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Largest UK zoo habitat ever created set to open at Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo will open the largest zoo habitat ever built in the UK next week, a 22.5-acre development named Heart of Africa, home to 57 species from across the continent. Opening to the public on Saturday 5 April, the new habitat replicates the grasslands of central Africa, combining wildlife conser...
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Wrexham Council to review city centre and cultural strategy for economic prosperity
The vision for Wrexham’s city centre and cultural future comes under scrutiny this week as councillors assess a pivotal new strategy. Members of the council’s employment, businesses and investment scrutiny committee will meet tomorrow (Wednesday 2 April) to review a series of reports and a prese...
Shoplifter was 'forcibly restrained' by staff after trying to take vodka bottle
The defendant appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday
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Hopeful North Wales Health Bosses Aim to Wipe Out £188.5m Deficit by 83% from Next Year
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board believes it has secured part of the funding required to deal with £188.5m deficit and is working on securing the rest. v.1
Compassionate new strategy to reduce suicide deaths and improve self-harm support in Wales
An ambitious new drive to create a more compassionate approach to understanding the causes of and responding to suicide and self-harm will help to save lives in Wales. The Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Sarah Murphy has today launched Wales’ new 10-year strategy, which focuses on tacklin...
Hospice run gives Nigel motivation for health and fundraising
A WREXHAM man who once struggled to run, is now preparing to complete a 5k run at Alyn Waters, all in support of Nightingale House Hospice.
Wrexham bakery worker had to be airlifted to hospital following 'incident' at factory
An employee of a Wrexham bakery had to be airlifted to hospital over the weekend.
Fines and points as 20mph limits catch more motorists out across Flintshire
The courts deal with many cases every day of the week
New ‘brewery tap room’, ‘landmark commercial development’ and more by Wrexham General?
Updated mock ups of what land by Wrexham General Station could look like have been released as part of a new consultation. Due to the scale of the long reported Wrexham Gateway Project and the investment required, the scheme has been divided into an east and west zone. Proposals for the west zone in...
Which Flintshire and Wrexham cameras have caught drivers speeding the most?
THE MOST prolific speed cameras in Flintshire and Wrexham have been revealed.
Key partners commit to improved communication and transparency over Hafod landfill
A joint statement has been issued by those involved in improving things around Hafod Landfill. “Senior” officials from Wrexham Council, Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Enovert, and representatives from Rhos and Ruabon Community Councils met on Friday to again address ongoing concerns about odour ...
'Transformative' development with plaza and brewery planned for Wrexham
Wrexham Lager, now co-owned by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, is also investigating the possibility of restoring and converting the nearby Cambrian Sheds
Police continuing to tackle ASB in Wrexham as part of ongoing operation
This enhanced operational capability was facilitated by Home Office funding as part of its ‘Hotspot Response’ initiative.
'Festival of Football' held to celebrate Wrexham AFC and SP Energy partnership
During an exciting day of sport and STEM activities, the young footballers – from six regional schools – got the chance to meet Wrex
Inquest opens into death of two teenagers following RTC in Wrexham
Today (March 31), an inquest was opened into the death of the pair at Ruthin County Hall.
Wrexham murder trial: Woman 'stabbed partner to death' then washed knife in sink
Joanna Wronska, 52, denies murdering her partner at her home on Caia Park
Polish national 'stabbed her partner at Wrexham flat', trial jury told
THE murder trial of Joanna Wronska, accused of stabbing her partner Marcin Koziol in Wrexham, has begun at Mold Crown Court.
"Exciting" plans launched for redevelopment of Wrexham General station
Members of the public can share their views on exciting proposals to transform the area around Wrexham General train station.
'Faceless, evil' teacher posed as girl to trick boys into sending him naked pics
'You may have stolen their childhood but you won't steal their future'
Meet the award-winning HMP Berwyn officer who joined prison service as a teen
Lewis Deverson, originally from Canterbury, Kent, joined the prison service at just 19