Sainsbury’s Steps In After Rhylnewswire Plea For Disabled Man

“We are very grateful to Mr Leedham for bringing this issue to our attention. We are now looking into lowering the kerbs and seeing whether we can include this in work which began this week to refurbish the store and petrol station” – Sainsbury’s

Rhyl Student Plans Get Parliamentary Approval

A Rhyl architecture student impressed Vale of Clwyd MP Chris Ruane last week with his vision for regenerating the town

Councillor Slams Police Over School-Run Parking

“Parents are routinely ignoring warnings and parking on the zig-zag lines by Ysgol Llewelyn. Have we got to wait for one of our kids to be killed before it is taken seriously?” – cllr Brian Blakeley

Prestatyn Arson Murderer Gets Minimum 30 Years

Melanie Smith, found guilty last week of murdering five people in a fire in Prestatyn last year, has been sentenced to a minimum of 30 years in jail

Fancy A Special Job?

North Wales Police is taking applications from people in Rhyl who want to be special constables, until Monday 17 June.

Melanie Smith Found Guilty Of Murdering Family Of Five

      Melanie Smith was convicted of murdering five members of one family at Mold Crown Court today.

Council Health Chief Slams Betsi Cadwaladr Consultation

Denbighshire council’s health chief has slammed the consultation which led to the threat of local neonatal intensive care services being sent to England

“We’re Watching You” – Council Tells Health Board

“…there is a risk that, as services are provided more in the community, the additional costs will inevitably fall on the council’s social care teams…” – Cllr Bobby Feeley, Denbighshire’s head of social care and children’s services

Council Wants Your Views On Library

Denbighshire County Council are carrying out a survey about what adult users think of their Library Service.

Denbighshire To Keep Faith – But Not In Rhyl

Proposals for a new dual faith school in Denbighshire have been unveiled, with Blessed Edward Jones, Rhyl, and St Brigid’s, Denbigh, merged on a new site

New High School A Step Closer

Rhyl’s new high school took another step closer to reality on Tuesday as Denbighshire’s cabinet voted to move to the detailed design stage of the process

Video: Rhyl High Headteacher Claire Armitstead Talks School

Rhyl High School’s headteacher Claire Armistead on getting a new school and how things have changed for the better.

Lilywhites Toast Season Of Good Cheer

Rhyl Football Club holds its annual presentation evening tonight (Saturday 18 May) after a record-breaking season. Rhylnewswire.com editor Jez Hemming explains why the whole town should join in with the celebrations.

Lilywhites Deserve To Win Title At Belle Vue

The Lilywhites could be crowned champions at Belle Vue next month, against one of their title rivals if all goes to plan, but the manager is focussed on the next three points only

Editorial: Which Crime Commissioner Candidate Should Rhyl Vote For?

After one of the most low key campaigns in electoral history, Rhylnewsire.com looks at the background to the elections, the candidates in north Wales and what it all means for Rhyl, if anything

‘Stay Out Of Water’ Warning After Sewage Spill

“We are urging Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water to carry out this repair as quickly as possible to limit its impact” – David Edwell, Environment Agency Wales

Snow Far, So Good For Rhyl

Rhyl continues to be an oasis in a sea of snow as much of Wales came to a standstill during the recent cold snap.

First Minister Visits St Asaph As Clean Up Starts

“…it is vital that insurance companies act promptly to support those householders who have been affected by the flooding and I urge them to consider how best they can do this” – First Minister Carwyn Jones, visiting St Asaph on Wednesday

T’Pau Wow At Pavilion

Flame-haired T’Pau lead singer Carol Decker may not have been in the headlines much since the 1980′s, but her Rhyl show next Friday heralds a major celebration

Dragon Boat Festival At Marine Lake

If you pass Marine Lake on Sunday you may see something a little different, as the St David’s Hospice Dragon Boat Festival takes centre stage

Botanical Gardens Fundraiser At Millbank

A fundraiser for the Botanical Gardens Community Association promises to pit your wits against the keenest minds this Sunday at the Millbank pub, Grange Road.

Rhyl Turnout Poor As Roddick Lands Top Cop Job

Turnout in Rhyl for the Police and Crime Commissioner election was estimated at well below 15 percent as independent candidate Winston Roddick claimed the top civilian job at North Wales Police. Turnout across the force area was 14.83 percent.

Editorial: Which Crime Commissioner Candidate Should Rhyl Vote For?

After one of the most low key campaigns in electoral history, Rhylnewsire.com looks at the background to the elections, the candidates in north Wales and what it all means for Rhyl, if anything

Police And Crime Commissioner Candidate Colm McCabe Q&A

With the election for the new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for North Wales due on 15 November, Rhylnewswire questions the candidates about the role, their ideas and beliefs. Answering the 15 questions today is Conservative candidate Colm McCabe

Lilywhites Awards Night Bringing Everyone Together

All sections of the club from academy to first team were there to receive end of season awards, including a few unorthodox presentations for the first team and reserves on a night of celebration

Ten Thousand Children In North Wales Measles Risk

“I’m worried that 10 percent of our young people are at risk of catching this potentially fatal disease” – Andrew Jones, North Wales’ director of public health

Sainsbury’s Steps In After Rhylnewswire Plea For Disabled Man

“We are very grateful to Mr Leedham for bringing this issue to our attention. We are now looking into lowering the kerbs and seeing whether we can include this in work which began this week to refurbish the store and petrol station” – Sainsbury’s

Free Stalls On Rhyl Market

Denbighshire County Council, in collaboration with Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council, is offering 10 free stalls on Rhyl market to budding entrepreneurs.

Main Post Office To Close

Rhyl’s main post office could close down as early as this summer, staff have been told

Two New Stores For Rhyl

Separate retailers plan to open two new stores in Rhyl over the coming weeks.

Comment: Community Website Rhylnewswire Banned From Community Awards Bash By Local Paper

The Rhyl Journal and Rhyl Town Council conspired to stop Rhylnewswire.com reporting on the Mayor’s Gala Awards Evening on Friday. Editor Jez Hemming comments on a bizarre and petty decision.

Blog: “Bedroom Tax” Another Stab At Working Poor

I doubt very much whether Conservative party chairman Grant Shapps, who says his two boys share a room in his four-bedroom property in his Welwyn Garden/Hatfield constituency, really believes a working mother with two teenage boys, living in a pokey three-bed social housing property in north Wales, is bleeding the country dry by letting them have a room each – writes Shay G Farah

Editorial: ‘Bewildering’ Decision Completely Ignores Public’s Wishes

The decision to support Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board’s plan to close level three SCBU care in north Wales has sparked anger among parents and Assembly Members. We asked the health board to answer questions posed by some parents and received their replies on Tuesday. Rhylnewswire.com publishes them in full here and has its say

Dragon Boat Festival At Marine Lake

If you pass Marine Lake on Sunday you may see something a little different, as the St David’s Hospice Dragon Boat Festival takes centre stage

Rhyl Based Neonatal Charity’s Arrowe Park Meeting

Representatives from a charity set up to support parents of children needing special care baby unit (SCBU) support have met with officials of Arrowe Park hospital

Charity Gala For ‘Little Miracles’

A charity set up by a mum of six frustrated at the closure of Glan Clwyd’s level three intensive care unit for infants is to hold a fundraising ball

Lilywhites Awards Night Bringing Everyone Together

All sections of the club from academy to first team were there to receive end of season awards, including a few unorthodox presentations for the first team and reserves on a night of celebration

Lilywhites Toast Season Of Good Cheer

Rhyl Football Club holds its annual presentation evening tonight (Saturday 18 May) after a record-breaking season. Rhylnewswire.com editor Jez Hemming explains why the whole town should join in with the celebrations.

BBC World Service Report Recorded At Rhyl FC

BBC World Service report by Mani Djazmi about Rhyl striker Steven Lecefel, recorded at Belle Vue on Monday 06 May 2013

Grant Money For Local Sports Clubs

Denbighshire’s latest round of Community Chest grants has been good news for Rhyl clubs and organisations

Fancy A Special Job?

North Wales Police is taking applications from people in Rhyl who want to be special constables, until Monday 17 June.

Botanical Gardens Fundraiser At Millbank

A fundraiser for the Botanical Gardens Community Association promises to pit your wits against the keenest minds this Sunday at the Millbank pub, Grange Road.

Gossip: Bar Blu Sold Off By Receivers

The former Bar Blu, twice closed could be ready for a new incarnation after an unnamed buyer paid £150,000 for the building at auction

Gossip: Tory Commissioner Candidate Standing Down?

It is not known why he has stood down at this stage, or if the party had a change heart. Whichever is the case, it leaves the Conservatives with just over a month to get their message out in the North Wales force area

New Kids On The Block ‘Live’ At Rhyl Apollo

The performance is part of the NKOTBSB UK tour featuring fellow antique boybanders the Back Street Boys

Lilywhites Awards Night Bringing Everyone Together

All sections of the club from academy to first team were there to receive end of season awards, including a few unorthodox presentations for the first team and reserves on a night of celebration

Lilywhites Toast Season Of Good Cheer

Rhyl Football Club holds its annual presentation evening tonight (Saturday 18 May) after a record-breaking season. Rhylnewswire.com editor Jez Hemming explains why the whole town should join in with the celebrations.

BBC World Service Report Recorded At Rhyl FC

BBC World Service report by Mani Djazmi about Rhyl striker Steven Lecefel, recorded at Belle Vue on Monday 06 May 2013

“We’re Still Committed” To Ocean Plaza – Scarborough Chief

“The scheme we announced last September hasn’t changed and we are still committed to bringing this project forward for Rhyl” – Lee Savage, Scarborough Development Group development director

Honey Clubbed

Demolition works are expected to take eight weeks and a contract has been signed between Chesham Estates to pull the former nightclub down

Flippin’ Pan-tastic!

It was all hands on the pans on Market Street yesterday as the first Rhyl Town Centre pancake race brought some crack teams in

Train Delays At Rhyl Station

Arriva Trains Wales has announced train delays between Prestatyn and Rhyl, with a replacement bus service being provided

£2.5m Facelift For Railway Station

“Having campaigned for extra investment in the station for some time I’m really pleased the hard work has paid off” – Vale of Clwyd AM Ann Jones

Health Board’s Peer Pressure Campaign On MMR

“We want to encourage those who have already had the MMR jab to tell others using social media such as Facebook” – Andrew Jones, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board’s director of public health

Ten Thousand Children In North Wales Measles Risk

“I’m worried that 10 percent of our young people are at risk of catching this potentially fatal disease” – Andrew Jones, North Wales’ director of public health

Rhyl Based Neonatal Charity’s Arrowe Park Meeting

Representatives from a charity set up to support parents of children needing special care baby unit (SCBU) support have met with officials of Arrowe Park hospital