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Brilliant Ben grabs late score to keep North Wales Crusaders in play-off mix
BEN LANE’S late try has kept North Wales Crusaders well in the hunt to qualify for the end-of-season League One play-offs. Lane crossed the whitewash six minutes from time as Carl Forster’s side stunned former Cru coach Anthony Murray’s Workington
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Part of A470 'closed in both directions' following crash
PART OF THE A470 has been closed following a crash this evening. Drivers are being urged to avoid the area between Rhayader and Llangurig. Dyfed-Powys Police say that the road there is currently closed due to a collision. They added: "Please
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It's Baker and Peers at the double as Airbus claim cup win over Gresford
IN-FORM Airbus were able to progress courtesy of a hard-fought 4-1 win at Gresford Athletic. It was level until the hour-mark, however three goals in the space of 20 minutes made sure of progression for Mark Allen’s side. Airbus applied early
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Boss Gibson's watching brief as Connah's Quay progress in cup
NEIL GIBSON was away from the control centre of the dugout as Connah’s Quay Nomads opened their domestic season in winning fashion. Manager Gibson had to watch on from the stand as Nomads gained a 3-0 Welsh League Cup success over Buckley Town
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Holders TNS too strong for Flint Town United in Welsh League Cup
IT was always going to be tough for Flint Town United at last season’s Cymru Premier League champions The New Saints. The Silkmen lost out 5-1 against Craig Harrison’s side. Although the visitors made a strong start, Caleb Afful capitalised
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Grimsby boss Artell is interested in Wrexham AFC midfielder Jordan Davies
WREXHAM star Jordan Davies is a target for Grimsby Town. The Mariners are managed by former Wrexham defender Dave Artell while ex-Reds captain Shaun Pearson is the assistant head coach at the League Two club. Confirming his interest in signing
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Incident now clear after collision takes place on A55 in Flintshire
A COLLISION has taken place on the A55 in Flintshire this afternoon (August 4). Traffic Wales is warning that a crash has taken place between junction 31 at Caerwys and junction 32 at Holywell. Drivers are being urged to avoid the area if possible
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Revealed: The north Wales holiday hotspots proving popular this summer
NEW DATA has revealed that year-on-year bookings for holidays in north Wales have risen by 5%. Figures from holidaycottages.co.uk has revealed that Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula is the most popular place to go on staycation here in north Wales
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Drop in serious road casualties in 20mph zones this year, new figures show
THE NUMBER of serious casualties on Wales' roads has dropped in 20mph speed limit zones, new figures show. The majority of residential roads throughout Wales changed from being 30mph to 20mph last September. This was, according to the Welsh
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'Multi-vehicle' crash left part of A483 in Wrexham closed
PART OF the A483 in Wrexham was forced to close last night (August 3) following a crash involving multiple vehicles. Emergency services were at the scene of the incident - heading in the southbound direction on the A483 - from around 7.30pm.
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These are 5 'innocent' ways you could be breaking the law this summer
Summer is here! ( Well...kind of) and experts have warned Brits that they could be breaking the law in these five 'innocent' ways. We might find ourselves getting out in the great outdoors in the coming weeks ( with hopefully some nice weather
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Do police cars have speed cameras? Motoring expert reveals the answer
Have you ever driven past a police car on the road and wondered if it can catch you speeding? Almost 350 people are killed each year on the UK’s roads, according to RAC, with speed among the contributing factors. Not only is it dangerous but
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Fewer than one in five people can pass the shortest IQ test
Fewer than one in five people pass this IQ test, thought to be the shortest in the world only three questions long. The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the majority who attempt it boggled. It was originally
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Phil Parkinson issues update on potential incomings and outgoings at Wrexham
WREXHAM boss Phil Parkinson has said the club is still working on bringing new players in, despite being quoted “astronomical” prices. The Reds have made six signings so far this window, with Arthur Okonkwo, Callum Burton, Sebastian Revan, Dan
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Fire crews called to attend scene of 'garden fire' in Deeside
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to the scene of a garden fire in Deeside yesterday evening (August 3). North Wales Fire and Rescue Service (NWFRS) say that the incident took place on Linden Avenue in Connah's Quay. Three fire crews attended at 5.36pm to
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World War II veteran and former Buckley councillor has died aged 100
A WORLD WAR II veteran and former town councillor has died aged 100 years old. John Thornton, from Buckley, passed away on Monday, July 22. He had been mayor of the town on three separate occasions and spent 54 years as a councillor there.
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'Pipe will cross the River Dee and twenty-six watercourses'
By Carolyn Thomas MS for North Wales Readers may have heard of the ambiguously named HyNet project and their plans to capture carbon dioxide from industry in the North West of England and to store it in depleted gas reservoirs off the North
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Denbighshire organisations get £378,000 grant to support employability
Eight organisations in Denbighshire have received a total of £378,000 in funding, aimed to help people enhance their employability or help them in finding work. The grant, part of the wider £4.75 million package to support communities and businesses
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Young musicians surprise Wrexham care home residents with 'royal' performance
Two young musicians treated residents at a care home in Wrexham to a performance which has been described "fit for a King." Harpist Bethan Conway and flautist Charlotte Thomas, members of the NEW Sinfonia orchestra, performed at Pendine Park care
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Flintshire site manager Cait recognised with housebuilding 'Oscar'
A FLINTSHIRE site manager is celebrating with her team after being presented with a Pride in the Job 'Quality' Award. Redrow's Cait Grady triumphed in the annual National Home Building Council (NHBC) event, after impressing judging at rigorous
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Have camera, will travel! Photographers take on group challenge
THERE were a variety of takes on the most recent challenge for the Leader Camera Club. Given the theme of 'travel', members shared images of transport, destinations and even luggage. The Leader Camera Club is a friendly and supportive group
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Wrexham couple say 'I dough' after meeting in bakery
COUPLES across the region have been sharing details of their big day. A wedding is a milestone event, a special occasion filled with special memories. With our Tying the Knot feature, we are spreading the love. Read more: Couple
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Wrexham's Erlas Victorian Walled Garden bags £99,600 grant for woodland improvement
Erlas Victorian Walled Garden in Wrexham has bagged almost £100,000 in funding for plans to improve a woodland area, benefitting the entire community. The Woodland Investment Grant (TWIG) scheme, a partnership between The National Lottery Heritage
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College to host open events at 'key time' for prospective learners
COLEG CAMBRIA will host open days across North Wales for prospective students this summer. The college’s sites at Northop, Deeside, Llysfasi, and Bersham Road and Yale in Wrexham will hold the events over two days from Thursday, August 22.
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Discover the 'very impressive' £1.9m detached house up for sale in Wrexham
A SPECTACULAR five-bedroom detached house is on the market in Rossett, Wrexham. Worth £1,995,000, Monopoly Estate Agents is marketing this "very impressive" bespoke contemporary home situated on the Wrexham / Chester border. Llyndir Lane is
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All smiles with this gallery of blasts from the past
Today's nostalgia gallery includes a winning football team and much more. Do you have photos from the past you would like to share? You can share them with us here. A school leavers photo, maybe your Scout, Brownies or sports group achieving
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Hear Me! Family Fun Day planned in Connah's Quay for families
Wrexham and Flintshire families are being invited to enjoy a free Family Fun Day organised by the Deaf and Sensory Network (DSN) at Wepre Park in Connah's Quay. Taking place on Wednesday, August 7, between 10am and 2pm, a host of activities and
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The Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation today
We are all being urged to check our change, as we could be sitting on a fortune we didn’t even know about. The Royal Mint has revealed its top ten rarest 50 pence coins currently in circulation. Since moving to pounds and pence in 1971, more
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Games shop with a difference set to open in Wrexham city centre
A SMALL business offering unique games and gadgets is opening a store in Wrexham's city centre this month. Joining Chapter Court on Saturday, August 10 is Red Dragon's Vault - a family-run business creating models to support neurodivergent individuals
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Discover Holywell's Greenfield Valley through Folksy Theatre's outdoor performances
Folksy Theatre is coming to Greenfield Valley, Holywell for the first time, with outdoor performances. The events will take place rain or shine in the setting of Greenfield Valley. On August 8 at 7pm, the theatre group will perform a version
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The worst areas in Wrexham for dog fouling - according to readers
WREXHAM residents have been encouraged to report instances of dog fouling in order to help enforcement officers target 'hot spot areas.' According to data compiled by canine supplement company Vitasure, between March 2023 and March 2024, Wrexham