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Welcome to North Wales Live's breaking news blog for September 10, 2019.

We will be bringing you regular updates throughout the day of all the breaking news and sport from across North Wales.

We will have pictures, video, tweets and comments covering the latest North Wales traffic, weather forecasts and anything else.

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How Manchester United’s penalty conversion rate ranks in the league

The new Premier League season may only be four games old but there has already been plenty of drama right across the opening month of the new campaign.

From Liverpool winning their opening four fixtures - the only top flight club to have done so - to a host of controversy surrounding VAR, the opening month of the 2019/20 campaign has certainly been filled with excitement.

Traffic - Gwynedd

Slow traffic on A493 in both directions near Islawr-dref turning. In the roadworks area.
Convoy system in place.

Traffic - Rhyl

Usual congestion on A525 Vale Road Bridge inbound at Kinmel Street / High Street (Apollo Traffic Lights).

Fire service update

All quiet for the fire service in the last couple of hours with no incidents of note.

Last night's A55 work

Here is what was done at the A55 roadworks last night.

Armed cops arrest man after reports of threats made with gun

Armed cops arrested a man after reports of threats being made with a gun in Wrexham .

Officers from the Cheshire and North Wales Alliance Armed Policing Unit descended on the town on Monday after they were called about threats being made.

Armed police called to reports of man with gun in Wrexham
Armed police called to reports of man with gun in Wrexham (Image: @CheshNWalesAAP)

Thug who did this to defenceless man in street walked free from court

This is the moment a thug knocked a man to the ground and then booted him while he lay unconscious on the pavement.

Mitchell Redmore had attacked the man without any provocation. His head was said to have been lifted up by the force of the kick.

Grab from Crown Prosecution Service Video - CCTV. Mitchell Redmore was told he was guilty of 'thuggish behaviour that gives Wrexham a bad name'
Grab from Crown Prosecution Service Video - CCTV. Mitchell Redmore was told he was guilty of 'thuggish behaviour that gives Wrexham a bad name' (Image: Crown Prosecution Service)

Traffic - Anglesey

Queueing traffic on A55 Britannia Bridge Eastbound around J8A A5 Holyhead Road (Llanfair P.G).

Driver 'lucky to be alive' after terrifying lorry incident did this to her

A woman is “lucky to be alive” after the step from a lorry’s cab smashed through her car windscreen and broke her nose.

Dominique Brown, 25, from Prestatyn , was driving near Meliden in Denbighshire on Monday afternoon when the step fell from the vehicle and hurtled through her windscreen.

Dominique Brown was hurt when the step from a lorry's cab smashed through her windscreen
Dominique Brown was hurt when the step from a lorry's cab smashed through her windscreen (Image: Dominique Brown)

A55 closure update

The A55 at Llanfairfechan is back open after animals were removed from the carriageway.

Delays remain in place at the moment.

Image from the A55

Here is an image from the A55 which has been closed due to animals on the road.

A55 closed due to sheep on road near Llanfairfechan
A55 closed due to sheep on road near Llanfairfechan (Image: Traffic Wales)

Wrexham AFC penalty hero usually 'at the back of the queue' for spot kicks

Jake Lawlor joked he is ‘usually at the back of the queue’ when it comes to taking penalties, but was bold enough to step forward and fire Wrexham into the fourth round of the SPFL Challenge Cup.

The Dragons claimed a 6-5 win over high flying Scottish Championship side Ayr United on Saturday after the scores were locked at 1-1 after 90 minutes to earn a place in the hat for the fourth round draw which is being made at 12.30pm on Tuesday.

Wrexham AFC's Jake Lawlor converts the winning penalty in the shootout against Ayr United
Wrexham AFC's Jake Lawlor converts the winning penalty in the shootout against Ayr United (Image: Daily Post Wales)

North Wales restaurant lands coveted spot in Good Food Guide 2020

An establishment in North Wales has been named one of best restaurants in the UK as part of the Good Food Guide 2020.

The Sosban & The Old Butcher’s on Anglesey ranked 45th in the annual Top 50 Restaurants 2020, published by Waitrose & Partners .

Sosban and the Old Butchers in Menai Bridge
Sosban and the Old Butchers in Menai Bridge

The dirtiest teams in the Premier League with Man United and Everton struggling

The Premier League is six games old and the league table is starting to take shape.

Liverpool sit top of the division after six matches after a 100% start to the season.

A55 - animals on road

There will be a closure on the A55 near Llanfairfechan due to animals on the road.

Expect delays.

Wanted man arrested

A wanted man has been arrested by police.

New Land Rover Defender that was inspired by Anglesey original has been launched

The latest Land Rover Defender - which has been inspired by the original vehicle dreamt up on Anglesey - has been launched.

Production of the long running Defender - whose lineage dated back to the original Land Rover of 1948 - ended in 2016, with drivers instantly mourning the loss of the company’s seminal off-roader.

New Land Rover Defender released on September 10th 2019. Inspired by the first Land Rover that was designed at Red Wharf Bay on Anglesey
New Land Rover Defender released on September 10th 2019. Inspired by the first Land Rover that was designed at Red Wharf Bay on Anglesey (Image: Daily Post Wales)

Long delays due to roadworks

There are long delays on the A55 at Llanddulas due to roadworks.

Wide load warning

People are being warned to expect delays as a wide load is moved through Flintshire.

How much did Liverpool FC, Everton FC and Manchester United earn in TV money?

New figures have shown that Liverpool raked in more TV money than any other Premier League club last season.

The Reds, who enjoyed a successful 2018/19 Premier League campaign, before capping it off with a sixth European Cup triumph, earned themselves a whopping £154.2m through TV money.

Fire service update

All quiet for the fire service in the last couple of hours with no incidents of note.

Public help restrain arrested man

Future of Manchester United defender may remain in Italy

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has hinted that his long-term future may be in Italy.

The Englishman joined Serie A outfit AS Roma on a season-long loan and has spoken out about his plans at the end of the season.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang battles for possession with Chris Smalling during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United FC at Emirates Stadium on March 10, 2019
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang battles for possession with Chris Smalling during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United FC at Emirates Stadium on March 10, 2019 (Image: Getty Images)

Ryan Giggs a contented man after promising night for Wales

Ryan Giggs was a contented man as he reflected on Wales’ friendly win over Belarus and beneficial results elsewhere in Euro 2020 qualifying.

Manchester United winger Daniel James curled home a superb 17th-minute winner to give Wales a 1-0 victory over Belarus in Cardiff on Monday night.

Ryan Giggs the Urdd Eisteddfod in Cardiff
Ryan Giggs (Image: Arwyn Roberts)

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Swimmers become first ever to swim around Great Orme

A team of swimmers have become the first people ever to swim around Llandudno’s Great Orme .

The Great Orme swimmers celebrating their success
The Great Orme swimmers celebrating their success (Image: Daily Post Wales)

Drink drive arrests made

A warning from police following several drink drive arrests.

Latest updates from your team

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Everton

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Sainsbury's issues statement after dead seagulls caught in netting

Pictures showing dead seagulls trapped in netting above a North Wales supermarket have prompted a backlash from bird lovers.

The photos, taken of the roof space above Sainsbury’s Local outlet on Mostyn Street in Llandudno, captured the remains of two seagulls caught in netting designed to keep them away from the building.

A Sainsbury's Local store in Mostyn Street, Llandudno. Image: North Wales Live/David Powell
A Sainsbury's Local store in Mostyn Street, Llandudno. Image: North Wales Live/David Powell (Image: Daily Post Wales)

Traffic update - A55

Long delays at the moment on the A55 in the roadworks area.