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A great showcase offers North Wales cricketers a chance to show their skills
A BUSY spell of action is in store for the cream of North Wales’ cricketers. On Sunday, North Wales U19s embark on their second multi-day game of the season as they host Middlesex Schools U18s at Colwyn Bay. Wales National County (North) seniors
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Injuries remain a concern for North Wales Crusaders ahead of away day
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS’ injury concerns continue to bite ahead of a pivotal weekend in League One. Carl Forster’s side could do with a victory at Workington Town to bolster their hopes of qualifying for the end-of-season play-offs. While some
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Clash of the top-two is pick of the North Wales Cricket League action
WHAT a huge weekend it is in the race for the Premier Division crown. Mochdre remain the only side undefeated, but this will come under threat as they welcome second-placed Northop tomorrow. Mochdre have a 29-point buffer over their high-flying
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Great honour for Chirk AAA youngster... and Flint Mountain target top spot!
CHIRK AAA forward Jayden Sheil (pictured right) had a goalscoring debut to remember for Chirk AAA and his performance at Felinfach was enough to earn the 16-year-old the Welsh Cup player of the round award. “It was a proud moment for Sheil’s family
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Wrexham AFC confirm signing of defender Dan Scarr from Plymouth Argyle
WREXHAM AFC have confirmed the signing of defender Dan Scarr from Plymouth Argyle. The centre-back joins the Reds for an undisclosed fee and has signed a contract until the end of the 2026/27 season. The 29-year-old was a promotion winner with
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It's cup for grabs for ambitious quartet with tasty ties coming up
AIRBUS boss Mark Allen has been happy with how his side has started the season. A 3-1 cup win over Mold Alex was followed by last week’s 7-0 thrashing of Denbigh Town for the Wingmakers, who travel to Gresford Athletic tomorrow. “Obviously, we
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North Wales Police warn residents against taking part in non-peaceful protests
POLICE have warned that anyone attending a non-peaceful protest in north Wales this weekend will be 'dealt with'. Rumours have been circulating on social media that protests could take place across the region. That comes following the riots
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Eoghan says when the Racecourse is rocking, do come a-knocking!
EOGHAN O’CONNELL just loves playing at the “rocking” Racecourse! Centre back O’Connell, who has helped Wrexham to gain back-to-back promotions for the first time in the club’s history, says the home support is “incredible” as the Reds prepare for
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Casper the kitten rescued after being found wandering along Flintshire Bridge
A KITTEN was rescued from the Flintshire Bridge after likely being dumped there. Shotton-based New Hope For Forgotten cats took in little Casper after he was found wandering along the bridge by Flintshire Council workers on Tuesday. (Image
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Scintillating six-goal thriller to open the brand new campaign
SKIPPY and Bellevue put on a great show in their North East Wales Championship meeting. The sides finished in the bottom two last season but kicked off this campaign with a 3-3 draw, Bobby Gregory, Ross Hughes and Adam Sumner on target for Skippy
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Motorists warned of abnormal loads on Flintshire roads tomorrow
FLINTSHIRE Council has warned of abnormal loads travelling on the county's road network tomorrow (Saturday, August 3). The council has said four large vehicles transporting cranes will travel to Shotton Mill on Deeside Industrial Park. The
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Wrexham: Business seeks retrospective permission for 'woke-free zone' flag
A Wrexham business is seeking retrospective permission to fly a controversial "woke-free zone" flag outside its headquarters. Online sports equipment retailer Net World Sports came under fire in November last year after the flag outside it base
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Police recover collection box stolen in burglary at Flintshire church
POLICE have recovered a cash box stolen in a burglary at a Flintshire church. North Wales Police recently appealed for information following a burglary at St Mary's Church in Treuddyn. Thieves stole the collection box, which contained donations
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Little coffee hut along Llangollen canal praises domino effect acts of kindness
A LITTLE coffee hut nestled along the Llangollen canal has shared a domino effect act of kindness. Ivy Wood Coffee is situated along the canal towards the Horseshoe Falls and is the perfect spot for a hot drink or iced cold lemonade. The business
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Wrexham Police FC to take on ex-pros and soap stars in latest charity match
WREXHAM Police FC will face TV soap stars and ex-Premier League players in their next fundraising match. Playing in support of North Wales Police and Community Trust (PACT), the officers will take on Supporting Charities FC – a team comprising
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A big Flintshire showdown as Buckley take on Nomads in the cup
ASA HAMILTON is hoping the playing surface at The Globe will give his Buckley Town side an edge in a huge Flintshire second round showdown. Cymru North Buckley have home advantage against top flight Connah’s Quay Nomads, who are opening their competitive
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Fun-filled family festival returns to Wrexham this weekend
A FUN-filled family festival is taking place in Wrexham this weekend. WrexSands is returning to the city centre again this year with its 20-Tonne Sandpit and a host of entertainment. Based on the Library field, WrexSands is a fully enclosed
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Three-vehicle crash sparks lane closure on A55 in Flintshire this afternoon
A CRASH has sparked a lane closure on the A55 in Flintshire this afternoon (Friday, August 2). Traffic Wales has said the incident has happened westbound at J35 Dobshill. Queueing traffic on the westbound carriageway near Dobshill. (Image
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Deeside anti-knife campaigner re-iterates message after 'horrific' Southport attacks
A DEESIDE man who has long campaigned against the use of knives has paid a visit to an English town rocked by 'horrific' attacks this week. Three young girls have been confirmed dead following the incident which took place at a Taylor Swift-themed
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Cricket promotion battles continue as season reaches crucial month of August
IT remains an intriguing promotion picture in Division One. Northop seconds are still favourites to pick up the title, but with their first team in the top flight, they won’t be able to make the step-up to the Premier Division. Mold and Connah
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Dream family business to close in Llangollen following sad passing of owner
A DREAM family business will sadly close this month following the owners passing. Namaste Wales Holistics located on Castle Street in Llangollen, north Wales, will close its doors to the public on August, 27. The announcement comes after the
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A repeat of five years ago would go down a treat with Cefn Albion!
FIVE years ago Cefn Albion lifted the Welsh Trophy and boss Ian Andrews would love to do it again. “The Welsh trophy is a competition we will hopefully go on a run in as it’s a competition we have had success in before,” said Andrews ahead of tomorrow
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Wrexham: Bicks Chicks seeks retrospective approval for hot food takeaway
A meat and poultry wholesale firm is seeking retrospective approval for a hot food takeaway next to its base on Wrexham Industrial Estate. The takeaway run by Bicks Chicks on Abenbury Way, which sells hot and cold drinks, burgers and breakfast
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Direct train service from Wrexham to London edging ever closer
A DIRECT train service from Wrexham to London is a step closer following a "very positive" meeting. The meeting took place between Wrexham Council and the Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway Company Ltd who are proposing an Open Access Service
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Main Flintshire road blocked after crash this morning
A MAIN Flintshire road was reportedly blocked this morning (Friday, August 2) following a crash. Traffic monitoring service Inrix reported that the incident happened on the A494 near Alltami at around 11am. The road was reportedly partially
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Jail for coercive and abusive man who taunted ex-partner about tragic death of mother
A COERCIVE and abusive man who taunted his ex-partner about the tragic death of her mother has been jailed. Christopher Parry, of Sarn Lane, Caergwrle, appeared before Mold Crown Court for sentencing on Friday (August 2). The 35-year-old
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There's been good and bad news for Flint ahead of start to season
THERE’S been a positive and negative for Flint Town United ahead of a tough start to the competitive season. The Silkmen begin with tonight’s Welsh League Cup trip to last season’s Cymru Premier League champions The New Saints. But it’s also
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Town comes together for annual celebration in 1995
AN annual parade is a favourite event for residents of one Flintshire town. This year's Buckley Jubilee may have been a slightly damp affair but with this gallery, we look back on a much sunnier day. The Jubilee is traditionally held on the
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Pedestrian involved in collision on main road in Wrexham city centre, police confirm
A MAIN road was closed off by police in Wrexham city centre yesterday following a collision (Thursday, August 1). The incident took place on Regent Street where a pedestrian was apparently struck by a van. Emergency services including North
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'Mini-season' will complete the campaign for North Wales Crusaders
CARL FORSTER says a “mini-season” will conclude the League One campaign for North Wales Crusaders. After sitting last weekend out, Crusaders’ push to secure a spot in the end-of-season play-offs continues with Sunday’s big clash away to Anthony
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Shocking footage shows man trimming his beard while driving on a motorway
Shocking footage shows a van driver trimming his beard with clippers as he drives along a motorway. The motorist was captured taking both hands off the wheel to prune his facial hair with a pair of tin snips, normally used for cutting sheet metal
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How much could your state pension increase by next year?
Millions of pensioners could be set for a £655 increase in 2025. Under the triple lock – which guarantees an increase in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest – pensioners would have been in line for a rise linked
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The skin cancer symptom you might spot when walking up the stairs
Next time you are walking up the stairs, you should check for this symptom of skin cancer. Non-melanoma skin cancer refers to a group of cancers that slowly develop in the upper layers of the skin, NHS Inform explains. As one of the most common
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Brave Wrexham woman opens up terrifying domestic abuse ordeal
A WREXHAM woman who lived in fear of her abusive ex-partner has opened up on her experiences in the hope of helping others facing domestic violence. Paige Reddington has lifted the lid on her experiences of physical and emotional abuse at the
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Clowning around in the past with our look back
There are plenty of moments from the pages of the past in the Leader in today's look through the archives. They include a carnival, clowns and much more. Hopefully you can you spot yourself or friends in our Way Back When photos, don't forget
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Several roads across Flintshire set for resurfacing work
FUNDING has been secured to carry out a programme of carriageway resurfacing works at a number of roads across Flintshire. The programme is underway, with the resurfacing of the A549 approach/exit from Dobshill roundabout already completed.
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Police launch investigation after dog walker suffers bites in Flintshire area
NORTH Wales Police are investigating a dog-walking incident that occurred last week in the Flintshire area. The incident that occurred on Monday, July 22 at around 9.10am on the football field on Mancot Lane, Mancot, Deeside. A dog walker suffered
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Wrexham's identity came to the fore on tour says boss Parkinson
PHIL PARKINSON says his Wrexham team has a real identity as the Reds prepare for their final friendly encounter ahead of the return to League One. Wrexham will ply their trade in the third tier for the first time in almost two decades over the
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Mum makes desperate plea for missing North Wales teen to come home
A NORTH Wales mum has made a desperate plea for her missing son to come home. Thierry Lewis, aged 15, is currently reported misssing. He lives in Colwyn Bay and has links to Flintshire. North Wales Police issued a missing persons appeal on
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Main road in Flintshire set to close for a month for works
A MAIN road in Flintshire is set to be closed for four weeks. Flintshire County Council have announced that Saltney Ferry Road, Saltney will be closed for four weeks between its junctions with the A5104 Chester Road and Manor Lane. The road
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Key players are set to return for Northop Hall and Chirk sides
WHILE the bowlers have taken much of the plaudits over recent weeks, Liverpool Competition promotion chasers Northop Hall have moved to bolster their batting ranks. Hall are fourth in Division Two ahead of tomorrow’s home clash with Ainsdale.
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Bright spells and heavy cloud forecast for this weekend, the Met Office confirms
THE MET Office has confirmed a mixture of bright sunny spells and thick cloud for the weekend ahead. Today (Friday, August 2) will start fine and dry with sunny spells. Cloud will build more widely across the north East with outbreaks of rain
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North Wales Police continue to seek information about missing man from Wrexham
NORTH Wales Police continue to seek information about a 62-year-old man from Wrexham following his disappearance last month. Anthony was last seen on CCTV on Friday, July 5th in the Chirk area. He was walking along a lane towards the Marina
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Breaking news across Wrexham and Flintshire this morning
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No respect on the football pitch is the message from Flint boss Fowler
LEE FOWLER wants his Flint Town United side to respect the opposition... until they cross the white line! The Silkmen will be plying their trade in Welsh football’s top flight once again this season and the competitive campaign opens with tonight
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New cosy and vibrant British Tapas bar to open on Wrexham High Street this year
A BRAND new British Tapas bar is coming to Wrexham's High St this Autumn. After finally obtaining a licence, 'The Turn Table' can announce it will be joining the High Street in Wrexham, occupying the former Eastern Sheraton and Cosmopolitan building
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House party guest made himself 'quite unwelcome' after drinking too much vodka
AN 'unwelcome' house party guest found himself in the dock after drinking too much vodka and behaving aggressively. Damien Howarth, of Springfields, Holway, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Thursday. The 33-year-old admitted one offence
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Let's get those thinking caps on for today's sporting quiz!
Happy Birthday SAMMY MCILROY (soccer) – former Northern Ireland midfielder and manager, born 1954. It happened... 2012: Cyclist Sir Chris Hoy claimed his fifth Olympic gold medal as he, Philip Hindes and Jason Kenny won the men’s team sprint
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Fraudster mum sentenced after claiming £81,000 benefits she wasn't entitled to
A WREXHAM mum who received more than £80,000 in benefits she wasn't entitled to has been spared jail. Charlene Brindley, of Daisy Road in Brynteg, appeared at Mold Crown Court for sentence on Thursday morning. The 41-year-old had been convicted