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Free Chester event offers advice for 2027 home sellers
Cavendish will host a free event at Theatr Clwyd on November 30 for homeowners in Cheshire and North Wales considering a move in 2027. The SOLD event will cover pricing, preparing a property, choosing an estate agent…
NEWSAR receives Land Rover donation from rescue team
The North East Wales Search and Rescue (NEWSAR) team has received a donated Land Rover from the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team in Cumbria. The vehicle, formerly used by the Cumbrian team, will support NEWSAR's…
Drunk army veteran 'ashamed' after crashing car onto roundabout
Callam Whyatt, a 37-year-old army veteran, received a suspended 20-week jail sentence at Mold Crown Court for drink driving and refusing a breath test. Whyatt crashed his car onto a roundabout on the A541 in September…
Mum and two kids burnt out of home as lose everything in 'matter of moments'
A mother and her two young children were displaced after a fire destroyed their kitchen in Northop Hall, Flintshire, on Tuesday evening. The blaze, caused by a tumble dryer, caused significant smoke and heat damage…
Week of music legends coming to New Brighton venue
The Floral Pavilion theatre in New Brighton is set to host three influential music acts throughout November. The lineup includes an acoustic performance by former The Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell on November 12…
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Concerns over plan for firelighter warehouse near homes
Flintshire council planning officers have recommended approval for a new warehouse in Rhosesmor, near Mold, intended to store 600 tonnes of firelighters. Local residents and councillor Fran Lister have raised concerns…
Man sent penny bank transactions to ex in campaign of 'intimidation and fear'
Jarom Lea, 20, has been sentenced to 39 months in prison at Mold Crown Court for a campaign of harassment against his former partner. The court heard that Lea sent intimidating one-penny bank transactions and made…
Police officer charged with rape
A suspended North Wales Police officer, PC Ashley Dodge, has appeared at Mold Magistrates’ Court to face charges of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The alleged offences occurred while the officer was off duty…
Police officer appears in court accused of rape
A suspended North Wales Police constable, Ashley Dodge, has appeared at Mold Magistrates' Court facing charges of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The alleged offences occurred while the officer was off duty…
Police constable charged with rape
A North Wales Police constable, Ashley Dodge, has appeared at Mold Magistrates’ Court facing charges of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The alleged offenses occurred while the officer was off duty, leading to…
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Suspended North Wales Police officer charged with rape
A suspended North Wales Police constable, Ashley Dodge, appeared at Mold Magistrates’ Court to face charges of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The alleged offences occurred while the officer was off duty…
North Wales Police officer charged with rape
A suspended North Wales Police constable, Ashley Dodge, has appeared at Mold Magistrates’ Court to face charges of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The alleged offences occurred while the officer was off duty…
'Jekyll and Hyde' dad headbutted pregnant partner and strangled her
Jack Conn-Peers, 27, has been sentenced to 39 months in prison at Mold Crown Court after pleading guilty to strangulation and actual bodily harm. The court heard that Conn-Peers headbutted his pregnant partner and…
Woman stole goods from four North Wales boots stores
Livia Calin, a 19-year-old from Birmingham, has been spared an immediate custodial sentence at Mold Magistrates Court after admitting to six counts of shoplifting. The teenager targeted various Boots stores across North…
Green light for demolition of iconic Shire Hall
Flintshire County Council has received official approval to demolish the iconic Shire Hall building and the adjacent former central library in Mold. The site, which served as the council's headquarters since 1967, has…
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Why PR should be in the room before key business decisions are made
Anthony Bullick, managing director at Outwrite, argues that public relations professionals should be involved in key business decisions from the outset. By integrating PR expertise into the strategic planning process…
Boy, 15, released under investigation after school forced into lockdown
A 15-year-old boy has been released under investigation following a public order incident at Argoed High School in Bryn-y-Baal, near Mold. The school was placed into lockdown on October 21 after police were called to…
Boy released under investigation after school forced into lockdown
A 15-year-old boy has been released under investigation following a public order incident at Argoed High School in Bryn-y-Baal, near Mold. The school was placed into lockdown on October 21 after police were called to…