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Wrexham man admits harassment at British Heart Foundation shop
A FORMER volunteer at a British Heart Foundation Shop in Wrexham has pleaded guilty to harassing a member of staff.
Wrexham man admits downloading indecent images of children
A MAN from Wrexham has admitted downloading indecent images of children.
Prisoner from Wrexham admits being coercive and controlling towards his partner
A PRISONER from Wrexham has admitted being controlling and coercive towards his partner over a two year period.
Actor Mark Lockyer: 'Taking drugs was like poring petrol on the fire'
"HOW does a man get on a plane at Manchester Airport and end up going to Skiathos with just £30 in his pocket, a pair of shorts, a T-shirt and some flip flops?" Actor Mark Lockyer is attempting to recall a few episodes from his life in the mid-90s -…
Bryan Hughes says fan-power can help Wrexham AFC realise their promotion goal
A SELL-OUT crowd saw Wales play their first full-international at The Racecourse in 11 years and Bryan Hughes hopes fans turn up in their numbers to boost Wrexham's promotion challenge going down the final straight.
Penley pupils highlight village's Second World War history in series of short films
A CLASS of children at a school near Wrexham are embarking on an ambitious film-making project to document their village’s Second World War experience.
Folklore: Last Of The Summer Wine with a Scouse accent
As diversity is the current buzz word trending in the media these days, I would not wish this column to be left behind in welcoming and reporting on all manner of musical and dramatic entertainment. Therefore, it is only right that I give some column…
Woman denies perverting course of justice during Saltney hit and run inquiry
A WOMAN has appeared in court charged with perverting the course of justice during a police investigation into a hit and run in which a 10-year-old boy was badly injured after being struck by a car at Saltney.
Custodial sentences to be imposed on Flintshire father and son who had vintage pistol
A FATHER and son are facing the potential of a statutory minimum five year prison sentence because of a vintage pistol.
TV review: Deutschland 86, Channel Four
IT'S been a long three years for fans of surprise TV hit Deutschland 83. The German thriller was not only critically lauded but also seemed to strike a chord with viewers with its brilliantly realistic recreation of life behind the Iron Curtain and the…
Pro-Brexit campaigners to hold "go-slow" protest on A494 in Flintshire
THE A494 and part of the A55 in Flintshire are expected to be brought to a crawl by protestors later today.
Politicians in Wrexham set to receive pay rise despite voicing concerns
A PAY rise for politicians in Wrexham looks set to be implemented despite them expressing concerns at the recommendations of an outside body
Former Wrexham AFC midfielder Mark Jones remembers 10-goal thriller at Hartlepool
JUAN UGARTE got the plaudits but Mark Jones played his part in Wrexham's astonishing 6-4 victory over Hartlepool United in March 2005.
Comedian Frank Skinner confirms Wrexham stand up show
COMEDIAN Frank Skinner has announced a nationwide tour this autumn and winter with a date at Wrexham confirmed for Friday, December 6.
Social prescribers offering a listening ear at the Rainbow Centre in Penley
A SYSTEM of helping combat loneliness and other mental health issues is being implemented in Wrexham.
Man jailed for attack on ex-partner while on a drugs suspended sentence
A MAN who assaulted his ex-partner, who hid in a wardrobe at one stage to escape his violence, has been jailed.
Firefighters tackling Bagillt gorse blaze
FIREFIGHTERS have been called out to tackle a gorse blaze in Bagillt.
Winners of Mold Pancake Day races collect their prizes from Spaven's
WINNERS of the annual Mold Pancake Day race have received their prizes.
James Jennings says Wrexham AFC must keep winning in race for automatic promotion
JAMES JENNINGS admits Wrexham might need to win all their remaining matches to stand a chance of clinching the National League title.
David Jones OBE to step down as CEO of Coleg Cambria
DAVID JONES OBE will step down as chief executive of Coleg Cambria later this year, it has been confirmed.
Commendation for Holt grandmother's fundraising efforts
A GRANDMOTHER from Wrexham is ecstatic after being presented with a certificate highlighting her fundraising achievements.
RODERICK HEAFFEY
HEAFFEY RODERICK ALLAN Passed away on 12th March 2019 at home in Wrexham aged 71 years. Loved and remembered by his dear sister Jane and her family. Funeral service and committal at Pentrebychan Crematorium at 10:30am on Friday 29th March 2019.…
LINDA KEARSLEY
KEARSLEY LINDA 13th March 2019. Passed away peacefully in hospital, aged 98 years. Formerly of Hawkesbury Road, Buckley. Dearly loved mum, grandma and great grandma. Funeral service at St John's United Reformed Church, Buckley on Monday 1st April 2019…
MAIR ELUNED THOMAS
THOMAS MAIR ELUNED (Retired Teacher Saltney High School) 7th March 2019, peacefully in Rhiwlas Nursing Home, Flint formerly of Chester Road, Flint aged 93 years. Dear cousin to Dr Geraint Jones Llandudno. Funeral Service at Caersalem Chapel, Flint on…
HARRY ROBERTS
ROBERTS HARRY On 16th March 2019 peacefully at Broughton Hall Care Home, formerly of the Red Lion, Coedpoeth, aged 99 years. Husband of the late Dora Elizabeth, much loved dad of Linda, Janice and Paula, dearly loved and sadly missed grandfather and…
ARTHUR HOPWOOD
HOPWOOD ARTHUR Peacefully on 27th February 2019, at Plas Telford, Acrefair, Near Wrexham, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Joan. A much loved father of Joannie, Malcolm, Lynne, Sandra, Susan and the late Carole. A loving father-in-law and…
SHEILA JOHNSON
JOHNSON SHEILA On 17th March 2019, passed away peacefully at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, aged 71 years, of Bangor on Dee, Wrexham. Dearly loved wife of Stephen. Loving mother of Simon and Rebecca. Funeral Service at St. Dunawds' Church, Bangor on Dee on…
VALERY ROBERTS
ROBERTS VALERY (Val) John, Mark, Emma and family wish to thank everyone for all the letters, cards and kind expressions of sympathy given to them in their sad loss of Val. Thanks also for the generous donations received for the Renal Unit at Wrexham…
ANN DOWDING
DOWDING ANN March 15, 2019, peacefully in hospital, aged 83 years, of Caergwrle, nr. Wrexham. (formerly of Ashton Hayes). Beloved wife of Andrew, dear sister of John, Cosmo, Mary and the late Jane. Funeral Friday, March 29. Private Cremation, followed…
NEVILLE FORBES WYNNE
WYNNE NEVILLE FORBES March 18th 2019, passed away peacefully at Wrexham Maelor hospital aged 83 years, of Borras Park, Wrexham. Much loved husband of Jean, loving father, adored grandad and beloved brother. Neville will be sorely missed by all his…
KERRIS HENNESSEY
HENNESSEY KERRIS (Kell) Peacefully on 17th March 2019 at her home in Gresford, aged 71 years. Loving wife, mum, nanna, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, auntie and great friend to many. Funeral service at Gresford Methodist Church at 11:30am on…
PETER HUGHES
HUGHES PETER Peacefully on 15th March 2019 at his home in Minera, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Joyce, much loved dad of Malcolm, Michael and Neal, dear father-in-law to Janet, Rosemary and Tracey, proud taido of his grandchildren and great…
GERTRUDE JONES
JONES GERTRUDE ELLEN FRANCES Peacefully on 14th March 2019 at Hillbury House Care Home, aged 102 years and late of Smithfield. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Lee Jones, much loved mother of Jim, Neville, Kath and the late Eileen, a dear mother-in-law,…
THOMAS RICHARDSON
RICHARDSON THOMAS FREDERICK (Tom) 14th March 2019. Passed away peacefully at Bod Hyfryd Care Home, Flint, aged 80 years. Formerly of Leeswood. Dearly loved dad, grandad and great grandad. Funeral service and committal at Flintshire Memorial Park and…
VIOLET DOREEN EDMONDS
EDMONDS VIOLET DOREEN (formerly of Aston Park) who passed away peacefully on 12th March 2019 at Wrexham Maelor Hospital aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late George. Much loved mum of Christine, Cheryl and the late Paul. Dear mother in law to Malcolm…
PEARL DOBIE
DOBIE PEARL On 16th March 2019, passed away suddenly at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of John. Dearly loved mother of Heather and Martin and daughter-in-law Helen. Pearl was a much loved nanna of Holly, Todd, April and Zak. She…
Find out where in Flintshire and Wrexham the 'Stop Brexit' petition is most popular
AN interactive map has emerged of the UK that shows where a viral petition to cancel Brexit is most popular.
Man's body discovered behind Wrexham supermarket
A man's body has been found behind a supermarket in Wrexham.
Wales' visit to Wrexham raises hopes of permanent football museum for 'spiritual home' of Welsh soccer
TAKING care of international caps, match-worn Welsh shirts and even a telegram sent by Juventus to release John Charles to play for Wales in the 1958 World Cup is part of Jonathon Gammond's day to day work.
Call for update on bid for the devolution of powers to North Wales
NORTH Wales Assembly Member Mark Isherwood AM has called on the Welsh Government to provide an update on the bid for the devolution of powers to North Wales.
Flasher who followed schoolgirls while wearing see-through tights is jailed
A MAN who followed schoolgirls while wearing see-through tights has been jailed.
Morris wants to cap memorable week in Nomads' history with cup final victory
CALLUM MORRIS is looking to cap one of the biggest weeks in Connah’s Quay Nomads’ history with a memorable victory.
New signing Anthony Spyrou can't wait to get going at Wrexham AFC
ANTHONY SPYROU hopes his loan spell with Wrexham leads to first team opportunities with Norwich City - in the Premier League.
Wrexham burglar who raided home of deceased couple left his blood at the scene
A Wrexham burglar who raided the home of a deceased couple was arrested when he left blood at the scene.
Cocaine dealer running ' a substantial business' is jailed
POLICE became suspicious when they saw a car pull up outside the car park of a public house and two people went to it separately and stayed a short time.
New standards for GP practices across Wales welcomed by health chief
A HEALTH chief has welcomed a Welsh Government announcement which is expected to improve service for patients in Wales.
Jack Sargeant AM 'deeply sickened' over fellow AM's insensitive language referencing suicide
AN ASSEMBLY Member is 'deeply sickened' over a fellow AM's insensitive language.
TV cameras pay Brymbo Lodge footballers a visit
A COMMUNITY football club in a Wrexham village has caught national attention wth the visit of a TV crew.
This is why Channel 5's The Gadget Show was filming at Wrexham's university
A GAMES development marathon which pitted teams against the clock has been held at Wrexham's university – and will feature on Channel 5's The Gadget Show later in the year.
Holywell WILL NOT host nuclear waste dump says council
HOLYWELL councillors were quick to back a bid to reject nuclear waste being dumped in the town.
47 mile walk in memory of Wrexham man who had become "like a brother"
A MAN is set to don his walking boots for a 47 mile pilgrimage in a memory of a much missed friend.
Have you cake and eat it in support of Hope House Hospice
CAKE lovers across North Wales will be decorating, baking and icing next month as part of the Hope House and Ty Gobaith Eat Cake Week.
Car stolen from Flintshire driveway
A CAR was stolen from outside a Flintshire property, police have said.
Missing man is "likely" in Wrexham or Flintshire, say police
A MISSING man could be in Wrexham or Flintshire, police have said.
Cymru Alliance leaders Airbus braced for a tough test from Holywell Town
ANDY THOMAS feels Airbus would be worthy Cymru Alliance champions after their domination of the league this season.
Buckley Town boss Moore wants to finish on a high
DAN MOORE insists he will not allow his Buckley Town players to down tools in their remaining five league games.
AM welcomes Llangollen Eisteddfod funding
AN ASSEMBLY Member has welcomed confirmation of Welsh Government funding for a world-famous festival.
Wrexham gymnasts dominate championships
WREXHAM junior gymnasts dominated at the British Artistic Championships.
'It puts us on the map' - fans prepare to travel to Inverness for the Irn Bru Cup final
A LOCAL football team is gearing up to make history for their town.

21st March 2019

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