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Public Health Wales monitoring “small number” of Welsh residents linked to MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak
A small number of Welsh residents linked to a hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship are receiving support from Public Health Wales (PHW). The...
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Who has been appointed to the first Plaid Cymru-Led Welsh Government?
Rhun ap Iorwerth has named first Welsh Government cabinet since becoming First Minister – the first-ever Plaid Cymru-led cabinet. It comes following Plaid’s victory at...
Wrexham police who updated only on social media warn against social media rumours
North Wales Police have urged people “not to share inaccurate information that could cause harm in our communities” following a large armed response in Wrexham...
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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
Queen’s Square flagpoles are ‘for official purposes’ say council
Wrexham Council have said flag poles on Queens Square ‘could be needed at any time’. A video of council staff removing flags from the poles...
Wrexham MP says ‘new leadership is needed’ after Labour election losses
Wrexham’s Member of Parliament Andrew Ranger has called on the Prime Minister to set out a planned and controlled timetable for his departure. In a...
Wrexham taxi drivers could face licence fee rises of up to 20%
Taxi and private hire drivers in Wrexham face licence fee increases of up to 20 per cent under proposals going before the council’s environmental licensing...
Dedicated London Marathon runners raise £63,000 for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith
A dedicated team of runners have raised over £63,000 for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith after completing the 2026 TCS London Marathon. Twenty runners took on...
Village primary school set to close after just one objection lodged
A village primary school is set to close after just one objection was made against the proposals. Froncysyllte Community Primary School, which is part of...
First Minister announces new cabinet
First Minister Rhun ap Iowerth has unveiled his new cabinet this afternoon on social media. The Welsh Government initially announced the new cabinet on X...
Contactless pay as you go launching on Wrexham to Bidston line
Contactless pay as you go rail travel will roll out on stations along the Wrexham to Bidston Line on Monday, 18 May. The new system...
Illegal tobacco and cash seized in Wrexham police raid
Illegal tobacco has been seized as part of a joint operation between North Wales Police and Wrexham’s Trading Standards team. Police said the seizure took...
Plaid Cymru councillors Senedd wins triggers three Wrexham council By-Elections
UPDATE! A few minutes after this article was published Wrexham Council have confirmed the election date will be Thursday 18th June. Nomination papers may be...
Plans approved for new bypass road access Kronospan in Chirk
Wood producer Kronospan has secured approval for the road, which will ease traffic problems in Chirk. v.1
Rhosddu Primary praised by Estyn following inspection
A Wrexham primary school has been praised for its “strong, caring and inclusive ethos” following a recent inspection by Estyn. Rhosddu Primary School, on Price’s...
Chirk care home receives £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation
A local care home has received a £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation, thanks to the support of local Mondelēz International employees in Chirk. Chirk Court...
Rhun ap Iorwerth formally becomes First Minister – but Senedd sees kick off over ‘stink’ of Llywydd vote
Update 8:30pm The new Welsh Government have confirmed the news, and have released one image, above. They add, “Mr ap Iorwerth was nominated as FM...
New holiday lodges planned for Llangollen
Llangollen could soon have 22 new holiday lodges – with developers claiming the plans could generate £1.14m for the local economy. Hereford Dwellings Company Limited...
Wrexham Football Club criticised for “failing to engage” with residents on academy development plans
Local councillors and residents say the club has failed to respond to attempts to consult over concerns surrounding the academy development in Rossett. v.1
Controversial Acton Community Resource Centre closure plans paused by council
Controversial plans to “repurpose” Acton Community Resource Centre into an adult day care facility have been paused while alternative options are explored. The facility, on...