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Smoking costs Welsh economy £1.56 billion annually, says Public Health Wales
Smoking costs the Welsh economy an estimated £1.56 billion a year, with around £650 million spent treating smoking-related illness and disability, according to a new...
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Interview: Grassroots artists come together for collaborative Pride celebration
Grassroots musicians, poets, DJs and artists came together at The Lab in Wrexham last month for a collaborative Pride celebration showcasing the city’s independent creative...
Ken Skates MS appointed Leader of Welsh Labour
Ken Skates MS has been confirmed as Leader of Welsh Labour, after receiving unanimous backing from the Welsh Labour Senedd group. The Fflint Wrecsam MS...
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Wrexham dog owners warned over fouling and control rules
Dog owners across Wrexham are being urged to follow the rules when walking their pets as the council urges residents to help keep public spaces...
Wrexham support group hosts free prostate cancer testing day
Men across Wrexham are being encouraged to take advantage of a free prostate cancer testing event this weekend. The Wrexham Prostate Cancer Support Group is...
'Stupid is as stupid does' as illegally parked driver hands police tobacco bust
Officers were en route to an incident when they spotted a small car parked on the pavement
Police appeal after livestock management fencing damaged near Ponderosa Café
An appeal has been launched after livestock management fencing near the Ponderosa Café was damaged. North Wales Police Rural Crime Team said the incident is...
A view from Welsh Conservative MS for Fflint Wrecsam – Sam Rowlands
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...
Former Llangollen Eisteddfod competitor returns to the festival as Welsh minister
A former competitor at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod returned to the this year’s festival but this time as the Welsh Minister for Culture and...
Plaid Cymru supplementary budget falls due to row over additional learning needs funding
Plaid Cymru first Supplementary Budget failed to pass this evening after the party failed to secure cross-party support. Today’s Supplementary Budget was the first real...
'Burning rubber' haze and 'pungent smell' but it's not linked to Conwy mountain fire
One woman said the smell was so strong she worried her house was on fire
School builds in Wrexham will cost 48% more than in 2023 councillors told
The cost of building a primary school in Wrexham has risen by about 48 per cent in three years, according to a capital investment report...
Police tale of lazy parking ends with illicit tobacco haul in Rhosddu
Local police have shared a cautionary tale after officers challenged a driver over “lazy and selfish” parking on the pavement outside the Rhosddu Family Market,...
Fflint Wrecsam Reform MS backs motion for better ophthalmology services after own sight loss battle
Reform UK MS for Fflint Wrecsam, has spoken of the moment she lost her sight in her right eye in a matter of hours, and...
Firefighters remain at scene of several wildfires across north Wales
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service remain at the scene of several wildfires across the region this morning. Crews are in still in attendance at...
Wrexham council struggles to meet recycling targets, faces potential fine of £750,000
Audit Wales says that Wrexham Council does not have the right data to develop a strategic plan to improve struggling waste recycling performance. v.1
Unions accuse Welsh Government of ignoring pay recommendations
Education workers in Wrexham and Flintshire are already balloting for possible strike action over the decision. v.1
Police renew bridge safety warnings after man dies following Llangollen incident
A 46-year-old man has died after an incident at the Castle Street bridge in Llangollen on the evening of Friday 11 July, with the circumstances...
Racecourse and Wrexham AFC fully reunited as lease collapse confirmed
Wrexham AFC have announced the formal ‘collapse’ of the lease for the Racecourse ground from the Wrexham Supporters Trust. On 1 August 2016 the WST...
Large scale response to North Wales wildfires ongoing
Firefighters remain in attendance at a number of wildfire and grass fire incidents across North Wales this morning. At Conwy Mountain, firefighters remain on scene...