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Reviving Rhyl is working on ambitious plans for the events arena in 2025 - what do you want to see?

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Rhyl Festive market put on hold as organisers plan summer surprise

Katie and Lynne, founders of North Wales Macabre Market

Katie and Lynne, founders of North Wales Macabre Market

Macabre Market aims to support North Wales' alternative community and local economy

Police cars attend the incident in Kinmel Bay.

Police cars attend the incident in Kinmel Bay.

14-year-old boy charged as several arrests made following Kinmel Bay incident

A stock image of person making a phone call (Pexels)

A stock image of person making a phone call (Pexels)

New campaign to tackle crime gangs misusing holiday sites in North Wales.

Rhyl Raptors' 12-hour Basketball Marathon raised much-needed funds for the club

Rhyl Raptors' 12-hour Basketball Marathon raised much-needed funds for the club

Wheelchair basketball marathon gives Rhyl Raptors a boost

20mph: Huge increase in drivers caught speeding in August across North Wales

20mph: Huge increase in drivers caught speeding in August across North Wales

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20mph: Huge increase in drivers caught speeding in August across North Wales

Fencing put up around the SeaQuarium building

Fencing put up around the SeaQuarium building

Planning and development

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Rhyl SeaQuarium site demolition opens up possibilities for future use

The Denbighshire team were awarded a £20,473

The Denbighshire team were awarded a £20,473

Rhyl Rugby Club to save £20k a year after installing solar panels

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Reducing speed limits to 20mph could reduce policy costs, insurance firm says

Our readers shared their tip for a good Sunday roast

Our readers shared their tip for a good Sunday roast

Enjoy a Sunday roast at Rhyl, Prestatyn, and Abergle's top spots

Looking back with the Journal archives.

Looking back with the Journal archives.

Get nostalgic with the Journal photo archives

Rhyl Events Arena is where the market could take place

Rhyl Events Arena is where the market could take place

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Proposal for festive market could help uplift Rhyl for the holidays

Our readers shared their recommendations for afternoon tea

Our readers shared their recommendations for afternoon tea

Best places for afternoon tea according to Rhyl Journal readers

Denbighshire leader Cllr Jason McLellan with one of the council's new recycling 'Trolibocs on wheels' - to replace their blue bin..

Denbighshire leader Cllr Jason McLellan with one of the council's new recycling 'Trolibocs on wheels' - to replace their blue bin..

Denbighshire Waste Collection

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‘Remove leader and cabinet for the people of Denbighshire,' says independent leader

News

Cilcain has been labelled the ideal spot to

Cilcain has been labelled the ideal spot to

The 'secret' North Wales village named among the best in the UK to live in

Former Wales international footballer Gary Speed.

Former Wales international footballer Gary Speed.

Clubs and friends remember Welsh football legend Gary Speed on 55th birthday

NORTH WALES NEWS

Board raises concern over 'inexperienced officers' working at HMP Berwyn

Strong winds forecast across North Wales as temperatures set to drop

Meadow Mill, Greenfield Valley

Meadow Mill, Greenfield Valley

NORTH WALES NEWS

Plans to bring fishing back to Greenfield Valley launched by campaigners

The nine items have decreased since November 2023.

The nine items have decreased since November 2023.

Cost of living crisis

Cost of nine every day essentials decrease in past 10 months

Post Office campaigner Sir Alan Bates and Suzanne Sercombe who have married on Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island.

Post Office campaigner Sir Alan Bates and Suzanne Sercombe who have married on Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island.

Former North Wales subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates gets wed on Richard Branson's island

Kate hopes to return to public duties now that her chemotherapy has come to an end

Kate hopes to return to public duties now that her chemotherapy has come to an end

Princess of Wales shares heartfelt message as she finishes chemotherapy

Hoping to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights? Here are the best spots for it.

Hoping to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights? Here are the best spots for it.

Northern Lights

North Wales spot among the best in the UK and Ireland to see the Northern Lights

What's your favourite mayo?

What's your favourite mayo?

I compared Heinz mayo with supermarket versions (my favourite might surprise you)

The acquisition deal by British tycoon Mike Jatania, saves all remaining Body Shop stores.

The acquisition deal by British tycoon Mike Jatania, saves all remaining Body Shop stores.

All remaining Body Shop's to stay open as business rescued by acquisition deal

Consumer watchdog Which? is warning drivers of a “very convincing” new scam which demands payments for unpaid parking fines.

Consumer watchdog Which? is warning drivers of a “very convincing” new scam which demands payments for unpaid parking fines.

Drivers warned of a 'very convincing' new parking ticket scam

Actress Catrin Morgan got little ones involved during her performance of Gwlan Gwlan at the Denbigh and Flint Show

Actress Catrin Morgan got little ones involved during her performance of Gwlan Gwlan at the Denbigh and Flint Show

Wool-centred theatre piece delights audiences at agricultural show

Castell Rhuddlan will host a special event

Castell Rhuddlan will host a special event

Owain Glyndŵr Day celebrated with free entry for children to Cadw sites in Wales

A sophisticated chicken heist saw eight rare birds worth a whopping £400 'stolen to order' from a charity

A sophisticated chicken heist saw eight rare birds worth a whopping £400 'stolen to order' from a charity

Warning to pet owners as rare animals 'stolen to order' by criminals

647,000 adults living in Wales say they do not have an income large enough to cover basic essentials, according to analysis by Christians Against Poverty

647,000 adults living in Wales say they do not have an income large enough to cover basic essentials, according to analysis by Christians Against Poverty

Christians Against Poverty

More than a quarter of Welsh adults struggle to cover basic essentials

: Y Gadlas, Nant Celyn, Corwen took the title

: Y Gadlas, Nant Celyn, Corwen took the title

Top-rated North Wales holiday lets showcase variety and uniqueness

An aerial photograph of North Wales Police Headquarters

An aerial photograph of North Wales Police Headquarters

North Wales Police HQ open doors for 50th anniversary celebrations

Sport

Rhyl Raptors' 12-hour Basketball Marathon raised much-needed funds for the club

Wheelchair basketball marathon gives Rhyl Raptors a boost

MOTM: Jacob Barratt and (right) Prestatyn celebrate the win

MOTM: Jacob Barratt and (right) Prestatyn celebrate the win

Prestatyn Town bounce back from sluggish start with commanding victory

The victory sees Rhyl advance to the next round

The victory sees Rhyl advance to the next round

4-2 victory for Rhyl in FAW trophy match against Coedpoeth United

Steve Stocker and Gareth Jones battle it out in the Off-Road race at Shotton

Steve Stocker and Gareth Jones battle it out in the Off-Road race at Shotton

Personal bests achieved by Prestatyn Running Club members in busy week

The Denbighshire team were awarded a £20,473

The Denbighshire team were awarded a £20,473

Rhyl Rugby Club to save £20k a year after installing solar panels

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National Sport

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers tries to scramble from San Francisco 49ers defensive end Leonard Floyd and defensive end Nick Bosa before being sacked (Godofredo A Vasquez/AP)

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers tries to scramble from San Francisco 49ers defensive end Leonard Floyd and defensive end Nick Bosa before being sacked (Godofredo A Vasquez/AP)

San Francisco 49ers prevent winning return to action for Aaron Rodgers

Wales’ Kieffer Moore celebrates after opening the scoring in a 2-1 Nations League victory in Montenegro (Risto Bozovic/AP)

Wales’ Kieffer Moore celebrates after opening the scoring in a 2-1 Nations League victory in Montenegro (Risto Bozovic/AP)

Toughest conditions I’ve been in – Craig Bellamy proud as Wales beat Montenegro

Norway’s Martin Odegaard warming up before the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying Group A match at Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo. Picture date: Saturday June 17, 2023.

Norway’s Martin Odegaard warming up before the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying Group A match at Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo. Picture date: Saturday June 17, 2023.

Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard limps out of Norway win with apparent ankle injury

Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher does not fear a lack of action at club level could cost him his place in the Republic of Ireland team (Brian Lawless/PA)

Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher does not fear a lack of action at club level could cost him his place in the Republic of Ireland team (Brian Lawless/PA)

Caoimhin Kelleher vows to keep Republic place despite uncertain Liverpool future

Harry Kane is aiming for a hundred international goals as he prepares to become England’s 10th male centurion (Brian Lawless/PA)

Harry Kane is aiming for a hundred international goals as he prepares to become England’s 10th male centurion (Brian Lawless/PA)

Harry Kane eyes century of England goals as he prepares to win his 100th cap

Kieffer Moore (headband) celebrates with his Wales team-mates after opening the scoring against Montenegro (Risto Bozovic/AP)

Kieffer Moore (headband) celebrates with his Wales team-mates after opening the scoring against Montenegro (Risto Bozovic/AP)

Flying start earns Wales impressive first win under Craig Bellamy in Montenegro

Lee Carsley is aiming to put on a show at Wembley, just as he saw Bruce Springsteen do under the arch on July 25 (PA)

Lee Carsley is aiming to put on a show at Wembley, just as he saw Bruce Springsteen do under the arch on July 25 (PA)

Springsteen fan to England manager – Lee Carsley relishing next Wembley date

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National News

Trucks of humanitarian aids wait to cross the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Egypt, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

Trucks of humanitarian aids wait to cross the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Egypt, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

Israeli missile strike on Gaza humanitarian area kills and wounds dozens

File photo dated 04/12/09 of James Earl Jones (Katie Collins/PA)

File photo dated 04/12/09 of James Earl Jones (Katie Collins/PA)

James Earl Jones, one of pop culture’s most recognisable voices, dies aged 93

File photo dated 03/10/11 of James Earl Jones (Yui Mok/PA)

File photo dated 03/10/11 of James Earl Jones (Yui Mok/PA)

George Lucas leads tributes to ‘beautiful human being’ James Earl Jones

Lucy Letby giving evidence during her trial at Manchester Crown Court (Elizabeth Cook/PA)

Lucy Letby giving evidence during her trial at Manchester Crown Court (Elizabeth Cook/PA)

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Inquiry into Lucy Letby baby deaths case to get under way

What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say – September 10

The Government is set to free around 1,700 prisoners on Tuesday from jails across England and Wales in a bid to cut overcrowding (Niall Carson/PA)

The Government is set to free around 1,700 prisoners on Tuesday from jails across England and Wales in a bid to cut overcrowding (Niall Carson/PA)

Prisons overcrowding crisis: Why are some criminals being released early?

The move has been met with unease among some Labour backbenchers (PA)

The move has been met with unease among some Labour backbenchers (PA)

Starmer firm on winter fuel payment cuts amid potential Commons revolt

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