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Drone footage showing the site in Coedpoeth

Planning and development

Concerns as two-acre field in Wrexham is torn up without planning permission

Library image of a defibrillator

Library image of a defibrillator

Planning and development

Council denies permission for town centre defibrillator due to its visual impact

Wrexham could get yet another McDonald's

Wrexham could get yet another McDonald's

Fourth McDonald's in Wrexham recommended for approval despite objections

New documentary giving insight into Michael Owen's family life now streaming

Stanley Tucci with staff members at Bar Bach in Caernarfon

Stanley Tucci with staff members at Bar Bach in Caernarfon

The Devil Wears Prada star Stanley Tucci stops for a pint at North Wales bar

The Gathering, Mold

The Gathering, Mold

Popular town centre coffee shop and bistro announces sudden closure

Krisstoffer Henshall

Krisstoffer Henshall

Family of 38-year-old pedestrian who died following M56 collision pay tribute

Following a land slip in 2024, Tarmac has now applied for permission to stabilise Hendre Quarry in Flintshire, which sits on a fault line.

Following a land slip in 2024, Tarmac has now applied for permission to stabilise Hendre Quarry in Flintshire, which sits on a fault line.

Flintshire County Council

Quarry on Flintshire fault line seeks long-term fix after land slip

Recap: Police at scene of crash on main Flintshire road

Hari Gould, owner of Marubbi’s Café

Hari Gould, owner of Marubbi’s Café

Wrexham’s oldest café completes major refurb for future generations

Wrexham Council has made a fresh call for Welsh Government to release £340m of ALN funding to local authorities to pay for support schools have already provided for pupils.

Wrexham Council has made a fresh call for Welsh Government to release £340m of ALN funding to local authorities to pay for support schools have already provided for pupils.

Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

Wrexham Council renews call for Welsh Government to deliver £340m of ALN funding

Dyfan pictured in hospital.

Dyfan pictured in hospital.

Westheads update as they reveal how serious injury bike crash with HGV happened

Local government

Roads in two Flintshire villages getting new 20mph speed limit

Welsh Labour leader, Ken Skates.

Welsh Labour leader, Ken Skates.

New Welsh Labour leader would bring more power to North Wales in 'double devolution'

Concern over levels of violence against prisoners and staff recorded at HMP Berwyn

The sea lions at the Welsh Mountain Zoo are moving to Colchester Zoo.

The sea lions at the Welsh Mountain Zoo are moving to Colchester Zoo.

Much-loved Welsh Mountain Zoo sea lions to give final demonstration

Tŷ Hyll (The Ugly House) will now go under the hammer at auction in September 2026.

Tŷ Hyll (The Ugly House) will now go under the hammer at auction in September 2026.

New auction date for North Wales' 'Ugly House' with guide price revealed

Look back with the Leader archive.

Look back with the Leader archive.

Gallery of the past includes family gathering for a golden couple and Cubs' camp

The road will be closed for some time

The road will be closed for some time

RECAP- Road in Deeside closed for some time due to ongoing incident

Snow White: Adults Only.

Snow White: Adults Only.

Snow White: Adults Only brings filth, fun and full‑house chaos to Connah’s Quay

Josh Jones (front row, second from right) is expected to be the breakout star of Amazon's Last One Laughing and is in Chester on Wednesday.

Josh Jones (front row, second from right) is expected to be the breakout star of Amazon's Last One Laughing and is in Chester on Wednesday.

Chester Rooftop Social comedy night to host Last One Laughing star Josh Jones

A photo from the scene of the burst.

A photo from the scene of the burst.

RECAP: Welsh Water working to repair burst main which has closed main road

Do you think town centres in the UK should offer 90 minutes of free parking for shoppers?

Do you think town centres in the UK should offer 90 minutes of free parking for shoppers?

Local government

Shoppers urged to sign petition calling for 90 minutes free parking in town centres

Neville Southall

Neville Southall

Wales goalkeeping legend Neville Southall shares health update

Is your name on the list of storm names confirmed by the Met Office for 2026/27?

Is your name on the list of storm names confirmed by the Met Office for 2026/27?

Austen, Boelo and Chloe among Met Office's 21 confirmed storm names for 2026 and 2027

Lew Roberts, owner of Bones Daily Tattoo.

Lew Roberts, owner of Bones Daily Tattoo.

Leader Best Tattoo Studio 2026 finalist - Bones Daily Tattoo, Connah's Quay

Graeme Souness.

Graeme Souness.

Graeme Souness to climb Yr Wyddfa in Three Peaks charity challenge

Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.

Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.

Thousands of mating spiders are set to invade UK homes this month

In 2027 the UK will get a four-day weekend thanks to the way festive dates fall

In 2027 the UK will get a four-day weekend thanks to the way festive dates fall

Millions to enjoy an extra-long four-day weekend in 2027 after bank holiday change

All Beefeater (pictured) and Brewers Fayre sites across the UK are closing this month

All Beefeater (pictured) and Brewers Fayre sites across the UK are closing this month

Over 3,800 jobs lost as UK restaurant chain closing all 195 sites after 52 years

DVLA £1,000 fine warning ahead of change coming to UK roads today

Sport

Transfer deadline day live blog - all the latest from Wrexham

A recap of transfer deadline day at Wrexham

Harry Ashfield in action for Wrexham

Harry Ashfield in action for Wrexham

Harry Ashfield leaves Wrexham and signs permanent deal with Peterborough

Elliot Lee celebrates scoring for Wrexham

Elliot Lee celebrates scoring for Wrexham

Playmaker Elliot Lee leaves Wrexham by mutual consent

Callum O'Hare during his Sheffield United days

Callum O'Hare during his Sheffield United days

Wrexham sign midfielder Callum O'Hare from Sheffield United

Dan Scarr in action for Wrexham

Dan Scarr in action for Wrexham

Dan Scarr leaves Wrexham to join Salford City on permanent deal

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Features

Author Simon McCleave will be part of Clwyd Crime Fest.

Author Simon McCleave will be part of Clwyd Crime Fest.

Simon McCleave leads authors for Clwyd Crime Fest

Picture: Ian Bartlett

Picture: Ian Bartlett

Leader Camera Club take on the ups and downs of photo challenge

The Ivy Chester Brasserie

The Ivy Chester Brasserie

Dining out at Chester’s hottest new restaurant

Can couple split finances themselves in divorce?

Can couple split finances themselves in divorce?

Do we need a formal financial order from the court for divorce?

Leader Camera Club celebrate National Dog Day.

Leader Camera Club celebrate National Dog Day.

National Dog Day

Paws for celebration: Leader Camera Club marks National Dog Day

Help for Welsh language speakers at the library.

Help for Welsh language speakers at the library.

Book club, support for Welsh language learners and more

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Local Bygones

Look back with the Leader archive.

Look back with the Leader archive.

Gallery of the past includes family gathering for a golden couple and Cubs' camp

Look back with the Leader archives.

Look back with the Leader archives.

Head down memory lane with panto cast, domino winners and more

Look back with the Leader archive.

Look back with the Leader archive.

Memories of a school swimming gala and hospital retirement

Look back with the Leader archives.

Look back with the Leader archives.

Twins, school champions, golden couples and more nostalgia

Look back with the Leader archives.

Look back with the Leader archives.

Look back memories include youth club opening and Book Week

In Mold, June 1988.

In Mold, June 1988.

Step back to the 1980s with this gallery of Mold town centre

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National Sport

Arthur Fery returns against Lorenzo Musetti (Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)

Arthur Fery returns against Lorenzo Musetti (Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)

Arthur Fery has ‘plenty to work on’ after early US Open exit

Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez (Adam Davy/PA)

Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez (Adam Davy/PA)

Five eye-catching transfers during Premier League summer window

Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernandez and Morgan Rogers each moved for over £100m (Nick Potts/John Walton/PA)

Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernandez and Morgan Rogers each moved for over £100m (Nick Potts/John Walton/PA)

Over half of Premier League clubs break their transfer records in summer window

Matt Taylor had high praise for his Exeter team (Nigel French/PA)

Matt Taylor had high praise for his Exeter team (Nigel French/PA)

Matt Taylor ‘can’t speak highly enough’ of Exeter after draw with Barnet

Michael Duff was prevented from carrying out his media duties after a red card (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Michael Duff was prevented from carrying out his media duties after a red card (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Michael Duff sent off as penalty decisions frustrate Wycombe

Manchester City winger Jeremy Monga has missed out on a planned loan move to Swansea (Mike Egerton/PA)

Manchester City winger Jeremy Monga has missed out on a planned loan move to Swansea (Mike Egerton/PA)

Swansea set to seal Jeremy Monga loan deal after reaching Championship summit

Enzo Fernandez has completed his move to Manchester City (John Walton/PA)

Enzo Fernandez has completed his move to Manchester City (John Walton/PA)

Manchester City complete £125million signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea

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National News

Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, sits beside his defence lawyer during a hearing in January (Bethany Baker/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)

Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, sits beside his defence lawyer during a hearing in January (Bethany Baker/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)

Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge sends case to trial

Criminals will be excluded from early release if they have been jailed for a range of offences (PA)

Criminals will be excluded from early release if they have been jailed for a range of offences (PA)

Early prison release needed to keep public confidence – Justice Secretary

Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaving 10 Downing Street (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaving 10 Downing Street (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Burnham to face first PMQs and test of authority after setting out ambitions

The King (Jane Barlow/PA)

The King (Jane Barlow/PA)

King has ‘significantly increased’ royal work, says minister amid funding uplift

Ariana Grande thanked her fans (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Ariana Grande thanked her fans (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Tearful Ariana Grande thanks fans during last show of world tour in London

Locals watch as firefighters work after a Russian drone attack struck a residential building in Kyiv (Francisco Seco/AP)

Locals watch as firefighters work after a Russian drone attack struck a residential building in Kyiv (Francisco Seco/AP)

Sixth straight night of Russian strikes hammers Kyiv, killing at least 12

The death toll and damage from the flash flood were catastrophic (AP)

The death toll and damage from the flash flood were catastrophic (AP)

British volunteer aid worker says he was mistaken for floods survivor

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