. Recently, the Leader has noticed a rise in the amount of former churches being lost forever or turned into something else entirely throughout north Wales. The Representative
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House prices on the up in Flintshire, new figures reveal
House prices increased by 1.2% in Flintshire in May, new figures show. The rise contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area grow by 2.7% over the last year. The average Flintshire house price in May was
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The north Wales route that offers the most dog-friendly road trip in Wales!
A NORTH WALES route has been selected as Wales' most dog-friendly road trip. More people than ever are planning to travel with their dog this summer and searches for ‘driving with dogs’ are said to have soared 200 per cent in the last 12 months
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North Wales named one of best UK staycation regions for a peaceful holiday
NORTH Wales has been named in the 'Top 3' UK staycation locations for a quiet and relaxing holiday. New data from bedroom furnishings experts Bed Kingdom has gathered the latest CIEH Noise Surveys for England and Wales, finding the total number
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Stolen goods, drugs and racially aggravated behaviour dealt with by courts
Many people have been dealt with by Mold and Wrexham Magistrates Courts in recent days. They include... Darren Kidd, aged 55 and of High Street in Holywell, was sentenced for racially aggravated intentional harassment, alarm or distress, using
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Idyllic spots for a weekend summer stroll across Wrexham and Flintshire
WITH A glimpse of the British sun peeping through the clouds, why not find a new walking spot for an idyllic weekend stroll. There's nothing more refreshing than discovering a beautiful nature spot for a walk, perhaps with your furry companion,
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Compelling tale of Flintshire couple's baby adoption scandal told in new documentary
A NEW FILM released this month is re-living the tale of an infamous baby adoption scandal involving a Flintshire couple. Alan and Judith Kilshaw, who lived in Buckley at the time, made headlines on both sides of the Atlantic in 2000 when they paid
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'Pick your own' at Bellis Brothers is the perfect day out with the whole family
BELLIS Brothers farm shop and garden centre based in Holt, Wrexham, is a much-loved day out, especially during the summer months. The 'Pick your own' experience is the epitome of a childhood summer. I can remember going with my grandparents from
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Denbighshire Council urges responsible parking at countryside destinations
Denbighshire County Council and the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscapes are urging summer visitors to park responsibly while enjoying countryside attractions. As the summer holidays commence, preparations are in place to manage increased
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Therapy dogs brighten up patients' day at Nightingale House Wrexham
Patients and staff at Wrexham's Nightingale House recently welcomed therapy dogs to the hospice. Syve, Finn, Bailey, and George, well-trained therapy dogs, had a big fuss from the hospice's wellbeing programme patients. Debra Foden, a volunteer
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North Wales sports clubs get summer boost from Police and Crime Commissioner
North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Andy Dunbobbin, has released the final list of 26 organisations set to benefit from his Summer Sports Fund. These clubs and teams span the six counties of North Wales and cover a range of sporting
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Latest food hygiene ratings handed to establishments in Wrexham and Flintshire
NEW FOOD hygiene ratings have been awarded across restaurants, cafes and canteens in Wrexham and Flintshire this week, the Food Standards Agency shows. Wrexham Rated 5: Chirk Methodist Lunch Club at Methodist Church Chapel Lane
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LOOK: 'Enchanting' seven-bedroom home for sale in Wrexham
THIS MAGNIFICENT seven-bedroom home is now on the property market in Wrexham. This enchanting 19th Century property has been listed at a price of £700,000 through Signature Property Partners. The estate agents say that the Fairy Road property
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'Exquisite' bungalow with far-reaching countryside views for sale in Flintshire
DISCOVER Croft Cottage, an exquisite, detached period bungalow located along Rake Lane in Hawarden, Flintshire. The property is marketed by Reades Estate Agents for a grand total of £650,000. Situated a few minutes' walk from the highly acclaimed
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Overwhelming public response to Old Buckley Baths call to action
FLINTSHIRE County Council’s Regeneration Team is seeking public opinion regarding the Old Buckley Baths building. Currently, the Old Buckley Baths building is in a state of disrepair and its future is in jeopardy. Although the council does
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'Illuminated play space' in North Wales among UK's best family days out
A former slate mine in North Wales that is now full of trampolines, slides, double-decker buses and fun activities has been named among the best family days out in the UK. With the summer holidays upon us you may be looking for things to do over