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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...
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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...
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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...
Former North Wales Labour MS says it was a ‘privilege’ to serve after election defeat
A Labour MS for North Wales said it had been a “privilege” to represent the region following her defeat in last week’s Senedd election. Carolyn...
Young musicians in Wrexham invited to compete for £2,000 festival prize
Young musicians from Wrexham are being encouraged to bid for a £2,000 prize at a top festival. The Pendine Young Musician of Wales competition gives...
New Welsh Government urged to prioritise mental health prevention
More than two-thirds of adults in Wales used harmful actions to cope with poor mental health in the past month, a new poll suggests. The...
Teenage goalkeeper flown to hospital after sickening incident
Rhys Jones tried to carry on after a collision left him with a skull fracture, but his legs gave out and he collapsed to the ground
Teen footballer suffers fractured skull as air ambulance called to match
A 17-year-old Cefn Albion goalkeeper suffered a fractured skull during a match in Kerry, Powys, prompting an air ambulance response.
Wrexham sewing project secures share of £60,000 community funding
A Wrexham community project supporting vulnerable and socially isolated residents has secured funding through the Your Community, Your Choice 2026 scheme following a public vote...
Wrexham city centre footpath set to close as part of major works
A footpath in Wrexham city centre is set for a period of closure from this week as part of a major redevelopment works.
What you think one year on from bollards being introduced to Wrexham's high street
You have been giving us your views on Wrexham's bollards, a year after they were introduced.
Popular National Playday event returning to Wrexham this summer
National Playday 2026 will be held in Wrexham city centre in the summer.