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Emergency services attend fire at takeaway shop in Chirk, Wrexham

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Emergency services tackle fire at Chinese takeaway in Chirk, Wrexham

General view of Wrexham city centre

General view of Wrexham city centre

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Wrexham: £20m improvement plan revealed to tackle crime and transport issues

Asda Superstore, Wrexham Holt Road

Asda Superstore, Wrexham Holt Road

"Ridiculous" - Shoppers encouraged to buy bin bags to carry weekly food shop

Gresford Colliery Memorial.

Gresford Colliery Memorial.

World premiere of opera to mark 90th anniversary of Gresford Colliery Disaster

Five-year-old Louis Perrin in his new Wrexham-AFC inspired bedroom

Five-year-old Louis Perrin in his new Wrexham-AFC inspired bedroom

Young Wrexham AFC fan receives accessible bedroom of dreams thanks to fundraiser

The A550 between Dobshill and Penymynydd.

The A550 between Dobshill and Penymynydd.

Main Flintshire road to close next week for resurfacing works

Bridge End pub, Llangollen North Wales

Bridge End pub, Llangollen North Wales

Llangollen pub expects to reopen next month following £1.5m refurbishment

Mold Crown Court

Mold Crown Court

Man whose mental illness was "missed" by doctors repeatedly stabbed his uncle

Boris the chimpanzee. Picture: Steve Rawlins.

Boris the chimpanzee. Picture: Steve Rawlins.

Chester Zoo: Boris the chimpanzee dies at the age of 58

Ponciau Stores owner, Sojan Jose, pictured outside the shop with local councillors.

Ponciau Stores owner, Sojan Jose, pictured outside the shop with local councillors.

Councillor 'delighted' as community gets convenience store after 15 years without

Firefighters tackle vehicle blaze at Flintshire petrol station forecourt this morning

St Mary's Church at Treuddyn.

St Mary's Church at Treuddyn.

Witness appeal after thieves steal donation collection box from Flintshire church

Mold Law Courts and, inset, a police jacket

Mold Law Courts and, inset, a police jacket

Man made officers' job "difficult" after drinking gin and breaking up with girlfriend

Applegreen in Mold (Google)

Applegreen in Mold (Google)

Police caught drink-driver after blocking him in at petrol station, court told

Deadpool & Wolverine floral display in Wrexham

Deadpool & Wolverine floral display in Wrexham

Details emerge on Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine display in Wrexham

The upper floors of the building on King Street in Wrexham will be turned into apartments.

The upper floors of the building on King Street in Wrexham will be turned into apartments.

Local government

Plans for 14 apartments above Wrexham shops receive green light

Ryan Reynolds and Don Ferguson

Ryan Reynolds and Don Ferguson

Ryan Reynolds is not the only Canadian in town when it comes to Wrexham AFC!

A494 between Garden City and Deeside Industrial Park (Google) and, inset, a police officer with a speed gun

A494 between Garden City and Deeside Industrial Park (Google) and, inset, a police officer with a speed gun

Hefty court bill for man caught speeding whilst banned and uninsured

Generic pic of A483 in Wrexham.

Generic pic of A483 in Wrexham.

Live updates from across Flintshire and Wrexham this morning

Police have had a busy week in Wrexham.

Police have had a busy week in Wrexham.

Patrols increased in Wrexham amid 'poor behaviour' and 'busy week' for police

Photos from the Leader archives.

Photos from the Leader archives.

On your bike for a ride down Leader memory lane

Gardener's driving ban rescinded due to 'exceptional hardship' reasons

A day at the beach with your dog can be fun but it's important to be aware of the dangers

A day at the beach with your dog can be fun but it's important to be aware of the dangers

Vet warns all dog owners going to UK beaches of one ‘extremely dangerous’ threat

The warning comes as many schools in England and Wales break up for the summer holidays.

The warning comes as many schools in England and Wales break up for the summer holidays.

'Weekend of woe' ahead as RAC issues warning to millions of drivers

The printing experts at TonerGiant have released a stark warning to holidaymakers that they should always print their boarding passes before going to the airport.

The printing experts at TonerGiant have released a stark warning to holidaymakers that they should always print their boarding passes before going to the airport.

'We see it too often': Brits travelling this summer issued boarding pass warning

General image of Flintshire bins

General image of Flintshire bins

Local government

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Controversial Flintshire three-weekly bin collections decision 'called in'

Tyrone Hughes (North Wales Police)

Tyrone Hughes (North Wales Police)

Man locked up after terrifying hunting knife attack in the street

Google's live traffic maps show the current congestion.

Google's live traffic maps show the current congestion.

Lengthy delays on the A483 near Posthouse roundabout amid incident

Man in the dock for running companies whilst barred from acting as a director

Deadpool & Wolverine is out in cinemas across the UK now. Featuring Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine.

Deadpool & Wolverine is out in cinemas across the UK now. Featuring Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine.

I went to see Deadpool & Wolverine at Wrexham's Odeon, and here's what I thought

Nkonde Liandisha.

Nkonde Liandisha.

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Wrexham man who breached Criminal Behaviour Order five times is jailed

Sport

Ryan Reynolds and Don Ferguson

Ryan Reynolds is not the only Canadian in town when it comes to Wrexham AFC!

Wrexham stars Lili Jones and George Evans

Wrexham stars Lili Jones and George Evans

Wrexham women head to Oregon to bring the curtain down on Wrex Coast Tour

Sam Aplin batting for Brymbo against Bangor. Picture: Daniel Purdie

Sam Aplin batting for Brymbo against Bangor. Picture: Daniel Purdie

Northop and Brymbo are still in the mix for Premier Division title

MOLD OLD BOYS: Steve Watkins has moved to Brickfield Rangers and Nathan Mendoza (right) has signed for Mynydd Isa. Pictures: FAW

MOLD OLD BOYS: Steve Watkins has moved to Brickfield Rangers and Nathan Mendoza (right) has signed for Mynydd Isa. Pictures: FAW

North East Wales clubs are aiming to make progress in the Welsh Cup

HOLYWELL, WALES - 24TH APRIL 2024: Holywell Town players and staff celebrate as they are crowned JD Cymru North Champions for the 2023/24 season following their 4-0 victory over Llanidloes Town at the Achieve More Stadium, Holywell. 24th of April,

HOLYWELL, WALES - 24TH APRIL 2024: Holywell Town players and staff celebrate as they are crowned JD Cymru North Champions for the 2023/24 season following their 4-0 victory over Llanidloes Town at the Achieve More Stadium, Holywell. 24th of April,

Home comforts to start the league season for champions Holywell and Buckley

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National Sport

The Eiffel Tower was part of a groundbreaking opening ceremony (Joel Marklund/PA)

The Eiffel Tower was part of a groundbreaking opening ceremony (Joel Marklund/PA)

Olympics day one: Spotlight on sport after rain dampens unique opening ceremony

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out a contract extension at Manchester City (Adam Davy/PA)

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out a contract extension at Manchester City (Adam Davy/PA)

Pep Guardiola not ruling out signing new Man City contract

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Team GB’s athletes to inspire a new generation to take up sport with their exploits at the Paris Olympics (Carl Court)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Team GB’s athletes to inspire a new generation to take up sport with their exploits at the Paris Olympics (Carl Court)

Sir Keir Starmer hails ‘excellent’ Team GB athletes ahead of Paris Olympics

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Rain puts a dampener on Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Heavy rain falls at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris (Joel Marklund/PA).

Heavy rain falls at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris (Joel Marklund/PA).

Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in pictures

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Rain puts a dampener on the Paris Olympics opening ceremony down the River Seine

Great Britain flag bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover and Team GB team-mates during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (John Walton/PA).

Great Britain flag bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover and Team GB team-mates during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (John Walton/PA).

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Paris welcomes Olympics Games with groundbreaking opening ceremony on the Seine

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Features

Rosetta Stone puzzle in the Gladstone Room.

Rosetta Stone puzzle in the Gladstone Room.

Are you up to the 'madness' of Rosetta Stone jigsaw?

Leader Camera Club 'time' theme challenge.

Leader Camera Club 'time' theme challenge.

Tick tock - Leader Camera Club spend 'time' on photography challenge

Gabriel Correia and Jessica Correia.

Gabriel Correia and Jessica Correia.

Couple say 'I do' after romance sparks in Wrexham nightclub

Reds fans share their passion for Wrexham AFC on their travels around the world.

Reds fans share their passion for Wrexham AFC on their travels around the world.

Reds fans show their support as they travel the world

Legal query over fence next to development.

Legal query over fence next to development.

Can developer deny me access to adjoining land to maintain my fence?

Dan Kaszeta, author of Toxic.

Dan Kaszeta, author of Toxic.

Boots, bells and books - top tips for stay at historic library

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Local Bygones

Photos from the Leader archives.

Photos from the Leader archives.

On your bike for a ride down Leader memory lane

Looking back with the Leader archives.

Looking back with the Leader archives.

Anniversary celebration adds touch of romance to Leader look back

Looking back with the Leader photo archives.

Looking back with the Leader photo archives.

Memories get historical with a dip into the Leader archives

Looking back with the Leader photo archives.

Looking back with the Leader photo archives.

Step back with theatre group, carnival royalty and brewery tour

Looking back with the Leader photo archives.

Looking back with the Leader photo archives.

Look back with Scouts, swimmers and daytrippers

Looking back with the Leader photo archives.

Looking back with the Leader photo archives.

Get nostalgic with photos of faces from the past

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts following an assassination attempt. (AP Photo/Gene J Puskar, File)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts following an assassination attempt. (AP Photo/Gene J Puskar, File)

Trump struck by bullet during assassination attempt, FBI says

What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say – July 27

Academics said that they have found that a common bacteria can ‘melt’ some cancers (Alamy/PA)

Academics said that they have found that a common bacteria can ‘melt’ some cancers (Alamy/PA)

Common mouth bacteria found to ‘melt’ certain cancers in ‘surprising’ discovery

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing criticism after he claimed there would be no austerity under Labour. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing criticism after he claimed there would be no austerity under Labour. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Sarwar’s no austerity under Labour pledge coming back to bite him, SNP warns

Narcis Titianu, one of the four men who died in a collision on the A436 (Gloucestershire Police/PA)

Narcis Titianu, one of the four men who died in a collision on the A436 (Gloucestershire Police/PA)

Families pay tribute to four men killed after their car crashed into a tree

Celine Dion (Ian West/PA)

Celine Dion (Ian West/PA)

Celine Dion makes return to public performance at Olympics opening ceremony

EuroMillions tickets (Victoria Jones/PA)

EuroMillions tickets (Victoria Jones/PA)

UK ticket-holder wins £24 million EuroMillions jackpot

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