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Wrexham care worker describes meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace as “dream come true”
A Wrexham care worker said meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace was “the stuff of dreams” after years serving her community. Helen Briscoe, 59, was...
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Rare baby otters begin their swimming lessons at Chester Zoo
A trio of baby otter pups have ventured into the water to start learning how to swim at Chester Zoo. Born to first-time parents Bonita...
iPhone satellite SOS helps NEWSAR volunteers rescue family and dog lost in Minera
A family who became lost in the Minera area were helped to safety by a team of volunteers after sending an emergency SOS alert via...
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Police step up patrols at Island Green to tackle anti-social behaviour
Police have have been carrying out targeted patrols around Island Green Shopping Centre as part of work to reduce anti-social behaviour in the area. Officers...
Eight lorries removed from roads during police and DVSA safety operation
Eight lorries were ordered off the road as unsafe during a day of police and safety checks on delivery vehicles around Flintshire and Deeside. North...
Thomas the Tank Engine-inspired railway on display at Llangollen Garden Railway Festival
Fans of Thomas the Tank Engine will have the chance to see one of Britain’s most celebrated model railway layouts inspired by the beloved children’s...
Family and pet dog became lost and thirsty in rugged North Wales quarry reserve
An SOS alert was issued via satellite signal from an iPhone
Inside Coleg Cambria’s MADE programme: 5,000 students, 40 coaches and 350,000 support hours
Thousands of students are benefiting from MADE – a Coleg Cambria programme delivering up to 350,000 hours of coaching and support annually. The service supports...
From Ally McBeal fan to top lawyer as Wrexham woman joins growing North Wales firm
An expert on wills and probate who was inspired by TV favourite Ally McBeal has joined one of North Wales’ fastest growing law firms. Emma...
Councillor calls for police action over e-scooter use in Johnstown
Concerns have been raised over the increasing use of e-scooters in Johnstown after reports of riders speeding along pavements in residential areas. Cllr David A...
Essential works sees no trains between Chester and Llandudno for one weekend in June
No trains will run between Chester and Llandudno Junction for a weekend in June while engineers carry out flood-prevention work at Flint. The line closes...
Wrexham to honour Welsh Guardsmen with new Afghanistan memorial
A new memorial dedicated to the Welsh Guardsmen and personnel who lost their lives during Operation Herrick in Afghanistan will be unveiled next month. The...
Over 230,000 people in Wales now living with diabetes
The number of people living with diabetes in Wales is rising faster than health officials had predicted, according to new data. New NHS Wales figures...
Massive 'river monster' found at former industrial site in North Wales
Fossilised remains of the 11.5ft apex predator were found soon after the discovery of a 1ft cockroach
Dynamic’s accessible VIBE club night returns to Wrexham this Saturday!
This Saturday 30 May sees the return of Dynamic’s VIBE club night for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. The Dynamic Centre for Children and...
Wrexham restaurant eyes expansion into neighbouring vacant building
A former veterinary practice could soon be converted into a restaurant as part of expansion plans unveiled by a city centre business. The owners of...
Wrexham hairdresser's top secret flight to Venezuela Fury's wedding
Lynsey Austin was sworn to secrecy after being personally selected to create the 16-year-old influencer’s bridal hairstyle for her wedding to Noah Price.
Wrexham councillor says Acton Resource Centre situation ‘should never have reached this stage’
Plaid Cymru Wrexham has welcomed a decision to pause plans that would have displaced users from Acton Resource Centre, after concern from residents, community groups...
Almost £10,000 of illegal tobacco off Wrexham’s shelves in one operation
Wrexham Council’s Trading Standards Team, working alongside the North Wales Police Neighbourhood Team, has continued its targeted action against the supply of illegal tobacco products...
Wrexham firm secures Wrexham AFC licensing deal as it expands
Custom Craft Shapes has been supplying high‑quality craft shapes to businesses and individuals across the UK for over a decade. Responding to growing demand from...