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Arriva bus services across Wrexham diverted or cut short amid road closures
Passengers are being urged to check before they travel this week, with several Arriva services across Wrexham affected by road closures and roadworks. The disruptions are affecting routes serving Oswestry, Cefn Mawr, Minera, Brymbo and Garden Village
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Head coach Jenny's delighted with champions Wrexham's win at Cardiff
JENNY SUGARMAN was delighted Wrexham came through their toughest Adran Premier test so far with victory at the Cardiff City Stadium. The defending champions prevailed 4-2 in a thrilling clash to make it two wins out of two for the campaign.
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Former Manchester City youngster Davies signs deal with Wrexham women
ADRAN PREMIER champions Wrexham have bolstered their ranks with a new addition. Joining the Reds is former England youth international Millie Davies. Davies, a member of the Manchester City squad that won the 2018 FA Youth Cup, told the club
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Things are definitely looking so very Rosie for Connah’s Quay Nomads!
OF COURSE Rosie Hughes was going to make a goalscoring start to life with Connah’s Quay Nomads! Quay announced the acquisition of striker Hughes ahead of their Adran Trophy clash with Berriew and Nomads made it two wins out of two in the competition
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Local bragging rights belong to Wrexham thanks to narrow win at Mold
DERBY DAY didn’t disappoint in a cracking encounter at Chester Road. Wrexham opened their Division One North campaign with a 25-20 success away to rivals Mold, who did pick up a losing bonus points from their efforts. It was Mold who started
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Two Ardal League leaders to meet in Welsh Trophy tie of the round
THERE are some cracking ties in the next round of the Welsh Trophy. FC Queen’s Park will host Cefn Albion in an all-Ardal North East League affair on October 3 while Ardal North’s top two sides, Penycae and Trearddur Bay, will clash head on in
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Chirk progress in North East Wales FA Cup following shootout success
CHIRK AAA were ice cool from the spot to beat Hawarden Rangers 4-3 on penalties in the North East Wales FA Cup. The thrilling tie ended 3-3 with Lewis Jones’ double and a Tom Freeman penalty being cancelled out by Rangers’ Callum Cartwright (2)
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Oasis confirms 2027 UK tour with 20 shows – how to get tickets
Oasis has announced a new tour with several UK dates, with the band set to play in their hometown of Manchester as well as the iconic Knebworth Park, in Hertfordshire. It will be the second tour in recent years after the brothers, Liam and Noel
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Runners-up finish for Brymbo in North Wales Cricket League once more
BRYMBO have had to settle for another runners-up finish in the Premier Division. For the second summer in a row, they took the title battle to the final match of the season before having to settle for second place. St Asaph took the top honour
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A perfect 10 as far as Rhostyllen are concerned in North East Wales League
RHOSTYLLEN produced the perfect 10 as they thrashed Aston Park Rangers 10-1 in Division One of the North East Wales League. Substitute Adam Williams led the rampage with a treble with Aayron Rafferty, Cameron Thomas and Ryan O’Malley adding doubles
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Davies’ 96th-minute winner sends Penycae three points clear at the top
IF there’s ever a right time to bag a winner then super sub Evan Davies’ 96th minute strikes takes some beating. His last-gasp goal sealed a thrilling 2-1 comeback win for Penycae at home to FC Queen’s Park in a game that will be billed as an early
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Coedpoeth residents to protest at NRW offices over illegal waste dumping
Residents of Coedpoeth are taking their fight against illegal waste dumps and settlements in their village to Natural Resources Wales. Coedpoeth Cllrs Anthony Wedlake and Kate Coventry will lead the protest at the offices of the NRW in Buckley
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Tribute to ‘incredible’ mum, 24, who married in hospital weeks before her death
The family of a 24-year-old mum who married her childhood sweetheart in the grounds of Wrexham Maelor Hospital just weeks before her death have paid tribute to an “incredible” woman who always put her children first. Hannah Tattum, from Connah’
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'Flammable device' placed inside machinery in Wrexham prompts police appeal
An appeal for information has been launched after a 'flammable device' was placed into a piece of machinery in Wrexham. North Wales Police say detectives are continuing their investigation into a vehicle interference which occurred in Coedpoeth
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Andy Burnham's father Roy dies aged 86 as Prime Minister cancels engagements
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is understood to have cancelled engagements for Monday and Tuesday (September 14 and 15) due to the death of his father, Roy. His father had been living with Alzheimer’s and died at the age of 86. In an interview
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Fine and points for man who was caught flouting 20mph speed limit in Flintshire
A MAN has been handed three penalty points after flouting a 20mph speed limit in Flintshire. Daniel Donnelly, of Pollen Gardens in Preston, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Monday. The 51-year-old admitted that on August 10 last year,
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Man apologises to Magistrates after being clocked speeding on A5 at Halton
A MAN apologised to a court after he was clocked speeding. Richard Davies, of Gawsworth Road in Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Monday. The 40-year-old had already pleaded guilty to one offence of speeding
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Man expects business to suffer after speeding in Flintshire cost his driving licence
A MAN is expecting his business to take a significant hit after losing his licence due to speeding. David Bass, of Castle Avenue in Hythe, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Monday. The 65-year-old had previously admitted that on August
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Derelict 13th-century cottage at foot of Yr Wyddfa on sale for £17,000
A derelict cottage at the base of Yr Wyddfa, dubbed one of the "most important" properties in North Wales, has been put up for sale. Ty Du, located in Llanberis, has hit the market with Auction House Wales and Dafydd Hardy (Caernarfon) at a guide
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Woman fined and handed penalty points after speeding in Pontybodkin 20mph zone
A WOMAN has been fined and handed penalty points after she admitted speeding in a 20mph zone. Imogen Joinson-Gale, of Harewood Avenue in Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Monday morning. The 33-year-old admitted
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Independent pizzeria recognised among best in the world as it prepares new menu
AN INDEPENDENT pizzeria in Chester has been named among the world’s best as it prepares to launch a new menu. Stile Napoletano, in Watergate Street, will be recognised among the 100 best pizzerias in the world by 50 Top Pizza, with the official
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Wrexham legend Mickey Thomas urges fans to keep the faith after West Ham humbling
WREXHAM legend Mickey Thomas has urged fans to keep the faith after Friday night's 6-0 thrashing at the hands of West Ham. Phil Parkinson's side trailed 2-0 at the break but after conceding a third goal two minutes into the second half, they caved
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Bomb disposal team called after suspected antique grenade found in garage
A suspected antique grenade was discovered during a garage clearance at a property in Sychdyn, prompting a police cordon and a visit from bomb disposal experts. North Wales Police said officers were called to a residential property on Ffordd Celyn
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Improvement works underway at Wrexham crematorium - this is how long they will last
Improvement works are underway at a Wrexham crematorium to help bring the site up to a 'high standard'. The works began at Pentrebychan Crematorium on September 12 and are expected to be completed by October 27. They include the installation
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Boxer Jade Jones hails her Flint roots after becoming champion
Jade Jones paid tribute to her hometown after she picked up a title win over the weekend. The town of Flint has always been immensely proud of one of their own who was a double Olympic gold medallist in Taekwondo. Jones became a star of the
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Shelby romps home in the 2026 Chester Racecourse Dachshund Derby
CHESTER racegoers relished the return of the popular Dachshund Derby, which saw 11 sausage dogs race for the title of 'Top Dog'. The race was as part of the Virgin Bet Autumn Festival, a two-day festival last weekend, and came back after the first
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Supermarket with HQ in Deeside opening its first store in the Falkland Islands
A British supermarket giant is opening its first store in the Falkland Islands. Iceland, headquartered in Deeside, will open its new Stanley branch in December—becoming the first UK high street retailer to operate on the islands. The announcement
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Wrexham family business named one of the Nation’s Favourite
A WREXHAM-based company has been named as one of the Nation's Favourite Businesses by the Small Business Saturday campaign, as it kicks off its annual call to champion and support the nation's favourite small businesses. A.N. Richards Limited,
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Travellers’ planning bid will not lift injunction on Wrexham village site
Wrexham Council says that a High Court injunction remains in place on an unauthorised settlement in Coedpoeth after Travellers submitted a planning application. An interim High Court injunction was granted on September 9 for an agricultural field
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Former police officer dies 42 years after suffering devastating injuries on duty
WHEN a popular young police officer was seriously injured on duty it shocked his colleagues and the community. Now, 42 years later, a memorial service will be held for Robert Humphreys - known as Rob to his family and Bob to colleagues - who never
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WREXHAM'S second campaign in the Championship is underway and there's already been plenty of excitement. After just missing out on a play-off spot last term, the Reds kicked off the 2026-27 season with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Cardiff City in
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Wrexham guitarist, 13, gets huge crowd reaction after playing with The Sweet
A 13-year-old Wrexham guitarist has described the “mental” experience of performing with one of her favourite bands after joining The Sweet on stage at Portmeirion. Holly Baker performed the band’s hit Fox on the Run alongside guitarists Andy Scott
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Dinas Brân Castle to glow pink and blue for global Wave of Light this October
Dinas Brân Castle will be illuminated pink and blue next month as part of a worldwide act of remembrance for babies who have died. The landmark overlooking Llangollen will be lit at 7pm on Thursday, October 15, as people across the world take part
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Five things we learned from Wrexham's thrashing against West Ham
WREXHAM suffered the heaviest defeat under Phil Parkinson after they were thrashed 6-0 by West Ham United on Friday. It was the largest ever attendance for a Wrexham game as nearly 60,000 fans packed into the London Stadium but after going 2-0
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Wrexham bakery business set to expand again after huge demand
A Wrexham bakery business which began as a Saturday morning pop-up less than two years ago is preparing to expand again after repeatedly outgrowing its premises. Gareth Kirkham and Clare Bradshaw run The Smithy Bakery in Brymbo and The Smithy Coffeeshop
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UK drivers complain about 'useless' and 'irritating' sign introduced in 1965
UK drivers have complained about an "irritating" and "useless" road sign that causes too much uncertainty. A post in the r/drivingUK Reddit thread shared annoyance at the 'Road Ahead Closed' sign. The red and white rectangular sign is a temporary
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Brits warned of 10 year ban from popular country as new travel rules introduced
Brits are being warned of a potential 10-year ban from a popular country as new travel rules are being introduced. British tourists will face shorter trips to Thailand under new rules that cut the maximum visa-free stay from 60 days to just 30.
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Wrexham motorbike racer to represent Wales on Isle of Man as he seeks sponsors
A Wrexham motorbike racer says representing Wales on the Isle of Man will combine the “two favourite things” in his life after earning his first international call-up. Danny Dulson, 33, has been selected to race for Wales in the CB500 class at
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Murder mystery night with three-course dinner coming to Hotel Wrexham
A MURDER mystery night is coming to Hotel Wrexham this September, promising guests an evening of clues, suspects and a three-course meal. THE event, titled A Day at the Races, will take place at The Savvy Fox at Hotel Wrexham on Friday, September
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GALLERY: 42 photos inside new Football Museum of Wales and Wrexham museum
FROM a 4,000-year-old burial to the team sheet from Wales’ first ever international match, Wrexham’s newly transformed museum is packed with stories spanning thousands of years. The Football Museum of Wales and Wrexham Museum will open to the public
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Ready, set, glow! Nominate your Best Beauty Salon 2026
ONE year on from crowning the region's best beauty salon, it's time to see who will claim the crown in 2026. Whether they are using cutting edge technology, providing top quality customer service or make you feel a million dollars, we are on a
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Remembering Gresford Disaster with library events
Gresford Colliery talk at Wrexham Library NWMAT Ltd. Will be presenting a talk at Wrexham Library on the Gresford Colliery Disaster of 1939. The talk will take place on Wednesday, September 23, at 2pm. Admission will be free of charge but you must
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Mobile speed cameras to target 49 roads across Wrexham and Flintshire
A number of mobile speed cameras will be set up across Wrexham and Flintshire this week. According to the Go Safe website, which publishes the locations of all types of speed cameras, the cameras will be set up in these areas. Speeding is one
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Businesses urge council to rethink 'nightmare' bollards scheme after trade hit
TRADERS have implored Wrexham Council to rethink a controversial traffic restriction scheme which they say has hit footfall and made aspects of their business "a nightmare." The Leader reported in April 2025 on the introduction of the bollards
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THE FINAL WORD: West Ham hammering shows how far Wrexham still have to go
THE 6-0 thrashing against West Ham United was a reality check and shows just how far Wrexham have got to go in their quest to reach the Premier League. Phil Parkinson's side made a bright start to the Championship clash but after conceding two
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Nigel Williams MS on food security and rural heritage
When you stand on a Welsh farm at five o’clock in the morning, watching the mist lift from the fields while much of the country is still asleep, you get a clear sense of what truly matters. I know that not merely from briefings or debates in the
