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Young baker “honoured” to attend St David’s Day reception at 10 Downing Street
A rising Welsh food influencer and star baker was among the invited guests at a prestigious St David’s Day reception at 10 Downing Street. Naomi...
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Wrexham care homes helping to save Wales’ declining swift population
A local care organisation has teamed up with the North Wales Wildlife Trust to save one of Wales’ most threatened birds. Working with the charity...
Corporate Joint Committees face scrutiny over economic development pace
The North Wales growth deal has moved from a “red to amber” rating after significant improvement in delivery, but concerns remain over the pace of...
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HMS Dragon departs Portsmouth for Cyprus
Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon has left Portsmouth for the Eastern Mediterranean as part of Britain’s increased defensive presence in the region. Prime Minister Keir...
Wrexham man jailed for raping child
A Wrexham man has been jailed for raping and sexually assaulting a child. William Davies, 32, of no fixed abode, was found guilty of rape...
Suspension lifted on Kronospan boiler after emissions improvements
Suspension of use of a specific boiler at the Kronospan factory in Chirk has been lifted. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) issued the suspension in January...
Police officers in North Wales to receive upgraded Tasers
North Wales Police officers will begin receiving a new type of Taser device from March. NWP Wrexham Rural said in its 24-hour round-up that the...
Police appeal after catering trailer theft
A police appeal has been launched after a catering trailer was stolen from the Wrexham Industrial Estate. The black stainless steel trailer is believed to...
Pilot scheme makes school journey safer for Wrexham pupils
A pilot scheme aimed at making the journey to school safer and easier for children in a city centre school has been praised by pupils...
Mobile networks criticised after Wrexham signal survey
A survey of more than 1,000 people across Wrexham has found widespread dissatisfaction with mobile and internet coverage across Wrexham County Borough. The survey, which...
Three arrests following “homophobically and racially aggravated public order offences” during Wrexham Chelsea cup tie
Three men have been arrested in connection with “homophobically and racially aggravated public order offences” during Wrexham AFC’s FA Cup Fifth Round fixture against Chelsea....
Wrexham teen ‘dragged into woods and raped' when walking home, court hears
Gift Oladele denies all charges
Health board denies pillow shortage at Glan Clwyd Hospital
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has dismissed rumours of a pillow shortage at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd after claims circulated on social media. It comes after...
More young people in Wales to qualify for £40-a-week EMA support
More 16 to 18-year-olds in Wales will be eligible for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) from September. The £40 a-week allowance helps young pay for costs...
Help Me Quit: New app to support smokers in Wales quit for good
A new app offering free and personalised support to help people quit smoking for good is being rolled out across Wales. The Help Me Quit...
Charity Shop Girl to lead fashion fundraiser for Hope House
A TV presenter and social media personality known for her love of vintage fashion is hosting a charity styling event to raise funds for Hope...
Fire service issues chip pan warning after North Wales house fire
A warning about the dangers of chip pan fires has been issued after a blaze at a home in Holyhead, North Wales Fire and Rescue...
“Incredibly frustrating” quashed Local Development Plan still not withdrawn
Wrexham is still in “planning limbo” following the quashing of the decision to adopt the council’s local development plan, leaving councillors navigating two conflicting policy...
Labour promise “complete overhaul of the Wrexham Maelor Hospital” – if reelected
Election promises have been challenged in the Senedd by the Welsh Conservative Party, with a local promise made by the First Minister. The topic was...
Wrexham Council seeks tenders for solar panel installations and lift replacements at Guildhall
Wrexham Council has sought tenders for solar panel installations at three of its town centre buildings and is looking for a contractor to replace all...