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Home Bargains shoppers horrified by 'nightmare' parking change at North Wales store
Customers have vowed to boycott the store amid 'ghost town' fears. Home Bargains say similar curbs could be rolled out elsewhere
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Plans submitted for care home expansion
Plans to extend a local care home and provide additional bedroom facilities have submitted to Wrexham Council. Maesglas Care Home, in Holt, is seeking permission...
Ruabon man charged with drug supply
A 19-year-old Wrexham man has been charged with drug supply. Police say that Tyler Priddin of Wynnstay Gardens, Ruabon, is charged with six offences including...
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Wrexham musicians assured they can continue to busk in city centre
Wrexham Council's Executive Board has reassured city centre buskers that the renewal of a protection order will not be used to silence them. v.1
Extra patrols and enforcement lead to fall in Wrexham city centre crime, say officers
Increased patrols and targeted enforcement in Wrexham are helping to drive down crime and anti-social behaviour in the city centre, senior officers have said. Police...
Llangollen aims for inaugural ‘Town of Culture’ title – with formal backing from Llangollen & Corwen Railway
The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has formally backed Llangollen’s bid to become the UK’s first Town of Culture, following a public meeting held in the...
Wrexham apprentice one of only two in Wales selected for prestigious Ghana humanitarian project
A Wrexham apprentice has been selected as one of just 20 young people in the UK – and only two in Wales – to represent...
North East Wales rescue team marks Welsh Charities Week
North East Wales Search and Rescue has marked Welsh Charities Week by paying tribute to the volunteers who support emergency services across the region. In...
Future generations warning issued ahead of Senedd election
Political parties must not ignore the needs of future generations as they prepare for the Senedd election, according to Wales’s Future Generations Commissioner. Derek Walker...
Senior councillors back provisional 4.9% Increase in Council Tax
Wrexham Council's Executive Board has approved a proposed 4.9% council tax increase - but the authority has yet to add in funding for North Wales Police and community councils. v.1
North Wales Police Choir secures bronze at national competition
The North Wales Police Choir is celebrating after securing third place in the Open Choir category at the North Wales Choir Festival held in Llandudno...
Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan backs Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Welsh Labour leader and First Minister Eluned Morgan has publicly backed Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as he faces mounting pressure within the Labour Party following...
Police defend 'use of force' after 'punch' aimed at Millwall fans caught on camera
The incident happened as Millwall's fans were 'kettled' through Wrexham city centre with the officer's action receiving public support
Recycling rates fall short in Wrexham as council works to avoid fines
Wrexham Council has admitted it is failing to meet national recycling targets but says work is under way to improve performance and avoid potential fines....
Llay aerospace workers back Wrexham Foodbank during winter demand surge
Staff at a local aerospace company have come together to support the Wrexham Foodbank. Employees at Magellan Aerospace, in Llay, donated food, toiletries and long-life...
Asylum Minister told ‘trust and confidence damaged’ due to ‘unclear and poorly communicated proposal’ from Home Office
Wrexham’s MP has quizzed the Minister of State for Border Security and Asylum Alex Norris MP over local issues around Home Office processes relating to asylum dispersal accommodation. Wrexham’s MP said in the House of Commons yesterday, “Trust and confidence are the cornerstones of a functioni...
Work begins to deliver cheaper EV charging across Wrexham
Work is underway to provide cheaper EV (electric vehicle) charging for Wrexham residents. Wrexham Council has been working with Costelloes, with part-funding from the Welsh Government, to increase the network of high quality and reliable chargepoints – including some higher-speed chargers Cllr Dav...
Dedicated Llangollen railway volunteer receives Royal recognition
A much-loved volunteer described as the “champion” of the Llangollen and Corwen Railway has been recognised for her work with a Royal Garden Party invitation. Hazel Birkenhead, who has dedicated more than 40 years of service to the railway, said she was left surprised and emotional after being p...
Man jailed for his part in terrifying burglary which left victim 'bleeding profusely'
Hayden Matthews appeared for sentence at Mold Crown Court on Monday morning
Wrexham pub which hosted Millwall fans quashes rumours of 'trouble' at venue
Staff at a Wrexham venue which hosted Millwall fans at the weekend have said they had 'no trouble', despite rumours suggesting otherwise.