Historic “Welcome to Wales” sign removed after crash
A decades‑old border sign near Chirk has been taken down following a vehicle collision, prompting a call for restoration funds and a skilled blacksmith.
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A decades‑old border sign near Chirk has been taken down following a vehicle collision, prompting a call for restoration funds and a skilled blacksmith.
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