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Council considers lifeline for 700-year-old Holywell Market.

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Reprieve for ailing 700-year-old Holywell Market as town council considers takeover
If Cabinet allows Holywell Town Council to take over the historic market it could still be saved.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Will you be sad to see it go?
Plans to knock down historic town centre pub given the go-ahead
The Black Horse, in Buckley, will be demolished to make way for a convenience store
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December 9, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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R.I.P. Janice. Our thoughts are with the family.
'Comfort in knowing they're reunited' - Wrexham legend Joey Jones' wife has died
Tributes have been paid to the wife of Wrexham legend Joey Jones who has died just months following his death
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December 9, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Flintshire Council row as motion to clarify public consultation influence collapses.

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Flintshire Council row as motion to clarify public consultation influence collapses
A attempt to make Flintshire County Council spell out how much weight public consultations carry in its decision-making has been dramatically…
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December 8, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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The building is Grade II listed
Restaurant and apartments planned for delapidated Wrexham High Street building
A planning application has been lodged over the building by the Overton Arcade entrance
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December 8, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Schools redundancy cost crisis averted after £700k cash injection by Wrexham Council.

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#Wrexham #schools #budget #redundancycosts
Schools redundancy cost crisis averted after £700k cash injection by Wrexham Council
Schools in Wrexham are to receive an additional £700,000 to help relieve redundancy costs after Wrexham Council confirmed it would top-up their…
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December 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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After 131 years Sychdyn finally added to name of Northop Community Council.

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After 131 years Sychdyn finally added to name of Northop Community Council
For the first time in 131 years the village of Sychdyn will be formally recognised as Flintshire County Council approves Northop Community Council…
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December 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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WATCH: Shotton teenager's dangerous e-bike chase caught on police dashcam:

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December 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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HMP Berwyn inmate took to dog unit roof and caused £24,000 damage, court told:

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December 5, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Labour councillors turn on Cabinet in row over teachers pay funding.

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#Flintshire #school #teacherspay #budget
Labour councillors turn on Cabinet in row over teachers pay funding
Flintshire County Council’s Labour-led coalition Cabinet has come under fire after members - including Labour councillors - claimed it reneged on…
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December 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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True cost of Flintshire Catholic super-school plans revealed.

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Marathon meeting reveals Flint Catholic super-school will cost taxpayers £30.9m
A gruelling eight-hour meeting of Flintshire County Council has revealed the true cost of the authority’s proposed new Catholic super-school to…
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December 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Hafod landfill odour problem may worsen with new year works.

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Residents warned drilling may make Hafod landfill odour worse in new year
Residents who have fought a 20-year campaign to close a landfill quarry in Wrexham have now been warned odour problems are likely to get worse in…
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December 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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What a great opportunity for these guys!
Wrexham band set to support American rock legends Kings of Leon on 2026 tour
Wrexham's The Royston Club are set to support American rock legends Kings of Leon for part of their tour in 2026.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Congratulations on your sweet success!
Flintshire baker crowned best in North Wales by delighted couples
Helen Searle-Jones, who runs Searle Jones Cake Design in Hope, won Best Cake Company at the North Wales Wedding Awards.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Baroness Fox joins campaign against Flintshire super-school.

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Baroness Fox joins battle to save St David's from £55m super-school plan
Baroness Fox of Buckley has joined opponents of plans to close St David’s Catholic Primary School in Mold - part of a wider £55 million Catholic…
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November 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Wrexham heads warn cycle of debt may worsen schools crisis.

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#Wrexham #schools #education #crisis
Education funding crisis likely to worsen according to headteachers
Ten years of managed decline in Wrexham’s schools looks set to worsen as budget pressure mount amid the county borough’s education crisis - with…
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November 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Clwyd Pension Fund condemns retrospective pension age change.

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Clwyd Pension Fund brands retrospective retirement age change ‘unjust’
Members of the Clwyd Pension Fund committee say plans to increase the minimum pension age to 57-years-old have ‘blindsided’ North Wales'…
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November 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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It is a venue that is 'full of character, charm and warmth'.
What Vogue had to say as popular Flintshire wedding venue is featured in magazine
A POPULAR wedding venue located in Flintshire has been featured in the highly-prestigious Vogue magazine.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Would you like to see one?
M&S considering opening new food store in Flintshire town
M&S is considering bringing a new food store to a Flintshire town.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Universal Credit blamed for rise in Wrexham council tax debt.

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#Wrexham #counciltax #universalcredit #citizensadvice
Wrexham council tax debt on the rise due to Universal Credit changes
Council tax debt is one of the top five issues facing Wrexham residents on benefits – but not for the reason you might think. According to…
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November 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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'Crisis' looming for Wrexham schools admits education chief.

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#Wrexham #education #schools #fundingcrisis
Education chief admits financial crisis is looming for Wrexham schools
Wrexham’s education chief has admitted that schools in the county borough are facing a financial crisis as the number heading for licensed deficit…
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November 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Flint super-school objections given December deadline.

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Final date to have your say on Flint Catholic super-school proposals
Final public comments on plans to close four catholic schools in Flintshire and replace them with a super-school in Flint must be submitted by…
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November 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Man in court after making racially aggravated remark in front of police:

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November 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Man in court for assaulting High Court Enforcement Officer Stewart McCracken:

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November 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Wrexham Council searching for answers as schools face budget crisis.

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Wrexham Council searching for answers as schools face budget crisis
The number of schools falling into debt in Wrexham looks set to double by April next year as tight budgets, inflation and redundancy costs hit hard…
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November 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM