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Tributes paid to Village Bakery “hero” Phil who mentored generations of bakers
Tributes have been paid to a bakery “hero” whose sudden death has devastated colleagues. Phil Lancelotte, 63, spent more than four decades at the Jones...
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The Snuts and Ocean Colour Scene help raise funds for local hospice care
Over two thousand music fans turned out in force for an unforgettable weekend of entertainment in aid of Nightingale House Hospice. The Snuts and Ocean...
Plans to turn family home into HMO to go before councillors again
Fresh plans to convert a three-bedroom family home into a House of Multiple Occupancy will go before councillors next week for a second time. The...
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Six more rapid EV chargers planned for Chirk McDonald’s car park
InstaVolt has applied to Wrexham Council for permission to install six additional rapid electric vehicle chargers at the McDonald’s car park at Chirk, in a...
Talented Wrexham teen shines in prestigious culinary competition
A 16-year-old from Wrexham served up a standout performance to finish first runner-up in one of the country’s most prestigious culinary competitions. Rya Smith, a...
Incoming Senedd needs new structure for handling 18 MSs covering Wrexham
Wrexham Council’s deputy leader expects no party to win overall control of the Senedd in Thursday’s election, and hopes whichever government forms will reduce what...
Last YouGov poll predicts Senedd election result – make sure you have your real say on Thursday!
YouGov / ITVWales poll predicts Wrexham could end up with two Plaid Cymru, two Reform , one Labour and one Conservative MS by (possibly) Friday...
Wrexham school shooting 'not a targeted attack' North Wales Police say
Police have increased their presence at the school after a teenager was hit by a pellet while pl;aying football
Beyond party politics: The independent candidates standing in the Senedd election
As the Senedd election draws ever closer, the major parties have now all released their manifestos. But if you’re looking for a candidate who lies...
Police launch investigation after pupil hit by pellet fired from outside school grounds
An investigation is underway after a pupil was injured after hit by a pellet fired from outside a Wrexham secondary school. The incident happened at...
Council Highways verdict on Kop parking survey and solutions: Do it again, properly
Wrexham Council’s Highways department has effectively told Wrexham AFC that the latest parking evidence submitted in support of the proposed Kop Stand capacity increase is...
Straw poll results: the closest race in years runs into a system designed to share the seats?
In a Westminster election, a half-point lead would settle who takes a seat, however under the new proportional system being used on Thursday, it doesn’t...
Councillor warns lives could be put at risk after defibrillator vandalised in Brymbo
A councillor has voiced his frustration after a defibrillator at football changing rooms in Brymbo was vandalised. The live-saving device is based at Bronwen’s Green,...
The smaller parties vying for Senedd seats – and what they stand for
All the major parties have released their Senedd election manifestos in recent weeks and months – but if you still don’t feel you’ve found the...
Voicebox Wxm returns to Bank Street Social with Earth-Day themed performances
Voicebox Wxm returned to Bank Street Social on April 13 for an Earth-Day themed night of musical performances and poetry. Voicebox Wxm is a grassroots...
Green Party manifesto: What it says and how it could affect you
Hoping to gain its first-ever representation in the Senedd, the Wales Green Party is facing its most important Welsh election to date. Its manifesto for...
New digital tool will measure what Wrexham businesses give back to communities
Wrexham councillors will on Wednesday be asked to scrutinise the Business and Investment team’s adoption of a new digital tool intended to measure the wider...
£200m Knauf Insulation factory in Deeside moves to planning stage
Knauf Insulation has submitted a planning application to Flintshire County Council for a rock mineral wool factory at Deeside Industrial Park in Shotton. The investment...
Deeside-based Iceland launches free kit scheme for grassroots football teams
Grassroots football teams have days left to apply for a free home kit through a campaign run by Deeside-headquartered supermarket Iceland Foods. The “Kits for...
Who are you going to vote for? Wrexham.com’s straw poll is open for you!
With just a few days until voters head to the polls on Thursday, we are conducting our traditional (and unscientific!) snap straw poll. On Thursday...