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Overall Welsh school balances fall £290m in five years, Wrexham councillors told in report
Darland High School in Rossett is still carrying a budget deficit of more than £1 million, according to figures due before Wrexham Council’s Lifelong Learning...
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Injured swan and dead bird found at Stryt Las Park
A swan has been found injured and another found dead at Stryt Las Country Park, in Johnstown. Wrexham Council’s countryside rangers attended the site on...
Baby Rupert’s £1.5m appeal gets boost from Pendine’s cuddly toy raffle
A giant fluffy monkey is being raffled to help raise funds for a Flintshire toddler living with a rare neurological condition. The cuddly toy, named...
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“Families in Johnstown can’t open windows because of landfill stench”, says Plaid Cymru MS
Carrie Harper, Plaid Cymru MS for Fflint Wrecsam, has called on the Welsh Government to outline what further action it can take on the Hafod...
Even small increases in physical activity can make a big difference, says chief medical officer
The UK’s four Chief Medical Officers have issued updated physical activity guidelines, saying even small increases in movement bring significant health benefits. The guidelines say...
Major incident declared as firefighters tackle wildfire in Conwy
A major incident has been declared by emergency services tackling a large-scale wildfire near Sychnant Pass on Conwy Mountain. Multiple fire appliances are in attendance,...
Pre-loved school uniform appeal launched to support Wrexham families
Families across Wrexham are being encouraged to donate pre-loved school uniforms to help support local children ahead of the new academic year. The appeal has...
A view from Welsh Labour MS for Fflint Wrecsam – Ken Skates
Wrexham.com has invited local Members of Parliament and Members of the Senedd to write a monthly article with updates on their work in their respective...
North Wales glider pilot sets record with 1,340km flight over the region
A North Wales glider pilot has completed a flight believed to have broken British gliding distance records, covering 1,340km in more than 14 hours. Chris...
Natural Resources Wales defends phosphate decisions amid criticism of planning applications pausing
The environmental monitoring agency was criticised by Wrexham councillors over its phosphate monitoring on the River Dee. v.1
Plain packaging and flavours planned to curb youth vaping
Members of the public are being urged to have their say on new rules aimed at making vaping products less attractive to children and young...
Hot weather prompts fire warning over discarded cigarettes
A warning has been issued urging people to dispose of cigarettes safely after a number of fires across North Wales were believed to have been...
Scrutiny over North Wales Police’s response to rural crime
North Wales Police’s handling of rural crime and how quickly officers respond to emergency calls faced scrutiny at the force’s latest Strategic Executive Board meeting....
“Don’t forget about wildlife during heatwave conditions”, urges RSPCA
The RSCPA is urging members of the public not to forget wildlife as heatwave conditions continue across the country. The plea comes after the animal...
Farming minister denies plan to cut livestock numbers over ‘left-wing ideological climate targets’
The Welsh Government has no plans to force a reduction in livestock numbers to meet climate targets, the rural resilience minister has insisted. Llyr Gruffydd...
Early start for Wrexham bin collections as hot weather continues
Waste and recycling collections in Wrexham will start earlier than usual at the beginning of next week as crews prepare for another spell of hot...
Residents challenge car repair garage noise impact in retrospective plans
Retrospective plans to turn a former bus depot in Acrefair into a car repair garage have been deferred over noise concerns. v.1
Sir Terry Waite praises Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod for uniting global communities
Sir Terry Waite has spoken of the vital role that the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod plays in bringing people together from across the world. Sir...
National award recognition for Wrexham Nationwide branch
A Nationwide branch in Wrexham has been recognised as one of the best in the UK after being named runner-up in the building society’s Branch...
Revd Dr Emma Whittick appointed as new Archdeacon of Wrexham
A new Archdeacon of Wrexham will be installed at a special service in September. The appointment of the Revd Dr Emma Whittick was announced by...