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Vet issues important flea warning to all dog and cat owners
A vet has issued a warning to all cat and dog owners to keep an eye out for sings their pets may have fleas, with infestations at this time of year “more common than many people realise”. Flea bites can cause serious skin irritation to both pets
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'Willy Wonka' organiser says 'life ruined' after failed event
THE organiser behind the Glasgow Willy Wonka experience which went viral across the globe has claimed his life had been “ruined” by the event. Billy Coull, the owner of House of Illuminati which organised the event, was met with anger from frustrated
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WATCH: Brazen thieves raid high street bank cash machine
THIS is the moment thieves broke into an ATM at a high street bank in North Wales. A quantity of cash was taken from a cash point at the Santander branch on High Street, Holywell, during the early hours of last Wednesday. It was targeted
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Rhyl Golf Club work with council to ensure play resumes after flood scheme
RHYL Golf Club and Denbighshire County Council have been working together to ensure that the Central Prestatyn Coastal Defence Scheme will be delivered on time and within budget. The scheme has had a significant impact on the golf club and course
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Rhyl car sales and car wash forecourt with 'potential' set to be sold at auction
A CAR sales and car wash site in Rhyl is set to be sold at auction later this month. The LL Car Sales forecourt, at 154 Vale Road, will go to online auction with SDL Property Auctions on March 27. Described as a site with “potential for a variety
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REALITY CHECK: Headteachers in Denbighshire lay bare what impact cuts may have
HEADTEACHERS of two schools may have to take drastic measures that could significantly impact the well-being and education of their pupils unless additional funding can be made available to them. The bleak picture was painted by Dr James Davies
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Villagers in Meliden prepare for another fight against housing development plans
VILLAGERS that successfully opposed a large housing development are now preparing for another battle. In 2022 a planning inspector rejected an appeal by Penrhyn Homes against Denbighshire County Council’s refusal of an application for 137 dwellings
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Prestatyn care home issued priority action notice as ‘significant improvement’ needed
A CARE HOME in Prestatyn has been issued a priority action notice after a care inspection noted “significant improvement” was needed. Priory House Care Home, at 61-63 Gronant Road, was visited by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2023, with a
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Rhyl entrepreneur to close shop due to ‘huge struggles’ related to health
A SHOP dedicated to supported small businesses in Rhyl has announced plans to close at the end of its lease, due to health reasons. Seren Dream, at 6a Wellington Road, opened in November 2023, leasing out shelf spaces to more than 20 small businesses
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Denbighshire gastropub which was on market for £1m drops its price
A GASTROPUB placed on the market for £1.1m has seen its asking price drop. The Three Eagles, being marketed by Estate agent Sanderson Weatherall, now has a freehold price tag of £725,000. A description into the Llangollen property, which has
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When work on Rhyl's new private mental health unit will be completed
WORKS on a new private mental health unit in Rhyl should be completed by the end of October. The unit will be situated at 64 Brighton Road, a site which was previously used for benefits offices for Denbighshire County Council. Nadarajah Pragash
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Weather forecast for the week ahead with strong winds predicted this weekend
STRONG winds are forecast in North Wales this weekend. BBC Weather is forecasting wind gusts of up to 46mph on Saturday, with a strong wind forecast throughout the day. Today (Tuesday, March 19) will see cloud and lingering showers gradually
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'Do not eat': Metal found in Aldi product which 'may have been tampered with'
Aldi is recalling one of its products which “may have been tampered with” and may now contain metal. The supermarket, and Signature Flatbreads UK, is recalling the Village Bakery 8 Tortilla Wraps White packet because of the health risk. They
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Everywhere weather map predicts snow will fall in the UK this weekend
Snow could be set to hit parts of the UK as soon as this weekend according to new weather maps. WX Charts, which use Met Desk data, is forecasting multiple bands of snow moving through Scotland and England on Saturday. The forecast predicts
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'They are thieves and criminals': Martin Lewis' warning to fans over new scam
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to fans after criminals began using his likeness in scam adverts. The Money Saving Expert doesn’t appear in adverts and stressed that if you saw his face or name associated with one it would be a scam. Currently
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Dave Myers' heartrending final words to Hairy Bikers fans - 'it’s pretty fine'
Dave Myers' final onscreen message has been revealed in the last Hairy Bikers episode. The TV chef sadly passed away last month at the age of 66 following a cancer diagnosis. Together with best friend and co-star Si King, 57, the Cumbrian
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Film series raising awareness for Demantia proudly showcased
A NEW series of films designed to create a better understanding of dementia have been showcased at a premiere screening. More than one hundred guests got an exclusive preview of the five short ‘Living Better with Dementia’ films at the Odeon Cinema
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Four years on - How Covid-19 pandemic swept through North Wales
THIS month marks four years since the world as we knew it changed forever and we entered the first of a few Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns. On Monday, March 23, 2020, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the country in the first of many announcements
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World Party frontman Karl Wallinger remembered as ‘one of the greats’
NORTH Wales-born World Party frontman Karl Wallinger, who was also a member of The Waterboys, has been remembered as “one of the all-time greats” after his death at 66. The talented Prestatyn-born musician, who died last week, formed World Party
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20MPH: looking back on "six months of hell" since new limits were introduced
NORTH Wales residents have endured six months of "hell" and frustration since the introduction of the national 20mph scheme, it has been said. Driving instructor Stuart Walker, 61, won a top award last year for road safety - a subject he is passionate
