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News and sport from The Leader covering Wrexham and Flintshire in North Wales
From wobbly teeth to swallowing mouthwash, the team really have heard it all!
www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2580170...
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‘999? I’ve got a wobbly tooth!’ – Non-emergency calls to Welsh Ambulance revealed
The Welsh Ambulance Service has revealed more about some of the strangest non-emergency calls they received throughout 2025.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25801701.bizarre-calls-made-welsh-ambulance-service-2025/
about 16 hours ago
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Man allowed to keep his licence after average speed cameras clock him in Wrexham:
tinyurl.com/345hfpp6
about 16 hours ago
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Man clocked by average speed cameras fails in exceptional hardship application:
tinyurl.com/4eap2734
about 17 hours ago
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Man allowed to keep licence after speeding in 20mph zone puts him at risk of ban:
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about 17 hours ago
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This looks fantastic 👀
#Wxmafc
www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2580070...
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Aerial photos show new rail seating installed at Wrexham AFC's SToK Cae Ras
Less than a week after work began at the SToK Cae Ras ariel pictures show rail seating has now been installed at the home of Wrexham AFC.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25800708.first-look-wrexham-afcs-new-rail-seating-section/
about 17 hours ago
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Make sure to look up on Thursday ✈️
#airbus
#beluga
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Beluga super-transporter 5 to touch down in Broughton one last time
One of Airbus’s iconic Beluga super-transporters is set to make its final flight to Flintshire this week.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25797078.iconic-airbus-beluga-5-land-flintshire-last-time/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPlbF1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEepYGAuZ-w5KcutODIHLkEZcgezq78azzBHXRT_8OdjiSrX6IWuVAuJHHTxiY_aem_fYPIVCnWKXcQlghwFYAzZg#Echobox=1769439273
about 22 hours ago
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Here's how to get tickets 👇
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Sir Tom Jones and Nile Rodgers to play Chester Racecourse this summer
Chester Racecourse is set to host Sir Tom Jones and Nile Rodgers in concert this summer as the two superstars come together.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25796085.chester-racecourse-host-sir-tom-jones-nile-rodgers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPla-ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFIUUticnBiakk0RXhjS3JPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoZCpUPoAtgYQnA3DP_QI5O0LozKeXmmrsHRvWgQExnZJFoohwmgnnNIdk2M_aem_-Y3vx-m2WoTP7NbszwFehw#Echobox=1769445868
about 22 hours ago
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This looks set to be a great night!
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The Bill and Corrie star Andrew Lancel set to put on acting masterclass in Wrexham
A former star of hit police series The Bill is heading to Wrexham to put on an acting masterclass.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25788429.andrew-lancel-heading-wrexham-academy-screen-acting/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPla7BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFIUUticnBiakk0RXhjS3JPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHl61zwPIWgEtrdAd5Ftz1PBHi-n05HZSasaMSU5u5tLKxE5gGF2luyIw-SPf_aem_6foEQ_DSm1D2IpaNGsN3Nw#Echobox=1769445852
about 22 hours ago
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"This isn’t us stepping back — it’s us stepping up."
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The Midland in Wrexham gets new operators in pub company overhaul
A pub company is handing over the running of the Midland in Wrexham as part of a new business plan.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25797975.liverpool-duo-take-midland-pub-wrexham/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPla4VleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFIUUticnBiakk0RXhjS3JPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmupOJGABN4dUY1h0Du1nAZ6P_2ux9OduDj8RZ8c1B_ileuz2kzOk7oK7xPF_aem_ZELUpzIWLEMzXPXVQ_N9Gw#Echobox=1769445801
about 22 hours ago
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Here's your full forecast 🌧️
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Storm Chandra forecast - what Wrexham and Flintshire can expect today
Storm Chandra is hitting Wrexham and Flintshire this morning with heavy rain and strong winds impacting the region.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25799086.storm-chandra---full-forecast-wrexham-flintshire/
about 24 hours ago
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CCTV captures man's shocking behaviour with bat at Coedpoeth's Red Lion pub:
tinyurl.com/bdfttwcu
about 24 hours ago
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WATCH: Camera captures moment man swings 'samurai' sword around in street:
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1 day ago
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This is when snow could fall
#wrexham
#flintshire
#weather
#snow
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When it could snow in Wrexham and Flintshire according to latest forecast
Snow could be on its way to Wrexham and Flintshire later this week, according to the latest Met Office forecast.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25795399.see-snow-wrexham-flintshire-week/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPkJidleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeA2xNDdhXZ_HMwncBTvf4D9qO8_Np-F7V6N80fNZEk9hYu1afh3IubwdmLSY_aem_9gpVLXvQ5dWIBHvjsfHDFw#Echobox=1769422116
2 days ago
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What do you think about it?
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Health board considers shuttle bus and enforcement to improve Maelor parking, says MP
It follows a public meeting organised by Andrew Ranger MP in November last year
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25790473.shuttle-bus-enforcement-considered-hospital-parking/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPkDWhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe9tI8FhE-P7tKUetU3fQugLBpYiY5T59aOvp_l1CRE9OLIfYhkOoERIb5DJk_aem_hFoVDfOLeyAgdC7hMBbOcQ#Echobox=1769405968
2 days ago
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This might affect you if you use this path
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Wrexham footpath to close for six months from February
A footpath in Wrexham will close for six months for railway crossing maintenance.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25789445.wrexham-footpath-shut-six-months-february/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPkDT5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFZelI2ZkpaTlZGUUsxWXNzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrZ2VqciO_OZWI0Yc-ohdCRkZlIbD06vPkULl6uvbf0VAu9kdJ5bKYXKvd91_aem_fW8hQ2fIxhqaLfI4dCNhZQ#Echobox=1769416799
2 days ago
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First Minister announces fresh improvement plan for congested A483 junction in Wrexham.
www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2579227...
#Wrexham
#welshgovernment
#A483
#traffic
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First Minister announces fresh improvement plan for congested A483 junction
Wrexham Council has welcomed much-needed plans by Welsh Government to invest £1.5m in improvements to the congested A483.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25792277.desperately-needed-a483-upgrade-welcomed-wrexham-council/
5 days ago
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Permission for 18 homes near Bod Hyfryd unlocks potential 170-home plan.
www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2579139...
#Flintshire
#planning
#Flint
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Permission for 18 homes near Bod Hyfryd unlocks potential 170-home plan
A small housing development near Bod Hyfryd Care Home in Flint that would unlock a larger 170-home development has been approved by…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25791392.approval-small-flint-development-unlocks-170-home-plan/
5 days ago
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Man locked up after using 'samurai sword' in street following partner's death:
tinyurl.com/23xcxr7w
5 days ago
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Flintshire Council cannot ignore overwhelming response say super-school opponents.
www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2578875...
#Flintshire
#catholicsuperschool
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Flintshire Council cannot ignore overwhelming response say super-school opponents
Opponents of Flintshire’s Catholic super-school plans have said they are overwhelmed by the response to their campaign - and urged the authority…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25788759.catholic-super-school-opponents-overwhelmed-campaign-response/
6 days ago
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Senedd Petitions Committee report calls for Hafod Landfill monitoring improvements.
www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2578844...
#Wrexham
#hafodlandfill
#welshgovernment
#odour
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Senedd Petitions Committee report calls for Hafod Landfill monitoring improvements
The Welsh Government should fund mandatory automated monitoring at landfill sites like Hafod to ensure public confidence in nuisance odour data…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25788441.senedd-petitions-committee-publishes-hafod-landfill-report
6 days ago
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Man jailed for terrifying Christmas Eve knife attack at packed Flintshire pub:
tinyurl.com/z2j48ab6
6 days ago
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'I’m just going to go for it.'
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New independent deli and café set to open in Mold town centre
New deli 'Blasus!' is set to open in Mold, Flintshire, later this month with owner Katherine Wright sharing her personal journey and focus…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25759319.blasus-deli-replace-olive-tree-delicatessen-mold/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPe5GlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0S1dWNVY0TlM5R2NnS1Z0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjUSB04NLhsgi90AANEJXmfsP7hdqIgKy6A7BuHunuktQkPrREdflLpzUqI7_aem_Zs3VN8QSUReZmDimM0xfng#Echobox=1769075885
6 days ago
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Sure is Parky!
#wrexham_afc
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'The division's crazy, isn't it?' - Wrexham boss Parkinson on play-off push
Wrexham remain within touching distance of the Championship play-offs and Phil Parkinson says his side just have to continue taking care of their…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25784179.wrexham-boss-parkinson-pleased-response-foxes/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPezVlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0S1dWNVY0TlM5R2NnS1Z0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHg823VZUYG3-woaLKTYY_OLQcMRJoOv8NNsuY3QOsXatTs3ggmoTWeq7Dzo2_aem_F1A-PI6INd0tgtT6Q4PwQw#Echobox=1769059082
6 days ago
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Restraining order imposed after man sent abusive messages over owed money:
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6 days ago
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Man "didn't realise" he was legally obliged to provide blood sample to police:
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6 days ago
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Motorist ordered to fork out more than £2,000 for failing to give breath sample:
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6 days ago
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Labour councillor criticises Flintshire Cabinet approval of education report.
www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2578401...
#Flintshire
#education
#estyn
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Labour councillor criticises Flintshire Cabinet approval of education report
Cllr Fran Lister has criticised party colleagues in Flintshire's Labour-lead coalition Cabinet for a 'lack of honest scrutiny' after…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25784013.labour-councillor-joins-cabinet-education-report-outcry/
7 days ago
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Ysgol Maelor student left stranded after Wrexham Council bus policy change.
www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2578195...
#Wrexham
#schooltransport
#rural
#funding
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Ysgol Maelor student left stranded after Wrexham Council bus policy change
A student from Worthenbury is being forced to criss-cross the borough to attend A Level classes after Wrexham Council withdrew his access to the…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25781958.rural-student-stranded-wrexham-school-bus-policy-change/
8 days ago
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Good luck Anthony
#wrexham_afc
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Back-to-back promotion winner with Wrexham signs for National League club
Anthony Forde - a back-to-back promotion winner with Wrexham - has signed for Altrincham.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25779422.former-wrexham-afc-player-forde-signs-altrincham/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPcQgtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6c2p6a3liZURhME5VQ1F5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHorJUjNqMwa0iZhv1etIXU1lpYgKzJ3HSGEodk-tPHhu5tZSoynmhTC5b3ID_aem_mGE1gCv8221EIomqIjeD3g#Echobox=1768903941
8 days ago
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Beautiful 🩷💚💜
#Auroraborealis
#northernlights
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PICTURES: Leader Camera Club capture stunning Northern Lights
ONE of nature's most captivating displays lit up the night skies across the region, as the Northern Lights were spotted over North Wales last…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25779237.northern-lights-create-stunning-scenes-north-wales/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPcQY9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6c2p6a3liZURhME5VQ1F5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsRTdNnLMqhqOSkR4Dvq2t9H5eMIMNBeZpXeOs9xcOz3TiiZFelG3Tof8t8__aem_ytxiJVykndwgRGkm8wKFCA#Echobox=1768901482
8 days ago
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Well done Kerry 👏
www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2577604...
8 days ago
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Man ordered to pay out more than £400 for abusive behaviour in city centre:
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13 days ago
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Drink-driver crashed through hedge and ended up in middle of field, court told:
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13 days ago
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Thugs jailed for terrifying burglary which left victim 'bleeding profusely'
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13 days ago
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Drink-driver caught after heading home 'very slowly' from family gathering:
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13 days ago
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Wrexham woman loses licence for three years after police catch her drug-driving:
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13 days ago
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Man walked into pub and swung baseball bat around in "shocking" incident:
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14 days ago
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Serious concern over impact of schoolchildren shoplifting from Co-op store:
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14 days ago
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Man spared jail after police catch him with 'Stanley knife' in public place:
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14 days ago
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Have your say on plans to cut Wrexham primary school intakes.
www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2575867...
#Wrexham
#schools
#consultation
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Drop-in sessions offer insight into school admission reduction plans
Plans to reduce admissions at Ysgol Maes y Mynydd and Penygelli Community Primary School due to falling pupil numbers will be presented at two…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25758672.say-plans-cut-wrexham-primary-school-intakes/
16 days ago
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Welsh Government road repair cash won't solve £48m backlog.
www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2575842...
#Flintshire
#roadrepairs
#welshgovernment
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Extra Welsh Government money not enough to bridge road repair funding gap
Flintshire’s road network has a backlog of £48 million of necessary repairs - with additional Welsh Government money covering just 11 of the…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25758427.welsh-government-road-repair-cash-wont-solve-48m-backlog/
16 days ago
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Fire crews tackle blaze at Gwastad Hall in Cefn-y-Bedd
www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2575727...
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Live: Fire crews tackle blaze at Gwastad Hall in Cefn-y-Bedd
Fire crews are in attendance at a blaze in Cefn-y-Bedd. The fire has happened at the former nursing home, Gwastad Hall.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25757274.fire-crews-tackle-blaze-building-cefn-y-bedd/
16 days ago
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Exciting news!
#screwfix
www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2575242...
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New Screwfix store in Wrexham village to open with nine new jobs created
Nine new jobs are being created with the opening of a new Screwfix store in Wrexham.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25752420.new-screwfix-wrexham-brings-nine-new-jobs-area/
17 days ago
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A touring production of Clementine is, coming to Theatr Clwyd this month.
www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2574594...
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The 'gloriously delusional and deliciously unhinged' comic coming to Theatr Clwyd
A touring production of Clementine is, coming to Theatr Clwyd on January 23 and 24 featuring comedian Rosaline Minnitt .
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25745942.comedian-rosaline-minnitt-brings-clementine-theatr-clwyd/
18 days ago
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Brilliant 💪
www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2575245...
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Deeside mixed martial arts fighter opens new gym to give back to community
Danny Dixon's new facility opened earlier this week in Deeside
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25752459.deeside-mma-fighter-danny-dixon-opens-gym-grew/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPPFuVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJcXZ2WFNoRlRGbWpQdXA4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgoDiKYn-DItS6y4Pu6wSam6AcYJb_wgYf-t5n4mXhSdASrKGF5CpTEexgUt_aem_DBj-hGU90jPxPX6hq6JKnA#Echobox=1768038716
18 days ago
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They would be installed at each of its platforms
www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2574420...
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Plans for 'tap on/tap off' facilities at Wrexham General station
Transport for Wales has submitted a planning application to Wrexham Council
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25744201.plans-tap-tap-off-wrexham-general-station/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPPFmhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJcXZ2WFNoRlRGbWpQdXA4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkHL8OfSy8FIsUf1Gt8sBnnw0VVKlp9SRpx7ir6Ble7L0D50W3HL1GsH_Vey_aem_JyiLufw2HMMVENMXMa6TIQ#Echobox=1768031086
18 days ago
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Has everyone recovered from last night yet?
#wrexham_afc
#FACup
www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2575521...
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IN PICTURES: Joy on and off the pitch for Wrexham in stunning FA Cup win over Forest
Wrexham AFC picked up an incredible FA Cup win over Premier League club Nottingham Forest on Friday (January 9).
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25755211.joy-around-wrexham-beat-nottingham-forest-fa-cup/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPPDnlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJcXZ2WFNoRlRGbWpQdXA4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvmto6WOOETAV85EUHPBBr0Gvt0TVJS2whFb7dn6HPHDtxkDnr6sTFBoC8FZ_aem_RfbWi8YFxBt7jHzbrkqqnA#Echobox=1768041999
18 days ago
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"Group is a real lifeline – it helps people feel motivated, healthier and happier."
www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2574544...
18 days ago
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'I gave every part of me to it. My heart, my soul, my energy'
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Betty Berkins owner reflects as cafe honouring late mother changes hands
The founder of Betty Berkins cafe in Holywell reflects on selling the business she built in memory of her late mother and ran for more than five…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25751599.new-owners-take-holywell-cafe-betty-berkins/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPO8MBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJcXZ2WFNoRlRGbWpQdXA4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrYgF3j4yIYYZ5GuUyCCPri-QbnnQypcffZdbu7t1gTp1ThWhLMK7KS6TFJr_aem_KvHt5HO-cUDXrz2jCKHCZQ#Echobox=1768034198
18 days ago
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What a thriller against Forest 😀 Who do you fancy in the next round Reds fans?
#wrexham_afc
#facup
www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/257550...
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FA Cup fourth round draw details with Wrexham in the hat after Forest win
Wrexham have reached the fourth round of the FA Cup for the third time in five seasons under Phil Parkinson and supporters can now look forward to…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25755031.fa-cup-draw-wrexham-round-four---face/
18 days ago
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