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Councillor accuses Wrexham Council of holding up Kop use green light over matchday parking solutions

A Wrexham councillor has called on the council to take “proactive action” over matchday parking near the Racecourse Ground, after he said officers had told...

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Union calls on Wrexham Council to reveal cost of four-day office week

With workers already balloting for strike action, UNISON says Wrexham Council is refusing to reveal how much it has spent on refurbishing offices to accommodate more staff. v.1

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Chester Zoo breeding programme returns near extinct snails to Desertas islands

Chester Zoo has returned 300 snails to a cliff face in the Atlantic, all of them descended from 21 survivors found clinging to life beneath...

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Llandegla councillor criticises Denbighshire pothole inspections after tyre damage claim rejected

But authority says it takes maintenance "very seriously" v.1

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Deaf & Sensory Network celebrates 50 years of supporting communities

A charity supporting Deaf people and those living with sensory loss across Cheshire and North East Wales has celebrated its 50th anniversary. Deaf & Sensory...

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North Wales location named among UK's best to view partial solar eclipse

The rare celestial event is the first in almost three decades - and it will be followed by one of the year's most dramatic meteor showers

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New litter-picking hub unveiled in Wrexham to encourage community clean-up efforts

A new litter-picking hub has been unveiled at Wrexham’s STōK Cae Ras to encourage more people to help keep their communities clean. The hub, which...

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Wrexham police step up action to tackle violence against women and girls in Wrexham

North Wales Police say improving the safety of women and girls in Wrexham city centre will remain a key priority throughout the summer. Officers are...

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Man and his dog complete 870-mile walk in memory of wife

A retiree from North Wales and his loyal four-legged friend have completed an epic 870-mile fundraising challenge in aid of the hospice that care for...

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Chester Zoo launches 5,000 mile challenge to raise £10,000 for tiger conservation

Chester Zoo has launched a month long fundraising challenge for tiger conservation, asking supporters to cover 5,000 miles between them and raise £10,000. Earn Your...

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MS urges public to respond to Penley Hospital consultation

A Fflint Wrecsam MS is urging residents to have their say on the future of Penley Hospital as a public consultation gets under way. Betsi...

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Summer school at Coleg Cambria prepares school leavers for future success

Record numbers of school leavers are taking their first steps towards the future at Coleg Cambria after enrolling on its expanded Jobs Growth Wales+ summer...

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Firestarters should be 'reported straight away' with North Wales still on high alert

Exhausted crews have shared 15 incredible images of recent fires. Most were 'started deliberately'

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Giant bug hotels with a Wrexham twist installed at Tŷ Mawr Country Park

Giant bug hotels with a Wrexham twist have been installed at Tŷ Mawr Country Park to help tackle the decline in insect populations. The new...

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Finger-prick test could help paramedics spot major strokes

The Welsh Ambulance Service is taking part in a new study aimed at quickly identifying patients with a specific type of stroke through a simple...

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Wrexham council to trial five electric vans against diesel fleet

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking suppliers or manufacturers who can supply five electric vans for a 12-month trial. The trial will support a previously...

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Asda and Food and Drink Wales team-up for new supplier training programme

Asda has teamed up with Food and Drink Wales to launch a Supplier Development Programme to help companies across the country upskill and grow their...

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Earlier bin collections to continue across Wrexham during August

Waste and recycling collections across Wrexham will continue to take place from 6am throughout August. Wrexham Council introduced the earlier collections during the recent heatwave...

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Healthy eating workshops to help Wrexham residents cook on a budget

A series of healthy eating workshops for local residents are being launched by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The initiative, overseen by the Public Health...

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Drugs seized after police raids at three Wrexham addresses

Drugs and several mobile phones have been seized after police carried out warrants at three addresses in Wrexham. North Wales Police executed the Misuse of...