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I went to see new musical rom-com set in Flintshire - and thought it was brilliant!
I WENT to see a new film set in Flintshire - and thought it was absolutely brilliant. Musical rom-com Chuck Chuck Baby was released in cinemas on Friday - and has already been met with great acclaim. The film is centred on a group of women
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Sam's the man for 2025 as far as North Wales Crusaders are concerned
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS have confirmed the signing of Sam Wilde for the 2025 season. He will arrive in Colwyn Bay from Championship club Widnes Vikings. Wilde has played in Super League’s biggest match in the past. He made his senior debut
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Flintshire: Move to three-weekly bin collections slammed as residents 'ignored'
Senior Flintshire councillors have been accused of ignoring residents' views after backing plans to introduce three-weekly black bin collections. Members of Flintshire Council's Labour-led cabinet met this morning (Tuesday, 23 July) after they
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Elderly man rescued in Flintshire by NEWSAR volunteers
A TEAM of volunteers helped to find and rescue an elderly man from a hillfort in Flintshire. North East Wales Search and Rescue (NEWSAR) has released details of the incident which occurred on Sunday night. A spokesperson said: "On Sunday evening
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How to watch the Opening Ceremony as the Paris 2024 Olympic Games get underway
The 2024 Olympic Games are just around the corner and Team GB athletes will be preparing to show spectators the skills they’ve worked hard at perfecting in the run up to the sporting event. This year, the world’s biggest sporting event will take
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Fortune favours the brave as Deeside's Sabrina sets another world record!
PREPARATIONS for Paris could not be going any better for a Flintshire athlete. Deeside AAC’s Sabrina Fortune, who will be competing at the Paralympic Games in the French capital later this summer, has broken her own world record. Fortune, 27
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Forster hopes epic 2023 finish can boost North Wales Crusaders' play-off push
CARL FORSTER believes last year’s end of season run may help North Wales Crusaders in their quest to book a spot in the League One play-offs. Back in 2023, Crusaders were stunned 40-38 at home to Cornwall, but this sparked a terrific run of form
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Mold remain at the top of standings courtesy of win over Bersham
MOLD THIRDS continue to lead the way in the Sunday East League following a nine-wicket win over Bersham Thirds. Oliver Jones picked up five for 28 in Bersham’s 94 all out, before Louis Boulton (54) and Henry Roberts (34 not out) helped Mold to
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North East Wales League season is all set to get up and running
THE football season in Wales kicked off at the weekend with the Welsh League Cup and now it’s time for the leagues to kick into action. The North East Wales League opens up with two games tonight. Penyffordd Lions kept last season’s Premier
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Leading duo dodge the downpours to strengthen their hopes of promotion
WHILE rain caused early finishes for most, a pair of Division Two high-flyers managed to get their matches completed. Leaders Marchwiel and Wrexham strengthened their position at the top via a seven-wicket success at home to Corwen. The plaudits
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'Sweet and gentle' pups at Flintshire rescue centre in search of forever home
A FLINTSHIRE animal rescue centre is appealing to the public to find three beautiful dogs their forever home. Almost Home Dog Rescue, based in Mold, provides a safe haven for abandoned dogs before uniting them with their new home and owner.
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Wrexham trampoline park plans approved to help Eagles Meadow bounce back
Plans to create a trampoline park within Wrexham’s former Debenhams store have been approved. It follows councillors being told it would help revive the fortunes of the Eagles Meadow shopping centre, where the large unit is based. The department
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PCC Andy Dunbobbin commends Holywell project for tackling youth crime
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for North Wales has praised a Holywell project for its success in steering young people away from crime. PCC Andy Dunbobbin has met with representatives from the town council to find out more about the difference
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Motorists warned by police following speed checks in Wrexham villages
MOTORISTS have been warned over their speeds by police following patrols today (July 23). North Wales Police's Wrexham Rural team have been out today completing speed monitoring in Cross Lanes and Overton. Patrols in Cross Lanes were completed
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Mum left overwhelmed by stranger's act of kindness towards two-year-old daughter
A WREXHAM mum said she was left overwhelmed at a stranger's act of kindness towards her two-year-old daughter. Sammie Howell said she had just bought her daughter, Nevaeh, a chocolate lolly from the Co-op in Caia Park. However, moment later little
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Flintshire cabinet backs three-weekly bin collections in bid to boost recycling
Plans to introduce three-weekly black bin collections in Flintshire have been approved after a suggested monthly service was deemed too controversial. Members of Flintshire Council's ruling Labour cabinet met this morning (Tuesday, 23 July) to
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Whisper, Buttons and Freddo in safe hands after being rescued at Cadbury's site
A CAT rescuer has thanked staff at the Cadbury factory in Chirk for going "above and beyond" to help save a mother and its kittens at the site. Paul Conway, who runs the Candy and Tibby Trust cat rescue charity in Wrexham, said he was called
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Rob and Ryan reportedly eyeing up another sports team investment
WREXHAM AFC'S star owners are reportedly eyeing up another sports team to invest in. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have taken the Reds on an incredible journey since taking over as co-chairmen of the club in February 2021. They have enjoyed
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Recap: Main road in Wrexham closed by police following crash
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Carriageway resurfacing works to commence in Connah's Quay, Flintshire
FLINTSHIRE County Council has confirmed essential roadworks will commence in Connah's Quay this August. From Tuesday, August 6 carriageway resurfacing works will take place on Wepre Lane from Ffordd Newydd to The Wepre Bar and Grill. The diversion
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Redrow's graduate trainees improve Mold school's outdoor area
An outdoor area at Ysgol Sychdyn in Mold, has been revamped thanks to 10 graduate trainees from Redrow. The group improved the school's outdoor space to boost the learning experience of the children and to provide a safe area for individual child
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McLaren supercar crash on A55 sees Air Ambulance land in Flintshire
THE WALES Air Ambulance attended to a crash involving a supercar on the A55 in Flintshire over the weekend. The collision took place at around 12.28pm on Sunday (July 21) on the A55 near Ewloe. It involved a Vauxhall Corsa and a McLaren supercar
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Plans to devolve highway funding to local authorities welcomed by North Wales MS
A MEMBER of the Senedd for North Wales has welcomed a commitment from the Welsh Government to further devolve highway funding to local authorities in Wales. Carolyn Thomas, Welsh Labour Member of the Senedd for North Wales, said the plans to give
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Chester Zoo 'shocked and saddened' at death of elephant
Chester Zoo is "shocked and saddened" at the sudden death of one of its elephants. Adult female Asian elephant Sundara Hi Way, 20, suddenly fell ill inside the zoo's Elephants of the Asian Forest habitat on Friday, July 19. Both animal care
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The New Saints look forward to a 'fantastic' occasion as they meet Ferencváros
CRAIG HARRISON is looking forward to a “huge” test as The New Saints continue their European adventure this evening. The Cymru Premier League champions, who defeated FK Dečić in the opening stage, now tackle Hungarian giants Ferencváros in the
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Wrexham: New McDonald's drive-thru approved despite traffic chaos concerns
Plans for a new McDonald's drive-thru in Wrexham have been given the green light despite concerns it will cause traffic chaos. Councillors considered proposals by the fast food giant to build a new restaurant on the Plas Coch Retail Park at a meeting
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'Called for a Statement on children’s Hospice funding'
By Mark Isherwood MS for North Wales Questioning the First Minister, I noted that the Senedd/Welsh Parliament Finance Committee had found that greater priority needed to be given to building affordable housing for young people, particularly
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Date set for debate into management of landfill site in Wrexham amid smell complaints
A DATE has been set for the management of a landfill site in Wrexham to be scrutinised by the council following a year of odour complaints. Since October 2023, the landfill site in Johnstown has been subject of a number of complaints from residents
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Popular railway event set to return to Llangollen next month
LLANGOLLEN Railway is looking forward to turning the clock back for its 60s weekend early next month. Making a very welcome return after several years’ absence, this is a great weekend with something for everyone. The event, which takes place
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Drivers told 'long delays' remain following collision on A494 in Flintshire
DRIVERS are being warned 'long delays' remain on the A494 in Flintshire this morning (July 23). That comes after a crash took place near Queensferry at around 8am, Traffic Wales has said. The collision left lane two of the A494 closed, but
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Popular wholefoods store to close down "with considerable sadness" in Llangollen
A POPULAR specialist natural food store has announced it will close down next month after nearly 10-years in business. Located on Bridge Street in Llangollen, 'Zingiber' has welcomed customers with open arms for almost a decade. Sadly, the
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Hawarden High School celebrates annual Pride month with a colourful event
Hawarden High School recently hosted their second annual Pride month celebration with around 250 people in attendance. The school, staff, Council’s Healthy Schools team and Youth Service organised the event advocating for LGBTQ+ equality and consciousness
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UK rents hit record high with average costing tenants £1,314 per month
The average rent being asked outside London has hit a new record of £1,314 per month, with each property typically receiving 17 inquiries from prospective tenants, according to a website. A year ago, the average monthly advertised rent across Britain
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Warning to Universal Credit claimants who could have payments stopped this summer
Universal Credit claimants have been warned their payments could be stopped if they fail to notify authorities about key changes to their circumstances. Those in receipt of Universal Credit have been told that they must inform the Department for
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Full list of every Carpetright store set to close following administration
Carpetright has been bought in a rescue deal by rival Tapi but will shut more than 200 stores and cut more than 1,000 jobs - including in Wrexham. It was announced on Monday that the flooring retailer Tapi had agreed to buy 54 Carpetright stores
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The latest Wrexham area hit by 'inconsiderate' parking as police intervene
POLICE have stepped up patrols in a Wrexham village hit by reports of 'inconsiderate parking'. Earlier this year, designated new 'no stopping' zones were implemented outside schools in Wrexham in a bid to deal with problem parking. However
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LIVE: Long delays on A494 and other updates from Flintshire and Wrexham
9:43am That's all for this morning! Be sure to join us again tomorrow as we bring you the latest from Flintshire and
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Rise in Childline contacts expected due to body image issues and eating disorders
Childline is expecting a rise in contacts from kids concerned about body image and eating disorders over the summer. Last year, the charity provided more than 4,000 counselling sessions to children struggling with these issues, peaking in August
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Your own experiences of 20mph as MS brands it 'complete and utter shambles'
READERS have been getting in touch with us to share their experiences of travelling along north Wales' 20mph roads. The majority of residential roads throughout Wales changed from being 30mph to 20mph last September. This was, according to
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Eoghan O'Connell says Wrexham AFC fans will love team-mate George Dobson
EOGHAN O'CONNELL believes midfielder George Dobson will become a huge hit at The Racecourse and a player Wrexham supporters will grow to love. Dobson has joined the Reds after spending the last three seasons with Charlton Athletic where centre-back
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Phil Parkinson hails brilliant support after Wrexham AFC start tour with draw
PHIL PARKINSON hailed the brilliant support after Wrexham kicked-off the pre-season tour to North America by holding Premier League side AFC Bournemouth to a 1-1 draw in California. The Reds are preparing for the new League One campaign with a
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The early signs are good for Wrexham AFC midfielder George Dobson
GEORGE DOBSON has only been with his team-mates for a few weeks but he can already see why Wrexham have enjoyed so much success over the last couple of years. The midfielder has arrived at The Racecourse from Charlton Athletic where he spent the
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Family devastated by house blaze receive completion date eight months after incident
A FAMILY will finally have their home back eight months after it was destroyed by a devastating fire. In March this year, Paul and Tanya Rooke from Buckley, Flintshire, suffered a horrific ordeal when a fire broke out in their family home starting
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Wrexham schools to upgrade with Bromcom Computer's new software
Wrexham County Borough Council has selected Bromcom Computers to provide its cloud management information system (MIS) across all of the region's 71 schools. This replaces a previously used system that has served most Welsh schools for more than