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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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.
Reindeer hospital and paddleboarding plan for Wrexham Christmas farm

2 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Alec Doyle

Expansion plans for the Christmas Farm in Cefn -y-Bedd include a reindeer hospital and maternity bay and paddleboarding lake. (Image: Google Street View) A reindeer hospital and maternity bay are part of expansion plans proposed for the Christmas Farm in Cefn-y-Bedd.
Historic Flintshire police station could become family home

2 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Alec Doyle

The Grade II listed Shotton Police Station could be turned into a large family home. (Image: Google Street View) Plans have been submitted to transform a listed former police station in Shotton into a home. The Grade II listed building on Salisbury Street was built in 1901, as the terraced houses surrounding it were also under construction.
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.