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Councillors urged to submit HRA estate schemes before July deadline or lose share of £1.14m fund

Wrexham Council is warning that a £1.14m fund earmarked for improvements to council housing estates could be left largely unspent unless ward councillors act quickly...

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Adelphi Hotel owners due in court after North Wales woman found dead

An investigation was launched following the death of Chloe Haynes, leading to the prosecution of Britannia Hotels over alleged breaches of health and safety

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Erddig parkrun takeover to support people living with cancer

A cancer support charity is encouraging people in Wrexham to take part in a special parkrun event this weekend. 5K Your Way, a nationwide initiative...

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Funding shortfall puts Wales wheelchair team’s World Cup hopes at risk

Wales Rugby League Wheelchair Squad is on the brink of a historic World Cup campaign – but without urgent financial backing, some of the nation’s...

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Staff member at North Wales school sexually abused teenage pupil

Toby Haslam, 30, groomed the teenager with multiple gifts and then abused her

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Wrexham school worker jailed for grooming and sexually abusing a pupil

A 30-year-old man who worked at a Wrexham school has been jailed for grooming and sexually abusing a pupil. Toby Haslam, 30, of Old Newcastle...

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Set out your vision for education or risk failing a generation, warns union ahead of Senedd election

Wales’s main teachers’ union is demanding all parties contesting the 7 May Senedd election set out how they will fund, resource and improve education before...

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Busy Wrexham village road blocked due to 'tanker stuck under bridge'

The road is reportedly blocked both ways this morning

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Council to write to Royal Mail over delivery delays – allegation “mail was concealed by management from local MP” on a visit

Wrexham Council’s Executive Board has agreed to write formally to Royal Mail after elected members raised concerns about postal delays in the area, including missed...

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Plans for watersports centre at Wrexham Christmas Farm put on hold

Wrexham Council's Planning Committee will hold a site visit after agents for the Christmas Farm development plans accused planning inspectors of getting their highway safety assessment wrong. v.1

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Family’s terror as XL bullies savage dad and fight their way into house

Michelle Jones, from Wrexham, was jailed after the dogs were left unmuzzled and roaming the street

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Wrexham Council ordered WFH staff back to the office – now union raise ‘serious concerns’ over office conditions

Wrexham council staff are working in offices with damp, outdated electrical testing, fire safety risks and as few as eight desks for fifteen people, according...

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The Senedd Election 2026: What’s changing? Why? And how does it affect you?

Some key details about the 2026 Senedd Election here.

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Abbie’s sky-high charity challenge after Taid's Alzheimer’s diagnosis

A WREXHAM woman has taken a huge leap for charity.

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Chirk Castle set for new path project after planning approval granted

A new path and landscaping project is set to begin at Chirk Castle after plans were approved.

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Wrexham students shortlisted as finalists in regional art competition

Two talented Wrexham pupils have been shortlisted as finalists in a major regional arts competition. Sophie Hughes and Edan Carpenter, who both attend the Maelor...

The Leader | Wrexham

Wrexham 'felt like the right place to launch' UK's first chip vending machine

Captain Chip was introduced in Wrexham earlier this year.

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Fresh plans for more than 30 homes on greenfield land in Wrexham village

Outline planning permission is sought for a greenfield site in Acrefair

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Ryan Reynolds shares latest birthday message for his Wrexham co-owner Rob Mac

Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds has shared his latest birthday message to fellow owner Rob Mac on his birthday.

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Wrexham XL Bully owner jailed after neighbour savaged outside his own property

A Wrexham woman has been jailed after her XL Bully dogs mauled a neighbour - she also confronted another resident while armed with a BB gun and a knife.