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New hires, promotions and board appointments for the Greater Berks business community.

A CHARITY fishing event returns this year, again raising funds for a Wrexham hospice

The Thales UK Pension Scheme has completed a £2.7bn full scheme buy-in with Rothesay, securing the benefits of all its members.

As Iceland's Fagradalsfjall volcano builds toward eruption, researchers reveal the long history of the global impacts of volcanoes.

The eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai produced one of the most extreme lightning storms ever and it has given scientists a unique glimpse into the volcano's secrets.

THE Leader would love to give a platform to charity and community champions across Wrexham and Flintshire. If you would like your fundraising…

THE annual Tatworth and District Show celebrated its Diamond Anniversary on 20th August with a wonderful show of fruits, flowers, vegetables, arts,…

June Barnes, a former mayor and councillor known as "Mrs Dereham", has died aged 94.

David McPhail funeral: Hundreds farewell legendary funnyman in Christchurch 18 May, 2021 04:30 AM 3 minutes to read New Zealand comedy and acting great David McPhail was farewelled by family and friends at Westpark Chapel in Christchurch this afternoon. Photo / George Heard New Zealand comedy and acting great David McPhail was farewelled by family and friends at Westpark Chapel in Christchurch this afternoon. Photo / George Heard Tears, hugs and raucous laughter marked todays emotional farewell...

“He leaves a great big hole in our lives but not in our hearts. A truly beautiful man,” his son Matt said. McPhails wife Anne had said goodnight to him before going home from the resthome. He died soon after, Matt said. “She said her farewell, and we feel like he was happy. He knew everyone was there and he was ready,” he said. Although his health had taken a bad turn, Matt said his father remained in good spirits. “He was sharp as a tack, one of the most intelligent men I have m...