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The Leader | Wrexham

Your views as call made for punters to 'use or lose' their pubs in North Wales

Readers have responded after a North Wales pub sent out a call for people to 'use or lose' their locals.

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The Leader | Wrexham

UK Eurovision entrant 'Look Mum No Computer' has surprising Wrexham AFC connection

Eurovision is back this weekend, and the UK's entry has a little‑known link to Wrexham AFC.

Wrexham.com

Wrexham U15s win Welsh Schools title in thrilling penalty shootout

The Wrexham Schoolboys u15s football team have been crowned National County Champions after a thrilling match against Caerphilly Schools. The boys from Wrexham won the...

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The Leader | Wrexham

'Phenomenal support' for Wrexham pub as it re-opens after £177k transformation

The landlady of The Red Lion in Marford has thanked the community for its 'phenomenal' support.

Wrexham.com

New project launched to restore and protect Wrexham hedgerows

Work to restore and protect hedgerows and ancient trees across Wrexham is underway as part of a new Urban Long Forest Project led by Keep...

The Leader | Wrexham

Dad facing kidney failure launches fundraiser for life-saving dialysis at home

A Wrexham dad-of-five whose kidney transplant is failing has launched a fundraiser to build a home dialysis treatment as he prepares for life-saving treatment.

The Leader | Wrexham

Wrexham police crackdown on antisocial e-scooter and e-bike use in city centre

Police in Wrexham are warning the public about antisocial use of e-scooters and off-road bikes.

The Leader | Wrexham

Motorist collided with pedestrian after 'driving through no entry sign'

Thomas Evison appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Wednesday

The Leader | Wrexham

Public Health Wales supporting 'small number' of people linked to hantavirus outbreak

Public Health Wales has issued a statement amid the Hantavirus outbreak.

Wrexham.com

Councillors reject controversial Acton HMO plans for second time

Controversial plans to convert a three-bed family home into a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) have been rejected by councillors for a second time. A...

The Leader | Wrexham

Wrexham and Flintshire weather forecast for this weekend and beyond

A cool, rather grey few days are in store for Wrexham and Flintshire, with plenty of cloud, some patchy rain at times, and temperatures generally stuck in the low to mid-teens Celsius.

Wrexham.com

“Come and explore our markets and support the wonderful variety of businesses”

Wrexham’s iconic markets are once again taking part in the national Love Your Local Market campaign – the UK’s biggest celebration of local markets. Love...

The Leader | Wrexham

Friday Flashback: host of school days and more from the past

There are plenty of memorable moments in today's gallery from the Leader archives.

Wrexham.com

Plaid Cymru reshuffle local group after Senedd election success – promising ‘three excellent candidates’ for by-elections

Plaid Cymru Wrecsam has appointed new leadership for its council group following the party’s recent success in the Senedd elections. Following the election of Marc...

The Leader | Wrexham

Best Independent Retailer 2026 finalist - The Village Tailors, Deeside

THE search is on to name the Leader Best Independent Retailer 2026.

The Leader | Wrexham

Where to find popular steakhouse in May as it closes restaurant for life on the road

Just Steak-In-It is now officially out on the road only in Wrexham, Flintshire, Denbighshire and Chester.

The Leader | Wrexham

Welcome to Wrexham - All you need to know as hit show returns this week

Everything you need to know about Disney+ Welcome to Wrexham ahead of its return.

The Leader | Wrexham

Spitfire spotted flying over Flintshire and Wrexham this afternoon

The iconic Second World War fighter plane is flying over North East Wales

The Leader | Wrexham

Plans for ALN primary school in Wrexham could save authority £1.6m

Wrexham Council will launch a consultation this summer into plans for a new ALN primary school in that will save the authority £1.6m in out-of-county spending.

North Wales Live - Wrexham

Police release statement over 'false information' after firearms officers called to 'incident'

There was a major police response in Wrexham near the Maelor Hospital with a road closed