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Hour-by-hour forecast for Wrexham and Flintshire as snow could hit tonight

Snow is set to hit Wrexham and Flintshire tonight, with yellow warnings in place for some areas.

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February 18, 2026 at 8:49 PM

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Met Office forecast for snow across north Wales and Chester:

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February 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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Dangerous driver locked up after 'prolonged' incident on rural Flintshire roads:

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February 17, 2026 at 3:55 PM

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St Anthony's may get temporary reprieve as Flintshire councillors allow Catholic super-school plans to progress.

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St Anthony's may get reprieve as Flintshire super-school plans allowed to progress

One of the schools identified for closure under Flintshire’s controversial plans Catholic ‘super-school’ plans may be granted a temporary…

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February 16, 2026 at 12:52 PM

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Prolific thief known to shop staff as 'knock-off Nigel' ends up back in court:

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February 13, 2026 at 12:58 PM

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Snow is on the way ❄️
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Snow set to hit Wrexham and Flintshire after days of heavy rain

Snow is set to hit Wrexham and Flintshire tomorrow, following days of heavy rain, according to the Met Office.

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February 12, 2026 at 8:53 AM

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Community councils could step in to save vital public toilets.

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Community councils could step in to save vital public toilets

Town and community councils should be given the chance to save public toilets in Mold, Holywell and Talacre due to their importance to the economy.

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February 11, 2026 at 4:58 PM

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Councillors push back on plans to double long-stay parking at Theatr Clwyd.

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#Flintshire #TheatrClwyd #parkingfees

Councillors push back on plans to double long-stay parking at Theatr Clwyd

Flintshire County Council officers have been asked to rethink plans to double long-stay parking charges at Theatr Clwyd that would generate almost…

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February 11, 2026 at 4:54 PM

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Woman admits drunken behaviour at Gwersyllt's Wheatsheaf Inn:

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February 11, 2026 at 10:15 AM

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Wrexham deputy care home manager admits medication theft:

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February 11, 2026 at 8:10 AM

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Buskers inspired by Ed Sheeran will not be targeted by Wrexham protection order.

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Buskers inspired by Ed Sheeran will not be targeted in Wrexham protection order

Musicians in Wrexham hoping to follow in superstar Ed Sheeran’s footsteps by honing their craft busking have been assured the city’s Public…

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February 10, 2026 at 4:29 PM

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Councillors approve 4.9% council tax rise – but final figure will be higher.

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Councillors approve 4.9 council tax rise – but final figure will be higher

A provisional 4.9 increase in Council Tax for Wrexham residents next year has been approved by councillors - but the figure does not include police…

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February 10, 2026 at 3:23 PM

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"It's amazing." 💪
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February 10, 2026 at 1:12 PM

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This is how much HBO Max will cost in the UK ahead of March 2026 launch
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How much will HBO Max cost in the UK? See all 4 plans ahead of March 2026 launch

Find out how much HBO Max will cost in the UK and Ireland as the streaming platform is set to launch next month - see all four plans

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February 10, 2026 at 11:42 AM

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Take a look inside....
#barlounge
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Chester's Barlounge ready to celebrate another 25 years with new look

CHESTER Barlounge's brand-new 'indoor terrace' is now open as the longstay of city hospitality celebrates its future.

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February 10, 2026 at 11:41 AM

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I popped along to try it out...
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Here's where you can find chips fresh from a vending machine in Wrexham!

A SELF-serving chip vending machine is now available to use in the heart of Wrexham.

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February 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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Have you been watching?
#undersaltmarsh
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North Wales hotel delighted to feature in Sky's gripping new crime drama

The Gazelle Hotel, which boasts magnificent views across the straits, was used as a filming location for Sky's Under Salt March.

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February 9, 2026 at 12:26 PM

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Can you spot yourself? #WxmAFC
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Fan gallery as 10,663 pack Cae Ras for tense Wrexham v Millwall clash

10,663 fans packed into the SToK Cae Ras for a huge Championship clash between Wrexham and Millwall yesterday.

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February 8, 2026 at 3:50 PM

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It was a special moment for the family
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'For that minute, he wasn’t alone' – Wrexham fans honour baby Rupert

The family of a baby boy born with a 'one in a million' condition have said 'For that minute, he wasn’t alone' following a…

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February 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM

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Ryan was in attendance today! #WxmAFC
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In pictures- Ryan Reynolds watches Wrexham lose 2-0 to Millwall in Championship clash

Ryan Reynolds was in attendance to watch his Wrexham AFC side lose 2-0 to Millwall in a huge Sky Bet Championship game.

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February 7, 2026 at 6:12 PM

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Jail for thief who took sausage rolls, cider and Cheetos from Spar store:

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February 6, 2026 at 2:58 PM

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Man caught with ketamine at nightclub among those sentenced in court this week:

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February 6, 2026 at 2:57 PM

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Padel Point is now up and running in Wrexham!

Fans of the sport can play on any of the three courts available at the Felin Puleston facility.

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