Urgent repair works scheduled for Llangollen bridge on Tuesday

* Urgent repair work will be carried out on Tuesday.

Urgent repair works to Llangollen bridge will be undertaken on Tuesday July 8. 

According to a message from the county council traffic team passed on by by Cllr Karen Edwards, these will commence just after 9am for the morning only and traffic will be managed by a three-way stop and go system.

The message adds: "Due to the damage caused to the bell bollards we will be placing water filled barriers as a temporary measure whilst our Traffic Team investigate a more long term solution."

Olly Murs celebrates 15 years of hits with Pavilion fans

Olly Murs gets up close with the audience. Pictures: Desh Kapur Photography/ CUFFE & TAYLOR** 

Troublemaker Olly Murs proved he’s still the ultimate showman as he headlined TK Maxx Presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion last night (Friday).

 

The chart-topping pop star brought his 15 Years of Hits UK tour to town, much to the delight of a packed crowd who turned out to experience a night with one of Britain’s biggest and best-loved stars.

 

Kicking off the night with his crowd-pleasing Troublemaker, Olly delivered a hit-filled 90-minute set which included debut number one single Please Don’t Let Me Go, Army of Two, Up, Marry Me, Dear Darlin’, Heart Skips a Beat, Wrapped Up, and his brand new single Save Me. 

He closed the night on a high with the number one smash hit Dance With Me Tonight.

 

Joining Olly as special guest was multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Lemar, while rising boyband Absnt Mind opened the show.

 

TK Maxx presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion concludes tonight (Saturday) with final headliners The Human League.

* Olly pumps out hit after hit.

* Lemar lends solid support.

* Absnt Mind on stage.

 * Fans determined to have fun.

* Victory for this little girl and her mum.

The Script light up the Pavilion with their high-energy show

* Frontman Danny O'Donoghue kept the crowd hanging on every word. Desh Kapur Photography/ CUFFE & TAYLOR**

Irish chart-toppers The Script lit up TK Maxx Presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion last night (Thursday) as they brought their Satellites UK Tour to a packed-out crowd.

 

The multi-platinum band delivered a hit-filled, high-energy set that had fans singing along from the very first note. 

Opening with the anthemic Superheroes, The Script powered through a career-spanning 90-minute show featuring fan favourites including Rain, For the First Time, Six Degrees of Separation, The Man Who Can’t Be Moved, Nothing, Paint the Town Green and The Last Time.

 

Frontman Danny O'Donoghue kept the crowd hanging on every word, blending soaring vocals with heartfelt storytelling in true Script style.

 

The night reached a powerful finale with a three-song encore, featuring the emotional Home Is Where the Hurt Is, global hit Breakeven, and their UK number one hit single Hall of Fame.

 

Very special guest BRIT Award winner Tom Walker opened the evening with a soulful and captivating set, showcasing his powerhouse vocals and hit songs including Leave a Light On and Just You and I.

 

TK Maxx presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion continues tonight (Friday) with headliner Olly Murs.

* Tom Walker lends strong support to The Script. 

* Fans wait in the sun for the big show to begin.

Transformation of Wrexham to Liverpool line to begin

* Transport Secretary Ken Skates and Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens at Padeswood.

Work to transform the Wrexham to Liverpool line has been given the green light, with updates on the line to Padeswood confirmed as the first major step to realise more rail services between the two cities.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates and Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens visited the site today (Thursday) to see the planned upgrades.

The UK Government committed to supporting the work at Padeswood as part of last month’s Comprehensive Spending Review. The overall UK Government investment in Welsh rail, worth at least £445 million, will see people across Wales benefit from better access to jobs and opportunities as a result of improved infrastructure and more frequent services.

The work will see a major component of the Network North Wales vision delivered within three years, resulting in two trains an hour operating along the line. Padeswood also serves the Heidelberg Materials’ cement works, and the upgrade will make it easier for freight to enter and exit the site.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates said: "Delivering the upgrade at Padeswood will bring real economic benefits, helping the cement works and improving connectivity between Wrexham and Liverpool, increasing services to two trains per hour. 

"It was fantastic to hear the UK Government’s commitment to this project, which campaigners have pushed for over many decades. Two governments, working in partnership, will deliver this key part of the Network North Wales.

"Network North Wales is about delivering an integrated, high-frequency public transport network, connecting people to jobs, opportunity, community and a better quality of life.  While Padeswood is predicted to be delivered in the next three years, more immediate changes include 50 per cent more trains on the North Wales mainline, more trains between Chester and Wrexham and the start of the roll out of Pay as You Go delivering better transport in the region."

Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens said: "The UK Government is investing in Wales' future and unleashing our country’s economic potential.

We promised we would deal with the historical under-investment in Wales' rail network and announcing at least £445 million in the Spending Review delivered on that pledge.

"Working alongside Welsh Government it will mean brand-new stations, upgrades on the line in places like Padeswood and more and faster trains on the key lines across North and South Wales, connecting people with jobs and helping to grow the economy.

"Work will now take place on the design of the scheme ahead of implementation."

Investigation into foul smell coming from River Dee

AN INVESTIGATION is looking into a "foul smell" coming from the River Dee through Llangollen.

* For the full story, see the Leader at:  https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25286531.investigation-foul-smell-river-dee-llangollen/

Town councillor meets the owner of newly-opened Llan business

* Councillor Todd with Joanne of Simply Youthful Aesthetics.

New Llangollen town councillor Lee Todd has met the owner of a new local business and describes his visit here for llanblogger:

"I popped along to the open day for Simply Youthful Aesthetics, now located in Pengwern, Llangollen, to show my support as a town councillor for our local small businesses.

"Joanne’s business has been part of our community before, and it’s fantastic to see her relaunching with fresh energy and some brilliant new treatments on offer. 

"Visitors were welcomed with complimentary skin consultations, goodie bags, and a glass of fizz — it was a lovely afternoon all round!

"Wishing Joanne every success as she takes this exciting next step.

"As a Llangollen town councillor, I’m passionate about seeing small businesses thrive — they’re the backbone of our local economy and a huge part of what makes our town special.

"I’m here to support local people, champion positive change, and be a voice for our residents. Whether it’s helping with community concerns, attending local events, or backing initiatives that bring us together, I’m committed to doing my bit to keep Llangollen a fantastic place to live, work, and visit."

County to start work on major road maintenance programme

Denbighshire County Council will commence a major road maintenance programme this year.

The work across the county - including on the A525 Nany Y Garth pass - will be spread over two years and funded by a Welsh Government Local Government Borrowing Initiative (LGBI) to enable the programme to start.

This programme identified schemes for both 2025/26 and 2026/27 based on the total allocation of £4,780,699 for the two-year period from the Welsh Government.

The decision to approve the acceptance of the LGBI funding will allow Denbighshire’s Highways to commence work on the programme straight away which will greatly assist with being able to deliver this extensive programme of works during the optimum time for carriageway surfacing works.

Denbighshire County Council will be targeting this funding at improving the surface condition of carriageways on identified sections of the network during the two-year period of 2025-2027.

A programme of works has been developed to improve the carriageway surface on a number of roads in the County with significant investment planned at A525 Nany Y Garth pass, A547 Abergele Road near Rhuddlan and Ty Newydd Road in Rhyl.”

Cllr Barry Mellor, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said: “We know the improvement of the county’s road network is a topic that comes up regularly from our residents and we are grateful to have this additional Welsh Government funding to supplement our own funding to help improve our roads.

“Our officers have worked hard to produce a mass programme of full resurfacing of carriageways for this funding.

“The work that will be carried out on our roads over the next two years will really help improve the network and driving experience for both residents and visitors to Denbighshire.”

The council says it will publish more information on when and where road networks in the council will benefit from this programme through our media channels going forward.