All dressed up for Wrexham and Flintshire school proms
As more schools embrace the American-style celebration, students are making their mark in bigger and bolder style each year.
It's a fun way to signal the end of the school year for Year 11 and sixth form youngsters across the region.
This year's prom season is almost here, set to be held for many of the schools across Wrexham and Flintshire.
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We will find out this year's must-have colours for dresses, and see who can arrive in the most creative way, with horses and supercars a hit in 2024.
Here we look back at some school proms from the area in 2017, featuring fabulous outfits and friendship groups.
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- The National
Nan Shepherd: Naked and Unashamed cements her place in literary canon
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- Scottish Sun
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