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Parents jailed for death of vulnerable daughter

A mother and a father have today been jailed for causing or allowing the death of their daughter. Alan Davies and Bernita Davies, both 60,...

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The faces of a mum and dad who left their daughter to fade away and die

Bernita and Alan Davies allowed their daughter Steffie to die 'in the most inhumane way'

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First Minister defends Welsh Governments Covid record amid calls for Wales-specific inquiry

The First Minister has told the Senedd that Wales wanted to extend the October 2020 ‘firebreak’ lockdown but could not do so because the UK...

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Steffie Davies' parents jailed after 'letting her die in the most inhumane way'

Bernita and Alan Davies have been jailed for eight years for allowing the death of their daughter in 'terrible' conditions

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Wales Ombudsman criticises Betsi Cadwaladr over repeated failures in prostate cancer care

The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales has issued a fourth public interest report in nine years criticising Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board over delays in...

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New rules cut number of times Wrexham learners can change their driving test date

Learner drivers using test centres at Wrexham and Chester have two weeks to act before new rules from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency cut...

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North Wales Fire Service urged to engage with Wrexham Council amid scrutiny concerns

Wrexham's Democratic Services Committee has expressed concern that the fire service continues to increase its precept but does not come to the authority to face member scrutiny. v.1

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'Steffie was left to fade into insignificance in the most inhumane way possible'

Alan and Bernita Davies from Wrexham both admitted causing or allowing the death of their daughter, who had anxiety and rarely left the house

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250 cannabis plants seized during Rhos raid

A large amount of suspected cannabis has been seized following a warrant in Wrexham. The raid was executed at an address in Rhos by the...

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Moment police uncover major £260k cannabis farm during raid

Around 250 cannabis plants were seized following the police raid

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Welsh voters to get power to remove MSs between elections under new law

Voters in Wales will get power to remove Members of the Senedd between elections under a new law. The Senedd Cymru (Member Accountability and Elections)...

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Public Health Wales issues warning on Meningitis B symptoms amid Kent outbreak

But most teenagers are not vaccinated v.1

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Senedd votes to ban greyhound racing in Wales

Wales has become the first UK nation to introduce on ban on greyhound racing. Senedd members voted 39-10, with two abstentions, in favour of the...

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Could double red lines help ease Wrexham Maelor’s parking problem? First Minister has her doubts

The First Minister has acknowledged that parking at Wrexham Maelor Hospital has become a serious problem, and said the Welsh Government would consider any funding...

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Daughter left to die by mum and dad weighed just five stone when found

Bernita and Alan Davies have admitted causing or allowing the death of Steffie Davies

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Councillor who fought LDP in court says withdrawal puts 3,000-home ‘super estate’ plans in doubt

The councillor who helped take the Welsh Government and housing developers to the Court of Appeal over Wrexham’s Local Development Plan has said he believes...

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Victorian Grade II-listed Gatehouse in Wrexham going under the hammer

A Grade II-listed Victorian gatehouse in Wrexham will go under the hammer this month with a guide price of £125,000. Acton Park Lodge will feature in...

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From scouse to ‘grandpa’s bread’: Residents create memory-filled cookbook

Care home residents in Wrexham have shared their favourite culinary memories to create a new recipe book. ‘Down Memory Lane – Through the Seasons’ is...

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HBO returns to north Wales for House of the Dragon season three

Avid viewers of House of the Dragon may, once again, recognise key Welsh landmarks when the new series hits screens later this year. HBO filmed...

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Plaid Cymru accuses Welsh Government of moving goalposts on apprenticeship numbers

The First Minister has been accused of moving the goalposts on Wales’s apprenticeship target after a prolonged exchange in the Senedd in which she was...