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Police release update on murder probe after man found dead in house
A man was arrested on suspicion of murder after officers were called to Bryn y Ffynnon in Brymbo
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Arriva training 14 new staff to fill local gaps affecting some Wrexham services
Wrexham Council has confirmed that staff shortages at Arriva are behind disruption to several local bus routes, with 14 new drivers currently in training expected...
North Wales Police increase patrols to catch drink and drug drivers in the summer months
Drivers are being warned about the dangers of drink and drug driving following a number of recent arrests across North Wales. With the recent spell...
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Wales set to introduce Automatic Voter Registration
Regulations have been laid to allow for the roll out of Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) across Wales in time for the 2027 Local Government elections....
Survey shows 75% of Wrexham University graduates enter high-skilled employment
Three in four Wrexham University graduates are now in high-skilled employment, according to the latest UK Graduate Outcomes Survey. The study, run by HESA (Higher...
David Gray wows capacity crowd at Llangollen with Past & Present World Tour
Llangollen was buzzing on Friday night as a capacity crowd welcomed multi‑platinum, Pembrokeshire‑raised singer‑songwriter David Gray to TK Maxx presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion for...
Wales the only part of the UK to attract more foreign investment in 2025-26
The number of foreign investment projects landing in the UK fell to its lowest level in five years in 2025-26, but Wales was the only...
Health Board Approves £3.9 Million Investment in Emergency Department Staffing
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Council Tax revaluation ‘not a revenue-raising exercise’, says new finance minister
The Welsh Government is “currently considering” whether to carry out a council tax revaluation this Senedd term, the finance minister has told the Senedd, insisting...
Chirk churchyard creates special space for children to remember loved ones
A special area of the churchyard in Chirk has been dedicated for children to remember family, friends and pets who have died. The Vicar of...
Further strike action forces Wrexham high school closure for two days
Political leaders have called for a resolution to the Darland High School dispute but teachers are due to walk out for two days next week with no agreement in sight. v.1
Fflint Wrecsam MS welcomes ‘real opportunity’ as UEFA U19 championship comes to north Wales
(Note to readers: The FAW have been utterly terrible at communicating with us on this event. We have tried for this, and generally over the...
£50,000 boost to fund free summer sports activities across North Wales
A £50,000 sporting boost will help fund free activities and community events across the region during the summer holidays. The Summer Sport and Actif Programme...
Childline sees rise in loneliness counselling for children and teens
A growing number of children and young people are reaching out to Childline for help as they struggle with loneliness and isolations. In the past...
As Burnham heads to Downing St – Local MS notes Greater Manchester has more policing powers than Wales
A Fflint Wrecsam MS has backed the Welsh Government’s push to devolve justice and policing, telling the Senedd that Greater Manchester currently has more powers...
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...
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 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
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.
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.