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  • Chirk fundraising event to take place virtually

    An ANNUAL fundraising event which takes place in Chirk in aid of a local hospice will be held virtually next month. The 2020 Hope House Dark Run will take place this Hallowe’en, with the Morda-based hospice encouraging adults and children to don

  • Amber lauds scholarship at Ellesmere College

    A FORMER Ellesmere College student who is set to pursue her dream of a life in music believes it was only made possible by a scholarship at the school. Amber Coxill, 18, is ‘over the moon’ about going to Cambridge University but says it was only

  • Moreton Hall's Gaia's gift to hair charity

    As MANY children and adults across the country grew their hair excessively due to lockdown, one Moreton Hall pupil decided to donate her lengthy long locks to the Little Princess Trust. The Little Princess Trust provides real hair wigs, free of

  • Cyclists urged to be mindful of castle’s woodland

    An HISTORIC site in Chirk is urging those who enjoy mountain-biking to refrain from digging new tracks in its grounds. Chirk Castle is discouraging bikers from carving out new tracks in the grounds of the National Trust site to minimise the risk

  • Thomas departs Berriew for Ellesmere

    NIALL Thomas has departed Ardal North East League side Berriew ahead of the new season. The midfielder enjoyed a fine campaign at Talbot Field, scoring 11 goals in 20 appearances before the MMP-NL Mid Wales League season was cancelled. With no

  • Gobowen Hospital professor recognised with prestigious award

    A BIOLOGIST based at Gobowen Hospital has been recognised with a prestigious medal for her contributions to research. Professor Sally Roberts, head of the Spinal Studies and Cartilage Repair Research Group, as well as a Keele University Research