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North Wales Police provides support as more than 50 officers hurt in Southport riot
NORTH Wales Police provided support for its colleagues in Merseyside during rioting in Southport last night (Tuesday, July 30). Over 50 officers (49 from Merseyside Police and four from Lancashire) were injured in the incident which followed the
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Rhyl play area set to be reinstated as design ideas from public sought
A PARK which was demolished in Rhyl last year is to be reinstated, with members of the public to have the opportunity to inform its new design. The Drift Park play area, on West Parade, closed in March 2023 while work is undertaken to improve the
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Rhyl property leased to homelessness charity a day before it was to be auctioned
A PROPERTY in Rhyl which was one of seven set to be auctioned yesterday (July 30) was leased to a homelessness charity a day earlier. 35 River Street (Berwyn Guest House) was leased to Rochdale-based Sanctuary Trust Ltd on July 29. The Journal
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Award-winning Rhyl care home praised for 'kind, encouraging' environment
A CARE HOME in Rhyl has received praise for the "kind, patient and encouraging" environment it offers its residents. Richmond House Care Home, at 71 Brighton Road, was visited by Care Inspectorate Wales on May 22 with a report published earlier
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Prestatyn man jailed after he 'lost it' and strangled ex-partner over affair claims
A MAN who strangled his ex-partner in a jealously fuelled rage has been jailed. Mark Jones, of Highbury Avenue, Prestatyn, appeared before Mold Crown Court for sentencing on Wednesday (July 31). The 41-year-old had previously admitted assault
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What is power of attorney? Protecting your loved ones finances
Power of attorney is one of the most significant responsibilities you can take on. By making sure your loved one’s voice is heard when they no longer can express their true preferences, you can dramatically improve their overall quality of life
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TV Licence £1,000 fine warning for millions of Netflix viewers
Millions of Netflix viewers in the UK have been warned they could face fines of up to £1,000 if they do not have a TV licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what
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How often should you clean your washing machine filter? What happens if you don't
Out of all the regular cleaning jobs we force ourselves to do, cleaning a washing machine oozing with odour is probably most people’s least favourite – particularly when it comes to the filter. Many of us will go months (maybe even years) without
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New food hygiene ratings for six Rhyl and Prestatyn businesses - see how they scored
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to six businesses in Rhyl and Prestatyn, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. The food hygiene rating scheme gives businesses in England and Wales a rating of 0-5, 5 being the highest, based on their
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Prestatyn events company which closed denies ignoring customers owed refunds
AN EVENTS and fancy dress/makeup/special effects company based in Prestatyn which suddenly closed last month has denied ignoring customers who are owed refunds. Garden Den/Go Big Events, based on Bastion Road, confirmed its closure on June 27,
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Red Arrows set to fly over Denbighshire – when you can catch them
THE Red Arrows will be taking to the skies of North Wales once again next week. The aerobatics display team will be making its way to RAF Valley on Anglesey on Thursday, August 8, for its Families Day Display event. Enroute to Anglesey, the
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Carol Vorderman back on our screens battling it out in ITV’s Cooking with the Stars
MEDIA personality and presenter Carol Vorderman returned to our screens this week in the new series of ITV’s Cooking with the Stars. The 63-year-old former Countdown presenter, brought up in Rhyl and Prestayn, is one of several celebrities battling
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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards admits making indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children. The veteran broadcaster admitted having 41 on WhatsApp, including seven of the most serious type. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard the offences were
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Council received more than 15K complaints since Denbighshire waste system started
MORE than 15,000 complaints have been made to Denbighshire County Council since its implementation of a new waste collection system, a Freedom of Information request has revealed. On June 3, Denbighshire County Council introduced changes to recycling
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Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd & Anglesey criminals jailed in July 2024
BELOW is a round-up of all of the criminals whose prison sentencings were covered by the Free Press, Journal, Pioneer or Chronicle in July 2024. Neil Foden Neil Foden (Image: North Wales Police) Foden, 66, of Gwynant, Old Colwyn, is a
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West End star to headline at Rhyl Pavilion for Blood Brothers performance
Denbighshire Leisure Ltd has announced the cast for the international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers, set to hit Rhyl Pavilion Theatre this August. The return of past cast members includes Vivienne Carlyle, headlining as Mrs Johnstone, Joe Sleight
