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Keir Starmer set to confirm plans for £160m Investment Zone in Wrexham and Flintshire

PRIME Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce the £160m Investment Zone in Wrexham and Flintshire will be going live in 2025.  The PM is preparing to address the Welsh Labour conference in North Wales on Saturday (November 16), where he is set

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Reds were too passive at Stockport says Phil Parkinson

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson felt his side were too passive as their five-game unbeaten run in League One ended in a 1-0 defeat at Stockport County. “In the first half I thought we were too far off them in the midfield and we let their central midfield

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Wrexham AFC suffer disappointing 1-0 defeat against rivals Stockport County

WREXHAM'S five-game unbeaten run in League Two came to an end following a 1-0 defeat against Stockport County at Edgeley Park. The teams have become rivals in recent years and it was the Hatters who had bragging rights after inflicting a third

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AS IT HAPPENED: Stockport County v Wrexham AFC - League One

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Starmer hails 'new era' as he addresses Welsh Labour conference

PRIME Minister Kier Starmer hailed a “new era” during his address to the Welsh Labour conference today (Saturday, November 16). The Prime Minister said that the Welsh branch had “carried the torch” for the party during 14 years of Conservative

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Ford Fiesta owners in Flintshire warned they could be targeted by thieves

Ford Fiesta owners in Flintshire have been warned they could be targeted by car thieves. North Wales Police have warned Ford Fiesta owners that they could be more likely to be pulled over by police as they check that they aren’t stolen after a

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"Heavy congestion" on the A483 near Wrexham after crash

Traffic is at a standstill on the A483 after a crash near Wrexham. Traffic Wales have warned that there is “heavy congestion” on the A483 after a crash this morning (November 16). According to reports the collision has taken place on the road

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The costly motoring mistake that 90 per cent of insurers don't pay out on

Car insurance can be a minefield, and new research has shown that nine out of ten insurers won't pay out to drain a car after misfuelling - the easy mistake of putting petrol in a diesel engine or vice versa. Drivers are being urged to check their

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Police appeal for witnesses after two Wrexham businesses were burgled

Police have put out an appeal after a pair of businesses in Wrexham were burgled. North Wales Police have asked the public to “remain vigilant” after a pair of businesses in the Acton area of the city were the target of burglars this week.

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Wrexham officers disguise themselves in plain clothes to make shoplifter arrest

Wrexham officers disguised in plain clothes arrested a suspected shoplifter as part of a city-wide crackdown. North Wales Police have confirmed they arrested a male earlier this week (November 12) as part of Operation Blizzard which aims to tackle

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Wetherspoons will be discontinuing popular beer in its pubs this month

Wetherspoons has announced it will be discontinuing the popular San Miguel beer in its pubs by the end of the month. Instead, the chain will be offering punters Poretti which will cost less than £4 a pint at most locations. A Wetherspoons spokesperson

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Duo step up to director roles for Flintshire homebuilder

A FLINTSHIRE-based homebuilder has appointed two new directors to lead key departments. Oliver Johnston has been promoted to commercial director at Anwyl, while Gareth Haslam has stepped up to technical director. Both work for Anwyl Homes' Cheshire

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Arts festival celebrates Wrexham communities in UNESCO World Heritage site

A WEEKEND-long art and culture festival celebrating the communities and heritage of the villages within the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct UNESCO World Heritage Site takes place this month. Incorporating 11-miles of the Llangollen Canal and incorporating

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I tried Wrexham's new 'egg-free' cake business - Does it really taste different?

A NEW 'egg-free' cake shop has launched in Wrexham and has already proven popular with customers - so we decided to put it to the test. As someone who would choose the savoury option most days, I have to be really craving something sweet to really

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Will husband have to pay me maintenance in a no-fault divorce?

In our weekly legal column, the Leader, with the expert advice of the team at GHP Legal, sets out to answer some of your problems. Today's question is answered by solicitor Deon Hayward... Will my husband have to pay me maintenance if we get a

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TASTE TEST: I tried what could be the best-value cooked breakfast in Flintshire

As my search for the best cooked breakfast in Flintshire continues, I've discovered what might be the best value start to the day. Sunrise Breakfasts in Connah's Quay has gone for the breakfast niche, opening between 9am and 1.30pm on Mondays,

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Lonely Planet lists Eryri National Park among Europe's top winter destinations

Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park has been named among the best places in Europe to go this winter by Lonely Planet. Whether you're looking for the perfect spot to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights in the snow or hoping to find some winter sun

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Wales 'facing an accident crisis' as RoSPA reports rise in accidental deaths

Wales has the second-highest rate of accidental deaths in the UK. According to a new report by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), people in Wales are almost a third more likely to die due to an accident than in England.

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Wrexham theatre to be transformed into winter wonderland this December

A Wrexham theatre is set to be transformed into a winter wonderland this December. The Stiwt Theatre will host the family pantomime, Cinderella. The production is the work of an theatre production company, LHK Productions. The company is

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BAFTA-nominated pianist to perform at Wrexham charity Christmas concert

Wrexham will be the setting for a festive musical extravaganza this month. The Christmas Celebration Concert, organised by Nightingale House Hospice, will take place at William Aston Hall on November 24, with a line-up sure to appeal to classical

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Surgeons win award for cutting carbon emissions at North Wales hospitals

Surgeons at two North Wales hospitals have been recognised for sustainability projects that cut departmental costs by two-thirds. The specialist surgical departments at Wrexham Maelor Hospital and Ysbyty Gwynedd were awarded the Professor Sir Mansel