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Club legend Super Paul Mullin leaves Wrexham AFC as mutual agreement reached
Super Paul Mullin has left Wrexham AFC by mutual consent. The club said this afternoon he departs the club “with our heartfelt thanks for the...
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Bypass temporarily closed as central reservation catches fire – further hotspots dampened down
A section of the bypass was closed just before 4pm this afternoon, as the central reservation fell victim to the heatwave. Firefighters were called to...
North Wales sex attacker died in prison after signs of sepsis were missed
Graham Joseph Stridgeon was jailed in 2018 for historic sexual abuse of a boy at a notorious care home
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Heritage railway cancels Saturday services over safety concerns amid extreme heat
The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has cancelled all train services on Saturday (June 27) amid the extreme weather.
Teachers strike to close Wrexham school for two more days as dispute continues
Pupils at Darland High School in Wrexham will have to stay at home for two days next week as teachers continue strike action.
Hawarden records one of North East Wales' hottest June days on record
North East Wales has sweltered through one of its hottest June days on record, with temperatures more than double the seasonal average.
Extreme heat forces Wrexham football festival to postpone
ORGANISERS of an event taking place in Wrexham this weekend, have made the decision to postpone due to the weather.
Murder probe launched after man found dead
Police said a 46-year-old man was found dead after concerns were raised for his welfare
Murder investigation launched into death of man in Brymbo
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 46-year-old man from Brymbo, Wrexham. Officers attended an address at Bryn y Ffynnon on...
Man arrested as police launch murder probe into death of person found in Wrexham home
Police were called to concerns for a man in Brymbo on Thursday
Welsh Ambulance Service declares critical incident amid surge in 999 calls
The Welsh Ambulance Service has declared a critical incident after a sharp rise in 999 calls, including patients with serious and life-threatening conditions awaiting a...
Wrexham Council explains why some schools stopped serving hot meals during heatwave
Some schools across Wrexham have stopped serving hot meals this week due to the ongoing heatwave.
Appeal to trace missing 74-year-old believed to have gone hiking in Eryri
An appeal has been launched amid growing concerns for the whereabouts of a 74-year-old man who was last seen on Thursday. Gregor was last seen...
Parents offered early collection as heat grips Wrexham and Flintshire schools
Some schools around Wrexham and Flintshire are giving parents the option to pick their children up early today due to the ongoing hot weather.
Wrexham centre closure forces patients to travel to Manchester for NHS detox care
Patients from North Wales will now have to travel to Manchester for specialist detox services
Three Cefn Mawr businesses picking up the pieces after damage incident
A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after windows were smashed at three independent businesses on Well Street in Cefn Mawr.
When the Wrexham and Flintshire heatwave will finally end as cooler air arrives
The heatwave gripping Wrexham and Flintshire is finally set to break, with forecasters predicting a drop in temperatures by the end of the weekend.
Six family-friendly events in North Wales and Cheshire this weekend
Families looking for something local this weekend are spoiled for choice, across Wrexham, Flintshire, Cheshire and North Wales.
Train cancellations hit Wrexham routes as scorching weather affects services
Rail services out of Wrexham face cancellations today due to ongoing severe weather.
Heatwave to peak across Wrexham and Flintshire today before cooler weekend
A scorching spell of weather continues across Wrexham and Flintshire, with Friday bringing the peak of the heat before things turn less hot over the weekend.