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“I’ll hold their feet to the fire”: Wrexham’s Council Leader on the new MSs representing Wrexham
Wrexham Council leader Mark Pritchard says he is looking forward to working with all the area’s newly elected Senedd members, but will hold them to...
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How hospice care helped a man living with cancer rediscover creativity and family connection
A man living with cancer has shared how hospice care helped him and his family rediscover connection, creativity and moments of joy at one of...
All Arriva bus diversions in Wrexham and Flintshire this week
Arriva bus passengers in Wrexham and Flintshire are facing a number of diversions this week.
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What YOU think as social media is soon set to be banned for under 16's in the UK
You have been giving us your views on the incoming social media ban for under 16's in the UK.
North Wales area next for free childcare rollout
Welsh Government confirms £55m in funding as childcare to more two-year-olds is expanded
Wrexham councillor calls for consultation guarantees over Acton resource centre
A Wrexham councillor has said residents expect the council’s leadership to focus less on debating terminology and more on guarantees around consultation over the future...
Wrexham family caring for kittens after finding five in their back garden
The five kittens who were found at the bottom of a Wrexham garden
Team behind Wrexham's Oasis-themed bar quash 'rumours' as new opening date confirmed
A new opening date has been announced for Wrexham's Oasis-themed bar.
Solar farm plans, holiday let and Caego site tweaks in latest Wrexham applications
Plans for new solar panels at a farm and fresh holiday accommodation near Penycae, are among the latest planning applications in Wrexham.
Free childcare for all two-year-olds to launch across Wrexham
All two-year-olds in Wrexham will soon be eligible for free childcare under a new major expansion.
Plans to alter Racecourse Stadium vehicle access refused by council
The planning application to build a new vehicle access at Wrexham AFC's Racecourse Stadium has been refused.
Wrexham extends Flying Start childcare to all two-year-olds
Families across Wrexham will soon be able to access Flying Start funded childcare for all two-year olds, regardless of where they live in the county...
6 money-can't-buy prizes in Theatr Clwyd Golden Ticket raffle
A GOLDEN opportunity is up for grabs as Theatr Clwyd celebrates its 50th anniversary - all in support of its community work.
Hundreds turn out for nine-day Wrexham Walking Festival - whatever the weather
HUNDREDS of people stepped out across the region for the 2026 Wrexham Walking Festival.
Look back with school days, playscheme fun and much more
There are plenty of moments from the pages of the past in the Leader in today's look through the archives.
Two historic male voice choirs unite behind Wrexham’s 2029 City of Culture bid
Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir and Rhos Male Voice Choir have joined forces to support Wrexham’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029.
Chirk dad to tackle Mount Kilimanjaro for children’s hospice
A man from Chirk is set to take on one of the world’s most famous mountains in a bid to raise money for Hope House...
Repairs at busy A483 junction expected this week after weekend disruptions
Traffic light issues at a busy Wrexham A483 junction caused delays over the weekend, prompting repair work.
Sinkhole forces emergency closure of road in North Wales village
Diversions are in place in Rhosllanerchrugog after Hall Street was shut
Forestry worker from Wrexham died after tree cutting incident, inquest opening told
He had been cutting trees down near Ruthin when the incident occurred