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More than 20,000 late cancellations hit Welsh patient transport service
More than 20,000 non-emergency ambulance journeys across Wales have been cancelled at short notice so far this year, prompting the Welsh Ambulance Service to urge...
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Action needed to protect Welsh rivers from drought, warns charity
Wales must do more to protect its rivers from drought, according to Afonydd Cymru, the charity representing the country’s six regional rivers trusts. The warning...
Rising Welsh star Mimi Xu aims to develop her game after impressive Wimbledon performance
Mimi Xu, the reigning Lexus Wrexham Open champion, is looking to keep developing her game after playing in Wimbledon’s main draw for the second time....
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Waste collections to take place earlier as warm weather continues
Waste and recycling collections in Wrexham will continue to take place earlier in the day for the next week. Wrexham Council said the decision has...
Latest death notices from across North Wales as families remember loved ones
Our thoughts are with those who have lost someone dear to them
Cabinet minister outlines plans for 20,000 more social homes in Wales by 2030
The Welsh Government has set a target of delivering 20,000 additional social homes by 2030. The commitment was announced by Siân Gwenllian MS, Cabinet Minister...
More than a quarter of all deaths in Wales caused by cancer
Cancer remains the biggest killer in Wales, with new figures revealing that it accounted for more than a quarter of all deaths in 2025. Statistics...
Welsh football referee suspended after police gross misconduct hearing
Michael Jones, from Gwersyllt in Wrexham, has been suspended from his FAW referees officer role after disturbing details of his on-duty behaviour emerged at a misconduct hearing.
Speed checks carried out in Johnstown after residents’ complaints
Speed monitoring has taken place in Johnstown following complaints from residents about motorists travelling too fast through the village. North Wales Police PCSOs, attended Bangor...
Wrexham MP calls on Welsh Government to release £344m ALN funding
Wrexham’s Member of Parliament has called on the Welsh Government to release hundreds of millions of pounds in additional learning needs (ALN) funding, arguing the...
Tackling youth vaping and new obesity strategy among top priorities for Wales’ first minister for public and preventative health
Senedd Members have questioned the Welsh Government over a new £8 million obesity strategy, tightening restrictions on youth vaping, and regional inequalities in cancer screening....
Natural Resources Wales raises alarm as rivers and wildlife feel the strain
Parts of north and south east Wales have moved to prolonged dry weather status, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) confirmed this week. Prolonged dry weather status...
Penley pupils take swimming lesson concerns to the Senedd
School dinner sizes, speeding in the community and access to a local swimming pool for school lessons were some of the issues raised by Madras...
Police called to collision on Horseshoe Pass
Motorists are being urged to avoid the Horseshoe Pass following a collision. North Wales Police said the incident has taken place on the Llangollen side...
Man admits causing death by dangerous driving following Wrexham collision
A 28-year-old man will be sentenced next month after admitting causing death by dangerous driving. Michael Connors, of Landen Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin, appeared before Mold...
Man admits causing death of Wrexham woman
Lydia La Polla, 47, who was 'devoted to her family' and was 'always there for others'
First Minister challenged over ‘conflicting’ NHS waiting times as Senedd breaks for recess
The First Minister has been challenged to provide a clear date for when two-year NHS waiting lists will be eliminated in Wales. During the final...
New recycling bags and boxes plus new media officer planned as Wrexham faces £750k waste fine
Wrexham Council is set to introduce new weighted recycling bags and boxes after auditors warned the authority could face a bill of more than £750,000...
Call for later Wrexham-Bidston trains on Wrexham AFC match nights
A Fflint Wrecsam Senedd member has called on Transport for Wales to introduce a later train for supporters travelling home from midweek Wrexham AFC matches....
Travel disruption warning as Overton and Bangor-on-Dee roadworks begin
Road users are being warned of potential travel disruption as roadworks in the Overton and Bangor-on-Dee areas get underway. The resurfacing of the B5426 Bangor-on-Dee,...