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Cost overruns force revisions to Rhyl hospital plans - anger over 'broken promises'
“SPIRALLING costs” have caused Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) to revise now “unaffordable” proposals for a new hospital in Rhyl – but officials insist the plans have not been shelved. Mark Drakeford, Wales' former first minister
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Fire service issue plea after spate of 'devastating' tumble dryer fires
NORTH Wales Fire and Rescue Service have issued an appeal following a spate of "devastating" tumble dryer fires in the region. The Head of Fire Safety for North Wales is appealing to residents to ensure they use tumble dryers safely and have working
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Strip club event taking part in Rhyl bar this week
A POP up strip club will take place at a Rhyl pub this week. Organised by Stand Out Entertainment Services, the spicy events take place at pubs and clubs throughout the region. Organisers even held an LGBTQ+ inclusive strip club in Rhyl for
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Sir Keir and Vaughan Gething champion green energy plans during North Wales visit
SIR Keir Starmer joined Wales' new first minister in Anglesey this morning (March 25) to discuss green energy opportunities on the island. The Labour leader paid a visit to North Wales alongside Vaughan Gething to promote Labour’s plans for Great
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Rhyl chippy to celebrate 50 years of business by giving away free bags of chips!
A FISH and chip shop based in Rhyl is celebrating 50 years in business – and will giving away tasty treats to mark the milestone. The Hungry Tum, on Sydenham Avenue, has been a favourite chippy among residents and visitors in the town since its
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NHS dentist prices to increase across Wales as of next week
THE cost of NHS dental treatment in Wales will increase from April 1. The increase in dental charges is the first since April 2020 and are overall still lower than in England. Welsh Government say any revenue generated from the increased charges
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Third Menai Crossing and 'red route' could be considered says new Transport Secretary
WALES' new Transport Secretary has said new road schemes, including a third Menai crossing and a road scheme in Flintshire, could be considered moving forward. Ken Skates was appointed as the new Transport Secretary last week and spoke of his
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Rhyl mum celebrates moving aesthetics business into own premises for the first time
A WOMAN from Rhyl who runs her own aesthetics business in the town has celebrating moving into her own premises for the first time. Rebecca Powell, 27, has run Esme’s Empire of Aesthetics for more than two years, and opened at her new base, at
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New development hub for families set to open in Rhyl’s White Rose Centre
A CHARITY in Rhyl dedicated to supporting homeless and vulnerable mothers is due to open its second hub within the town’s White Rose Centre. Blossom & Bloom opened its wellbeing hub at unit 19 of the shopping centre (opposite Boots) last April.
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Thousands of starfish wash up on beach in Prestatyn
THOUSANDS of starfish have washed up on a beach in Prestatyn. Stuart Wimbles came across the sad scene on Sunday, March 24. Stuart said: "We went for a walk with the grandchildren and walked behind the groins. "We first saw one dead starfish
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Denbighshire £2.78m in the red as financial year closes at the end of the month
DENBIGHSHIRE County Council is predicting it will be £2.78m in the red as the financial year closes at the end of this month. The cabinet discussed the council’s revenue budget for 2023/24 to inform councillors of the authority’s current financial
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Man stole from five North Wales pharmacies including in Kinmel Bay and St Asaph
A MAN is to be sentenced following a number of shoplifting offences across pharmacy stores in North Wales. George Nae, 36, of Crimpsall Road, Hexthorpe, Doncaster is charged with five counts of shoplifting in connection with incidents that took
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Nature reserve plans featuring education centre for St Asaph farm
St Asaph could soon have a new nature reserve, featuring woodland, wildflower meadows, new ponds, and an educational centre. Denbighshire residents have until April 14 to comment on plans for a nature reserve at the council-owned land at the disused
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New homes granted despite community council concerns
PLANNING permission was granted for seven new detached homes in Cyffylliog, despite objections from the community council. Roberts Homes Ltd submitted a planning application to Denbighshire County Council’s planning department for homes at land
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Man broke pool cue and stole cigarettes in Abergele before damaging police cells
A MAN who broke a pool cue and stole coffee and cigarettes in Abergele, before twice damaging police cells in St Asaph, has been spared jail. Daniel Broome, 34, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to five weeks’ imprisonment, suspended for 12 months
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Rhyl pub remains open after appealing council’s decision to suspend its licence
A RHYL pub is still open following its appeal of Denbighshire County Council’s decision in January to suspend its premises licence. The Millbank Inn, on Grange Road, was handed a 10-week suspension by the council in mid-January following an application
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Disappointing draw for Rhyl as they fire blank in home draw to Brickfield Rangers
CPD Y Rhyl 1879 failed to return to winning ways following their 6-1 midweek thumping at Flint Mountain as they were held to a goalless home draw by Brickfield Rangers at Belle Vue on Saturday (March 23). The Lilywhites set up playing towards the
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Kinmel Bay held by Abergele to draw in six-goal thriller
KINMEL Bay FC and Abergele FC played out an entertaining 3-3 draw on Saturday (March 23) in the North Wales Coast East Football League Premier Division. A cold and windy but sunny day saw wall-to-wall action from these teams at a match which was
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Abergele Harriers runners take on half marathons and parkrun
FRESH from running the Chester Ultra Marathon, Abergele Harriers’ Danny Williams took on a much shorter distance yesterday (March 24) - the Colwyn Bay Metric Half Marathon. In a lovely but cold day, Danny showed no ill effects and stormed to a
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Prestatyn runners enjoy parkrun and metric half-marathon successes
SATISFACTION comes in many forms, as several members of Prestatyn Running Club will testify after the weekend. Winning a race or age category is clearly a cause for celebration, as Jamie Betts found after his victory in his first attempt at the
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Sir Keir Starmer to visit North Wales with new Welsh first minister
LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer will travel to North Wales with Wales' new First Minister Vaughan Gething. On his first joint visit with new Welsh First Minister Vaughan Gething today (Monday, March 25), Sir Keir will pledge to “turbocharge jobs
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String quartet set to perform concert at church in Rhyl
A STRING QUARTET is to visit Rhyl to perform a concert as part of its “Mainly Village Halls Tour” in May. Sinfonia Cymru will play at St Thomas’ Church on Thursday, May 9, with the show to last roughly one hour. Tickets will be available in
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Bearded Rhyl men donate Easter eggs, toys and more to Glan Clwyd children’s ward
A GROUP of bearded men based in Rhyl have kindly donated Easter eggs, toys, books and more to the children’s ward at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan. The Rhyl branch of worldwide organisation Bearded Villains, which aims to make charitable gestures
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Rhyl Marine Lake regular has ‘never seen it empty like this’ as parking fees enforced
A REGULAR visitor to Marine Lake in Rhyl said he had “never seen it empty like this” when he was at the site on Saturday (March 23), following the introduction of parking charges. Car parks at both Marine Lake and Rhyl Harbour began operating with
