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Statement issued after heavy police presence spotted at luxury hotel

Officers responded to reports of a disturbance at the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel

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'Head-on' crash narrowly avoided after drug dealer drove 'at speed' towards police

Gavin Bird was later found hiding underneath a vehicle after ditching his car

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Police statement in full after person dies in railway line tragedy

Emergency services were called to reports of a casualty on the track between Wrexham and Chester on Wednesday morning

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Person dies after being hit by a train, police confirm

A person has died after being hit by a train between Chester and Wrexham. Emergency services were called to the incident at a level crossing,...

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Person dies after being hit by train

Emergency services are at the scene

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Chester Zoo wants to stop real Paddington Bears from losing their home – and it has one week to raise £20,000

Chester Zoo supporters have just one week to raise £20,000 and help secure a future for real-life Paddington bears. The international conservation zoo is urging...

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Wrexham primary school wins Kellogg’s Breakfast Club of the Year 2025

A Wrexham primary school has been crowned ‘Kellogg’s Breakfast Club of the Year 2025’ in Wales in recognition of the invaluable support it provides to...

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A view from Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr’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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Paramedic degree courses pulled at North Wales university as NHS faces jobs shortage

'This decision has been taken to improve employment prospects for current and future graduates'

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Reform projected to take three Fflint Wrecsam seats in new ITV/YouGov MRP Senedd poll

Reform is on course to win three of the six seats in the new Fflint Wrecsam constituency, with Plaid Cymru taking two and Welsh Labour...

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Wales Air Ambulance appeals for donations as Middle East conflict pushes up aviation fuel costs

Wales Air Ambulance Charity is asking the public for donations after a sharp rise in aviation fuel costs linked to the war in the Middle...

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Coleg Cambria leading sustainability with £1.5m Yale campus upgrades

A “green sweep” of achievements helped cultivate Coleg Cambria’s reputation as one of the UK’s most sustainable and forward-thinking educators. The college is set to...

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HMO conversion planned for city centre flat

A self-contained flat in Wrexham city centre could soon be converted into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). An application has been submitted to Wrexham...

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Local creatives take centre stage at Wrexham arts market

Flossie Creations hosted its second local arts market at Y Tŷ Lab on March 28, in collaboration with WOB40. Whether you were on the look...

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Welsh-only: The new constituency names for next month’s Senedd election

One of the many changes ahead of next month’s Senedd election is the introduction of Welsh language names for the 16 new constituencies. Set by...

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Care home housekeeper’s once-in-a-lifetime Buckingham Palace invite with childhood pal mayor

A head housekeeper at a care organisation says a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to a Buckingham Garden party is a huge honour. Helen Briscoe, who works at...

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Injured Afghan war veteran thankful after Wrexham Council backs family home plan

Veteran Shaun Stocker, who was injured in Afghanistan, said he was humbled by Wrexham councillor's implementing the Armed Forces Covenant to approve his family home. v.1

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Plans submitted for up to 34 homes in Acrefair

Plans for up to 34 new homes in Acrefair have been submitted to Wrexham Council. The application for land off Bethania Road has been put...

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Tesco Wrexham and Cefn Mawr join Forces for Foodbank Donation Day

Tesco Wrexham and Tesco Cefn Mawr will come together next month to host an in-store donation day in aid of Wrexham Foodbank. On Friday 1...

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Welsh Ambulance Service Board appoints new Non-Executive Director

The Welsh Ambulance Service has appointed a new Non-Executive Director to its Board. Dr Umar Ahmad will serve in the role until 31 March 2030...