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One month left to have your say on proposed Glyndŵr National Park
There is less than one month left for members of the public to have their say on plans to create a new National Park in north east Wales. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) launched a 12-week statutory consultation in September on the proposed Glyndŵr National Park, which would include parts of the Clwy...
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Festive cards to help raise money for North Wales children’s hospice
People can send cards that will make a difference this Christmas thanks to North Wales’ only children’s hospice – Tŷ Gobaith. The seasonal greetings cards will help raise funds to support the lives of local children and families living with a life-threatening condition. The £2.99 packs conta...
Glow-in-the-dark charity runs raise thousands for Hope House
An incredible 1,600 runners lit up the night to raise more than £31,000 at Hope House Children’s Hospices’ Dark Runs. The runners, many of whom donned fancy dress, took on the nighttime routes at Chirk Castle, Telford Town Park, Conwy Quay, Penrhyn Castle and for the first time ever Bolesworth ...
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Denbighshire council’s health board motion labelled a “watered-down whitewash” as ‘health emergency’ vote declared
Councillors vote for watered-down motion v.1
Tourism sector being ‘bled dry’ by red tape, industry leaders warn
Tourism bosses have warned businesses are being “bled dry” by red tape amid fears new licensing rules will drive small family-owned operators out of the market. In written evidence to the Senedd, North Wales Tourism urged ministers to “slow down”, warning of a growing regulatory burden and a...
Mayor formally opens the newly refurbished Old Library – “a reminder of our past, whilst also serving our future ambitions”
The Old Library building on Queen’s Square has been formally opened following a multi million pound refurbishment aimed at creating a ‘thriving creative hub’. Originally paid for by the Scottish American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie on a plot of land provided by Wrexham Council, the library ...
Llangollen gears up for record turnout at Christmas Festival
Llangollen is gearing up for its biggest festive celebration yet with thousands of expected to pack the town for its spectacular Christmas Festival. Now in its sixteenth year, the event on Saturday, 29 November, will see a colourful parade in the town – along with festive street stalls and live mu...
Calls to end “national disgrace” of veteran homelessness
Veteran homelessness has been labelled a “national disgrace” as the Senedd debated Conservative calls for ex-service personnel to be given priority for social housing. James Evans warned it was unacceptable to have veterans sleeping on the streets, arguing that guaranteeing them a home should be...
Charity lunch raises £8,500 for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith hospices
An afternoon celebrating local produce and community spirit has helped to raise £8,500 for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith children’s hospices. More than 70 attendees came out for the annual Bodnant Ladies Lunch – which featured welcome drinks courtesy of Cariad Gin, biscuits from Sweet Snowdonia and a ...
Welsh Government denies accusations Welsh legal jurisdiction is off the cards
The Welsh Government’s chief legal adviser flatly denied reports a separate Welsh legal jurisdiction is off the agenda, telling the Senedd: “I said no such thing.” Julie James, who is counsel general, said a legal jurisdiction for Wales is inevitably developing and “at some point in the futu...
Older patients being ‘prematurely’ moved to care homes to free up hospital beds
Older patients are being “prematurely written off” and discharged into care homes simply to free up hospital beds, a Senedd committee has warned. Senedd members found a focus on “patient flow” rather than outcomes meant temporary moves often became permanent, stripping older people of their ...
Wrexham gears up for big Christmas lights event with market and parade
The festive season will kick off in Wrexham tomorrow (Saturday, 15 November) with the switching on of the city’s Christmas lights. Nightingale House Hospice, Fair Event Management, Eagles Meadow and Wrexham Council have teamed up for a day of live entertainment and activities for all the family. T...
TCC celebrates 30 years of community organising in North Wales
TCC (Trefnu Cymunedol Cymru / Together Creating Communities) is celebrating three decades of grassroots community organising across north east Wales. Since its founding in 1995, TCC has brought together faith groups, schools, and community organisations to empower local people to take action on the ...
Campaigners accuse Wrexham Council of downplaying quarry odour issues
Wrexham Council has said it has “taken action far in excess of what is normally required” over Hafod Quarry issues, following a debate in the Senedd. The comments come after criticism from campaigner and local resident Steve Gittins during a recent meeting of the Senedd’s Petitions Committee. ...
Hundreds of priority callouts dealt with by Wrexham rural police in recent weeks
The team issued the update on Thursday afternoon
Union accuses Wrexham Council of downplaying school funding pressures
A union has hit out at Wrexham Council’s leadership over claims that schools in the county borough are not facing financial crisis. Council Leader Mark Pritchard and Deputy Council Leader David A Bithell made the comments during a media brief on 4 November, when asked about the number of local sch...
Police seize bags of suspected counterfeit goods from cold callers in Wrexham
The seizure was announced by the Wrexham City Policing team on Thursday night
Coroner raises concerns about drugs getting into HMP Berwyn after inmate's death
Matthew Lucas Sundeep Singh, aged 26, died at HMP Berwyn after taking an illicit substance
Son's arrival inspires Wrexham dad to make author dream a reality
A WREXHAM dad has turned bedtime tales into a published reality, releasing his very first children's book.
Beauty contest adds a touch of glamour to Leader look back
There are plenty of memorable moments in today's gallery from the Leader archives.