The Leader

The Leader

The Leader, which used to be called 'The Wrexham Evening Leader,' is a daily newspaper based in Wales, available on weekday mornings. It covers a mix of local and national news stories. In the north-east region of Wales, there are two editions of The Leader – one for Wrexham and another for Flintshire. Additionally, there's an edition available in Chester, England, just across the border.

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  • 2 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Tabitha Wilson

    Organised by Flintshire County Council in partnership with LEAP (Learn, Explore, Achieve, Perform), the Flintshire Futures event is scheduled for five dates across July and August. Dates and venues include Mold's Daniel Owen Square on July 2 and 16, Holywell Town Centre's Tower Gardens on July 3 and 17, all from 10am to 3.30pm, and Halkyn Castle Woods on August 13 from 2pm to 7pm.

  • 4 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Tabitha Wilson

    The event is for over 50s (Image: Supplied) An event is set to offer practical advice and support for ageing well. Taking place on Thursday, June 26 at Ty Pawb, the event will run from 12pm to 2pm and is aimed at people aged 50 and over, as well as their families and friends.

  • 6 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Megan Donoher

    House prices in Flintshire - here's what the latest figures are showing (Image: Newsquest) THE Office for National Statistics has published the latest breakdown of house prices and rental costs across the UK. In Flintshire, there was an increase in the price to buy a property, while renting remained cheaper compared to the rest of Wales. The provisional average house price in Flintshire in April 2025 was £218,000.

  • 6 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Megan Donoher

    Police issue warning to pet owners leaving dogs in cars during heatwave (Image: Canva) NORTH Wales Police across the Flintshire region have warned pet owners not to abandon their dogs in cars during the heatwave. As temperatures continue to rise, it is absolutely crucial that your pets remain cool, hydrated and in shade wherever possible. Officers are reminding anyone responsible for a furry friend that they can become distressed and unwell very quickly.

  • 6 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | James McNeill

    George Loftus and Simon Thorpe with the Renault Clio 2009 Sport Tourer that was bought for £500 (Image: Mandy Jones) A Wrexham bakery worker is set to participate in an 8,000-mile car rally across 15 countries.