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Much-loved Christmas light trail wows crowds at Chester Zoo

CHESTER Zoo’s much-loved Christmas spectacle returned this weekend, and here’s a sneak peek for those planning to visit this festive season. This year’s trail is now longer than ever before as visitors journey through a number of vibrant lands

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Flood alert issued for parts of Flintshire as weather expected to worsen overnight

A FLOOD ALERT is in place for Flintshire overnight tonight (November 18) with the weather expected to worsen. A yellow weather warning is in place for north Wales as the Met Office anticipates 'frequent and heavy snowfall' this week. However

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Motorists warned of police escorted 'wide loads' travelling along A55 tomorrow

MOTORISTS are being warned of "wide loads" travelling along the A55 from Chester across North Wales. Traffic Wales said the loads will be departing from Chester and travelling to  Penrhyndeudraeth, near Porthmadog in North West Wales on Tuesday

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Wrexham pub to host 'grand reopening' after severe flood damage to the building

A WREXHAM pub has announced its reopening date to the public following severe damage sustained from last month's flooding. The Nags Head on Mount Street closed almost five-weeks-ago on October 16 when the city centre and its surrounding areas were

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Overnight gritting to take place as Flintshire and Wrexham braced for cold weather

GRITTERS will be out in force overnight tonight (November 18) as Flintshire and Wrexham councils prepare for the predicted cold weather ahead. "Frequent and heavy snow" has been forecast for North Wales this week (November 18 to 24). The Met

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Former Wrexham man who tried to get child to engage sexual activity is jailed

A FORMER Wrexham man who groomed a child to try and engage in sexual activity has been jailed.  Jamie Lee Morgan, of Croft Road, Portland, Dorset, but previously of Chirk, appeared before Mold Crown Court for sentencing on Monday (November 18).

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Crash involving four-vehicles confirmed by police along A55 in Flintshire

NORTH Wales Police have confirmed a crash involving four-vehicles took place this morning on the A55 (November 18). The incident, which took place shortly after Junction 32A (eastbound) near Holywell sparked lengthy delays on the busy road during

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Inquiry looks at how Wales can attract investment - with Rob and Ryan as inspiration

THE WELSH Affairs Committee has today (November 18) announced a new inquiry into promoting Wales as a destination for inward investment - citing Wrexham's celebrity owners as possible inspiration. The committee will consider how successful sectors

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Leader readers can subscribe for just £25 for all of 2025 in this flash sale

Readers who want to subscribe to the Leader news site can enjoy an exclusive annual offer of £25 for all of 2025, which is over 50% off the full price, during our limited-time promotion. Alternatively, you can subscribe for £6 for 6 months.  Take

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Wrexham to celebrate relaunch of multi-million pound markets with four-day event

WREXHAM is preparing to celebrate the grand relaunch of the Butchers Markets with a special four-day event. On Thursday, November 28 until Sunday, December 1 residents can enjoy the reopening of the Butchers' and General Markets with a special

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RECAP: Road re-opens after air ambulance lands at Flint Mountain crash

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Mixed fortunes for Wrexham and Mold sides on a dramatic Division One day

IT’S all change at the foot of the Division One North standings after a dramatic weekend. Wrexham went into the day sitting in last place, but they’re now out of the relegation zone following their thrilling 15-10 success at home to Ruthin.

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Derby delight for in-form Cefn Albion with their triumph over Penycae

CEFN ALBION made it three wins on the bounce as they returned from derby rivals Penycae with a 3-1 victory in the North East League. Edgar Lima put Ian Andrews’ side in front and it was 2-0 on 28 minutes as wing-back Torne Samuels set up Alex Williams

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Mynydd Isa on cloud nine as they move top of North East Wales League

MYNYDD ISA were on cloud nine as they moved to the top of the North East Wales League’s Premier Division. Isa romped home 9-0 against rock-bottom Ruabon Rovers with Tom Gunson hitting a hat-trick. Sam Wainwright (2), George Davies, Nathan Mendoza

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Manager McIntyre says Chester just weren't good enough in FA Trophy loss

CALUM MCINTYRE admitted his side was not good enough as Chester departed the FA Trophy with a narrow away day loss. Northern Premier League Premier Division side Gainsborough Trinity booked their spot in the next round thanks to a 1-0 success over

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Jail for Wrexham 'bully' who assaulted partner in pub before crashing car into taxi

A "BULLY" from Wrexham who assaulted his partner in a pub before crashing his car into a taxi has been jailed.  Frederick Jegou, of Maplehurst Close, Rhostyllen, appeared before Mold Crown Court on Monday (November 18) for sentencing.  The

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Drivers warned by police as Ford Fiestas targeted for theft in Flintshire

FORD Fiesta vehicles, particularly the ST model, are being targeted for theft in the Flintshire area, say police. 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

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Tributes to Flintshire WWII Arctic Convoy hero who has died aged 98

Tributes have been paid to a Flintshire resident and World War II Arctic Convoy hero who has died at the age of 98. Former Signalman Bernard Gough was part of what wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill described as one of the most hazardous

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Pubs call on customers to spread festive cheer for those facing loneliness

TEN PUBS across Wales are calling on their customers to help spread a little Christmas cheer by writing cards to people facing loneliness and isolation this Christmas.  From November 15 until Sunday, December 15 the pubs are encouraging customers

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Paddy McGuinness pledges 'Chopper' tattoo if fundraiser surpasses £10m

PADDY McGuinness has pledged to get a special tattoo if his Children in Need fundraiser surpasses £10 million. After completing the five-day 300-mile cycling challenge from Wrexham to Glasgow on Friday (November 15), fundraising star Paddy spoke

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New Wrexham college £14m spa and health suite opens today

A LUXURIOUS state-of-the-art spa and relaxation complex will open in Wrexham today. Based at the heart of the new £14m Health and Wellbeing Centre at Coleg Cambria Yale, Iâl Spa features industry-standard facilities; simulated hospital wards and

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Appeal for witnesses after two men killed in crash on A5 near Oswestry

WITNESSES who saw the crash at Oswestry’s Mile End roundabout that killed two men on Sunday night are being sought by West Mercia Police. Officers from the force are looking for witnesses to the incident that killed drivers of both a blue Peugeot

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Wrexham AFC pop-up store opens its doors at Eagles Meadow

A WREXHAM AFC pop-up store has opened at Eagles Meadow shopping centre.  The club has opened the shop next to the Roman clothes store to operate during the festive period. And to celebrate, the first 15 customers to visit the

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Flintshire residents transform neglected Connah's Quay alleyway

Residents have transformed a neglected alleyway in Connah's Quay. The initiative started when a group of residents got in touch with Flintshire County Council about the untidiness of the alleyway. Their determination led to the creation of

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Firefighters called to house blaze in Wrexham this morning

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze at a house in Wrexham this morning (Monday, November 18).  North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said two crews were called to the incident at Ty Newydd Court in Ruabon at 8.55am.  A spokesperson said the fire

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I tried Wrexham's newest foodie-pub - and I'll definitely be going back!

WREXHAM'S newest foodie-pub is an added gem for the area. I was invited along to the Savvy Fox's launch night at its Hotel Wrexham site on Wrexham Road, near Holt.  The gastropub has undergone a £350,000 transformation under new owners Steven

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Road closed as emergency services respond to crash along A55 in Flintshire

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How to spot, prevent and treat mould in your home this winter

Mould in the home is very common, but can be a serious problem for a number of reasons and shouldn’t be ignored. The best way to deal with mould is to prevent it happening in the first place, but if it does, you should know how to spot it and remove

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Energy bills set to 'rise again in January' despite hopes of lower price cap

Energy bills will rise again in January, despite hopes that UK households could see lower bills in the new year, according to new predictions. The latest forecast of the Ofgem energy price cap show an increase to bills for people across the country

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Warning to supermarket shoppers as the price of butter soars across the UK

Supermarket shoppers have been warned as the cost of butter soared across the country in the last month. Butter has risen in price by as much as 21 per cent in supermarkets over the last month. Branded butter has seen the highest average price

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Two men killed in Oswestry A5 crash, ambulance staff confirm

TWO men died following a collision on the A5 in Oswestry at Mile End on Sunday night, it has been confirmed. West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) was called at 5.02pm to Mile End Island on the A5 in Oswestry to a collision involving a lorry and

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THE FINAL WORD: Wrexham AFC came good near the end but a lack of chances in defeat

A SEVERE lack of chances meant Wrexham never looked like leaving Edgeley Park with anything to show for their efforts. Phil Parkinson's side's five-game unbeaten run in League One came to an end following a hugely disappointing 1-0 defeat against

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Arthur Okonkwo's a big loss but Wrexham AFC in safe hands with Callum Burton

PHIL PARKINSON admits it is a big blow losing number one goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo but he feels Callum Burton showed he is a more than capable replacement in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Stockport County at Edgeley Park. Okonkwo will be out of action

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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.

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Talented teen coach from Wrexham lands exciting role at professional football club

A TALENTED football coach from Wrexham has landed a role with a professional club. Ethan Evans, a former U14's futsal coach FC United of Wrexham, has earned a remarkable opportunity for professional growth with a work placement at Oldham Athletic

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'Shoebox appeal is such a worthy cause'

By Lesley Griffiths MS for Wrexham I’m a long-time supporter of Teams4U and the charity recently launched its Christmas Shoebox Appeal. Each year Teams4U run this nationwide initiative to provide Christmas gifts to vulnerable children and

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Pantomime by Tip Top Productions set to impress in Wrexham - Oh yes it is!

A COMMUNITY theatre company is set to bring back its family friendly Pantomime with a production due to hit the stage in Wrexham. Tip Top Productions, which staged its popular pantomimes at the much missed Forum Studio Theatre in Chester for many

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Reports of youths setting fires at Wrexham country park, say police

NORTH Wales Police say there have been reports of anti-social behaviour at Wrexham's Ty Mawr Country Park. Anti-social behaviour has been reported at the country park in Cefn Mawr, leading to advice from police over the weekend. A spokesperson

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Breaking news across Wrexham and Flintshire this morning

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The number of XL Bullies seized by North Wales Police since ban

THE NUMBER of XL Bully dogs seized by North Wales Police since the new law to ban them came into effect has been revealed.  In February of this year, it became illegal to own an XL Bully dog without a certificate of exemption. And in July,

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ATIK nightclub in Wrexham set to reopen over festive period

ATIK nightclub in Wrexham is set to reopen next month, 10 months after closing. Back in January, the Leader reported that the nightclub would be calling in administrators. Its former operator, Rekom UK, said it came about after an “extremely