Megan Haf Donoher

25-years-old, Wales. University of Aberdeen MA English 2022.

The Leader •

Wrexham runner's celebratory event to mark 400 consecutive half marathons

Helen Ryvar, from Llay, is running to raise money for Mind following the tragic sudden death of her ex-husband in 2020, just before the lockdown hit the UK.

She said it was a huge shock, leaving her kids devastated, but running helped the now 42-year-old deal with the bereavement process, by focusing her energy on something positive and staying strong for her children.

She began running or walking short distances every day and by February 2021 embarked on a 28-day challenge to run a half marat
The Leader •

North Wales Police warning after increase in thefts from unsecure vehicles

Drivers are being provided with simple measures to protect their vehicle and deter potential thieves.

All vehicles should be locked, even when filling up with fuel or leaving it parked on a driveway as it reduces the possibility of them being targeted by thieves.

The warning comes from the 'North Wales Community Alert' where police state that "there have been reports in some areas of things being stolen from insecure vehicles."

Police are warning residents not to leave anything valuable on sh
The Leader •

The Little Children's Market comes to Wrexham on its UK tour

The market will be at the Brymbo Enterprise Centre between 11-12.30pm. Entry is £2 and children go free.

The aim is to provide a place where families within local communities can come and sell their outgrown items to other local families to help prevent landfill waste.

Laural Dean, the charity founder, discovered preloved baby and children’s markets, sparking the desire to run her own market with a focus on quality items and an enjoyable experience.

Anyone can become involved as stalls are av
The Leader •

Ryan Reynolds says Mullin is his 'ride or die' in comedic Mint Mobile advert

The Wrexham AFC owner advertises the new Mint family plans for mobile users for just $15 a month each, giving his "sincere apologies" to Rob McElhenney who wasn't considered important enough to be included in his family mobile plan.

Ryan said the modern family plan should be shared with the "most important person in his life... Wrexham striker Super Paul Mullin."

Ryan continues: "My wife is just going to have to try again next season."

The 30-second video generated laughs among Wrexham AFC fa
The Leader •

Crusaders super fan cycles from Wrexham to Cornwall for MND

Mark Jones, 64, started his five-day cycle on May 23, completing a grand total of 582.3km (approx. 361.82 mi), ascending 6,874m at an average speed of 18.2km.

Mark was inspired by English rugby union coach Kevin Sinfield’s seven marathons in seven days fundraising challenge on behalf of his friend and former professional rugby league player Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with MND in 2019.

He said: “One of the things that struck me since I have been fundraising is how many people have been affec
The Leader •

Wrexham AFC player donates match shirt to charity fundraiser

Tom Vickery, 31, from Exeter, is fundraising for the Adam Stansfield Foundation in memory of Adam who was a professional footballer.

Adam sadly passed away from bowel cancer in 2010 at the age of 31.

In a bid to raise funds, Tom contacted the star player, McAlinden, for help, who kindly donated one of his match shirts.

Raffle tickets are now available at £5 each and are available by replying to Tom’s post on Twitter, before the draw is made on Sunday, June 11.

Tom said: “Clubs across the cou
The Leader •

Johns’ Boys choir say singing on BGT was an experience they will 'never forget'

Johns’ Boys choir, from Rhos, made it to the top three but just missed their place in Sunday’s final when it came down to the judges voting between them and 11-year-old singer Olivia Lynes.

Aled Phillips, choir conductor and director of music at Oswestry School, said: “It was a wonderful experience and all the lads in the choir should be so proud of themselves.

“A huge thank you to all the messages of support which the choir have received.”

The choir was praised for their “immaculate” vocals
Mancunian Matters •

PCOS: The truth behind the diagnosis and the impact on those affected

“It took years of being called hysterical to get my diagnosis and I’m still not getting the support I need to live my life the way I want.”

Leila Martyn is a mother of two in her early forties. She was diagnosed with PCOS as a teenager and was told she would struggle to conceive.

The NHS defines polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as a common condition that affects how a woman’s ovaries work.

There is currently no known cause or cure.

After her fourth miscarriage, Leila began to research recurr
South West Londoner •

Disabled Eurostar passenger abandoned on train at St Pancras

A disabled Eurostar passenger was abandoned on a train at St Pancras station – despite booking wheelchair assistance ahead of her travels.

Jacqueline Jackson, 55, from East Sussex, had arrived in London from Paris last week when staff left her stranded on the train.

Jaki, who was diagnosed with ALS in August, had booked staff assistance ahead of her trip.

But staff failed to show, leaving her stranded and alone for 15 minutes before she was eventually helped.

The delay caused her to miss her
Mancunian Matters •

Everything you need to know about the local election in Trafford

Local council elections are taking place across Greater Manchester (and elsewhere) on 4 May – including in Trafford.

Here’s your guide to what you need to know.

What election is taking place in Trafford?

All 63 seats across all the wards in the borough are up for election when the polls open.

Who can vote in the elections?

The deadline for registering to vote has now passed – it was 17 April. Anyone who applied before that date will be eligible, so long as they:
• are 18 or older on the day