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North Wales Police and Crime Panel agrees 50p per week increase to Council Tax precept
The amount that residents pay towards the cost of policing in North Wales will increase by 50p a week from April. The North Wales Police and Crime Panel approved Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Andy Dunbobbin’s proposal to increase the policing precept on Council Tax at a meeting at Coed Pella...
Surinam toads breed at Chester Zoo for the first time
Surinam toads have bred at Chester Zoo for the first time, marking a milestone for a species rarely seen in UK collections. The aquatic toads, native to South America, are known for a distinctive reproductive process in which developing young are carried beneath the skin of the female’s back. Four...
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'Game-changing' Wrexham Gateway project surges past £100m investment mark
It would be the 'biggest regeneration scheme the city has ever seen'
Rape and sexual assault survivors to get earlier case review under expanded pilot
More rape and sexual assault survivors across England and Wales will be able to ask for a review of their case before a final decision to offer no evidence is made, after a pilot scheme was expanded into three more regions. Following positive feedback from an initial pilot in the West Midlands, whic...
MS urges Welsh Government to deliver long-delayed GP surgeries in North Wales
A North Wales Member of the Senedd has called on the Welsh Government to end what he described as “delays and excuses” and deliver new GP surgeries for communities across the region. Mark Isherwood, a Conservative MS, raised the concerns during First Minister’s Question last week, criticising ...
Appeal launched amid concerns for missing person from Southsea
Wrexham Rural Police released the above image saying they are “…concerned for Michelle aged 51, from the Southsea area of Wrexham” In the appeal they added, “Michelle was last seen by her family this afternoon, but has not been in contact since. “Michelle is described as being white, of me...
Wrexham AFC sign Zak Vyner from Bristol City
Wrexham AFC say they are “delighted” to confirm the signing of Zak Vyner from Bristol City for an undisclosed fee – believe to be in the region of £1.5m Vyner, 28, has signed a contract until the end of the 2028/29 season, with the option for a further year. A product of the Bristol City […...
Iconic Airbus Beluga aircraft to become STEM centre at Broughton
One of Airbus’ BelugaST aircraft will be rehomed at Broughton and transformed into a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths support facility. The aircraft touched down in Broughton last week after completing its final flight from Bordeaux, marking the end of a 30-year career supporting Airbus...
Speedy Freight ranked 31st in UK’s Elite Franchise Top 100
Speedy Freight has been named as one of the UK’s top franchisors, securing a place in the HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) for 2026. The same-day courier and logistics provider, based in Wrexham, has been ranked 31st on the national list, marking the fourth consecutive year it has featured in ...
Wrexham man jailed for nine years for grooming and sexually abusing a child via online game
A 28-year-old man has been jailed for grooming and sexually abusing a child he met on an online video game. Nico Williams, of Vicarage Hill, Rhostyllen, Wrexham, appeared at Mold Crown Court on Thursday, 29 January for sentence. He had previously admitted five charges including three counts of engag...
Welsh Government threatens Wrexham and Flintshire with potential fines for missing recycling targets
Both authorities fell short of the Welsh Government's 2024/25 recycling target and could be facing infraction charges. v.1
New programme offering early support for people affected by ketamine
A new programme is being developed in Wales to help people get earlier support for ketamine-related health problems. Use of the Class B drug, which has risen in recent years, can cause severe and irreversible damage to the bladder and kidneys. Early identification tools are now being used to identif...
Improvements to Riverside Park in Llangollen to boost accessibility and wellbeing
Work to improve accessibility and boost health and wellbeing at Llangollen’s Riverside Park is set to begin next week. The project, funded by the Shared Prosperity Transitional Year Funding, will begin on Monday, 2 February. It has been coordinated by Denbighshire County Council’s Streetscene de...
Suicide chemical seller and grandson who tried to kill Nan among criminals jailed in January
Knifeman and strangler also locked up for harrowing crimes across region
Leafy Welsh city suburb where barking dogs have driven residents mad for three years
Residents have been complaining for years over multiple dogs at property and this week the courts got involved
Wrexham fundraiser completes 60-mile birthday walk in memory of her son
A Wrexham fundraiser and campaigner has completed an extraordinary 60-mile walk in just two days to mark her 60th birthday, raising vital funds for suicide prevention and support services. Susan is well-known in the area, having been the project lead in bringing the Baton of Hope to Wrexham in 2025,...
Llangollen resident joins Princess of Wales on mental wellbeing walk
A Llangollen resident has joined the Princess of Wales for a nature-based wellbeing walk through the Peak District. Led by mental health charity Mind Over Mountains, The Princess of Wales was undaunted by the wind and rain as she walked and chatted with volunteers and past participants from the orga...
Clap for Rupert: Wrexham AFC fans unite for baby fighting for life
Wrexham football fans are being urged to clap for a seriously ill baby during the club’s home match against Millwall. Supporters have been asked to applaud for 60 seconds in the seventh minute in tribute to seven-month-old Rupert Smith, who is fighting for his life at Alder Hey Children’s Hospit...
Gala concert to showcase Welsh talent from Wrecsam National Eisteddfod
A gala evening showcasing some of the finest Welsh talent from the 2025 Wrecsam National Eisteddfod will take place next month. Organised by the Rhos Male Voice Choir, the event will take place at the Stiwt Theatre on Saturday, 28 February. It will feature performances from two blue ribbon soloists,...