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Club legend Super Paul Mullin leaves Wrexham AFC as mutual agreement reached

Super Paul Mullin has left Wrexham AFC by mutual consent. The club said this afternoon he departs the club “with our heartfelt thanks for the...

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Bypass temporarily closed as central reservation catches fire – further hotspots dampened down

A section of the bypass was closed just before 4pm this afternoon, as the central reservation fell victim to the heatwave. Firefighters were called to...

North Wales Live - Wrexham

North Wales sex attacker died in prison after signs of sepsis were missed

Graham Joseph Stridgeon was jailed in 2018 for historic sexual abuse of a boy at a notorious care home

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The Leader | Wrexham

Heritage railway cancels Saturday services over safety concerns amid extreme heat

The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has cancelled all train services on Saturday (June 27) amid the extreme weather.

The Leader | Wrexham

Teachers strike to close Wrexham school for two more days as dispute continues

Pupils at Darland High School in Wrexham will have to stay at home for two days next week as teachers continue strike action.

The Leader | Wrexham

Hawarden records one of North East Wales' hottest June days on record

North East Wales has sweltered through one of its hottest June days on record, with temperatures more than double the seasonal average.

The Leader | Wrexham

Extreme heat forces Wrexham football festival to postpone

ORGANISERS of an event taking place in Wrexham this weekend, have made the decision to postpone due to the weather.

North Wales Live - Wrexham

Murder probe launched after man found dead

Police said a 46-year-old man was found dead after concerns were raised for his welfare

Wrexham.com

Murder investigation launched into death of man in Brymbo

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 46-year-old man from Brymbo, Wrexham. Officers attended an address at Bryn y Ffynnon on...

The Leader | Wrexham

Man arrested as police launch murder probe into death of person found in Wrexham home

Police were called to concerns for a man in Brymbo on Thursday

Wrexham.com

Welsh Ambulance Service declares critical incident amid surge in 999 calls

The Welsh Ambulance Service has declared a critical incident after a sharp rise in 999 calls, including patients with serious and life-threatening conditions awaiting a...

The Leader | Wrexham

Wrexham Council explains why some schools stopped serving hot meals during heatwave

Some schools across Wrexham have stopped serving hot meals this week due to the ongoing heatwave.

Wrexham.com

Appeal to trace missing 74-year-old believed to have gone hiking in Eryri

An appeal has been launched amid growing concerns for the whereabouts of a 74-year-old man who was last seen on Thursday. Gregor was last seen...

The Leader | Wrexham

Parents offered early collection as heat grips Wrexham and Flintshire schools

Some schools around Wrexham and Flintshire are giving parents the option to pick their children up early today due to the ongoing hot weather.

The Leader | Wrexham

Wrexham centre closure forces patients to travel to Manchester for NHS detox care

Patients from North Wales will now have to travel to Manchester for specialist detox services

The Leader | Wrexham

Three Cefn Mawr businesses picking up the pieces after damage incident

A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after windows were smashed at three independent businesses on Well Street in Cefn Mawr.

The Leader | Wrexham

When the Wrexham and Flintshire heatwave will finally end as cooler air arrives

The heatwave gripping Wrexham and Flintshire is finally set to break, with forecasters predicting a drop in temperatures by the end of the weekend.

The Leader | Wrexham

Six family-friendly events in North Wales and Cheshire this weekend

Families looking for something local this weekend are spoiled for choice, across Wrexham, Flintshire, Cheshire and North Wales.

The Leader | Wrexham

Train cancellations hit Wrexham routes as scorching weather affects services

Rail services out of Wrexham face cancellations today due to ongoing severe weather.

The Leader | Wrexham

Heatwave to peak across Wrexham and Flintshire today before cooler weekend

A scorching spell of weather continues across Wrexham and Flintshire, with Friday bringing the peak of the heat before things turn less hot over the weekend.