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Paw-some Wrexham puppy saves owner by triggering lifeline alarm
An 11-week-old Jack Russell puppy has been hailed a hero after triggering a lifeline alarm when her owner was knocked unconscious in a fall at home. Catherine Anderson, 71, from Wrexham, struck her head on a fireplace after losing her balance when she stood to answer the phone. She had taken off her...
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2025 was the warmest UK summer since records began
The Met Office has confirmed that summer 2025 is the warmest on record for the UK, with a mean temperature of 16.10°C recorded between 1 June and 31 August. This is 1.51°C above the long-term average and beats the previous high of 15.76°C set in 2018. In Wales, the mean temperature was 16.06°C, ...
Former Johnstown chapel could be converted into four flats
A former church in Johnstown could soon be converted into housing as part of new plans submitted to Wrexham Council. The proposals for the Jerusalem Methodist Chapel, on the corner of High Street and Park Street, have been put forward by the owner of the building, Mr R Price. The church was built in...
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Young people in Wales can now travel by bus for £1
Young people across Wales can now travel by bus for as little as £1 under a new pilot scheme. The scheme, funded by the Welsh Government and delivered by Transport for Wales, allows 16 to 21-year-olds with a valid mytravelpass to buy £1 single tickets or unlimited day tickets for £3. The reduced ...
Global spotlight for Wrexham conductor who overcame childhood deafness
A conductor who defied the odds after being born with severe hearing loss will take centre stage in Asia this autumn – leading one of the continent’s most acclaimed orchestras. Robert Guy, from Wrexham, has been invited to guest conduct the renowned City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong. He will t...
Arrests made as police deal with 238 incidents in Wrexham city centre
Thirty seven people in and around Wrexham city centre were arrested by North Wales Police in the last week. NWP Wrexham Town says the arrests were made as part of 238 incidents reported to the force between 23 and 29 August. Of those incidents, 121 were recorded as crimes. Arrests were made for offe...
Plans lodged for listed coal washery in Llay to become storage facility
Wrexham Council has received a retrospective planning application to approve the use of Llay Hall Colliery's washery as a storage rental facility. v.1
Dominic Hyam joins Wrexham AFC from Blackburn in final deal of historic transfer window
Wrexham AFC say they are “delighted” to confirm the signing of Dominic Hyam from Blackburn Rovers for an undisclosed fee. The Scottish international defender, 29 – who earned a recall to the national squad for this month’s matches against Denmark and Belarus – has signed an initial two-yea...
Wrexham AFC sign Manchester City defender Issa Kaboré on loan
Wrexham AFC have confirmed they have signed Burkina Faso international Issa Kaboré on loan from Manchester City until the end of the 2025/26 season. The announcement came at 10PM this evening after the transfer deadline of 7PM earlier tonight. The 24-year-old full-back has been capped 49 times for ...
'Paw-some' Jack Russell saves owner and is hailed a 'real star' by The Queen
Catherine Anderson fell and was left unconscious in her Wrexham home but 11-week old Chloe leapt into action to raise the alarm
Wrexham AFC confirm signing of Ben Sheaf from Coventry in rumoured £6.5m deal
Wrexham have signed midfielder Ben Sheaf from Coventry City for an “undisclosed fee” although some reports place it at as much as £6.5m. The 27-year-old has agreed a three-year deal at the STōK Cae Ras, with the option of a further year, all subject to registration and international clearance....
Depraved paedophile who discussed raping baby jailed for 13 years
'Dangerous' offender was snared by undercover police worker
North Wales businesses warned after £1.3m cyber fraud
Businesses in North Wales are being urged to stay alert following a sharp rise in cybercrime – including a £1.3 million theft from one company. North Wales Police says online crime now surpasses street crime, with ransomware attacks – where hackers encrypt files and demand hefty payments to unl...
David Gray announced as first headline act for Live at Llangollen Pavilion 2026
David Gray will bring his Past & Present World Tour to Llangollen in 2026 as part of next summer’s TK Maxx Presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion. Following his headline Legends set at Electric Picnic this weekend, David Gray today announces a brand-new summer run of UK & Ireland dates for 2...
Opera star shares his bowel cancer journey to encourage screening
Opera star Rhys Meirion, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer is now passionately urging others to participate in screening programmes. Rhys received a bowel screening test through the post but put it aside for a few weeks. But after experiencing worrying symptoms such as blood in his stools he final...
Wrexham Council consultation held on major Wrexham Gateway scheme with little publicity
Wrexham Council have consulted you over their forthcoming outline planning application for ‘…new commercial office building, creation of public realm and landscaping, conversion of existing buildings to brewery, with associated museum and taproom/restaurant, accessibility improvements including ...
Pre-loved baby items scheme helps dozens of Wrexham families
A scheme collecting pre-loved baby items has supported 83 families in Wrexham during its first year. The Baby Equipment Bank, run by Home-Start Wrexham with support from Wrexham Council, redistributes high-quality, pre-loved baby equipment baby equipment through a referral system. Between 2024 and 2...
Knifeman whose actions led to school lockdown and roller thief among criminals jailed in August
Judges felt their crimes were so serious they had no choice but to sentence them to time behind bars
Five parvovirus cases reported in Johnstown area
Dog owners across Wrexham are being warned of an outbreak of the highly contagious and life-threatening parvovirus. Rhyd Broughton Veterinary Group, on Gatewen Road, says it has received reports that the dangerous infection is circulating in the area. They have updated to say there are five cases re...
Police impose dispersal order after Wrexham city 'protest'
'Individuals directed to leave the designated area must do so immediately'