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“Incredibly frustrating” quashed Local Development Plan still not withdrawn
Wrexham is still in “planning limbo” following the quashing of the decision to adopt the council’s local development plan, leaving councillors navigating two conflicting policy...
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Labour promise “complete overhaul of the Wrexham Maelor Hospital” – if reelected
Election promises have been challenged in the Senedd by the Welsh Conservative Party, with a local promise made by the First Minister. The topic was...
Wrexham Council seeks tenders for solar panel installations and lift replacements at Guildhall
Wrexham Council has sought tenders for solar panel installations at three of its town centre buildings and is looking for a contractor to replace all...
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Retired surgeon slams Welsh Government and health board over corridor care scandal
Elderly woman died in A&E corridor v.1
Growth in children’s placements “has been phenomenal” as predicted bill nears £20m
Wrexham Council is forecasting an overspend on out-of-county children’s social care placements, as officers expand local residential capacity and councillors again acknowledged the financial and...
Drakeford cautions whoever wins election there could be ‘urgent calls’ on extra £555m of funding
Wales will receive an additional £555 million over the next three years following the UK Government’s spring statement, the Senedd has been told. Finance Secretary...
No alarms and no surprises – Council call for three-year funding deal from whoever runs Wales from May
Wrexham Council’s leader has called for a multi-year funding settlement from the next Welsh Government, warning that reliance on short-term grant funding damages councils’ ability...
Safety work taking place before WRECSAM sign return to public view
The large decorative WRECSAM letters installed on Queen Square in Wrexham were moved after concerns were raised about their stability, the council has confirmed, with...
Public office accountability Bill raises questions over Welsh Ministers’ privilege in Senedd
The Welsh Government has not yet raised with UK Ministers the issue of parliamentary privilege in relation to a proposed new offence of misleading the...
Dobbies unveils revamped foodhall at Moreton Park store
A garden centre near Wrexham has unveiled a revamped foodhall inspired by a “cottage kitchen garden”. The new-look foodhall has opened at the Dobbies store...
Concerns raised in Planning meeting that Rhostyllen battery facility ‘could be strike target’ in wartime
Wrexham Council’s planning committee has voted to recommend refusal at appeal of a battery energy storage facility on land north of Bronwylfa Road, Rhostyllen, after...
“Real enthusiasm now” in Wrexham’s creative industry hub following Transforming Towns cash
The Welsh Government has invested over £22 million in Wrexham city centre through its Transforming Towns programme, with ministers hailing the impact on jobs and...
First Minister rejects claim £14bn rail plans are ‘pre-election stunt’ saying Senedd ‘full of negativity today’
The First Minister has defended the Welsh Government’s £14 billion rail investment plan after the Plaid Cymru leader warned the funding stream was not secured...
Minera Roof Trusses granted permission to expand eco-house production
Minera Roof Trusses and sister firm Tŷ Eco will increase production of eco-friendly 'passive homes' when they take over the former Tomlinson's Dairy site. v.1
Wrexham winner urges others to back hospice lottery after £2,500 win
A Wrexham woman says winning £2,500 from a hospice lottery just before Christmas felt like “a wonderful day” — and she’s urging others to sign...
Coleg Cambria student who once questioned education earns PhD
A former Connah’s Quay pupil who once doubted whether education was for her has achieved a PhD, marking a remarkable 10-year journey that began at...
North Wales campaigner raises prostate cancer support at 10 Downing Street
A dedicated community campaigner has represented North Wales at a special St David’s Day reception at 10 Downing Street after being nominated by Becky Gittins...
Corwen man jailed for attempted rape of child
A man has been jailed for attempting to rape a child. Ryan Williams, 37, of Hendre, Corwen, appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court for sentence today,...
Fans urged to use Park and Ride for Wrexham v Chelsea fixture
Fans travelling to Wrexham AFC home matches can take advantage of Park and Ride services and discounted public transport fares. Wrexham AFC will host Premier...
Injured badger rescued after being lodged in car bumper for five-mile journey
A badger was found alive but severely injured after being carried nearly five miles trapped in a car’s front bumper following a road traffic collision...