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Video Q&A with Tim Sly
Tim Sly is standing for the Liberal Democrats in Fflint Wrecsam. As readers will hopefully know we have candidate lists, Q&As and some video interviews...
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Video Q&A with Cristiana Emsley
Cristiana Emsley is standing for Reform in Fflint Wrecsam. As readers will hopefully know we have candidate lists, Q&As and some video interviews with list...
The 'depraved' predator who brutally raped teen in woodland and showed no remorse
Migrant Gift Oladele, was previously jailed for a sexually motivated attack, but was not deported after successfully appealing decision through the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal
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“Dangerous predator” jailed for 17 years for raping young woman in Wrexham
A 24-year-old man who raped a young woman in Wrexham has been jailed. Gift Oladele, of the Manchester area and currently of no fixed abode,...
Election 2026: Union calls for urgent reforms as parties set out education pledges
NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union has urged political parties to make education the priority of their plans for Wales if elected on May 7. The...
Local artists create ‘Wonder Wall’ inspired by historic quilt
Small canvas tiles have been decorated inspired by James Williams’ coverlet, the Wonder Quilt of Wrexham, and pieced together to form a large canvas ‘patchwork’...
Migrant who raped teenager in North Wales after avoiding deportation jailed for 17 years
Gift Oladele, 24, was convicted after dragging a 19-year-old woman into woodland in Wrexham
Video Q&A with Carrie Harper
Carrie Harper is standing for Plaid Cymru in Fflint Wrecsam. As readers will hopefully know we have candidate lists, Q&As and some video interviews with...
Senedd Elections 2026: Clwyd constituency candidates and parties
With the Senedd Elections on May 7 just days away we continue to highlight the record number of candidates competing for your vote under the...
Wrexham Symphony Orchestra celebrates ‘Year of Wonder’ with special concert
Music by well known classical composers including Rossini, Brahms and Saint Saëns is set to take centre stage at a celebratory concert as part of...
Planning inspectors overturn decision to refuse HMO on Rhosddu Road
Plans for a four-bed HMO on Rhosddu Road can now progress after the planning inspector reversed v.1
Video Q&A with Nigel Williams
Nigel Williams is standing for Reform in Fflint Wrecsam. As readers will hopefully know we have candidate lists, Q&As and some video interviews with list...
Reform UK edges ahead of Plaid Cymru in latest Senedd election poll
A new poll, conducted by Survation on behalf of Aberystwyth University and Newyddion S4C, places Reform UK slightly ahead of Plaid Cymru in voting intention...
Half of Wrexham residents not recycling food waste, says council
Wrexham residents have been encouraged to dispose of their food waste correctly after it was revealed that just under half recycle using their food caddies....
Sertraline batch recalled after pack found to contain wrong antidepressant
Patients prescribed sertraline have been told to check the batch number on their pack after the medicines regulator issued a recall. The Medicines and Healthcare...
Video Q&A with Ken Skates
Ken Skates is standing for Welsh Labour in Fflint Wrecsam. As readers will hopefully know we have candidate lists, Q&As and some video interviews with...
Ruabon mum “£800 a month worse off” due to Senedd’s childcare offer
Teacher Caroline Minchin says she will consider her vote carefully in the Senedd elections after feeling penalised by differences in Welsh and English childcare support. v.1
Hotel manager completes 200-Mile cycling challenge for cancer charity and colleague
The manager of a Llangollen hotel has completed a tough 200-mile cycling challenge to raise money for a cancer charity. Becky Shields from the Wild...
Video Q&A with Lee Lavery
Lee Lavery is standing for the Green Party in Fflint Wrecsam. As readers will hopefully know we have candidate lists, Q&As and some video interviews...
Youths seen throwing stones at moving vehicles in Wrexham
North Wales Police said a number of vehicles were damaged on Monday evening