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Wrexham-based PF Cymru are ready for the Futsal Champions League
EUROPE is calling for talented Wrexham Futsal players. Pro Futsal Cymru, a Wrexham-based team, are all set to test themselves against the cream of players on the continent. They will be representing Wales in the UEFA Futsal Champions League
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New partnership aims to promote Welsh language use in workplaces
A new partnership has been announced to promote the Welsh language in the workplace. At the National Eisteddfod on August 6, a collaboration was unveiled between the Welsh Language Commissioner and the National Centre for Learning Welsh. The
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The secret to a happy marriage - Meet the happy couple celebrating 60 years
A COUPLE from Flintshire are celebrating 60 wonderful years of marriage together, despite a whirlwind of highs and lows. Married in a tiny Catholic church in Mold, Maureen and Kingsley Brisco have shared their wonderful life together with proud
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"Worst road in Wrexham" to be resurfaced after 1000+ sign petition
THE "worst road in Wrexham" is set to be resurfaced after more than 1,000 people signed a petition calling for it to be fixed. Plaid Cymru councilllor Annette Davies has said she is delighted that Wrexham Council is to resurface large parts of
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Wrexham AFC must be realistic when they make the step up to League One - Don Goodman
DON GOODMAN does not think Wrexham will be promoted this season and he has told Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to be realistic when the Reds make the step-up to League One. Phil Parkinson’s side finished runners-up in League
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Net gains during a popular Flint basketball event for all ages
HOOP dreams were on show for basketball players of all ages at a Flintshire event. Basketball Wales took the annual 3x3 summer tour to Flint, with teams welcomed from the U12 age group all the way up to seniors. Action took place on the outdoor
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North Wales Crusaders will battle right to the end says coach Carl
A THRILLING end to the League One season is in store - and head coach Carl Forster says North Wales Crusaders will battle every step of the way in their efforts to reach the play-offs. Crusaders kept their hopes of achieving a top-six finish alive
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Marchwiel Wrexham still facing a battle to make sure of promotion
IT’S not yet a done deal for Marchwiel and Wrexham in their efforts to claim the Division Two title. The front-runners lost out by 33 runs in their home tussle versus promotion rivals Mochdre Seconds. Adam Jones’ 57 helped Mochdre to reach
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Wrexham Waterworld shortlisted as finalist for prestigious UK Active Award 2024
FREEDOM Leisure, one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit leisure trusts is proud to announce that it has been named a finalist in the prestigious UK Active Awards 2024. The team at Waterworld, that manages Wrexham Waterworld on behalf of Wrexham
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'Strong objections' to plans for holiday cabins on controversial site near Llangollen
SENEDD Members have objected to plans for holiday cabins on land off a main road near Llangollen. A planning application has been submitted for Denbighshire Council for the siting of 15 holiday cabins, a toilet/shower unit and associated works
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Plans to transform Chirk chapel into two houses receive green light
Plans to convert a chapel in Chirk into two semi-detached houses have been given the green light. An application to transform Black Park Chapel in Halton into living space was submitted to Wrexham Council in June last year. The Methodist chapel
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North Wales patients join together for annual Cygnet Delfryn Lodge’s summer fete
PATIENTS at a North Wales mental health service joined together with staff and loved ones to enjoy Cygnet Delfryn Lodge’s summer fete. Cygnet Delfryn Lodge, on Argoed Hall Lane, Mold in Flintshire is a 24-bed hospital run by Cygnet Health Care
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Man's foul, racist messages to Job Centre staff land him in the dock
A MAN who subjected Job Centre staff to a stream of foul, racist and inappropriate messages and threats has been spared jail. Jamie Whitfield, of Maes Llwyn Close in Bronington, Whitchurch, appeared for sentence at Wrexham Magistrates Court on
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The signs to look out for when criminal cold callers knock at your door
POLICE have given guidance on the sort of clues to look out for when criminal cold callers knock at your door. Police have said TV faults, faulty broadband, water / gas / electricity board and "reformed criminal on probation" are all popular methods
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Flintshire bodybuilder's title hopes just months into sport
A FLINTSHIRE woman is hoping to strike gold in a major bodybuilding contest, after taking up the sport just a few months ago. Magda Razminiene, from Connah's Quay, has qualified for the Physical Culture Association (PCA) Bodybuilding British Championships
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Wrexham independent business organising city centre treasure hunt
AN INDEPENDENT retailer in Wrexham is organising a treasure hunt in the city centre. Helen Holbrook-Harris, who owns Firefly Shiny Shop in Central Arcade, is organising the hunt which will run from this Saturday (August 10) until August 17.
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Wrexham aparthotel plans approved to address tourist accommodation shortage
Plans to turn an old registry office in Wrexham city centre into an aparthotel have been approved in a bid to address a lack of tourist accommodation. An application was submitted by Ava Wrexham earlier this year to convert the building on Chester
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OBE Jade Jones to fight for third taekwondo gold medal at Olympics this week
FLINT local hero Jade Jones is set to compete in the Paris Olympics On Thursday as she fights for her third taekwondo gold medal. With the north Wales town behind her, the Double Olympic champion will compete on Thursday, August 8 at 11am in the
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Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans 'nervous' after being revealed as Strictly contestant
Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans is one of the latest contestants to be announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2024. Evans, who was born in Carmarthen, is best known as the moustachioed tenor from the Go Compare adverts and is a presenter on BBC Radio
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Mid Wales MS Eluned Morgan sworn in as new First Minister
Eluned Morgan has been sworn in as the new First Minister of Wales, the third leader of the country this year. The Mid and West Wales MS succeeds Vaughan Gething, who lasted fewer than 140 days as first minister, having presided over a turbulent
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Wrexham AFC star Paul Mullin can't believe what's happened in last three years
PAUL MULLIN has described his three years at Wrexham as ‘crazy’. The Reds star striker has scored an amazing 105 goals in 140 appearances since joining Wrexham from Cambridge United in 2021. “It’s been crazy, the last three years have been
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Volunteers' confrontation with van driver didn't end how you might expect!
VOLUNTEERS who monitor speeding motorists in their community came up against an objecting van driver - and it didn't quite end how you might expect. The Buckley Community Speedwatch team carried out five roadside sessions in 20 and 30mph roads
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North East Wales clubs prepare for their fourth cup competition of season
IT’S only the first week in August but a fourth cup competition kicks off tonight. After the Welsh Cup, Welsh League Cup and Welsh Trophy began in July, now it’s the first round qualifiers in the North East Wales FA Cup. FC Queen’s Park have
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The New Saints set to continue European adventure in Moldova
IT’S all hands on deck as The New Saints continue their European adventure this evening. Craig Harrison’s Saints departed the Champions League with a loss at the hands of Ferencváros and now they come up against FC Petrocub in the third qualifying
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Two months of "essential" roadworks set to end in Flintshire town
TWO MONTHS worth of works to upgrade part of the gas network in in Flintshire finished on time. Wales & West Utilities (WWU) started work to upgrade gas pipes in the Station Road area of Queensferry in June. The gas emergency and pipeline service
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Let the battle re-commence as Holywell Town travel to Colwyn Bay
HOLYWELL TOWN are ready to renew old acquaintances this evening. During an epic 2022-23 season, the Wellmen were involved in a thrilling battle for the title with Colwyn Bay. It was the Seagulls, then managed by ex-Wales international Steve
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Phil Parkinson deserves credit for the job he's done at Wrexham AFC - Denis Smith
DENIS SMITH believes Phil Parkinson deserves a lot of credit for what he’s achieved at The Racecourse and he sees no reason why Wrexham can’t challenge for an unprecedented third promotion in a row. Parkinson has taken the Reds from the National
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'Discriminating against disabled people on the Wales Coast Path'
By Mark Isherwood MS for North Wales As a Patron to COS, Centre of Sign-Sight-Sound (formerly North Wales Deaf Association Information), it was a great pleasure to attend their Sharing Day held at their premises in Colwyn Bay to highlight all
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Popular Saughall pub reopens following major refurb and name change
A POPULAR Chester pub has reopened following a major refurbishment. The Saughall Arms – previously the Egerton Arms – on Hermitage Road welcomed customers on Saturday (August 3) with a ‘Family Fun Day’ followed by an evening of live music.
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Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth
A widely believed speed camera myth could land you in trouble with police, drivers in the UK have been warned. A motoring expert has lifted the lid on whether the commonly held belief that drivers can go ten per cent over the speed limit is true
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DWP issues statement after fraudster mum sentenced for £81,000 benefit claims
WASTE and fraud in the benefits system will not be tolerated, a government spokesman has warned. The statement, from the Department of Work and Pensions, comes after a Wrexham mum was brought before the courts for defrauding the public purse of
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Community coming together to put on fun-filled Caia Park summer fete event
A FUN-FILLED day is in store at Caia Park's upcoming summer fete event. It takes place at the Caia Park Partnership on Thursday, August 15 between 11am and 2pm. Organised by residents, the free event will see a whole host of activities for
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Flintshire man charged after disorder in Bristol city centre over the weekend
A FLINTSHIRE man has been charged with two offences following disorder in Bristol city centre on Saturday. Adrian Croft, aged 45 and of Holywell, was charged with a Section 4 public order offence and possession of a class A drug. He has been
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Support worker at Wrexham school slapped pupil during school trip
A LEARNING support worker at a Wrexham school has been suspended after slapping a pupil on the arm whilst on a school trip. A Fitness to Practise Committee of the Education Workforce Council (EWC), sitting remotely on June 11 and 12 found an allegation
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Police conduct speed checks in Wrexham following concerns from residents
POLICE have been conducting speed checks in a Wrexham village following concerns from residents. North Wales Police were out patrolling the speeds of motorists on Bethania Road, Acrefair yesterday (August 5). The checks come following concerns
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LIVE: Breaking news across Wrexham and Flintshire this morning
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Tributes to Wrexham-born musician who 'touched the lives of many'
TRIBUTES have been paid to an 'extraordinary musician' who 'touched the lives of many'. Dave Simons died aged 64 years old on Tuesday July 23, following a long term ilness. Born in Wrexham, he was best known for having run Dave's Music Centre