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Fun in the sun to support Rhyl's young rugby players
SUPPORTERS and families enjoyed fun in the sun at this year's Rhyl Rugby Club Community Fun Day. The aim of the day was to funds for the junior section of the club as well as supporting the U9s and U11s tour at the end of the season to South Wales
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Prestatyn’s new MP writes to Pontins park owners and speaks to ‘interested party’
THE new MP for Clwyd East, Becky Gittins, has written to the company which owns Pontins’ closed holiday park in Prestatyn in her efforts to see the site re-open. Prestatyn Sands Holiday Park, owned by Britannia Hotels Ltd, closed effective immediately
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New Rhyl development ‘in final phase’ at site of homes immortalised by Lowry
A SCHEME involving the construction of new family homes in Rhyl is now due to be completed by the autumn. The Edward Henry Street scheme, led by housing association ClwydAlyn, will see 13 three-bedroom, affordable, energy efficient houses built
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Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth
A widely believed speed camera myth could land you in trouble with police, drivers in the UK have been warned. A motoring expert has lifted the lid on whether the commonly held belief that drivers can go ten per cent over the speed limit is true
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Why town councillors feel Rhyl’s 20mph roads should not have speed limit changed
TOWN councillors in Rhyl felt its 20mph roads should remain as such because of the impact any changes could have on schools in the area. In April, Welsh Government’s transport secretary, Ken Skates MS, outlined plans for “targeted change” to the
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WATCH: Pop star Tiffany sings her biggest hit with DJ Mike Peters in Dyserth!
HERE is a video that proves something quite remarkable happened! There was great excitement in the village when pop sensation Tiffany called at The Red in Dyserth, owned by Mike and Jules Peters. Jules explained that Tiffany's husband is a
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RSPCA Cymru appeal for new 'super' volunteers
RSPCA Cymru has opened up applications for a new band of Super Campaigners, a volunteering role for individuals, who want to immerse themselves in RSPCA campaigning activities to help improve animal welfare. The flexible role will allow volunteers
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Why the SPAR shop in Dyserth has closed – and when it will re-open
THE SPAR store in Dyserth has closed temporarily while “alterations” are carried out. Based on Dyserth’s High Stret, the shop will re-open on Monday, August 12. It closed at 10pm on Saturday, August 3. READ MORE: Atomic Kitten to play
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Atomic Kitten and Blue to play Rhyl gig as part of coach service’s 75th anniversary
A COACH company based in Dyserth will celebrate 75 years of business with a concert in Rhyl next month, featuring performances from Atomic Kitten and Blazin’ Squad. Voel Coaches will celebrate at Rhyl’s Pavilion Theatre on September 20, in what
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Shepherd huts granted permission on farmland at Llannefydd
Conwy’s planning committee granted permission for a farmer to erect two shepherd huts on his land at Llannefydd, near Denbigh. Applicant Bleddyn Jackson applied to Conwy County Council’s planning department, seeking permission to site two shepherd
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One-month Housing Benefit warning to thousands ahead of Universal Credit change
A one-month warning has been issued to thousands of households in receipt of Housing Benefit. Thousands of people who receive Housing Benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), have weeks to take action or risk losing their benefits
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Martin Lewis warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 boost
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 worth of support that they are entitled to. The Money Saving Expert is urging any pensioners with an income of £235 or less a week to check if they are eligible
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Tesco customers warned about 'fake' £750 voucher circulating on social media
A warning has been issued after an apparent scam on TikTok has been circulating. Posts claiming to be from disgruntled former staff members are urging customers to head to TesOffer.com to claim a free £750 voucher. However, this does not appear
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Nigella Lawson's 'filthy' hangover cure that could save you from the brink
Nigella Lawson is a renowned food writer and TV cook whose successful television programs have made her a popular name in the UK. Although she struggles with everyday household items such as 'microwave', her eloquent - and unique - diction has
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St Asaph hospice superheroes in training for mammoth fundraising trek in Spain
A GROUP of hiking superheroes are in training to trek across the Spanish hills on a fundraising mission for a North Wales hospice. The 14 walkers have signed up to take on northern Spain’s Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, in aid of St Kentigern
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Rhyl progress in FAW Amateur Trophy after 9-1 thrashing of Llysfaen
CPD Y Rhyl 1879 progressed in the FAW Amateur Trophy with a thumping 9-1 home win against Llysfaen on Saturday (August 3). Those in attendance at Belle Vue honoured the victims of the Southport tragedy with an impeccably-observed minutes’ silence
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Kinmel Bay edge past Pen-y-Cae in FAW Amateur Trophy qualifying round
MANICURED grounds at Y Morfa, strong support, refreshments, facilities and a bright day added to a 2-1 win for Kinmel Bay FC on Saturday (August 3). The Bay, of tier four, saw off Pen-y-Cae from the third tier 2-1 in the FAW Amateur Trophy qualifying
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Rhyl RNLI crew members take part in special photo for charity’s 200th anniversary
ON THURSDAY (August 1), RNLI representatives from Rhyl participated in a special moment to create a photographic record of those involved with the lifesaving charity in its 200th anniversary year. The charity, which was founded in 1824, asked its
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Prestatyn teenager marks 18th birthday with impressive performance at off-road race
PRESTATYN Running Club triathlete Oliver Birch-Jones marked his 18th birthday by leading the club's contingent home in the third race in Deestriders' Off-Road Grand Prix series. He finished seventh overall in 26.11 to win the Under 20 category,
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Casualties rescued after being trapped on ‘disappearing sandbank’ at Rhyl Beach
WHILE celebrating the 200th anniversary of the RNLI, volunteer crews from Rhyl were called to two separate shouts, and two more the following day. On Thursday (August 1), a call came in from HM Coastguard to assist a number of people becoming trapped
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Casualties taken to hospital after air ambulance called to Prestatyn beach
A COUPLE of people were taken to hospital following an incident at Prestatyn Central Beach on Friday (August 2). At 7.15pm that evening, reports were received by emergency services concerning a swimmer getting into difficulty in the area of the
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St Asaph mum raises more than £2,500 in Eryri walk in memory of ‘beloved’ son
A WOMAN from St Asaph led a group of walkers up Eryri in a charity event in memory of her “beloved” son, who died aged five having been diagnosed with cancer. Rachael Parland, who lost son Rocco in 2006, walked up the mountain range with approximately
