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A SCRAPYARD crammed full of decaying cars has been branded an “eyesore” by furious residents – and even the owner agrees it’s a “f***ing mess”.

Tensions between the locals and yard owner have reached boiling point, resulting in anti-social behaviour.

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Residents living near the scrapyard say they are sick of the sight of it[/caption]

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The yard is in the picturesque village of Chirk, Wrexham[/caption]

North Wales police are investigating criminal damage and vandalism of the cars and have been forced to patrol the area.

The people of Chirk, a picturesque town famed for its castle, launched a petition against the motor trader who they accuse of parking his cars “recklessly”.

The petition claims: “It has become a significant obstruction for local villagers and visitors. Cars are recklessly parked anywhere, which results in reducing accessibility.”

Despite the locals’ gripes with the mess of machinery on their doorstep, North Wales police said: “We are appealing for information as we continue to investigate reports of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage in Chirk.

“The incidents, targeted towards a local resident’s vehicles, are increasing in the village, which has resulted in further high visibility patrols.”

Inspector Stefan Lederle urged anyone with information about those responsible to contact officers as soon as possible.

“We are continuing to receive reports of targeted criminal damage to vehicles owned by a local man,” Inspector Lederle said.

“Incidents of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage will not be tolerated and those who are responsible will be dealt with robustly once identified.

“I am asking anyone who has witnessed these incidents, or anyone with information about those involved, to make contact with us.”

The officer’s comments prompted an online backlash.

One man wrote: “Given the poor families that live by this scrapyard and the torment they are obviously suffering on a daily basis, saying ASB will not be tolerated must be an absolute insult.

“No-one wants ASB but please read the room. This whole thing needs sorting.”

The scrapyard is next to homes and on a main road used by thousands of visitors to the imposing National Trust-run castle and picturesque gardens, built during the reign of Edward I to subdue any troublesome Welsh princes.

Motor trader Paul Williams says he’s been told he’s not breaking any planning laws.

A note posted on a vandalised car read: “Your children are committing criminal damage to my vehicles and displaying threatening behaviour. What does that say about you as parents??”

He claimed youngsters “don’t give a f***” about being caught.

When asked about what he was doing with the vehicles, he replied:”It’s none of your f****** business and none of Chirk’s business.”

Mr Williams added: “There are always two sides to every story. If they think this is a f—ing mess they should look west. At least I’m not putting out pollutants. I have to live beside a wood panel manufacturer but I’m not protesting outside their gates.”

The town has a population of about 4,500.

Wrexham council have been approached for comment.

But the authority said previously : “Officers are currently looking into the complaints to establish whether any breaches of legislation have taken place.”

Locals say vehicles advertising the scrapyard have been spotted at Llangollen and Oswestry and cars have been left parked around Chirk.

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Police have investigated a number of complaints from the owner about anti-social behaviour[/caption]

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The owner has left notes on the windscreens of the damaged cars[/caption]

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Locals are worried it brings down the beauty of the castle[/caption]

Abi Brown, 49, a neighbour, said : “It’s just getting worse and worse. It’s horrible. Chirk is a lovely place and you have this eyesore as you come into it. People heading to the castle will pass.

“Everyone is fed-up in the village.”

Jack Edwards, 23, who also lives nearby, said: “It looks awful. That’s one big eyesore.

“Kids are not helping by smashing his windows. The council need to take action and the police. It’s a nuisance for everyone.”

There used to be a plant hire business at the site.

Pat Edwards, 69, was worried about the fire risk. She said :”It’s about time something was done. It’s not a very good advert for Chirk.

“Something needs to be done before there’s a tragedy.”

Rob Jones, 52, also a local, added :”It’s not very nice. It’s a tourist area. The council should do something about it.

“There’s strong feeling in Chirk. It’s a terrible mess.

“It was diggers and then turned into scrap cars and a junk yard. It shouldn’t be allowed.”

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The Famous Chirk Castle is a huge visitor attraction[/caption]

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The yard is very close to the castle[/caption]

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Villagers say the business ‘shouldn’t be allowed’[/caption]

NIAMH FARRELLY came home with the plan to go away again.

But she decided that not travelling too far is the right move for now.

Farrelly, 25, switched to Galway United this season from Peamount United, who she joined last year after four years away in Scotland, Italy and England.

Peas meant a return ‘home’. Farrelly grew up in Lucan and joined Peamount as a kid, making her first-team debut when she was just 16.

But Galway boss Phil Trill had been on to her last summer when she weighed up her options and he approached her again in the close season.

Farrelly told SunSport: “I’d lived abroad for four years previously and I kind of wanted to move back away from home.

“I grew up at Peamount and I still have a lot of respect for them.

“I wouldn’t be where I am now. But I just wanted a different challenge.

“I chatted with Phil last year but the timing wasn’t right.

“He spoke to me again when the season was done and I decided it was a good move.

“I’m enjoying it all — apart from the weather.”

The fact Galway, who host Shamrock Rovers at Eamonn Deacy Park today, are serious title challengers having won back-to-back Avenir All-Island Cups was another selling point.

Yet it is a club Farrelly never thought she would be joining when she first left Ireland in 2021.

She said: “Certainly not! It’s funny how the world works.

“The league is definitely more competitive than when I moved away, the talent is more spread out.

“That is probably due to more girls playing football in general.

“We used to be travelling to play teams with Peamount and you’d be thinking, ‘We’ll batter these’. You can’t think that now, every team takes points off everyone. That’s brilliant.”

The four-times capped Ireland star’s return has allowed her to complete her Sports Management degree in DCU, having put it on hold in 2021 when she had the chance to join Glasgow City.

And she admitted that the experiences abroad have whetted her appetite to spread her wings again if there is an opportunity in the future.

Farrelly said: “I moved to Scotland in January 2021 with Glasgow City.

“We’d played them the previous year in the Champions League, losing on penalties.

“At the time, it wasn’t in my mind to go abroad because I was studying. But I felt it was too good an opportunity.

“It was difficult at first with Covid but we won the league. I was there for a year and a half.

“Then Parma came in for me and it was a chance to go to Serie A.

“I’d studied Italian for the Leaving Cert so it was like everything aligned.

“I loved my two years there, it was a completely different experience, different coaches, different style of play, a different lifestyle.

“After that I joined London City. To go to the Championship was a great opportunity but I didn’t play as many games as I’d have liked.

“I was injured in pre-season and then just didn’t really get in.

“At the end of the season, my mind was on coming home, getting my degree and getting playing again.”

Still, going abroad once more is an ambition.

She added: “I’d definitely do it again. But right now I’m tunnel vision on Galway and my degree and doing well this season.”

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