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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Woman who took part in drug gang's criminal acts allowed to stay out of jail

19 hours ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

Mold Crown Court (Image: Staff) A WOMAN who breached her suspended sentence has been warned she can expect to go to jail if she does it again. The Leader reported previously on the sentencing of numerous defendants from areas including Flintshire, Denbighshire and Merseyside, connected to Operation Blue Triumph. Many were jailed in February for their various parts in a criminal enterprise which saw class A and B drugs brought into north Wales.
Drink-driver got behind wheel to "help collect friend's spoons," court told

21 hours ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

Grosvenor Road (Google) and, inset, Johnson Kuriakose, left, outside court (Staff) (Image: Google/Staff) A WREXHAM man got behind the wheel whilst over the alcohol limit to 'help collect spoons' for his friend, a court heard. Johnson Kuriakose, of King Street, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
Residents start to move into Flintshire development of energy-efficient homes

23 hours ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Claire Pierce

ClwydAlyn has worked alongside developer Castle Green Partnerships, in collaboration with Flintshire County Council and Welsh Government to create 56 new, lifetime homes, which are much needed in the Mynydd Isa area. Work started on the Mold Road development in August 2023 and is scheduled to complete in autumn 2025. The homes are a mixture of one, two, and three-bedroom styles, including bungalows, apartments, semi-detached and detached homes as well as an adapted bungalow.
Women fined after stealing "significant amount of goods" in run up to Christmas

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

Carla Evans, left, and Thea Williams after leaving court (Staff) (Image: Staff) TWO Wrexham women have been fined after taking a city centre shop's goods for the "alternative Christmas market." Thea Williams, aged 36 and of Glan Gors, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday alongside 35-year-old co-defendant Carla Evans, of Coed Aben. Both defendants admitted one offence of shoplifting, which took place at One Below in Regent Street, Wrexham, on December 16 last year.
Plans submitted to turn former workshops into apartments in Wrexham

1 day ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Jack Harrison

The proposals have been placed with Wrexham Council's planning authority to convert the Wheatsheaf workshops in Rhosymedre into 16 one and two bedroom apartments. The apartments will consist of 11 in the main building, as well as five more in an outbuilding on the site. The application has been submitted by Finchfield Homes Ltd, with HDS architectural services providing the documents.
Eisteddfod success, community champion and more school news

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

School news from across the region. As well as our regular news and photos from schools across Wrexham and Flintshire, we have a round-up of events and achievements in today's School Report.
VE Day events across Wrexham and Flintshire schools

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

Schools mark the 80th VE Day anniversary. SCHOOLS across Wrexham and Flintshire took part in a host of VE Day events. Many held street parties and dressed up for the 80th anniversary celebrations. Here are just some from across the region... Northop Hall School Pupils commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a day full of remembrance, learning, and celebration.
Man 'side-swiped' by car as assault spilled into middle of road, court told

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

Wrexham Magistrates Court (Image: Staff) A MAN and his victim were "extremely lucky" not to have been more seriously injured after an altercation saw them tumble into the middle of the road and into the path of a car, a court heard. Thomas Dodd, of Bottom Road in Summerhill, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The 26-year-old had previously been convicted of assault by beating.
Riding centre appeal: 'Every pound buys us time but the clock is ticking'

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

Clwyd Special Riding Centre, just outside Wrexham, has raised over £214,000 towards its target of £365,000, after an urgent Crowdfunder appeal was launched by the Centre's Trustees earlier this month. Established 43 years ago, the centre is in serious financial crisis and must raise the remaining £151,000 by Friday, May 23 if it is to secure its future in the medium term.
Man was left "knocked out" in street after holding onto dangerous driver's car

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

Dylan Davies after leaving court (Staff) (Image: Staff) A MAN will likely 'lose his job' after an incident of dangerous driving saw his licence taken away. Dylan Davies, of Chestnut Avenue in Summerhill, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The 20-year-old admitted that on August 22 last year, he drove a Volkswagen motor vehicle dangerously in Abbot Street, Wrexham.