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leaderlive.co.uk > news > 26539262.leader-launches-best-beauty-salon-2026-competition

Ready, set, glow! Nominate your Best Beauty Salon 2026

12+ hour, 2+ min ago   (416+ words) ONE year on from crowning the region's best beauty salon, it's time to see who will claim the crown in 2026. Whether they are using cutting edge technology, providing top quality customer service or make you feel a million dollars, we…...


leaderlive.co.uk > news > 26545840.400k-raised-toddler-ruperts-1-5m-us-treatment

'It gives us hope’: £400k raised for toddler Rupert needing £1.5m US treatment

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (795+ words) A FUNDRAISING campaign to help a Flintshire toddler access life-changing treatment in America has now raised around £400,000 towards its £1.5 million target. Dave and Siobhan Smith, of Penymynydd, say the huge amount of support behind their 16-month-old son Rupert has made…...


leaderlive.co.uk > news > 26537780.flintshire-community-centre-marks-35-years-heart-village

Community centre in Flintshire marks 35 years at the heart of village life

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (380+ words) A community centre is celebrating 35 years at the heart of village life. New Brighton Community Centre, located in Flintshire, will mark the milestone on Saturday, September 19, with a special celebration and an open invitation to the community to join in…...


leaderlive.co.uk > news > 26540002.wrexham-woman-bowel-cancer-backs-60-mile-challenge

Wrexham woman urges others to walk 60 miles after bowel cancer diagnosis

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (601+ words) A Wrexham woman who was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer aged just 39 is encouraging others to take on a 60-mile walking challenge this October. Michelle Matthews-Fletcher was diagnosed with bowel cancer in January 2025 after noticing blood in the toilet…...


leaderlive.co.uk > news > 26539916.new-north-wales-community-hub-learning-disabled-adults

New North Wales community hub celebrates bright futures for learning disabled adults

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (384+ words) A new community hub is supporting adults with learning disabilities to grow in confidence through horticulture, craft, and hands-on work. Coed y Ddraig, a purpose-built centre in Mold run by national charity Hft, is designed to help adults with learning…...


leaderlive.co.uk > news > 26540623.wrexham-mark-92-years-since-gresford-colliery-disaster

Wrexham to mark 92 years since Gresford Colliery disaster

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (389+ words) People across Wrexham will once again gather later this month to remember the 266 men and boys who lost their lives in one of Britain's worst mining disasters. The annual Gresford Colliery Disaster memorial service will take place at the Gresford…...


leaderlive.co.uk > news > 26542008.wrexham-photomarathon-competition-winners-revealed

Wrexham seen through different eyes as Photomarathon winners revealed

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (128+ words) Young people played an important role in the judging process, with three AVOW Young Influencers and four members of the City of Culture Youth Forum joining the panel. Wrexham chemical dump site branded a ‘shame on Britain’ during Westminster hearing…...


leaderlive.co.uk > news > 26538305.2-sisters-seeks-increase-bird-processing-flintshire

Consultation over plans to increase bird processing at chicken plant

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (309+ words) A CONSULTATION has been launched over plans to increase the number of birds processed at a Flintshire chicken factory. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is inviting the public to comment on a permit variation application submitted by 2 Sisters Food Group Limited…...


leaderlive.co.uk > news > 26536554.community-fund-launched-areas-hosting-hynet-project

Community fund launched for areas hosting Hynet project

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (485+ words) A NEW community benefit fund has been launched to support areas surrounding the Hynet carbon capture project. The fund will support communities hosting the Liverpool Bay CO2 Transportation and Storage (T&S) infrastructure, part of the HyNet industrial cluster. The Liverpool Bay…...


leaderlive.co.uk > news > 26533500.wrexham-road-close-eight-weeks-cable-work

Wrexham road to close for up to eight weeks for cable installation

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (166+ words) A Wrexham road will be temporarily closed later this month for cable installation. Ernest Parry Road, from its junction with Hullah Lane to Sycamore Road, will be closed from Friday, September 17. The closure, lasting up to eight weeks, is to…...