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The Kingman’s MCC regularly meet at the King’s Head in Rhuddlan, and you don’t have to have a motorbike to be part of the group. ..

‘I help myself by helping others’ Podcast launched to help with mental health

Denbighshire County Council offices

Denbighshire County Council offices

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Warning that council tax in Denbighshire could rise by 12 per cent in 2025

Denbighshire community benefits from newly installed pump track

Denbighshire community benefits from newly installed pump track

New pump track launched in Denbighshire

Councillor Nia Jeffreys was chosen to lead the group of councillors

Councillor Nia Jeffreys was chosen to lead the group of councillors

Local government

Councillor Nia Jeffreys elected as new leader of Plaid Cymru Gwynedd

Staff and volunteers at Llangollen and Corwen Railway have become Denbighshire tourism ambassadors

Staff and volunteers at Llangollen and Corwen Railway have become Denbighshire tourism ambassadors

Llangollen Railway staff become Denbighshire tourism ambassadors

Waste container. (Image: Denbighshire County Council)

Waste container. (Image: Denbighshire County Council)

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The Denbighshire residents that haven't had their bins emptied since June

Classroom. Image: Canva

Classroom. Image: Canva

‘Last resort’ pupil exclusions from Gwynedd schools increasing

Gwynedd Council headquarters in Caernarfon

Gwynedd Council headquarters in Caernarfon

Gwynedd council chief warns of ‘difficult decisions’ amid £7.6m overspend forecast

Llangollen Playgroup, housed in the youth club, is due to close on November 4.

Llangollen Playgroup, housed in the youth club, is due to close on November 4.

Concerns as town set to lose second children's playgroup in as many years

The new lights are equipped with cowls to cut off light to have no excess light outside the playing area

The new lights are equipped with cowls to cut off light to have no excess light outside the playing area

First fully dark sky and eco-friendly lights in Wales installed in Ruthin

The playground has been reopened in Cae Ddôl following an Accessible Play Area Provision project

The playground has been reopened in Cae Ddôl following an Accessible Play Area Provision project

Denbighshire County Council

New playground for children of all abilities opens in Ruthin

Tax hike for owners of second homes and empty properties in Denbighshire

Ruthin Mayor Cllr Jabez Redfern Oakes' elderly grandparents have only had their rubbish collected twice since June.

Ruthin Mayor Cllr Jabez Redfern Oakes' elderly grandparents have only had their rubbish collected twice since June.

Denbighshire Waste Collection

Ruthin mayor slams council as grandparents' bins picked up just twice since June

The event was held in Corwen to celebrate the completion of regeneration works

The event was held in Corwen to celebrate the completion of regeneration works

Local government

Celebration event held in Corwen to mark completion of works

An all-weather artificial grass pitch.

An all-weather artificial grass pitch.

Ex-teacher slams ‘lack of 3G facilities at Denbighshire schools’

Pen y Gwryd car park

Pen y Gwryd car park

Gwynedd Council agrees to 40 percent rise in parking fees to meet funding shortfalls

Llanrhydd Street Nature Space was honoured at the recent Wales in Bloom 2024 awards ceremony

Llanrhydd Street Nature Space was honoured at the recent Wales in Bloom 2024 awards ceremony

Ruthin nature space honoured at Wales in Bloom 2024 awards

Waste container. (Image: Denbighshire County Council)

Waste container. (Image: Denbighshire County Council)

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Council will spend millions to fix recycling scheme fiasco

Denbighshire Waste Collection

Ex-deputy leader of Denbighshire complains of flies in recycling containers

From left to right – Mr Patrick Williams of Jones Bros, Cllr Pauline Edwards, Cllr Delyth A Jones, DCC Area Coordinator Neil Jones

From left to right – Mr Patrick Williams of Jones Bros, Cllr Pauline Edwards, Cllr Delyth A Jones, DCC Area Coordinator Neil Jones

Two new Welsh FA standard junior football pitches installed in Denbigh

Stock pic: Bin collection.

Stock pic: Bin collection.

Denbighshire Waste Collection

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'Don't film the binmen' council tells residents frustrated by waste collection fiasco

Denbighshire Waste Collection

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'We don't want to keep apologising' in face of £640k recycling rollout overspend

Denbighshire County Council will close the lower deck of Barkers Well Lane Multi-Storey Car Park from Monday 30 September..

Denbighshire County Council will close the lower deck of Barkers Well Lane Multi-Storey Car Park from Monday 30 September..

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Cash-strapped Denbighshire Council’s to shut part of Denbigh car park to save money

Wharf Stairs, Llangollen

Wharf Stairs, Llangollen

Local government

Progress update as Four Highways project nears completion in Llangollen

Waste container. (Image: Denbighshire County Council)

Waste container. (Image: Denbighshire County Council)

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Denbighshire Council slammed after it admits mixing dry recycling with food

Bala Lake Railway - loco Holy War seen at Penybont Station (Image Dale Spridgeon)

Bala Lake Railway - loco Holy War seen at Penybont Station (Image Dale Spridgeon)

Cultural attractions

PHOTOS: Full steam ahead for Bala Lake Railway as exciting plans get underway

Denbighshire County Council's energy-saving operations at Denbigh Leisure Centre have involved lifting old boilers out by crane and replacing them with new lower output boilers

Denbighshire County Council's energy-saving operations at Denbigh Leisure Centre have involved lifting old boilers out by crane and replacing them with new lower output boilers

Denbighshire County Council

Council's leisure centre energy-saving operations now complete

The work at the Henllan Community Nature Space started in the spring

The work at the Henllan Community Nature Space started in the spring

Local government

New community nature space takes shape in Denbighshire village

Generic photo of batteries. Image: Canva

Generic photo of batteries. Image: Canva

Denbighshire Waste Collection

Denbighshire recycling operatives accused of throwing batteries in hedges

Conwy's planning committee was advised to throw out an application relating to a go-kart track at Cerrigydrudion.

Conwy's planning committee was advised to throw out an application relating to a go-kart track at Cerrigydrudion.

Go-kart track has noise rules relaxed against advice of council officers

The workshop will take place at County Hall in Ruthin

The workshop will take place at County Hall in Ruthin

County council hosting workshop for anyone interested in care roles

Denbighshire County Council HQ in Ruthin.

Denbighshire County Council HQ in Ruthin.

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This is how Denbighshire's leader and cabinet survived motion to remove them

Conwy’s planning committee has been advised to throw out an application relating to a go-kart track at Cerrigydrudion.

Conwy’s planning committee has been advised to throw out an application relating to a go-kart track at Cerrigydrudion.

Committee advised to throw out go-kart application due to noise level fears

Daniel Keane of Keane's Coaches was granted retrospective planning permission for a change of use to park three coaches on an existing tarmacked area at Burley Hill Garage, Eryrys..

Daniel Keane of Keane's Coaches was granted retrospective planning permission for a change of use to park three coaches on an existing tarmacked area at Burley Hill Garage, Eryrys..

Coach company granted parking permission despite residents’ noise fears

Residents are invited to drop in at any point during these times to have their say

Residents are invited to drop in at any point during these times to have their say

Local government

Denbigh and Corwen to hold new Placemaking Plans sessions

Attendees were guided around the gardens by chef Aimee Walker

Attendees were guided around the gardens by chef Aimee Walker

Community garden in Corwen organises foraged feast

Ruthin scene shot of St.Peters Square - DJW230418.

Ruthin scene shot of St.Peters Square - DJW230418.

Multi-million pound Ruthin regeneration work 'could kill businesses'

Mr Rod Waterfield has applied to Denbighshire County Council’s planning department, seeking permission to erect a rural enterprise dwelling at The Warren in Bodfari, Denbigh, for the Woodland Skills Centre..

Mr Rod Waterfield has applied to Denbighshire County Council’s planning department, seeking permission to erect a rural enterprise dwelling at The Warren in Bodfari, Denbigh, for the Woodland Skills Centre..

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Denbighshire Council officers advise that social enterprise plans are refused

The 13 electric vehicles helping deliver social care to residents

The 13 electric vehicles helping deliver social care to residents

Electric vehicles help deliver social care to Denbighshire residents

Denbighshire County Council’s Energy Team has completed a project to reduce energy usage and also lower long term energy costs

Denbighshire County Council’s Energy Team has completed a project to reduce energy usage and also lower long term energy costs

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Denbighshire council achieves energy saving milestone with new strategy

The Caledfryn office in Denbigh

The Caledfryn office in Denbigh

Local government

'Several parties' interested in former council offices building in Denbigh

The former North Wales Hospital site in Denbigh.

The former North Wales Hospital site in Denbigh.

£107million redevelopment of derelict Denbigh hospital takes step forward

Caledfryn offices, Denbigh

Caledfryn offices, Denbigh

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Site of former council offices in Denbigh put on the market after being vacated

Uncollected waste on Vale Road, Rhyl (Image: Susan Bennett)

Uncollected waste on Vale Road, Rhyl (Image: Susan Bennett)

Denbighshire Waste Collection

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Independent inquiry to be considered into Denbighshire waste collection fiasco

The panel, including the mayor, Cllr Aled Morris (in red tie) who chaired the meeting.

The panel, including the mayor, Cllr Aled Morris (in red tie) who chaired the meeting.

Local government

Worries over impact of losing Llangollen's public toilets discussed at public meeting

Ruthin St.Peters Square.

Ruthin St.Peters Square.

Multi-million-pound plans for Ruthin progressed

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct footpath improvement plans

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct footpath improvement plans

Local government

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct footpath could be improved to 'enhance visitor experience'

Should they stay or should they go? The future of Llangollen's toilets hangs in the balance.

Should they stay or should they go? The future of Llangollen's toilets hangs in the balance.

Public meeting over Llangollen toilets takes place next week as petition gathers pace

The Old Gaol. Image: Google StreetView

The Old Gaol. Image: Google StreetView

Historic gaol tourist attraction in Ruthin set for refurbishment

The ESB’s Mynydd y Betws Wind Farm

The ESB’s Mynydd y Betws Wind Farm

New 11 turbine wind farm announced by Coriolis Energy and ESB

The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Local government

New Pontcysyllte Aqueduct visitor car park plans approved after rise in visitors

Mark Smith says Denbighshire's Trolibocs system is confusing and physically challenging, particularly for disabled residents.

Mark Smith says Denbighshire's Trolibocs system is confusing and physically challenging, particularly for disabled residents.

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Disabled and older residents find new Denbighshire bins too heavy and awkward

The council is looking to cut its budget for public toilets

The council is looking to cut its budget for public toilets

Denbigh and Ruthin need more public toilets, council study finds

Ruthin town clock

Ruthin town clock

Work to restore Ruthin town clock set to commence within weeks