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Our team of the week is solid at the back and so prolific going forward!
CALLUM BURTON (Wrexham): The Reds’ star performer in the 1-0 defeat at Stockport, JOE RODON (Wales): The centre back put his body on the line in the 0-0 draw in Turkey. NATHAN DAVIES (Castell Alun): Scored two and setting up the other two in
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Connah's Quay Nomads youngsters just don't know when they are beaten!
CONNAH’S QUAY NOMADS were comeback kings in the FAW North Development League. Harvey Morris and Calum Simpson both scored in the last 15 minutes to seal a 2-1 win over The New Saints. The victory put Nomads a point clear at the top after Airbus
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Cheshire Phoenix's unbeaten start to league season ended by London
CHESHIRE PHOENIX'S unbeaten start to the Super Basketball League season has come to an end versus familiar foes. Meetings with London Lions over the years have turned out to be blockbuster affairs and the latest showdown was no different, with
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A triumph away from home will see The New Saints within a point of top spot
THE NEW SAINTS, who face a top-of-the-table showdown with leaders Penybont this weekend, will move to within a point of top spot in the Cymru Premier League if they can win tonight’s rearranged match at Briton Ferry Llansawel. The Saints have won
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Owner of pharmacy and post office touched by community support after robbery
THE OWNER of a post office and pharmacy that suffered a robbery last week has been "moved" by the "overwhelming" response from the community. The incident occurred at Pharmacy Coedpoeth, which also contains a post office, last Wednesday.
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Approval for Shotton paper mill plan will create 660 jobs
Plans to turn part of the Shotton paper mill site into a major tissue manufacturing facility that will create 660 new jobs have been approved. Flintshire County Council's Planning Committee has given the green light to the plans, which will see
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One Direction and Girls Aloud stars among mourners at Liam Payne's funeral
Singers Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson have arrived at the funeral of their One Direction bandmate Liam Payne. Payne died at the age of 31 just over a month ago. The musician died after falling from a third-floor
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Police urge caution amid reports of door handles being 'tried' in Flint
POLICE have urged residents of a Flintshire town to remain vigilant after reports of someone trying people's door handles. North Wales Police say the report has come from the Northop Road area of Flint this week. They say that officers received
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Town centre road subject of emergency closure due to 'unsafe' building
A TOWN centre road in Flintshire has been closed due to an "unsafe" building. Clayton Road in Mold has been made the subject of an emergency closure by Flintshire Council. The closure is to facilitate the placing of scaffolding on a "structurally
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Police raise concerns over anti-social behaviour in Flintshire town
POLICE have raised concerns over anti-social behaviour (ASB) 'involving snow' in a Flintshire town. North Wales Police say they have received reports from Holywell over the last three days, while snow has fallen in the region. They added that
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Wrexham AFC home to Crewe, Huddersfield, Lincoln or Bradford in EFL Trophy last 32
WREXHAM will discover who they will face in the EFL Trophy round of 32 when the draw takes place on Friday evening. Phil Parkinson's side finished top of their group to guarantee a home tie in the second round. After beating Salford City 2-
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Group jailed for roles in £250million drug conspiracy centred at Flintshire farm
MEMBERS of a £250million Class A drug conspiracy which centred around a farm in Flintshire have been jailed for over 40 years in total. Operation Falcon saw the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit smash the drug conspiracy which had links
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Power cut affecting Wrexham village closes school amid weather warnings
A POWER cut affecting a Wrexham village has caused another school to close as weather warnings continue. Ysgol Maes Y Mynydd in Rhos has closed and is asking parents to collect their students at the earliest convenience. READ MORE: Schools
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Met Office issues snow and ice weather warnings in parts of North Wales
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of North Wales. Flintshire, Wrexham and other areas in north Wales woke up to yet more snow on Wednesday (November 20) morning, as they did the day previous. The snow and wintery
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How to save while you spend this Black Friday with deals and discounts
Black Friday brings out the bargain hunter in us all, with the average shopper spending £177 on tech, homeware and personal care items, but with some planning, and using deals and discounts, there are ways to save too. New laptops, TVs, air-fryers
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Will it be a White Christmas this year? Latest odds and Met Office explanation
Are you dreaming or dreading a white Christmas this year? Find out our chances of snow for the big day. Temperatures have begun to take a turn and snow has already fallen in parts of the country, with the Met Office forecasting as much as 20cm
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Six grants you can claim to help with energy bills this winter
As temperatures drop across the UK, millions of Brits will be faced with difficult decisions to heat their homes. With energy costs rising, what grants are available to Brits who may be in need of extra financial support this winter? Andy Kerr
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Tesco issues warning to shoppers as FSA says 'do not eat' due to salmonella
Tesco is apologising to customers after recalling one of its products due to the presence of Salmonella. The supermarket giant is recalling its Tzatziki Dip because Salmonella has been found in the product. The affected product has a use by
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Martin Lewis exposes 'complete urban myth' around NS&I Premium Bonds
Martin Lewis has called out a “complete urban myth” around NS&I Premium Bonds. The Money Saving Expert discussed the popular form of savings during his Martin Lewis Podcast on BBC Sounds. National Savings and Investments (NS&I) Premium
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WATCH: Intense flash that woke people in Flintshire this morning caught on camera
PEOPLE in Flintshire reported being woken up by an intense flash of light in the early hours of this morning. The flash, which lasted for fractions of a second, happened just after 4am. Seconds later it was followed by a long, low rumble of
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Tributes to 'beautiful' and 'bright' 11-year-old who died after Wrexham Road crash
TRIBUTES have been paid to an 11-year-old boy who died following a collision on Wrexham Road in Chester. Evan Rothwell was struck by a grey Nissan Qashqai outside of the Kings School on Wrexham Road, Chester, at around 5.12pm on Tuesday, November
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Thousands of emergency food parcels handed out in Wrexham and Flintshire
THOUSANDS of emergency food parcels were handed out in Wrexham and Flintshire in recent months, new figures show. Food bank network Trussell said the number of people still facing hunger and hardship across the UK remains "heartbreaking". The
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Main Wrexham road reportedly blocked this morning after crash
A MAIN Wrexham road was reportedly blocked this morning (Wednesday, November 20) following a crash. Traffic monitoring service Inrix reported that the incident happened on the A5152 Ruabon Road at about 8.30am. The road was reportedly partially
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Artistic auntie to sell charity Christmas cards after niece born with heart defect
AN ARTY auntie is selling her designs as Christmas cards this year to raise crucial funds after her niece was born with a heart defect. Five-year-old Lexi Boult was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and needed life-saving heart surgery
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Look inside Wrexham's new farm shop which opened its doors this week
A NEW farm shop in Wrexham has opened its - and hopes to offer something unique for the area. Rackery Farm Shop, situated on Straight Mile in Llay, opened its doors on Tuesday (November 19) after a "successful" launch weekend. (Image: Gino
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Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity
A charity has announced a festive fundraising event to support young cancer patients. The Youth Cancer Trust, based in Dorset, is staging The Elf Olympics to help spread festive cheer and help teenagers and young adults living with and beyond cancer
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'It could have been us' - Welcome to Wroxham goes viral as first episode drops
WROXHAM FC, the non-league football club who claim they missed out on celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney by just ONE letter, are revelling in their new found fame. It comes after the club released Episode 1 of their series - Welcome
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School Report - Children In Need, anti-bullying and more highlights
As well as our regular news and photos from schools across Wrexham and Flintshire, we have a round-up of events and achievements in today's School Report. If you would like to feature anything from your school, you can share with us direct here
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Schools remain closed for second day as snow sticks in Wrexham and Flintshire
SEVERAL schools across Wrexham and Flintshire have remained closed today as the poor weather conditions continue (November 20). Whilst some schools that were closed yesterday have reopened today, many others have taken the decision to close for
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Live weather updates as snowfall continues to disrupt amid freezing temperatures
5:23pm What should I do in a yellow warning? Met Office says: "Keep yourself and your family safe when it is
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Takeaway to donate lunchtime takings to fund in memory of Lauren
A BUSINESS owner is helping a Wrexham-based charity, in the tastiest way! Haci Deniz, owner of the Chip-O-Dee fish bar in the city, is donating the takings from lunchtime orders one day next week, to the Lauren Brown Fund. The fund was set
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All staff retained in North Wales logistics firm's takeover
A GROWING haulier business has completed the acquisition of an historic North Wales logistics firm. The move is predicted to deliver significant growth and efficiencies for both companies. Family-run P W Gates Distribution in Hertfordshire,
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Young footballers, fire station visit and more from the past
Today's nostalgic look back from the Leader's archives features some school days and more. Maybe you can spot yourself or family and friends in today's gallery, don't forget to tag each other. Do you have photos from the past you would like
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Snow disrupts training but Wrexham AFC will be prepared for Exeter - Phil Parkinson
THE wintry weather has disrupted preparations for Saturday's home clash with Exeter City but Phil Parkinson says his players will be ready for action when Wrexham aim to bounce back from defeat. A large amount of snow fell in the area from Monday
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Matty James is determined to make the most of his opportunity with Wrexham AFC
MATTY JAMES admits it was a "shock" being without a club heading into the 2024-25 season but the midfielder is determined to make the most of his opportunity with Wrexham. A product of the Manchester United academy, James left Bristol City at the
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Nationwide to host free face-to-face dementia support clinics in Wrexham
Nationwide is set to host free face-to-face clinics for families affected by dementia in Wrexham. The clinics, run by dementia specialist Admiral Nurses, will offer tailored support and guidance to anyone impacted by the condition. This initiative
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Wrexham: Nightingale House Hospice to host Carers' Rights Day event
Carers of patients at Nightingale House Hospice in Wrexham are invited to an awareness event. The event, happening on Thursday, November 21, coincides with Carers’ Rights Day. The 2024 theme is ‘recognising your rights’. The Family Support
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North Wales PCC vows to tackle e-bike dangers on streets
The police and crime commissioner (PCC) has pledged to tackle the danger posed by e-bikes on the streets of North Wales. The issue of e-bikes, off-road bikes, and e-scooters being used inappropriately has been raised by residents over recent months
