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Council Tax revaluation ‘not a revenue-raising exercise’, says new finance minister
The Welsh Government is “currently considering” whether to carry out a council tax revaluation this Senedd term, the finance minister has told the Senedd, insisting...
Chirk churchyard creates special space for children to remember loved ones
A special area of the churchyard in Chirk has been dedicated for children to remember family, friends and pets who have died. The Vicar of...
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Further strike action forces Wrexham high school closure for two days
Political leaders have called for a resolution to the Darland High School dispute but teachers are due to walk out for two days next week with no agreement in sight. v.1
Fflint Wrecsam MS welcomes ‘real opportunity’ as UEFA U19 championship comes to north Wales
(Note to readers: The FAW have been utterly terrible at communicating with us on this event. We have tried for this, and generally over the...
£50,000 boost to fund free summer sports activities across North Wales
A £50,000 sporting boost will help fund free activities and community events across the region during the summer holidays. The Summer Sport and Actif Programme...
Childline sees rise in loneliness counselling for children and teens
A growing number of children and young people are reaching out to Childline for help as they struggle with loneliness and isolations. In the past...
As Burnham heads to Downing St – Local MS notes Greater Manchester has more policing powers than Wales
A Fflint Wrecsam MS has backed the Welsh Government’s push to devolve justice and policing, telling the Senedd that Greater Manchester currently has more powers...
Club legend Super Paul Mullin leaves Wrexham AFC as mutual agreement reached
Super Paul Mullin has left Wrexham AFC by mutual consent. The club said this afternoon he departs the club “with our heartfelt thanks for the...
Bypass temporarily closed as central reservation catches fire – further hotspots dampened down
A section of the bypass was closed just before 4pm this afternoon, as the central reservation fell victim to the heatwave. Firefighters were called to...
North Wales sex attacker died in prison after signs of sepsis were missed
Graham Joseph Stridgeon was jailed in 2018 for historic sexual abuse of a boy at a notorious care home
Heritage railway cancels Saturday services over safety concerns amid extreme heat
The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has cancelled all train services on Saturday (June 27) amid the extreme weather.
Teachers strike to close Wrexham school for two more days as dispute continues
Pupils at Darland High School in Wrexham will have to stay at home for two days next week as teachers continue strike action.
Hawarden records one of North East Wales' hottest June days on record
North East Wales has sweltered through one of its hottest June days on record, with temperatures more than double the seasonal average.
Extreme heat forces Wrexham football festival to postpone
ORGANISERS of an event taking place in Wrexham this weekend, have made the decision to postpone due to the weather.
Murder probe launched after man found dead
Police said a 46-year-old man was found dead after concerns were raised for his welfare
Murder investigation launched into death of man in Brymbo
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 46-year-old man from Brymbo, Wrexham. Officers attended an address at Bryn y Ffynnon on...
Man arrested as police launch murder probe into death of person found in Wrexham home
Police were called to concerns for a man in Brymbo on Thursday
Welsh Ambulance Service declares critical incident amid surge in 999 calls
The Welsh Ambulance Service has declared a critical incident after a sharp rise in 999 calls, including patients with serious and life-threatening conditions awaiting a...
Wrexham Council explains why some schools stopped serving hot meals during heatwave
Some schools across Wrexham have stopped serving hot meals this week due to the ongoing heatwave.