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Should you open or close your windows during a heatwave? Expert settles debate
When warmer weather hits, it can be difficult to know how to cool down in the UK with most households not having the luxury of air conditioning. While electric fans are a go-to for many, you might also be tempted to open your windows to cool down
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Can dogs get sunburnt? PDSA shares advice for pet owners
When the warmer weather hits, you might remember to protect yourself but it’s also important that our dogs are cared for. Since dogs have fur, pet owners might not know how to keep their dogs safe in the sun. The PDSA has posted some helpful
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Martin Lewis urges 1 million Brits to apply for unclaimed DWP benefit
Martin Lewis has warned Brits that 1 million people could be missing out on a benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). 1.6 million elderly people get Attendance Allowance as it stands, but there are plenty more who could claim it
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LOCALiQ launches third annual digital marketing study in the UK
LOCALiQ – part of Newsquest Media Group – has launched its third annual study into the state of digital marketing in the UK. 3.5 billion web searches help generate more than £129 billion in e-commerce revenue in the UK every year (Statista) -
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Rhyl pub and restaurant to only serve Premier Inn guests amid redundancy fears
A PUB and restaurant in Rhyl whose staff are at risk of redundancies is now to only serve guests staying at the adjacent Premier Inn hotel. The Submariner Cookhouse and Pub, on West Parade, underwent a period of "consultation" last month, but remains
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More tents set up on Rhyl’s seafront as ‘homeless campsite’ grows in numbers
MORE tents have appeared on Rhyl’s seafront as an apparent “homeless campsite” in the area grows. On Monday (July 15), two tents were put up by the town’s War Memorial and Remembrance Garden, and its now-closed SeaQuarium attraction. This followed
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Prestatyn pupils return to classroom ‘hungry’ following ‘meagre lunch rations’
CALLS have been made for Welsh Government to review its guidance on school meal portion sizes after pupils in Prestatyn were said to have returned to class “still hungry” after lunch. Gareth Davies, Vale of Clwyd MS, visited a primary school in
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PICTURES: A55 closes after vehicle catches fire in Denbighshire
A VEHICLE caught fire while driving on the A55 at Rhuallt Hill in Denbighshire earlier this afternoon (July 17). This happened in the westbound direction of the road, between junctions 29 (Pant-Y-Dulath) and 28 (Rhuallt). A North Wales Fire
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Prestatyn Classic Car Show to return next month – here is what to expect
THE POPULAR Prestatyn Classic Car Show returns to the town next month, with entries already “flooding in”. The annual exhibition started in 2000, and survived post-Covid-19 pandemic thanks to the hard work of founder Tim Williams and his dedicated
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Prestatyn Carnival and Fun Fair – full list of events at this weekend’s festivities
PRESTATYN Carnival will return this weekend, as well as the town’s fun fair. Held on Saturday (July 20), the carnival will be based on Bastion Road Field (open from 11am), while the festivities will also involve a parade, starting in the town centre
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Search for Rhyl man, 29, wanted on recall to prison
A MAN from Rhyl is wanted on recall to prison, having failed to comply with the terms of the suspended sentence order he was given. Kieron Bellis, 29, also has links to Corwen, North Wales Police said. READ MORE: Mum ‘at peace’ after inquest
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New Prestatyn restaurant owner was blackmailed by fraudsters leaving bad reviews
A THREE-AA Rosette chef who is set to open a new restaurant on Prestatyn High Street next month said he and his business partner were targeted by fraudsters threatening to post bad reviews if they did not pay a sum of money. Andrew Sheridan is
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Mum ‘at peace’ after inquest rules Glan Clwyd diesel fumes didn't cause baby’s death
THE mother of a baby girl who was born prematurely at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and died nine months later has said she feels “at peace” now that the inquest into her daughter’s death has concluded. Annie-Jo Mountcastle died at her family’s home in Llanfair
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New event space set to open at ‘fantastic’ park in Abergele
THE opening of a new event space in a park in Abergele will be marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a “fun day” on Sunday (July 21). Abergele Town Council has organised the event, at Pentre Mawr Park, in partnership with Events Conwy, to be
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Insurance broker celebrates 30th anniversary with new St Asaph headquarters
AN INSURANCE broker is celebrating its 30th anniversary with continued growth and investment. Credent Commercial Insurance experienced a post-COVID-19 pandemic boom, which included a rise in turnover, recruitment and the opening of new headquarters
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Rhyl nursery says its children ‘at risk’ due to antisocial behaviour next door
A DAY nursery and after school club in Rhyl has said it has been encountering issues with “groups of high school children breaking into the abandoned care home next door”. Summerhouse Out of School and Holiday Club, based on Dyserth Road, said
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Rhyl man involved in £2.5million cannabis plot breached his suspended sentence
A MAN from Rhyl who breached the suspended sentence he was given after being involved in a £2.5million cannabis conspiracy in the town has been spared jail. Akeel Aslam, 50, of River Street, was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment, suspended for
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Masked Prestatyn man approached person’s home with knife in ‘terrifying’ incident
A MAN from Prestatyn who approached another person’s house wearing a balaclava and carrying a knife has been spared jail. Charlie Harris, 26, of Ffordd Pantycelyn, was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, at Mold Crown
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Rhyl women left ‘angry’ after ‘nightmare’ 14-hour airport wait for flight to UK
A GROUP of friends from Rhyl went through a “nightmare” 14-hour wait at an airport in Portugal, putting a dampener on what was otherwise a nice holiday. When Kelly Margett flew out to Porto on July 8 with her friends, little did they know what
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Prestatyn High pupils will have to hand mobile phones in at start of each lesson
PUPILS at Prestatyn High School will have to hand their mobile phones in at the beginning of each lesson from the start of the next academic year. Parents and guardians were sent a letter from Pam Hill, the school’s assistant headteacher, which
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North Wales residents asked to share insights on policing priorities
North Wales residents have been invited to share their views on local policing priorities until September 27. The invitation comes from North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Andy Dunbobbin, who was re-elected in May 2024. The plea
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North Wales: Over 700 abuse reports made to RSPCA Cymru so far in 2024
MORE than 700 North Wales cases of animal cruelty have been reported to RSPCA Cymru so far this year. RSPCA Cymru has received 3,059 cruelty reports so far this year in Wales as a whole, with its busiest period yet to come. Out of the 3,059
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North Wales' business leaders call for Branson rail rescue plan amid train concerns
BUSINESS LEADERS want Sir Richard Branson to come to the rescue after an investigation revealed over 20% of direct trains between North Wales and London get cancelled. The North Wales Business Council is calling on the legendary entrepreneur to
