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North Wales enjoys second sunniest March on record
March 2025 delivered record-breaking sunshine across North Wales and the wider UK, with provisional figures showing it was the second sunniest March on record for Wales and the sunniest ever for England since records began in 1910. The Met Office confirmed that persistent high pressure and a lack of...
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Shop which 'sold super-strength vapes and illegal cigarettes' closed down
It is the latest in a string of closures in Wrexham for selling illegal vapes, illegal tobacco or both
Wrexham Council closes another illegal vape and tobacco shop
A city centre convenience store has been temporarily closed down for selling illegal vapes and tobacco. King Mini Market, on 7 Trinity Street – opposite the city’s bus station – is the latest premises to be closed by order of the court following action by Trading Standards. Wrexham Council say...
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Wales’ tourism tax plans move closer with rates set to rise
Plans to bring in a tourism tax cleared the first hurdle in the Senedd, with the Welsh Government set to raise the rate to £1.30 per night per person. Senedd members voted in favour of the tourism tax bill following a debate on April 1 during which ministers announced plans to raise the rates to [...
Sports equipment giant plans manufacturing expansion in Wrexham
Global sports equipment supplier Net World Sports looking to created new manufacturing hub next to Wrexham headquarters. v.1
Ministers urged to keep promise on banning lying politicians
Welsh ministers have been urged to keep a promise to disqualify politicians found guilty of deliberate deception after appearing to backtrack on the commitment. Plaid Cymru’s Adam Price warned it would be a travesty for the Welsh Government to mislead the Senedd and the public on the very question...
A view from Wrexham’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 Parliaments and closer to home – you can find them all here. The month of March always begins with St David’s Day, and I was delighted to atten...
Largest UK zoo habitat ever created set to open at Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo will open the largest zoo habitat ever built in the UK next week, a 22.5-acre development named Heart of Africa, home to 57 species from across the continent. Opening to the public on Saturday 5 April, the new habitat replicates the grasslands of central Africa, combining wildlife conser...
Wrexham Council to review city centre and cultural strategy for economic prosperity
The vision for Wrexham’s city centre and cultural future comes under scrutiny this week as councillors assess a pivotal new strategy. Members of the council’s employment, businesses and investment scrutiny committee will meet tomorrow (Wednesday 2 April) to review a series of reports and a prese...
Shoplifter was 'forcibly restrained' by staff after trying to take vodka bottle
The defendant appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday
Hopeful North Wales Health Bosses Aim to Wipe Out £188.5m Deficit by 83% from Next Year
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board believes it has secured part of the funding required to deal with £188.5m deficit and is working on securing the rest. v.1
Compassionate new strategy to reduce suicide deaths and improve self-harm support in Wales
An ambitious new drive to create a more compassionate approach to understanding the causes of and responding to suicide and self-harm will help to save lives in Wales. The Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Sarah Murphy has today launched Wales’ new 10-year strategy, which focuses on tacklin...
Hospice run gives Nigel motivation for health and fundraising
A WREXHAM man who once struggled to run, is now preparing to complete a 5k run at Alyn Waters, all in support of Nightingale House Hospice.
Wrexham bakery worker had to be airlifted to hospital following 'incident' at factory
An employee of a Wrexham bakery had to be airlifted to hospital over the weekend.
Fines and points as 20mph limits catch more motorists out across Flintshire
The courts deal with many cases every day of the week
New ‘brewery tap room’, ‘landmark commercial development’ and more by Wrexham General?
Updated mock ups of what land by Wrexham General Station could look like have been released as part of a new consultation. Due to the scale of the long reported Wrexham Gateway Project and the investment required, the scheme has been divided into an east and west zone. Proposals for the west zone in...
Which Flintshire and Wrexham cameras have caught drivers speeding the most?
THE MOST prolific speed cameras in Flintshire and Wrexham have been revealed.
Key partners commit to improved communication and transparency over Hafod landfill
A joint statement has been issued by those involved in improving things around Hafod Landfill. “Senior” officials from Wrexham Council, Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Enovert, and representatives from Rhos and Ruabon Community Councils met on Friday to again address ongoing concerns about odour ...
'Transformative' development with plaza and brewery planned for Wrexham
Wrexham Lager, now co-owned by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, is also investigating the possibility of restoring and converting the nearby Cambrian Sheds
Police continuing to tackle ASB in Wrexham as part of ongoing operation
This enhanced operational capability was facilitated by Home Office funding as part of its ‘Hotspot Response’ initiative.