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Leader Live
6 days ago
- Health
- Leader Live
Connah's Quay dentist to open in Flintshire in September
The North Wales health board confirmed that additional dental activity worth around £5.5m is being introduced across the region over the coming months. The new funding is in a bid to improve access to dental treatment in North Wales. A total of £4m has been spent on dental practices in Flint, Mold and Wrexham, as well as other areas across the region. BCUHB also confirmed that a new practice is set to open in Connah's Quay in September. Rachael Page, assistant director of primary care for BCUHB, said: 'We are pleased to announce that additional dental activity worth £5.5m is being introduced across the region over the coming months, as part of our ongoing efforts to improve access to dental treatment. 'Our latest round of commissioning includes £4m of additional general dental practice in Flint, Conwy, Bangor, Mold, Wrexham, Llanrwst, St Asaph and Abergele. 'Contracts have also been awarded to improve access to non-urgent dental sessions (Holyhead, St Asaph, Wrexham, Llandudno, Conwy, Abergele and Bangor), Orthodontic Services (Connah's Quay and Wrexham) and Tier 2 Oral Surgery (Amlwch and Bangor). 'Meanwhile a new dental practice in Connah's Quay is anticipated to open in September 2025, following our previous commissioning exercise. 'Further commissioning is anticipated, and as with previous exercises, this will prioritise those areas with greatest need.' MOST READ: Dad describes how joy turned to terror and panic at Liverpool victory parade Girl of the Year hopefuls strike a pose in photo look back Man who had 'large kitchen knife' in public among those sentenced in court The funding news has been welcomed by MS Sam Rowlands, who said: 'I am pleased to hear that the health board has listened to the campaign to improve access to dentistry and is allocating more funds to improve dental services, particularly in Flintshire and Wrexham. 'It is great to see money being spent in Wrexham, Flint and Mold and certainly good news for my constituents in those areas who struggle to find a dentist. 'I am also delighted to hear that a new dental practice is due to open in Connah's Quay in September.'
Leader Live
6 days ago
- Leader Live
Wrexham: Holt School to trial plans to make travel safer
Wrexham Council, in partnership with Sustrans Cymru and Letman Associates, will soon be launching a three-week trial at Holt Community Primary School. The trial will see timed traffic restrictions introduced to limit the number of vehicles driving and parking near the school at the start of the day, and at home-time. This will be the first 'School Streets' scheme in Wrexham, and it's being funded by the Welsh Government's Safe Routes in Communities fund. Councillor Terry Evans, Wrexham Council's Lead Member with responsibility for road safety, said: 'Over the past few months, we've been listening to pupils, parents and residents' about how we can improve the journey to school. 'Key concerns include speeding, inadequate pedestrian crossings, narrow pavements, poor visibility at junctions, and inconsiderate parking. 'The school is already working hard to reduce traffic at the gates by encouraging walking, scooting and cycling – so it's the perfect place to pilot a School Streets scheme.' MOST READ: Dad describes how joy turned to terror and panic at Liverpool victory parade Girl of the Year hopefuls strike a pose in photo look back Man who had 'large kitchen knife' in public among those sentenced in court Councillor Phil, Wynn, Lead Member for education added: 'We want to make the school gates a safer and healthier place for children, and if the pilot is a success, it could pave the way for similar trials at other primary schools in Wrexham. 'Over the past couple of years, School Streets have been introduced in other parts of the UK with some success. 'Traffic restrictions only come into effect during key times of the day, so any disruption to motorists is minimised, and the children are safer.' The exact dates of the trial in Holt are yet to be confirmed, but an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order will be published, and local residents, parents and pupils are being kept informed.
Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Woman Linked to Chappell Roan Post—Unprepared for What Internet Does Next
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A small perfume business owner has shared her bewilderment after seeing a sudden spike in sales—she later discovered, to a cryptic Instagram post from pop star Chappell Roan. The owner, who runs Thin Wild Mercury (@thinwildmercury), posted a video asking for help solving the mystery of the unexpected sales boost. The TikTok quickly took off, amassing over 20,500 likes and 345,700 views. It all began when Roan posted on Instagram: "Will the girl who I just met at the perfume store please comment the perfume you recommended I wrote it down and just deleted it on accident. The word 'girl' was in the brand name & you said it smelled like lipstick. Thank you." Fans quickly swarmed the Hot to Go singer's post with one prevailing theory: she was talking about Girl of the Year, a scent by Thin Wild Mercury. As it turns out, the perfume's first note is—"lipstick." Still in the dark, the business owner was casually drinking a smoothie when her phone started blowing up with orders. She checked social media but couldn't immediately figure out what had triggered the sudden attention. "The shock I felt when someone dmed me a Chappell Roan post. It was insane. The way that her caption hit me when I read it was that she was in a perfume store chatting with somebody, and based off of what she was saying, they recommended something that she wasn't able to smell in the store and suggested perhaps my perfume," she explained. However, the mystery took a turn when debate erupted in the comments over whether the perfume in question was actually Girl of the Year or Good Girl by Carolina Herrera, which comes in a stiletto-shaped bottle. A TikTok user, @jessica_yk92, joined in, claiming to be the perfume store worker and saying the scent Roan was after was indeed Herrera's Good Girl. But shortly after, she admitted she was just joking. Chappell Roan attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Arena on February 02, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. Chappell Roan attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Arena on February 02, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Contributor/FilmMagic "Plot ain't me! I wasn't expecting this comment to get this many likes as it did I was just having a laugh. Please forgive me @chappellroan and the fans. I hope the real girl does come forward and gets a lifetime supply I feel so bad." The scent debate didn't end there. TikTokers joined in with curiosity and commentary. "What does it mean to smell like 'lipstick'?" asked Madison. "It's just like a base cosmetic smell. if you'd ever smelled like unscented lotion it's similar lol," responded danisjustwatching. "It has to be Girl Of The Year! The lipstick note is addicting and came to mind immediately when I saw the post!" said Landon. Eventually, the mystery was solved. The Thin Wild Mercury owner revealed that the girl from the perfume store—named Maggie—had reached out directly and confirmed the story. She also commented on the original TikTok: "It was actually me, I told her about girl of the year at scent bar. Suggested she buy both sample sets and play around no idea it was her when I mentioned it. You deserve your flowers!" Maggie later followed up with an email with the subject line: "The Chappell Roan thing lol," explaining that she recommended Girl Of The Year after hearing the pop star was looking for a "lip scented perfume." She confessed she didn't recognize Roan at the time—she doesn't listen to her music—but her friend realized it was the singer after spotting her tattoos as they left the shop. "So this is a cool story, but Chappell Roan has not smelled my perfume yet. She's just intrigued by it and interested in trying it out, so hopefully she does," the business owner concluded. TikTok users rallied in support of the brand and the moment: "Aww Maggie seems so sweet, I hope you'll send her the Laurel Canyon she's on the hunt for!" said Laura. "Omg so happy for you! you totally deserve the hype!!!" commented @spacegirlamber. "LOVE this for you," added @Elliescent. Newsweek reached out to @thinwildmercury and Maggie, @petillantbrat, for comment via social media. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have any viral videos or pictures that you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
