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Missing man has been found safe in Benidorm
A MISSING man from Flintshire has been found safely after being reported missing in Benidorm, Spain. Ryan Hill, from Holywell, was reported missing after he was last seen in Benidorm on Tuesday, July 16. The 41-year old's friend, Amanda Jones
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Travellers set up encampment at supermarket car park in Rhyl
A TRAVELLERS' encampment has been set up at a supermarket car park in Rhyl. Residents reported seeing the encampment the Morrisons car park on Marsh Road as early as this morning (July 22). The council said it was aware of Travellers setting
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Prestatyn’s £1.5million former Territorial Army site ‘under offer’
A FORMER Territorial Army site in Prestatyn is said to be “under offer” after being placed on the market with a guide price of £1.5million. The Army Reserve Centre, located on the corner of Marine Road and Bastion Road in Prestatyn, was sold to
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Bins ‘overflowing’ on section of Rhyl street with 'no collections for six weeks'
A WOMAN who owns properties on a street in Rhyl has said rubbish is “continuing to mount up” as a result of no bin collections for approximately six weeks. Susan Bennett, of Towyn, owns numerous buildings on Vale Road, including a large warehouse
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New Denbighshire public toilet scheme in the works as residents’ views sought
DENBIGHSHIRE County Council is currently carrying out a needs assessment for the public conveniences in the county. This will identify the number of public conveniences needed in Denbighshire and will help the Council to develop a suitable “public
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Abergele Fun Day marks opening of new event space at ‘fantastic’ park
THE opening of a new event space in a park in Abergele was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a “fun day” yesterday (July 21). Abergele Town Council organised the event, at Pentre Mawr Park, in partnership with Events Conwy. Its new
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Denbighshire woman who helped raise £30K for Glan Clwyd up for JustGiving award
A WOMAN who helped raise more than £30,000 in a year for Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan has been shortlisted for a prize at the 2024 JustGiving Awards. Sally Smart, 54, who lived in Prestatyn before moving to Tremeirchion, was part of a group of
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Home of the eating challenge: Can you beat Towyn's Seagull Cafe?
The Seagull Café in Towyn is becoming the home of eating challenges in North Wales with a full menu of epic dishes to tempt brave customers. Owner Maria Ayhan says the café's reputation sees people come from all over to pit themselves against giant
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Abuse survivor praises 'brilliant' NSPCC PANTS campaign
An abuse survivor has praised an NSPCC campaign that helps keep children safe from harm. Donna-Marie Wright was sexually abused between the ages of seven and 18 by her stepfather, who was later jailed. Now 46, Donna-Marie shares her experiences
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Rhyl law firm directors make final preparations ahead of Mount Kilimanjaro climb
A COUPLE of directors at a law firm in Rhyl are making final preparations for their attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Ron Davison, managing director of Gamlins Law, and fellow director Dafydd Roberts fly out to Tanzania at the start of September
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POLL: Should all smart devices be banned from being used in schools?
The issue of phones being a distraction in classrooms has been a topic for some time, but some people want official Government legislation to go further. Broadcaster Sarah Beeny is calling for all smart devices to be banned from being used in schools
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How to watch Surviving The Post Office as Will Mellor explores victims' 'trauma'
A new BBC documentary will see actor Will Mellor find out what happened to the real-life sub-postmasters as the country discovers the full scale of the Post Office scandal. Surviving The Post Office will air on BBC One and will also be available
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‘High-quality’ Prestatyn school day care praised for ‘warm and welcoming’ environment
A DAY CARE at a school in Prestatyn has been praised for the “warm and welcoming” environment it provides children, with the setting impressing across the board. Cylch Meithrin Ysgol y Llys, at Ysgol y Llys, Princes Avenue, was inspected by Estyn
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Rhyl friends complete 50-mile, 28-hour walk for charity ‘close to our hearts’
A COUPLE of friends from Rhyl walked 50 miles from Llandudno to Chester last weekend in aid of a charity and in memory of one of their mothers. Emma Runcie and Debbie Hoyle, who have been friends for nearly 20 years, have raised more than £3,400
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Rarer than a Bugatti - iconic Transit van spotted in Towyn.
Have you spotted the Towyn van that's rarer than a supercar? The rare red Mark 1 Ford Transit pickup from 1974 is one of only 15 still registered in the UK - making it rarer than a Bugatti, Ferrari or Lamborghini. According to the website howmanyleft.co.uk
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Children raise £8,000 for their school in Prestatyn with sponsored walk
PUPILS in Prestatyn have raised an amazing £8,000. All the children in Bodnant Community School in Prestatyn took part in a sponsored walk. The Nursery and Reception classes had a walk around the school field - but years 1 to 5 had an escorted
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‘Ignored’ Dyserth residents have first general waste collections in two months
A RESIDENT of Dyserth has told of his relief after he and his neighbours’ general waste was collected last weekend for the first time since May. The resident, who lives on Bryn Y Felin but asked not to be named, said the waste should have been
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More than 100 firearms operations in North Wales last year, figures show
FIREARMS officers responded to more than 100 incidents in North Wales last year, new figures show. While police officers do not routinely carry guns in the UK, forces may use specially-trained firearms officers in response to some crimes. The
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New Clwyd North MP Gill German to remain county councillor until end of month
GILL German, the newly elected Labour MP for Clwyd North, has said she will be continuing as a county councillor in Denbighshire until the end of July, but “without financial allowance”. Ms German was elected as the new constituency’s MP at the
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Rhyl’s 20mph roads should not have speed limit changed, town council says
ROADS in Rhyl which are now subject to a 20mph speed limit should remain as such, according to some of its town councillors. In April, Welsh Government’s transport secretary, Ken Skates MS, outlined plans for “targeted change” to the 20mph limit
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Prestatyn man dealt ‘large quantity’ of cannabis to ‘work off drug debts’
A MAN from Prestatyn who was caught with cannabis in Rhyl, which he said he was selling to “work off drug debts”, has been handed a community order. Lewis Gizzi, 21, was sentenced at Mold Crown Court today (July 22). He had previously pleaded
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Full list of every snake found in UK gardens and if they are dangerous
The UK wildlife has a wide range of creatures and animals, from spikey hedgehogs, the nocturnal bats and the wise barn owl. But away from the often described 'cute' animals are those that tend to scare many like the humble snake. Typically
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Rhyl rejects 'worst seaside town' label as town fans highlight positives
Rhyl has hit back after being labelled the 'worst seaside town in the UK' by two national newspapers. The town scored bottom in a list of 20 UK seaside resorts in the Telegraph, a story that was amplified earlier this month by the Mirror. But
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Abergele Harriers members take on parkrun and Yr Wyddfa race
LAST Saturday (July 20) saw the return of the International Snowdon Race, a 9.5-mile race which starts and finishes in Llanberis, heading to the top of Yr Wyddfa and back. Gareth Evans was the only member of Abergele Harriers to take part, and
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Prestatyn runners brave the rain at International Snowdon Race
THE weather gods once again did their best to make conditions as miserable as possible for competitors in Saturday (July 20)’s Castle Howell Snowdon International Race. But that did not deter six of Prestatyn Running Club’s mountain-loving ladies
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Abergele woman celebrates opening only travel agency in the town
A WOMAN in Abergele has celebrated opening the town’s only travel agency. Donna Grasby launched Travelosophers by Donna, on Bridge Street (next to The Butty Box), on Friday, July 19. After years in the travel industry as a homeworker for Hays
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Male arrested in Rhyl after ‘cannabis farm’ discovered at property
A MALE has been arrested after a “small residential cannabis farm” was discovered in Rhyl. The male was arrested during the weekend on suspicion of cultivating cannabis. READ MORE: Prestatyn Carnival returns to town for 2024 celebrations
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Award-winning Prestatyn restaurant closes amid business rates concerns
A STEAKHOUSE on Prestatyn’s High Street has closed after five years of business, effective immediately. Patagonia Welsh Roots, which was based at 96 High Street, confirmed its closure yesterday (July 21), attributing its decision in part to the
