Steve Craddock

Chief Reporter at The Leader

Chief reporter at The Leader newspaper covering court, crime & news

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Drink-driver 'begged' owner of damaged van not to call police after collision

1 day ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

A breath test (Image: Archive) A MAN has lost his licence and must pay a hefty fine after driving whilst significantly over the alcohol limit. Ronald Jones, of Hillcrest in Summerhill Road, Gwersyllt, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The 58-year-old had previously admitted one offence of drink-driving.
Man carrying 'samurai sword' in public was 'paranoid about people following him'

1 day ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

Wrexham Magistrates Court (Image: Staff) A MAN found himself in the dock after carrying a 'samurai sword' in public. Gokhan Eles, of Wrexham Road in Mold, was produced in custody at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The 31-year-old had been convicted at a previous hearing of possessing a bladed/pointed article in a public place, as well as failing to surrender to court custody.
Drug-driver caught on his way to McDonald's - here's what gave him away

2 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

Egerton Street in Wrexham (Google) and, inset, cannabis (Image: Google) A DRUG-driver was caught behind the wheel whilst on his way to McDonald's, a court heard. Kieran Murphy, of First Avenue in Gwersyllt, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The 30-year-old admitted that on January 25 this year at Egerton Street in Wrexham, he drove a motor vehicle when the proportion of cannabis in his blood exceeded the specified limit.
HMP Berwyn inmate used illicit mobile to 'speak to his ill mother' from cell

2 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

HMP Berwyn (Image: Staff) A HMP Berwyn inmate caught using an illicit mobile phone in his cell was speaking to his ill mother, a court heard. Mohammed Fazal, of Lower Roch Road, Rochdale, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The 38-year-old had been convicted at a previous hearing of one offence of possessing a phone without authorisation within a prison.
Police and ambulance teams called to Rossett over Easter weekend - here's why

2 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

A police jacket (Image: Archive) POLICE and ambulance teams were called out to a Wrexham village over the weekend due to concerns for the safety of a man near a river. The Leader received reports on Saturday of a large emergency service presence in Rossett, including multiple police cars and ambulance vehicles. North Wales Police confirmed on Tuesday morning what that presence related to.
Drink-driver 'foolishly' got behind wheel following argument with best friend

2 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

Chester Road in Rossett (Google) and, inset, a breath test (Image: Google) A MAN "foolishly" decided to get behind the wheel following an argument with his best friend, a court heard. Ricki-Lee Brindle, of Hampton Road in Bolton, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning.
Rob McElhenney soaks up the atmosphere as Wrexham take on Blackpool

3 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

4 1/1 Wrexham AFC co-owner Rob McElhenney is in Blackpool as the Reds take on the Tangerine Army this afternoon. McElhenney is in the visiting end and spent time meeting fans ahead of the 3pm kick-off. It's another important fixture for Wrexham as they continue their promotion push. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE HERE With three games to go - including today's - the Reds currently sit in third place of League One, behind Birmingham City and Wycombe Wanderers.
Plans to turn vacant former pub site into dental practice receive green light

3 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

The Custom House pub site (Google) (Image: Google) PLANS to turn a vacant former pub site into a dental practice have been given the go-ahead. An application submitted to Flintshire Council in February sought permission to change the use of the ground floor at the Custom House Pub in Connah's Quay High Street from public house to dental practice, along with external illuminated signage.
Plans for extension at Connah's Quay factory refused by officers - here's why

3 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

ICAM in Dock Road (Google) (Image: Google) PROPOSALS for an extension to a Connah's Quay factory have been refused by planning officers. A planning application submitted to Flintshire Council in January sought permission to remove an existing portacabin office at ICAM in Dock Road.
LOOK: Visitors flock to Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival on Easter Sunday

3 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

11 1/1 Visitors once again flocked to Chester for the second day of the Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival. The event, which began on Saturday, featured a number of chef demos on Easter Sunday - as well as a sausage competition. This year marked the event's 25th year, and offered cooking classes for both adults and children.