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Farmhouse with tennis court, boating pond, and wine room on the market at £1.8m

2 weeks ago | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Megan Donoher

AN immaculately presented farmhouse with versatile outbuildings, situated within about 28.6 acres of land including a pond and tennis court, is on the market in a beautiful rural position. Lower Barnes Farm is a handsome period house with brick elevations beneath a Welsh slate roof. It is marketed by Savills for £1,800,000, and sits just 12-miles from in Malpas, Cheshire.
Charity football match in aid of tree-surgeon after life-threatening accident

1 month ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Megan Donoher

Cwmbran man arrested on suspicion Jack Jones, Oakenholt (Image: UGC) A FUNDRAISER is being hosted on Bank Holiday Monday (May 26) to support a friend in need following a life-threatening accident. A charity football match is being held to support Jack Jones at the Globe Football Ground in Buckley. Jack, who lives in Oakenholt, suffered a devastating accident earlier this year when he fell 10metres and was crushed by a tree.
Charity football match in aid of tree-surgeon after life-threatening accident

1 month ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Megan Donoher

A charity football match is being held to support Jack Jones at the Globe Football Ground in Buckley. Jack, who lives in Oakenholt, suffered a devastating accident earlier this year when he fell 10metres and was crushed by a tree. The 25-year-old was working for Chester West and Cheshire Council (CWAC) removing a dangerous tree leaning over the westbound carriageway of the A556 Chester Road in Sandiway on Thursday, January 30, when he fell from height.
Salon to host 12-hour blow dry fundraiser for a cause close to owners heart

1 month ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Megan Donoher

Owner Lisa Davies and Sadie Shearsmith, aesthetics practitioner at the salon. (Image: UGC) A SALON in Buckley is hosting a unique 12-hour blow-dry fundraiser for a cause close to the owners heart. Last summer, Lisa Davies, owner of The Wow Company, sadly lost her Dad, Doug Horby, just five-years after his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Woman in electric scooter assaulted at bus station in Wrexham, police confirm

1 month ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Megan Donoher

Appeal launched as woman in electric scooter assaulted at bus station in Wrexham (Image: North Wales Police) NORTH Wales Police have launched a witness appeal for information. On Saturday, May 3 a woman in an electric scooter was assaulted inside Wrexham bus station, near stand three. The incident took place sometime between 1.45pm and 2.25pm.
Australian bar saved after being transformed into Wrexham AFC fan dream

1 month ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Megan Donoher

L-R: Owner Dieter Steinbusch and Mike Roberts (Image: UGC) A BAR in Australia has been transformed into a Wrexham AFC fan's dream, saving it from financial difficulty. York Lane, a bar situated in Sydney's Central Business District, has faced truly challenging times since launching in 2011, including a significant loss of trade throughout Covid.
Wrexham organisations could receive £50k as grant scheme applications OPEN

1 month ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Megan Donoher

Wrexham Council (Image: Staff) ORGANISATIONS in Wrexham are being invited to apply for grants as part of the latest phase of the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) programme. Applications for £2k and £49,999 are being invited across two SPF priority areas. These include: Grants for projects that strengthen local pride (including events and activities), support local facilities and open spaces, and improve community safety.
'There's always something special' at Wrexham's new Greek business, owner says

1 month ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Megan Donoher

Liana Kiourtsidi and her family own 'Omnea' at Wrexham's Eagles Meadow (Image: UGC) A FAMILY-owned authentic-Greek business is blossoming in Wrexham City Centre after opening last month. Situated on the ground floor of The Lab at Eagles Meadow (Unit 4), 'Omnea' specialises in freshly made sweet and savoury treats. Owner Liana Kiourtsidi and her family are thrilled with their first month of success in what is their very first business venture.
New priest for St Giles' Church in Wrexham to be licenced this week

1 month ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Megan Donoher

Rev'd James Tout (Image: Church in Wales) A NEW priest for St Giles' Church in Wrexham is to be licenced this week. The Bishop of St. Asaph, Rt. Rev’d Gregory Cameron, will be visiting St Giles’ Church tomorrow (Wednesday, May 21) to licence the Rev’d James Tout.
Local businesses 'never imagined' being featured on hit show Welcome to Wrexham

1 month ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Megan Donoher

Yaroslav and Oksana Izviekov brought their dream of opening a small business to Wrexham after the war destroyed all plans of opening a cafe in their hometown of Chortkiv, Ukraine. The business has gone from strength-to-strength since launching in 2023, with their story being given a platform on the hit docu-series. Episode 2 'High Hopes' which aired on Hulu and Disney Plus last week highlighted the couple's journey to the UK, and how the football club's success has boosted the local economy.