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Trading Standards warning over rise in fake viral dumpling squishies

A warning has been issued about the risks of buying or selling popular squishy toys linked to recent social media trends. The dumpling squishie has...

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Ken Skates challenges First Minister over badger culling fears

The new Welsh Government has been asked to clarify its position on badger culling after interim Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates questioned the party’s plans...

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North Wales Police issue warning over rise in online shopping scams

A warning has been issued to residents across North Wales following a rise in reports of scams surrounding online shopping. North Wales Police’s Cyber Crime...

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Meet the candidates: Voters in three Wrexham areas to elect new councillors next week

After three Wrexham Plaid Cymru councillors were elected to the Senedd, their vacant seats are up for grabs. Here's a rundown of all the contenders for next Thursday's vote. v.1

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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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Chester Zoo to host special recruitment open days for chefs

Chester Zoo is searching for talented chefs to join its culinary team, with five roles available at multiple locations across the zoo’s 130-acre site. The...

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Deputy First Minister faces questions for the first time in Plenary

Wales’ Deputy First Minister said transgender people “feel under siege” as she faced questions on gender identity guidance in schools and the implementation of single-sex...

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Men B vaccine offered to young people in Wales ahead of new academic year

Young people in Wales will be offered Meningococcal B (Men B) vaccination for the first time, in autumn 2026, as part of a time limited...

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“Key infrastructure resilience” needed across the country, says new deputy minister

The Welsh Government’s new deputy transport minister has highlighted the need for “key infrastructure resilience” across the country. Mark Hooper, who was elected to Pen-y-Bont...

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Armed police called to Wrexham city centre after alleged samurai sword sighting

Armed police were called to Wrexham city centre on Thursday evening following an allegation that a man had been seen carrying “what appeared to be...

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Armed police descend on city after reports of man 'carrying Samurai sword'

Officers were called to Wrexham city centre before the 'individual was quickly identified'

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One in four adults in Wales now has poor mental health, new report reveals

More than one in four adults in Wales are experiencing poor mental health, around 720,000 people, according to a new report from the Mental Health...

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Wrexham Council Leader deems Butchers’ Market roof leak “unacceptable”

A recent leak in the roof of the Butchers’ Market has been branded “unacceptable” by the leader of Wrexham Council. Despite undergoing large-scale refurbishment works...

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Rescuers assist emergency services with gully 'extraction' after crash

Newsar was called to multiple incidents including negotiating steep woodlands and quarry

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300 learner representatives and new hub secures top student union award

Coleg Cambria’s commitment to learner wellbeing, inclusion and student voice has been recognised with a major national award. The college’s Students’ Union was named Further...

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RSPCA Cymru urges Welsh Government to prioritise animal welfare pledges

RSPCA Cymru is urging the new Welsh Government to deliver on Plaid Cymru’s animal welfare manifesto pledges in an open letter to the rural affairs...

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Wrexham families still waiting for emergency heating oil payments months after promise, Senedd told

Vulnerable households in Wrexham are still waiting for a £200 emergency heating oil payment that was promised more than two months ago, the Senedd has...

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board “On notice” after 11 years in special measures

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has marked 11 years in special measures with Wales’s new First Minister putting the board formally “on notice.” Rhun ap...

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North Wales Police and Get Safe Online warn residents about ticket scams

North Wales Police, the Police and Crime Commissioner and online safety service Get Safe Online have joined forces to warn residents about the risk of...

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Power cut left 350 homes and businesses across Wrexham without electricity

350 homes and businesses across Wrexham were left without power this morning due to a cable fault.