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Wrexham women head to Oregon to bring the curtain down on Wrex Coast Tour
WREXHAM women will be aiming to end their American tour on a high this weekend. The Wrex Coast Tour draws to a close tomorrow (3pm) as Steve Dale's Reds come up against Portland Thorns Academy at Providence Park, Portland, Oregon. Wrexham's
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Emergency services tackle fire at Chinese takeaway in Chirk, Wrexham
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Main Flintshire road to close for resurfacing works
A MAIN in Flintshire is closing next week for resurfacing works. The A549 Dirty Mile will be closed approaching the Dobshill roundabout from Monday (July 29) to Thursday next week. The closure will be in place from 8am until 6pm each day
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Northop and Brymbo are still in the mix for Premier Division title
NORTHOP and Brymbo are remaining bullish as their quest for the Premier Division crown continues this weekend. Bart Ryan-Beswick’s Northop, who trail front-runners Mochdre by 17 points, are at home to Denbigh tomorrow, while third-placed Brymbo
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North East Wales clubs are aiming to make progress in the Welsh Cup
MYNYDD ISA are eyeing up a cup scalp tomorrow with visitors Brickfield Rangers on their hit-list. “We are expecting a tough test as we welcome Brickfield to the Argoed,” said Isa’s head of football James Hollyoak. “We know we will have to play
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Vet warns all dog owners going to UK beaches of one ‘extremely dangerous’ threat
When nice weather finally comes around, many Brits enjoy days out at UK beaches with some sharing the fun with their pet dogs. Amongst all the fun, it’s still important to be aware of your surroundings and the dangers that beaches can present.
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Home comforts to start the league season for champions Holywell and Buckley
JOHNNY HASELDIN is confident his Holywell Town side can win in a variety of ways as they begin the defence of their Cymru North title at home to Prestatyn Town tomorrow. The Wellmen pipped Flint and Airbus to win an epic title chase last time out
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Details emerge on Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine display in Wrexham
TO CELEBRATE the release of Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine, a special flower installation has been situated at Holt Road roundabout in the heart of Wrexham. The Wrexham community will be able to enjoy the installation throughout Britain in
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Wrexham: £20m improvement plan revealed to tackle crime and transport issues
Plans worth £20m to revive the fortunes of Wrexham city centre have been outlined following claims that crime and poor transport links are causing residents to spend huge sums elsewhere. In September 2023, Wrexham was announced as one of 55 towns
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Friday night’s alright for playing as far as Flint Mountain are concerned!
FRIDAY night football is going to be the norm for Flint Mountain this season. Boss Aden Shannon revealed that 18 of his side’s games would be on Fridays instead of the traditional Saturday afternoon kick off. “Friday nights suit us although
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Gardener's driving ban rescinded due to 'exceptional hardship' reasons
A FLINTSHIRE man has had his driving ban rescinded after claiming it would cause him exceptional hardship. James O'Brien, of Main Road in Ffynnongroyw, appeared at Mold Crown Court on Friday morning to appeal a sentence. The 56-year-old had
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What a great season it's turning out to be for Northop Hall club
IT’S turning out to be a terrific Liverpool Competition season for Northop Hall. They are fourth in Division Two ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Wavertree. Hall skipper Ben Slater said: “I think if you look where we finished last year, it’s a massive
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"Ridiculous" - Shoppers encouraged to buy bin bags to carry weekly food shop
SEVERAL customers have spoken out after their shopping experience at Wrexham's Asda Superstore. Due to a shortage of carrier bags earlier this week, customers say they were advised to purchase bin bags for £1.20 as an alternative to safely carry
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Plans for 14 apartments above Wrexham shops receive green light
Plans to create 14 apartments on the upper floors of a building in Wrexham city centre have been approved. An application was submitted to Wrexham Council in September 2022 to convert part of the property on King Street for residential use.
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Llangollen pub expects to reopen next month following £1.5m refurbishment
A NORTH Wales pub is expecting to reopen next month following a £1.5 million refurbishment project. The Bridge End, situated on Mill Street in Llangollen, closed its doors in May this year for a four-month transformation after the premises was
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Man whose mental illness was "missed" by doctors repeatedly stabbed his uncle
A MAN who repeatedly stabbed his uncle after believing he was conspiring to harm him has been detained in hospital. Farhad Ahmed, of Erddig Road in Wrexham, appeared at Mold Crown Court for sentence on Friday morning, via telephone from a medium
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It always seems like determined Penyffordd Lions are up for the cup!
PENYFFORDD LIONS lifted two cups last season and boss Stuart Tunnicliffe wants to make room for another in their trophy cabinet. “Winning two cups is hard to follow but we think silverware is a realistic achievement again,” said Tunnicliffe, who
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Ryan Reynolds is not the only Canadian in town when it comes to Wrexham AFC!
RYAN REYNOLDS will always get the red carpet treatment when rolling out Wrexham’s most famous Canadians but Reds fans shouldn’t forget the best supporting role played by Don Ferguson. Ferguson turned up in Wrexham between Christmas Day and New’
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'Weekend of woe' ahead as RAC issues warning to millions of drivers
Drivers have been warned to expect a 'weekend of woe' as millions of drivers hit the roads. The RAC has predicted that 13.8 million motorists in the UK will embark on leisure trips between Friday and Sunday. Under this estimation, this weekend
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Loan ranger Matty is forced to sit it out as Llay tackle Gresford
GRESFORD ATHLETIC may have drawn first blood ahead of tonight’s tasty derby clash with Llay Welfare. Matty Worrall starred in Llay’s stunning 3-1 Welsh League Cup win over Denbigh Town a week ago but the two-goal striker is on loan from Gresford
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'We see it too often': Brits travelling this summer issued boarding pass warning
Brits have been issued a 'stark' warning over their boarding passes if they are jetting off to sunnier skies this summer. The inevitability of flying abroad means you will have a million things to pack and remember - especially when you're travelling
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World premiere of opera to mark 90th anniversary of Gresford Colliery Disaster
A NEW OPERA has been written to mark the 90th anniversary of the Gresford Colliery disaster which claimed the lives of 266 men and boys. The new work, 'Gresford – Up From Underground', will receive its world premiere on the opening night of the
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Chester Zoo: Boris the chimpanzee dies at the age of 58
Chester Zoo has said goodbye to one of its most well-known animals. For over half a century, Boris the chimpanzee has been a familiar face to millions of visitors. But sadly, although the veteran primate had been in good health until recently
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Skimmings is the star as four-midable Park start the season in style
FC QUEEN’S PARK top the first North East Wales Premier Division table of the season. Sean Skimmings scored twice in a 4-0 win over FC Plas Madoc with Matthew Bithell and Liam Davies also on target. Mynydd Isa’s Sam Wainwright also netted a
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Hefty court bill for man caught speeding whilst banned and uninsured
A MAN has been ordered to fork out more than £1,000 after admitting a number of motoring offences. Richard Jones, of Pensyflog in Porthmadog, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Thursday. The 50-year-old admitted offences of speeding, driving
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Councillor 'delighted' as community gets convenience store after 15 years without
A WREXHAM community is set to get its first convenience store for 15 years. Ponciau Stores is opening its doors on August 1 and the area's county councillor, Paul Pemberton, has welcomed it with open arms. "It's great for Ponciau," he said
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Firefighters tackle vehicle blaze at Flintshire petrol station forecourt this morning
FIREFIGHTERS attended a vehicle blaze at a fuel station forecourt in Flintshire this morning (Friday, July 26). North Wales Fire and Rescue Service (NWFRS) said it sent one appliance to the incident at the Spar forecourt on Chester Road in Flint
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Another cracking Cymru North campaign gets underway this weekend
THE Cymru North campaign kicks off tonight and it promises to be another thrilling season in Welsh football’s second tier. Holywell Town - last season’s champions - will again be the team to beat but Airbus and Colwyn Bay will also be in the title
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Patrols increased in Wrexham amid 'poor behaviour' and 'busy week' for police
POLICE PATROLS have been stepped up in the city of Wrexham this week during what was a busy week for officers. The NWP Wrexham Town team explained that 31 arrests have been made during this week. In all, the neighbourhood policing team dealt
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Witness appeal after thieves steal donation collection box from Flintshire church
AN APPEAL for witnesses has been launched after thieves stole a donation collection box from a Flintshire church. North Wales Police say the incident took place at St Mary's Church in Treuddyn, near Mold, on Tuesday (July 23). Thieves stole
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Live updates from across Flintshire and Wrexham this morning
9:37am That's all for this morning Join us again next week for our morning live blogs. Have a great weekend!
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Man made officers' job "difficult" after drinking gin and breaking up with girlfriend
A MAN who made police officers' job 'difficult' with his 'erratic' behaviour has appeared in court. Ryan Lloyd, of Thistledown Drive in Featherstone, Wolverhampton, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Thursday. The 26-year-old admitted that
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On your bike for a ride down Leader memory lane
Today's look back at Leader photos from across Wrexham and Flintshire, includes plenty of memorable moments. Do you have photos from the past you would like to share? Maybe old school class pictures, maybe your Scout, Brownies or sports group
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Police caught drink-driver after blocking him in at petrol station, court told
A DRINK-driver was caught after police blocked him in at a petrol station, a court heard. Craig Jenkins, of Ffordd Bryn Estyn in Mold, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Thursday. The 43-year-old admitted one offence of drink-driving.
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Young Wrexham AFC fan receives accessible bedroom of dreams thanks to fundraiser
FOLLOWING months of crucial fundraising and construction work, a young Wrexham AFC fan has received the bedroom of his dreams - and it's completely accessible for his needs. After being diagnosed with TUBA1A, epilepsy and cerebral palsy, five-year-old