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‘Specialist search and rescue teams’ part of emergency service response at Chirk Castle

Emergency services are currently responding to an incident at Chirk Castle. Local police have issued a statement this lunchtime, “A 17-year-old male is believed to...

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Wales Green Party pledges to replace Council Tax and freeze rents in party manifesto

The Wales Green Party have pledged to offer universal childcare for children aged nine months to four years and to scrap Council Tax if elected...

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Man at centre of North Wales village murder probe named

An inquest has confirmed the identity of the man found dead at a property in Rhosllanerchrugog, near Wrexham last month

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Deputy Leader of Wrexham Council defends “repurposing” Acton Community Centre for adult care services

Cllr David Bithell says turning Acton Community Resource Centre into adult daycare facility is part of price of protecting libraries from budget cuts. v.1

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“Policies within the LDP are now excluded from consideration in the determination of planning applications” in Wrexham

Wrexham Council planning officers have warned that decision-making on planning applications will be “considerably more challenging for Officers and Members alike for the foreseeable future”...

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Forensic science course sees rising demand at Coleg Cambria

A forensic science course launched in response to the “CSI effect” is continuing to gather momentum at Coleg Cambria, with increased demand, new facilities and...

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Man charged following domestic assault in Wrexham

A 44-year-old man has been charged following a domestic assault. Philip Purcell, of no fixed abode, is charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and...

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Police appeal after fatal collision near Bangor-on-Dee

A man has died following a collision between a motorcycle and a tractor near Bangor-on-Dee. Emergency services and the Wales Air Ambulance were called to...

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Police dog helps find high-risk missing person in Wrexham

A police dog has helped officers locate a high-risk missing person in Wrexham. PD Geordie assisted colleagues from Wrexham Town policing team during the search,...

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175,000 attend Wrexham Eisteddfod in “huge success” for the county

The Wrexham Eisteddfod has been hailed a “huge success” after new figures revealed that 175,000 people visited the week-long event. Held in Isycoed in August...

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North Wales police dog Bryn retires after seven years of service

A North Wales Police detection dog has retired after seven years working alongside officers to find drugs, cash and firearms. PD Bryn served as a...

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Six seats, one vote: how Fflint Wrecsam works on 7 May

A Cardiff University study published this week found that just 7% of Welsh adults could correctly name the voting system being used in next month’s...

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Chris Barrie joins Llangollen and Corwen Railway for Wales Comic Con collaboration

Red Dwarf star Chris Barrie swapped travelling through space for the Dee Valley over the weekend to mark the start of Wales Comic Con. The...

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Plaid Cymru outlines bold plans to improve cancer treatment if elected in May

Plaid Cymru’s health spokesperson has outlined his party’s ‘bold and ambitious’ plans to improve cancer treatment standards in the NHS in Wales, should the party...

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A view from Wrexham’s Member of Parliament

Wrexham.com has invited local Members of Parliament and Members of the Senedd to write a monthly article with updates on their work in their respective...

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Two jailed for car thefts across North Wales and Cheshire

Two men have been jailed after stealing cars from driveways across North Wales and Cheshire in a two-day spree that ended with high-speed police pursuits...

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Welsh Wild Beauty goes global with major US spa appointment

An esteemed spa specialist has swapped the US for North Wales to help drive the continued global growth of award-winning organic skincare collection Rhug Wild...

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Local treasures and unique finds at Artisan Vintage Flea Market

An Artisan Vintage Flea Market came to Tŷ Pawb on 14 March, a free-entry event running throughout the day. The market hosted a range of...

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A view from Clwyd South’s Member of the Senedd

Wrexham.com has invited local Members of Parliament and Members of the Senedd to write a monthly article with updates on their work in their respective...

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RSV vaccine cuts hospitalisation risk by 75% – and it is now available to the over-80s in Wales

The RSV vaccine cuts the risk of hospitalisation from the virus by 75 per cent among older adults who receive it, according to a new...