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How crypto scams have cost North Wales residents £6 million
Police are issuing a warning to North Wales residents after a spate of crypto scams. North Wales Police and the Commissioner's Office have noticed a spike in fraudulent activity related to digital currencies, such as Bitcoin, with many residents
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Prison for Rhyl man who had ‘run out of chances’ after third breach of order
A MAN from Rhyl who committed a third breach of his suspended sentence has been jailed. Owen Kelliher, 22, of West Parade, was sentenced to five months’ imprisonment at Mold Crown Court today (July 29). He admitted the breach, by virtue of
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The best restaurants to visit in North Wales - as chosen by the public!
A LIST of the best restaurants in North Wales to visit right now - according to the public - has been revealed. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly two million global diner reviews from the past four months. They sort the results by location
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Wanted Rhyl man found and charged after not complying with suspended sentence
A MAN from Rhyl who was wanted on recall to prison has been found and arrested. Kieron Bellis, 29, was subsequently charged with failure to comply with a suspended sentence order (made at Mold Crown Court on April 13), and failure to reside as
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What are good questions to ask a mortgage adviser? The 10 'most important'
A team of property experts have revealed the ten 'most important' questions you should be asking your mortgage adviser. It can't be overstated how important it is that you choose the right mortgage for your needs. Whether it's a fixed rate
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Rhyl care home business manager is a Caring in Welsh award 2024 finalist
THE business manager of a care home in Rhyl has been selected as a finalist for a national award. Sian Jones, of St David’s Residential Home on East Parade, was nominated for the Caring in Welsh award 2024 by the home’s directors, Ruth Parry and
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‘Professional conman’ pocketed six-figure sum from vulnerable North Wales residents
A MAN who preyed on elderly and vulnerable North Wales residents to fraudulently gain more than £500,000 has been jailed. Joseph Oliver, 33, of Westgate Road, Lytham St Annes, was sentenced to four years and nine months’ imprisonment at Mold Crown
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Abergele woman opens new winery in town – with bakery next door soon to follow
A WOMAN from Abergele has opened a new winery in the town, and will soon also be welcoming customers to a bakery next door to it. Linda Dykes, who has also run Diamond Cleaning in Abergele for the last 15 years, celebrated opening The Winery (Y
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Wales in Bloom judge impressed by community efforts in Prestatyn and Meliden
A WALES in Bloom judge has commended the efforts of volunteers in Prestatyn and Meliden for their committed efforts to ensure the area looks its best. Judge Jim Goodwin was given a tour of both Prestatyn and Meliden by chair of the Prestatyn in
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Rhyl trounce Llandudno Swifts 9-0 in Welsh Cup first round qualifying match
CPD Y Rhyl 1879 thrashed Llandudno Swifts 9-0 in their first competitive match of the 2024-25 season in a JD Welsh Cup first round qualifier on Saturday (July 27). The Lilywhites had new recruits Josh Cooke, Danny Clarke, Tom Kemp and Jon Bravo
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Rhyl man charged with wounding with intent after incident in Holywell
A MAN has been charged with wounding following an incident in Holywell. Aaron Roberts, 30, of North Drive, Rhyl, appeared before Wrexham Magistrates Court today (Monday, July 29), charged with wounding with intent. He is also charged with
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Rhyl community hub owned by charity under investigation set to go to auction
A PROPERTY in Rhyl which was re-opened as a “community hub” by a charity providing temporary accommodation, which is currently subject to a government inquiry, will go to auction. Big Help Project, whose activities include providing accommodation
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GP pressures in Wales "extremely worrying" says MS following survey
A MEMBER of the Senedd has labelled current pressures faced by GPs "extremely worrying" following a recent survey. Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, has demanded action after a survey said 91% of GPs in Wales are unable
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Yellow warning for thunderstorms in Denbighshire later this week – what to expect
A MET Office yellow warning for thunderstorms has been issued for Denbighshire later this week. The warning is in place from 12pm until 11.59pm on Thursday (August 1). In the warning, it states that heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected
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Has Wales been left a 'country in the slow lane' by 20mph? Readers certainly think so
READERS have been sharing their views on the 20mph speed limits in Wales. The majority of residential roads throughout Wales changed from being 30mph to 20mph last September. This was, according to the Welsh Government, to help 'save lives'
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Prestatyn runner chalks up four races in just eight days
THIS is the time of year when the race calendar is always full, but for some members of Prestatyn Running Club, there can never be too many races. Top of the list is Ann Claire Jones, who has chalked up four races in eight days and claimed podium
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Denbighshire clubs win Clwyd Bowling League Cup finals
A TOTAL of four bowling clubs in Denbighshire have celebrated cup success this month. In the Division A Cup Final, St Asaph A overcame Highbury A 7-4 at Bryn Newydd. Jason Jones and Jack Dougal were top blocks for The Citizens, with respective
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'Very warm' weather forecast during the next few days, the Met Office confirms
THE Met Office has confirmed warmer temperatures and sunny spells this week across the north. Today (Monday, July 29) will be another very warm day with plenty of sunshine, though perhaps turning somewhat cloudier from the northwest through the
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Gold and silver medals for Abergele Harriers at five-mile race
YESTERDAY (July 28) saw three members of Abergele Harriers take part in the Holyhead Breakwater 5 mile race, which incorporated the North Wales Championships. The club’s trio of participants toed the line on a hot but breezy day. Danny Williams
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Stargazers can look forward to seeing the Delta Aquariids meteor shower this week
Tomorrow, stargazers can look out for a meteor shower as the Delta Aquariids lights up the night sky. The display is expected to peak in the early hours of Tuesday with up to 25 shooting stars an hour streaking across the sky. The Delta Aquariids
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Barclays issues romance scam warning to Brits as reports rise
Barclays is warning Brits about romance scams as its research revealed an increase in claims. The bank analysed its business and personal current account customer scam data and found a 139% increase in the total value of romance scam reports when
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Not a feline fan? How to keep cats away from your garden without hurting them
Cats are able to roam freely in our gardens but if you’re not a feline fan, you might be wondering how to keep them away. Although they’re legally allowed to roam on our lawns and patios, sometimes you might wish they’d wander elsewhere. If
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Original Gladiators referee John Anderson dies aged 92 as tributes made
Gladiators referee John Anderson has died at the age of 92, the TV show announced. The Scottish sports coach was best known for being the umpire in the original ITV show, between 1992 and 2000 as well as appearing in the revamped short-lived Sky
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Rhyl Rotary Club Dragon Boat team raises over £1,000 for St David's Hospice
OVER £1,000 was raised for St David's Hospice by Rhyl Rotary Club at the annual Dragon Boat Race on Llyn Padarn. For the second year running, a 20-person crew - the Rhyl Row-tarians - nominated the Llandudno hospice as their charity, in memory
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First look at food on offer at TV chef Andrew Sheridan’s new Prestatyn restaurant
THE first pictures of the food which will be served at three-AA Rosette chef Andrew Sheridan’s new small plates restaurant on Prestatyn’s High Street have been released. These photos include a slab of prime wagyu beef, and desserts of chocolate
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Aldi launches recruitment drive at stores including Rhyl, Rhuddlan and Prestatyn
ALDI is currently looking to recruit for 130 store colleagues in Wales. Th UK’s fourth-largest supermarket is looking for people of all levels of experience to fill roles at its stores across the region. This includes both full-time and part-time
