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Man killed by train in Prestatyn after moving friend who sat on railway tracks
A MAN sat down on railway tracks in Prestatyn before being removed from them by his friend, who was then struck by a train himself and killed, a court heard. Patrick Kennedy, 49, of Woodlands Road, Manchester, denies the manslaughter of 40-year-old
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Tragedy as woman’s body found on beach near Pensarn
THE body of a 58-year-old woman was sadly found on a beach near Pensarn. Police received a report of the discovery of the woman’s body shortly before 8am yesterday morning (October 13). A spokesperson for the force said: “We can confirm that
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Rhyl 1879 suffer late heartbreak against Trearddur Bay in close game
Rhyl 1879 suffered heartbreak after conceding a late goal against Trearddur Bay. The match, held at Maes Cynlas, was a close affair with just two shots at goal for each side. The Lilywhites had the majority of possession with 56 per cent but
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Wicked Wales International Youth Film Festival returns to celebrate creative talent
WICKED Wales International Youth Film Festival returns to Rhyl this week to celebrate young filmmakers in Wales and across the world. Featuring masterclass workshops and Q&As for over 14s with TV news journalist Mike Griffiths and ITV Cymru's
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Chinese lantern mistaken for red distress flares off Kinmel Bay and Pensarn
A CHINESE lantern burning on a beach was mistaken for red distress flares last week. At 10.39pm on Tuesday (October 8), Rhyl RNLI's inshore lifeboat was tasked to search the area off Kinmel Bay and Pensarn following reports of red distress flares
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Delay to completion of new 62-bed private mental health unit in Rhyl
CONSTRUCTION of a new private mental health unit in Rhyl should now be completed by the end of November. The unit, Seren Gobaith, will be situated at 64 Brighton Road, a site which was previously used for benefits offices for Denbighshire County
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Good turnout at parkrun hosted by Prestatyn Running Club
THE red tops of Prestatyn Running Club were more prominent than ever at Saturday (October 12)’s Nova parkrun as the club took over the organisation of the event. It was the second time for the club to give the regular marshals and helpers a well-earned
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Prestatyn man who suffered cardiac arrest ‘wouldn’t be here’ if not for daughter
A GARDENER from Prestatyn says he is indebted to his family after his daughter and son-in-law saved his life when he suffered a cardiac arrest. Last year, Geoff Roberts, a 57-year-old gardener from Prestatyn, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and
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New events group to host ladies' pumpkin painting party in Prestatyn
A PUMPKIN painting party will be held in Prestatyn later this week, hosted by a new events group based in North Wales. Together North Wales has been set up by Sophie Jones, from Prestatyn, and her friend Chloe Walker, from Llanfair Talhaiarn, and
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New Rhyl toy shop to host special events before Christmas – what to expect
A TOY shop which opened in Rhyl earlier this year is to host a series of special events in the run-up to Christmas. The Gifts Fairy, which was opened at 10 Bedford Street by mother and daughter Sammy and Samara Bowyer in May, is also offering £1
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Towyn public toilets among those closing in Conwy
A NUMBER of public toilet facilities in Conwy are closing for good from today (October 14). The toilets closing today include several which are already unavailable because of repeated vandalism, such as Maelgwyn Road in Llandudno Junction and Ivy
