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Major emergency operation near world-famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

An air ambulance landed nearby and an access road was closed off by police

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Llangollen shop owners press PCC on shoplifting and police visibility during town centre visit

North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin has visited Llangollen town centre to meet independent businesses and view ongoing environmental improvements aimed at tackling...

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Warning over new twist on ‘Hi Mum, Hi Dad’ scam targeting North Wales families

Residents are being warned to be on the lookout for text messages that appear to be from a family member claiming to have lost or...

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Last chance to register to vote in Senedd election on May 7!

Today is the final chance to make sure you are registered to take part in the Senedd elections on May 7. If you have recently...

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Chair of Governors at Wrexham Primary School assures community of school’s future

Chair of Governors at Penygelli School Cllr Anthony Wedlake has reassured parents that plans to reduce admission numbers do not mean schools are facing closure. v.1

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Ex-Chief Exec becomes Chair of Electoral Management Board for Wales

The former chief executive of Wrexham Council has been appointed as one of three new commissioners for the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru. Ian Bancroft...

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Councillors to visit site ahead of decision on Llangollen sandwich shop plans

Planning committee meeting v.1

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Nightingale House launches new Hospice Care Fund to support local patients and families

Nightingale House Hospice has launched a new Care Fund to help safeguard its services amid rising running costs and a significant increase in patient referrals....

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Moneypenny team raises thousands for good causes

A Wrexham-based company has raised £9,000 for local and national charities over the past year. The ‘Raising Pennies’ team at Moneypenny, on the Western Gateway,...

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Appropriate Adults needed to safeguard vulnerable individuals in custody

North Wales residents are being encouraged to apply for the role of Appropriate Adult (AA), helping to safeguard the rights and welfare of young people and...

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Residents urged to avoid fines by using licensed waste carriers

Wrexham residents are being urged to check that anyone collecting their waste is properly licensed before hiring a ‘man with a van’. Householders have a...

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Reduced Pupil Numbers Approved at Wrexham Schools for Budget Efficiency

Wrexham Council's Executive Board is finalising plans to reduce the number of admissions at two more primary schools to manage budgets amid falling birthrates. v.1

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£400 bonus on offer as Coleg Cambria targets Welsh-speakers

Welsh speakers are invited to explore new career opportunities with Coleg Cambria at a dedicated bilingual recruitment event – and there is a £400 welcome...

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NSPCC Cymru seeks 12 to 15-year-olds in Wales to join online safety panel

Young people aged beweetn 12 to 15 in Wales are being invited to apply to join an NSPCC panel that advises politicians, regulators and tech...

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Students put Senedd hopefuls on the spot in youth-led Cambria debates

Learners at Coleg Cambria didn’t just attend political hustings ahead of the Senedd Elections on May 7 – they ran them. In a pair of...

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Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer ducks question on HS2 funding during Llandudno visit

Llandudno visit v.1

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Appeal for Wrexham residents eligible for infected blood compensation scheme

Wrexham residents who may be eligible for compensation following the infected blood scandal are being urged to come forward. IBCA is an independent body which...

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Welsh Government approves £40m investment for first phase of Wrexham school modernisation

Senedd agreed to provide over £40m of funding for Wrexham's schools modernisation programme - but it will review outline proposals for another £57m of work. v.1

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Mobility scooter with Zimmer frame 'roll-cage' battles HGVs on bypass

'I've seen it all now' said one person who saw 'born to be wild' driver carrying a Zimmer frame slung over his shoulders

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North Wales nurse takes on mountain trek to raise funds for children’s hospice

A children’s hospice nurse from North Wales is set to take on an epic mountain trek in Morocco to raise funds for the charity. 45-year...