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Boy's 'cute' 20mph cartoon dragon could 'compromise road safety' in Wales says legal expert
Some drivers have complained about the 'unnecessary' cost and say road signs are not the right place for artwork
Six charged with high value shoplifting offences in Wrexham
North Wales Police say officers have charged six individuals with shoplifting offences following a high value theft from a store in Wrexham earlier this week. Police said, “Staff at the Boots store in Eagles Meadow made two separate reports of suspected shoplifting, which had occurred in quick suc...
Warning to motorbike and moped owners after series of vehicle thefts
North Wales Police are urging motorbike and moped owners to ensure that their vehicles are secured following a series of thefts. The incidents have taken place in the Caego and Gwersyllt areas of Wrexham. The plea from NWP Wrexham Rural comes off the back of an attempted vehicle theft in Coedpoeth. ...
Wrexham Music & Theatre Society unveils cast for its first musical in 17 years
Wrexham Music & Theatre Society have unveiled the cast for their upcoming production of The Mad Ones. Adam Hodges, Catrin Street-Mattox, Ashlea Allen and Rebecca Butler (L-R) will be taking on their roles for one night only at Grove Park Theatre, June 1st. The production, which will be directed ...
Smart benches with solar power coming to city centre in regeneration scheme
The so-called "smart" benches use solar power to charge the battery of mobile devices while you sit down. v.1 The post Smart benches with solar power coming to city centre in regeneration scheme appeared first on Wrexham.com....
Bring your broken items to Wrexham’s Repair Cafe this weekend!
Members of the public are being encouraged to bring any broken items in need of mending to a ‘Repair Cafe’ in Wrexham this weekend. Supported by Repair Cafe Wales, Repair Cafe Wrecsam was setup in June 2022 and usually runs on the last Saturday of every month. The next event will take place on S...
Opportunity knocks for Wrexham brewery at major trade show
A local micro brewery will be attending one of the UK’s most important trade events, the Farm Shop & Deli Show 2023 (April 24-26) for the very first time. Magic Dragon Brewery will use the event to highlight their range of bottled beers to an audience eager to see new producers and the latest ...
Man taken to hospital after incident at Brymbo property
A man has been taken to hospital after an incident at an address in Brymbo, Shortly before 8am this morning (Thursday, April 25th) we received a call following a concern for the safety of a man at a property in the Bryn Ffynnon area of Brymbo. NWP Wrexham Rural say that officers attended and identif...
Wrexham shoplifter jailed after city centre offences
A Wrexham shoplifter has been jailed following three incidents of thefts in the city. Adam Roberts of Hampson Avenue, Wrexham appeared at Mold Magistrates Court today, Thursday, April 25, where he admitted three counts of theft from a shop. The 37-year-old was arrested and charged yesterday (April 2...
Husband's desperate bid to save wife who drowned trying to rescue their dog in country park
Gail Lloyd, 50, was pulled from the River Clywedog in Erddig Country Park by passers-by but could not be revived
Wrexham to take on Vancouver White Caps in ‘Wrex Coast Tour’
Wrexham AFC announced today the complete list of men’s first-team matches scheduled for the highly anticipated Summer Tour in the United States and Canada. The men’s team will compete in three matches during the ‘Wrex Coast Tour’ in Santa Barbara against AFC Bournemouth, Santa Clara against ...
Emergency services rush to Wrexham estate over 'potentially hazardous' substance concerns
Police officers, medics and firefighters attended the incident
National Playday returning to Wrexham for a fun-filled day of activities!
A day jam-packed with play and fun activities for children of all ages will return to Wrexham this summer. On Wednesday 7 August Llwyn Isaf (the Library field) and Queens Square will be transformed into a giant play area as part of the National Playday celebrations. The annual event is for people of...
Changing speed limits on all 20mph roads would 'bankrupt Wales'
One local authority has already told residents not to expect wholesale revisions unless more money becomes available
Wrexham Council awaits Welsh Government guidance on 20MPH changes and welcomes community input
Wrexham Council are waiting to hear from Welsh Government for guidance on how any possible to changes to 20MPH will take place. Cabinet Secretary for Transport Ken Skates announced local residents will be encouraged to contact Wrexham Council “to tell them where they think 20mph should be targeted...
New role for Big Nev as Gŵyl Wal Goch returns to Wrexham for 2024!
Gŵyl Wal Goch will return to Wrexham – the spiritual home of football in Wales – this summer with a new patron. There’s a stellar list of guests at this year’s festival, taking place at venues across Wrexham between 31 May – 2 June, including Chelsea, Everton and Scotland hero Pat Nevin,...
Hydro Announces £13m Investment in State-of-the-Art Scrap Sorting Facility at Wrexham Plant
A £13m investment on Wrexham Industrial Estate has been announced by Hydro. Hydro has an aluminium recycling facility on based on the industrial estate with the plant having annual production capacity of 60,000 metric tons of extrusion ingot. Hydro say they have now decided to invest £13m in a “...
Fearless fundraisers to scale their biggest challenge yet for children’s hospices
A team of fearless fundraisers are about to take on their biggest ever feat for a transformative children’s charity. Lecturers and staff led by Karl Jackson, Assistant Principal for the Institute of Technology at Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham, are aiming to complete the Skye is th...
Plans submitted for microbrewery on Wrexham farm
The application to Wrexham Council seeks permission to convert an agricultural building on Old Farm in Bowling Bank v.1 The post Plans submitted for microbrewery on Wrexham farm appeared first on Wrexham.com....
Warning issued after ‘lithium battery’ causes fire at Wrexham recycling centre
A lithium battery is believed to have caused a fire at a household recycling centre in Wrexham last month. Emergency services were called to the blaze on Bryn Lane, on the Wrexham Industrial Estate on 18 March. Three crews from Wrexham, one crew from Johnstown, one crew from Deeside and one crew fro...