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Former Piccolino manager abused loyalty scheme to take £20,000 from restaurant
THE former general manager of a restaurant in Chester has been sentenced after he admitted being part of a fraud which resulted in a loss of more than £20,000. Mario D’Agostino appeared at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday, July 30 where he was sentenced
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Flintshire Council leader quits amid bin collection changes backlash
The leader of Flintshire Council has resigned from his role with immediate effect amid a backlash over changes to the frequency of bin collections. The decision by Labour's Ian Roberts was announced by the local authority today (Tuesday, 30 July
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North Wales Police provides support as more than 50 officers hurt in Southport riot
NORTH Wales Police provided support for its colleagues in Merseyside during rioting in Southport last night (Tuesday, July 30). Over 50 officers (49 from Merseyside Police and four from Lancashire) were injured in the incident which followed the
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Talented youngsters hit the target at popular Borras Park Rangers tournament
The annual Borras Park Rangers mini football under-eights’ festival saw the hosts’ Quarry team lifting the Champions Cup. They beat Gresford Lions in the final. Brymbo Lodge and Mold Sparks were the Europa and Conference Cup winners while also
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Connah's Quay and Flint are kept apart in draw for the Adran Trophy
Flintshire rivals Connah’s Quay Nomads and Flint Town United have avoided each other in the draw for next season’s Adran Trophy. The group stage for the 2024/25 women’s competition sees the 16 clubs from Adran North and South split into groups
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Talented Roby agrees to a two-year deal with North Wales Crusaders
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS continue to have one eye on the 2025 season. The Colwyn Bay-based club has confirmed the signing of versatile back Lloyd Roby on a two-year-deal, which will begin next season. Roby (pictured above) will make the move from
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McClean says Wrexham are building sharpness and confidence ahead of new season
JAMES MCCLEAN says Wrexham are gradually building momentum ahead of the start of the competitive season. The Reds have completed an unbeaten three-game tour of North America as they prepare for their first League One campaign in almost two decades
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Car fire at busy A483 Wrexham junction this afternoon
FIREFIGHTERS were at the scene of a vehicle blaze on a busy A483 junction in Wrexham this afternoon (Wednesday, July 31). The incident happened on the northbound offslip at the busy J5 Mold Road interchange. Northound traffic is building
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Win a day as a librarian with the Summer Reading Challenge
Be a librarian for a day We have a great opportunity for any child who finishes this year's Summer Reading Challenge! If you complete the challenge of reading six library books over three visits to the library over the summer holidays, your name
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The Flintshire and Wrexham firms celebrating 'Great Taste 2024' success
SEVERAL delicious products made in Flintshire and Wrexham have been chosen among the Great Taste list for 2024. The Guild of Fine Food has released the results, dubbed the ‘Oscars of the food and drink world’. Nearly 3,500 companies entered
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Police dog's career sadly cut short as he's forced to 'medically retire' from unit
A TALENTED Police Dog (PD) has been forced to retired from his unit unexpectedly this week. PD Kratos has enjoyed a short but successful career with colleagues at the Cheshire and North Wales Police Dogs Unit. The team is a collaboration between
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Thousands expected for annual fun-filled carnival in Wrexham
THOUSANDS of people are expected at an annual carnival in Wrexham next week. The Wauns Carnival, held at Bradley fields, is set to take place on Saturday, August 10 from 11am-6pm. A fun-filled day is in store for all the family, with a host
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"Mean" burglar targeted man's tools at Buckley bungalow, court told
A "MEAN" burglar who stole a man's hard-earned collection of tools has been spared jail. Jamie Jones, of Chester Road West in Queensferry, appeared for sentence at Mold Crown Court on Wednesday. The 36-year-old had previously admitted one offence
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Search and Rescue team help woman stuck down 'steep embankment' in Llangollen
A SEARCH and rescue team came to the aid of a woman who had become trapped down a 'steep embankment' in Llangollen. The incident took place on a busy Friday (July 26) for the North East Wales Search and Rescue team. That same day, the volunteers
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Flintshire Council leader Ian Roberts resigns with immediate effect
The leader of Flintshire County Council has stepped down from his role with immediate effect, it's been announced. Labour's Ian Roberts has held the position for more than five years after being elected in April 2019 in the wake of Aaron Shotton's
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Chance to see Red Arrows roaring over Flintshire and Wrexham next week
PEOPLE will have the chance to see the Red Arrows roaring over the skies of Wrexham and Flintshire next week. The RAF's inconic aerobatics display team will be making their way to RAF Valley on Anglesey on next Thursday (August 8). The Reds
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Evans says Wrexham are ready to go as their League One return looms
GEORGE EVANS knows how tough League One is likely to be, but he says Wrexham are ready to go following a positive pre-season. Following back-to-back promotions for the first time in the club’s history, the Reds are preparing to ply their trade
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Boss Gavin plots revenge as Connah's Quay Town open Ardal League campaign
CONNAH’S QUAY TOWN make their Ardal North West League bow tonight - against a Corwen team they know all about. Corwen won the North East Wales League’s Premier Division last season as Town’s title bid petered out in the run-in. Tonight they
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Art exhibition opens at Miners Rescue Station in Wrexham
AN ART exhibition has launched in Wrexham today (July 31). "Summer by the Sea" has been created by the art groups at the Wrexham Miners Rescue Station, based on Maesgwyn Road in the city centre. The Miner's Rescue, which aims to capture the
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Wrexham AFC fan Laura successfully reaches butterfly semi-finals at Olympics
WORLD champion and Wrexham fan Laura Stephens has successfully made it through her heat at the Paris Olympic Games. Stephens, the women's 200m butterfly world champion, qualified for the semi-finals after finishing fourth in her heat on Wednesday
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Woman in court after terrifying drunken knife attack against ex-husband
A MUM who had to be disarmed by her son after drunkenly slashing at her ex-husband with a knife has been spared jail. Danuta Czajk, of Gerald Street in Wrexham, appeared at Mold Crown Court for sentence on Tuesday. The 44-year-old had admitted
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Man jailed after he 'lost it' and strangled ex-partner over affair claims
A MAN who strangled his ex-partner in a jealously fuelled rage has been jailed. Mark Jones, of Highbury Avenue, Prestatyn, appeared before Mold Crown Court for sentencing on Wednesday (July 31). The 41-year-old had previously admitted assault
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Advice issued for driving in heavy rain ahead of Met Office thunderstorm warning
ADVICE for driving in heavy rain has been issued to motorists ahead of thunderstorm warnings for Wrexham and Flintshire. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms on Thursday (August 1), with heavy rain predicted to impact
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Woman attended probation appointment 'under influence of alcohol,' court told
A WOMAN who breached her suspended sentence order by turning up to see probation officers under the influence of booze has been given another chance. Catherine Jones, of Bank Street in Ponciau, appeared at Mold Crown Court on Tuesday morning.
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'Litter and fly-tipping can blight our communities'
By Hannah Blythyn MS for Delyn Recently the Welsh Government reported on action it’s been taking to make Wales litter and fly-tipping free – it’s an area which affects all areas of Wales, including our corner of north east Wales. Litter and
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Man "wilfully failed" to give sample after being stopped by police, court told
A MAN who "wilfully failed" to give a sample after being pulled over by police has lost his licence. Ciaran Anderson, of Middle Street in Newbridge, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The 35-year-old admitted that on July 12
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Burst water main causes "significant" traffic delays on main road in Flintshire
A BURST water main is causing significant traffic delays on a main road in Flintshire. The Leader reported yesterday that burst water mains had happened Chester Road in Pentre in Deeside, as well as Bannel Lane in Buckley. Today, Bannel Lane
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Flintshire's new Lidl retail store remains on track for December opening
CONSTRUCTION work continues on Flintshire's new Lidl store with a December 2024 opening still in sight. Replacing the former Somerfirled/Co-Op store in Connah's Quay, Lidl is moving from the Deeside Retail Park to occupy the building after almost
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Flintshire students shortlisted for Yr Wyddfa eco competition
A GROUP of environmentally-minded Flintshire high school students have had their competition entry shortlisted, as part of a mission to make Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) the first plastic-free mountain in the world. The successful Year 7 and 8 Ysgol Treffynnon
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Wrexham Council awarded grant of over £74,000 to monitor air quality
WREXHAM Council has been awarded over £74,000 from the Welsh Government to monitor air quality in the county. The money (£74,281), comes from the government's Local Air Quality Management Support Fund. The project aims to set up a network of
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Woman in court after running from scene of collision and failing to give sample
A WOMAN who ran from the scene of a collision accepted she made "a stupid mistake." Stephanie Oldland, of Maes Y Ficerdy in Rhos, appeared for sentence at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The 37-year-old had been convicted at a previous
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Public meeting over Llangollen toilets takes place next week as petition gathers pace
A PUBLIC meeting will be held next week to talk about the future of toilet facilities in Llangollen. In April, the Leader reported that the future of public toilets in the town 'remained uncertain' as the town council sought further information
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More awards success for Flintshire garden centre and cafe
THERE has been more cause for celebration for the team at a Flintshire garden centre. The Woodworks Garden Centre and Café, in Mold, has announced award success with one win and a runner-up position at the recent Garden Centre Association (GCA)
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RECAP: Breaking news from across Wrexham and Flintshire
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Wrexham and Flintshire hair and beauty experts named awards finalists
A HOST of salons and beauty professionals from Wrexham and Flintshire have been named award finalists. Creative Oceanic powered by Oceanic Awards has announced the finalists for the Nation's Hair and Beauty Awards 2024. These awards aim to
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It's a massive day for Wrexham fan Laura at the Paris Olympics
IT’S a big day for world champion and Wrexham fan Laura Stephens. She will get her first taste of action in the pool at the Paris Olympics this morning in the heats for the women’s 200m butterfly. Stephens made her Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020
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School farewell, French trip and more from the past
Today's nostalgic look back from the Leader's archives features a school farewell and more. Maybe you can spot yourself or family and friends in today's gallery, don't forget to tag each other. Do you have photos from the past you would like
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Driver 'panicked' and went through red lights after failing to stop for police
A MAN who went through two red lights after failing to stop for police was found to be over the alcohol limit, a court heard. Thomas Norman, of Poplar Close in Coedpoeth, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The 30-year-old admitted
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Man banned from all McDonald's restaurants in England and Wales - here's why
A WREXHAM man has been ordered to stay out of all McDonald's restaurants in England and Wales for the next year after an "extremely unpleasant" incident. Warren Davies appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court for sentence on Tuesday and gave a care-of
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Tips for safeguarding pets in soaring temperatures from the RSPCA
As the Met Office predicts UK temperatures to reach above 30 degrees Celsius this week, the RSPCA is urging pet owners to help keep their pets safe and cool over the summer period. The RSPCA has prepared a series of tips and guides, including DIY