Claire Pierce

North Wales

Community Content Editor at The Leader

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North West growth plans for planning consultancy firm

1 day ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Claire Pierce

Sioned Edwards and Rhys Davies. AN ACCLAIMED planning consultancy is looking to the future with a new face at the helm following a period of growth. Cadnant Planning, based in Pulford, near Wrexham, Conwy and Chester, is one of the industry's most respected firms. With associate planner Sioned Edwards stepping up to become managing director, the future looks bright for the award-winning chartered town planning consultancy.
Pedal Power cycling lessons at Alyn Waters Country Park

1 day ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Claire Pierce

Pedal Power has received a boost from the Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme funding administered by the WCVA. The all ability cycling service, run by registered charity Cycling 4 All based at Alyn Waters Country Park, Wrexham, offers fun, therapy, and achievement for all abilities. The Learn to Ride sessions start on Saturday, August 2 and run for five weeks, between 10am-noon, open to all ages. Bring your own bike and helmet if you have them, or Pedal Power have some available if needed.
From homeless mum to award-winning Flintshire business owner

1 day ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Claire Pierce

HD Professional Cleaning Services, and inset, owenr Helen Mendes. A FLINTSHIRE-based business is celebrating an award win, just five years since it started. HD Professional Cleaning Services, in Buckley, cleaned up at the Prestige Awards, taking the win for Commercial Cleaning Company of the Year 2025. The Prestige Awards celebrate small and medium-sized enterprises consisting of localised businesses.
Sue Cleaver role in Alan Ayckbourn's Snake In The Grass

1 day ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Claire Pierce

From left: Nicola Stephenson, Sue Cleaver and Lisa Zahra. A STAR from one of the country's most-loved soap operas is headed to Flintshire. Sue Cleaver, most recognisable for her role as Eileen Grimshaw in Coronation Street, will be joining the cast of a show at Theatr Clwyd in Mold. Theatr Clwyd and Octagon Theatre Bolton have announced the cast of their autumn headline production, Alan Ayckbourn's Snake In The Grass.
Say cheese! Flintshire couple's tasty wedding alternative to cake

1 day ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Claire Pierce

8 1/1 WE are spreading the love in 2025, and what better way than with a wedding. A couple's big day is a milestone event, filled with lasting memories. Our featured couple today did things a little different, especially when it came to their cake.
Clwydian Range hike carrying fridge freezer for Hope House

1 day ago | northwalespioneer.co.uk | Claire Pierce

To honour a family bet made last year with Vicky, on Sunday May 31, Matt set off on a 70-mile hike across the Clwydian Range with a 90lb fridge freezer strapped to his back. Speaking of the incredible trek, ex-Marine Matt said: "I had to go deeper than ever before and take myself back to Commando training 23 years ago. "My whole body was screaming, and I hit breaking point early on after a fuelling error.
Trio of Junior Reds meet their football heroes and more photos

2 days ago | msn.com | Claire Pierce

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North Wales legal firm employees more than 85 staff

2 days ago | northwalespioneer.co.uk | Claire Pierce

Joanna Kumwenda, Kaleem Choudhry, Alicia Cooke, Tayla Rees and Laurel Martin have all successfully completed their traineeships with Gamlins Law. The five will now focus on their specialist areas - Joanna (Divorce and Family Law), Kaleem (Civil Litigation and Personal Injury), Alicia (Family Law), Tayla (Commercial) and Laurel (Divorce, Family and Wills and Probate).
Trio of Junior Reds meet their football heroes and more photos

2 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Claire Pierce

18 1/1 Today's nostalgic look back from the Leader's archives features teams and more. Maybe you can spot yourself or family and friends in today's gallery, don't forget to tag each other. Do you have photos from the past you would like to share? You can share them with us here.
Doctor takes on Midnight Walk in scuba gear in memory of mum

3 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Claire Pierce

Luke Nixon, now working as a doctor in South Wales, is taking on the challenge in loving memory of his mum, who was a dedicated supporter of the hospice and a regular at the annual Midnight Walk. Luke said: "My mum passed away from cancer just over two years ago, and it was incredibly unexpected even with the diagnosis. "She always did the Midnight Walk and believed it was a great bit of 'silly' fun for a wonderful cause.