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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...
New children’s homes open in Wrexham to provide local care for youngsters
Two new children’s homes have opened in Wrexham as part of efforts to provide more local homes for youngsters in council care. With support from...
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Police vow to remove illegal e-bikes from Wrexham streets after crackdown
Thirteen illegal electric bikes and scooters have been seized in Wrexham city centre as part of a police crackdown on vehicles being ridden unlawfully on...
Almost half of Wrexham schools are now in a financial deficit
The final 25/26 financial report for Wrexham Council shows a sharp increase in the number of schools in financial deficit. v.1
Innovative Wrexham pupil wins national engineering competition
A 12-year-old pupil from Wrexham has scooped top place at a national engineering competition thanks to his innovative phone charging solution. Freddie Davenport, a Lower...
Giant wasp-coloured bug hitches ride on woman near Chirk Castle
She came face-to-face with the UK's longest dragonfly
“Strong smell of urine” in area after Llangollen toilets closure, claims councillor
Councillor complains to council v.1
Have your say on plans for new special school in Gwersyllt
Members of the public are being encouraged to have their say on proposals to create a new special school to meet the growing demand for...
First Minister faces questions on safeguarding, taxation, and overseas spending
The First Minister faced questions on safeguarding in Welsh schools, taxation and overseas spending during Tuesday’s First Minister’s Questions. Facing colleagues in the Siambr, Rhun...
Ambition North Wales launches search for senior delivery lead
Ambition North Wales has launched a recruitment drive for a senior leadership role as work on the North Wales Growth Deal continues to gather pace....
First Minister pressed on future planning reforms after Wrexham LDP challenge
Effective and meaningful community engagement is needed for future Local Development Plans and planning decisions, the first minister has said. Rhun ap Iorwerth made the...
Wrexham University completes state-of-the-art simulation and immersive learning centre
Work on a state-of-the-art Simulation and Immersive Learning Centre that will offer students with realistic and interactive environments, has been completed. The facility, at Wrexham...
World Cup can coincide with rise in domestic abuse, Crimestoppers warns
A new campaign urging the public to help tackle domestic abuse by recognising the signs and sharing information anonymously has been launched to coincide with...
Loot Review: Outrageous comedy delights audiences at Grove Park Theatre
An abso-Loot-ley fantastic production of Joe Orton’s ‘Loot’ was brought to life at Grove Park Theatre last month (May 19-23). The cast and crew did...
Former Groves school set to be sold to Coleg Cambria after executive board approval
The former Groves school is set to be sold to Coleg Cambria as part of the institution’s plans to expand its offer in Wrexham city...
Retiring Wrexham jewellers pass the torch to H&T Pawnbrokers
The faces behind one of Wrexham’s best known businesses are retiring after more than four decades in the city centre. Jewellers Martin and Ruth Rees,...
National Poet of Wales Hanan Issa wows audiences at Wrexham Carnival of Words
National Poet of Wales Hanan Issa captivated audiences at a special Poetry Live & Dangerous event held as part of this year’s Wrexham Carnival of...
Flintshire Council backs calls to declare “healthcare emergency” in North Wales
Flintshire County Council has backed a motion declaring a ‘healthcare emergency’ in North Wales. The authority will invite the chair and chief executive of Betsi...
Ken Skates discusses narrow victory, Labour defeat, and representing Fflint Wrecsam
Ken Skates returned to the Senedd last month as the Member for the new Fflint Wrecsam constituency, taking the sixth and final seat by a...