Local News
First Minister pressed on future planning reforms after Wrexham LDP challenge
Effective and meaningful community engagement is needed for future Local Development Plans and planning decisions, the first minister has said. Rhun ap Iorwerth made the...
Local messages
Wrexham University completes state-of-the-art simulation and immersive learning centre
Work on a state-of-the-art Simulation and Immersive Learning Centre that will offer students with realistic and interactive environments, has been completed. The facility, at Wrexham...
World Cup can coincide with rise in domestic abuse, Crimestoppers warns
A new campaign urging the public to help tackle domestic abuse by recognising the signs and sharing information anonymously has been launched to coincide with...
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Loot Review: Outrageous comedy delights audiences at Grove Park Theatre
An abso-Loot-ley fantastic production of Joe Orton’s ‘Loot’ was brought to life at Grove Park Theatre last month (May 19-23). The cast and crew did...
Former Groves school set to be sold to Coleg Cambria after executive board approval
The former Groves school is set to be sold to Coleg Cambria as part of the institution’s plans to expand its offer in Wrexham city...
Retiring Wrexham jewellers pass the torch to H&T Pawnbrokers
The faces behind one of Wrexham’s best known businesses are retiring after more than four decades in the city centre. Jewellers Martin and Ruth Rees,...
National Poet of Wales Hanan Issa wows audiences at Wrexham Carnival of Words
National Poet of Wales Hanan Issa captivated audiences at a special Poetry Live & Dangerous event held as part of this year’s Wrexham Carnival of...
Flintshire Council backs calls to declare “healthcare emergency” in North Wales
Flintshire County Council has backed a motion declaring a ‘healthcare emergency’ in North Wales. The authority will invite the chair and chief executive of Betsi...
Ken Skates discusses narrow victory, Labour defeat, and representing Fflint Wrecsam
Ken Skates returned to the Senedd last month as the Member for the new Fflint Wrecsam constituency, taking the sixth and final seat by a...
Go-ahead given for six new EV charging points at Chirk McDonald’s
Plans to install six new EV (electric vehicle) charging points at a fast food takeaway car park have been given the go-ahead. Last month, Wrexham.com...
Annabel Croft heading to Wrexham for special theatre event
Former British tennis star and broadcaster Annabel Croft is set to visit Wrexham this autumn for a special one-off theatre event. She will take to...
Welsh Government announces launch of Grassroots Pride fund
A Welsh Government fund supporting local Pride events will open for applications next week. The Grassroots Pride Fund, delivered with support from Pride Cymru, aims...
Row over Welsh flags attached to lampposts sparks 'let them fly' call
Former Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales Arfon Jones has called for Welsh Dragon flags to be removed from Wrexham lampposts, claiming they are being used as 'symbols of fear and intimidation' against minority communities in the city centre
Updated: Rail disruption after vehicle hits bridge on Wrexham to Bidston line
Updated: TfW have warned that service disruption will remain until at least 8pm this evening. Rail users are being warned of travel disruption after after...
Man arrested after late-night kebab shop 'assault' in North Wales village
An area surrounding the takeaway was cordoned off while police investigated the incident
Witness appeal launched after assault in Rhos
A police appeal has been launched following an assault in Rhosllanerchrugog. The incident happened at Rhos Kebabs on Market Street, shortly before midnight on Friday,...
Wrexham Scouts celebrate 50 years of friendship with German group
Over 40 Wrexham Scouts have travelled to Germany to celebrate 50 years of friendship with the Ring Rote Erde Pfadfinder in Märkischer Kreis. The week-long...
Wrexham Council formally recommends disposal of vacant Groves site to Coleg Cambria
Wrexham Council is set to agree terms to sell the former Groves High School site to Coleg Cambria, with sign off expected at Tuesday’s Executive...
Wrexham Council Leader warns new Welsh Government over additional learning needs funding
Wrexham Council’s £345m revenue budget for 2025/26 closed the year with a net surplus of £166,000 against budget, a report to the Executive Board says,...
Village Bakery Coordinator swaps bakery floor for dance floor in aid of Wrexham hospice
A supply chain coordinator is swapping the bakery floor for the ballroom floor – with a little help from Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel...