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Man from Rhyl area sentenced after being part of convicted murderers' drug ring
A MAN from the Rhyl area was sentenced today (March 8) for his involvement in County Lines drug supply Aldo Tamburrini, 30, from the Rhyl area, was convicted and sentenced to two years and one month in prison at at Liverpool Crown Court today
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Driving with a dog in your car could land you £5,000 fine
You can be hit with a £5,000 fine for driving with a dog in your car. UK drivers are being urged to educate themselves on the laws around driving with their dogs, or face fines of up to £5,000 - as well as potentially having to retake their driving
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Best and worst TripAdvisor rated McDonald's across Conwy and Denbighshire
FOR many, a meal at McDonald's can be the ultimate comfort food. Whether it is going as a treat as a family, a quick snack on the way to work, or a place for a coffee on a chilly day. However, there may be occasions when customers go through the
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Prestatyn pupils learning outdoors benefit from windfarm grant
Pupils at Bodnant Community School in Prestatyn have recently received a grant for more than £7,000 from a windfarm fund. The grant, from the Gwynt y Mor Community Fund and RWE, has been used to pay for equipment and resources to use in the outdoors
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Grape farmers from North Wales attend 10 Downing Street reception
A COUPLE who run a grape farm near Denbigh attended a prestigious reception at 10 Downing Street last week which celebrated “Community Food and Farming Champions". Gwen and Rhys Davies of Vale Vineyard, which is based in Llandyrnog, were invited
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ITV to air Paul O'Grady's final TV project and 'moving' documentary - when to watch
Paul O'Grady is set to return to TV screens across the UK again in the coming weeks almost a year after his death. O'Grady's husband Andre Portasio announced in March 2023 that he had died "unexpectedly but peacefully" at the age of 67. The
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Is napping good for you? The ideal length for a kip, according to a GP
Napping during the day can be tempting, especially after an exhausting day at work or a bad night's sleep but is it good for you? Taking a quick kip is a hotly debated topic on social media and among health experts from how long a nap should ideally
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The Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright issues warning to all dog owners this Easter
It’s that time of year again when our houses fill with chocolate, whether we’re treating ourselves or loved ones. As Easter approaches, dog owners are being warned about the dangers of chocolate for our furry friends. Natural dog food brand
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Shropshire man wins £1 million on National Lottery instant win game
A MYSTERY winner, known only as Mr T from Shropshire has become an instant millionaire after scooping the top prize on the ‘Black Pearl’ Instant Win Game from The National Lottery. The Shropshire local has become one of more than eight million
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Coroner issues Prevention of Future Deaths report after patient's death in hospital
A PENSIONER died almost six weeks after she had been admitted to Ysbyty Gwynedd and only days after she had received a correct diagnosis, an inquest heard. Nesta Jones died at the Bangor hospital on May 8, 2017 at the age of 77. Following an
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How North Wales bathing waters rate amid calls for companies to ‘clean up their act’
CLIMATE change protesters are calling for water companies to ‘clean up their act’ over the discharge of sewage into Welsh waters. According to the North West Wales Climate Action Group Welsh beaches and rivers were “subject to hundreds of thousands
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Rhyl primary school reduces energy usage thanks to ‘fantastic’ partnership
A PRIMARY school in Rhyl has become more energy efficient thanks to work carried out at the site. Denbighshire County Council’s energy team has carried out work at Ysgol Emmanuel to help reduce energy use and carbon emissions and lower long term
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How supermarkets in Rhyl and Prestatyn are rated for their food hygiene
THE MOST HYGIENIC supermarkets in the Rhyl and Prestatyn areas have been revealed. The food hygiene rating scheme gives businesses in England and Wales a rating of 0-5, 5 being the highest, based on their hygiene standards. The scheme is run
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Dave Myers' wife thanks Hairy Bikers fans for their ‘massive wave of love’
The wife of the late Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has thanked fans for the "massive wave of love, compassion and care" shown towards her. The motorcycling cook and TV presenter recently passed away at the age of 66 after a battle with cancer.
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Gladiators semi-final pulled from TV schedule in big BBC shakeup
Gladiators fans will be disappointed to hear that the programme's semi-final will be pulled from the TV schedule in a major BBC shakeup. While the first semi-final will air as usual on Saturday (March 9), the second instalment on March 16 will
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Road in Prestatyn reopens following crash between two vehicles
THE ROAD between Prestatyn and Gwaenysgor has reopened following a crash between two vehicles this morning (March 8). Hillside road was closed for around two hours after a collision between two cars shortly after 7am. Motorists were told to
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Gwrych Castle reflects on triumphs and unveils exciting 2024 plans and events
AFTER a fantastic 2023 - which included a £2million grant and the first civil wedding ceremony, Gwrych Castle have reflected on highlights from last year and what's to come this 2024. The I'm A Celebrity castle, near Abergele, hosted more events
