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Police tale of lazy parking ends with illicit tobacco haul in Rhosddu
Local police have shared a cautionary tale after officers challenged a driver over “lazy and selfish” parking on the pavement outside the Rhosddu Family Market,...
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Fflint Wrecsam Reform MS backs motion for better ophthalmology services after own sight loss battle
Reform UK MS for Fflint Wrecsam, has spoken of the moment she lost her sight in her right eye in a matter of hours, and...
Firefighters remain at scene of several wildfires across north Wales
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service remain at the scene of several wildfires across the region this morning. Crews are in still in attendance at...
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Wrexham council struggles to meet recycling targets, faces potential fine of £750,000
Audit Wales says that Wrexham Council does not have the right data to develop a strategic plan to improve struggling waste recycling performance. v.1
Unions accuse Welsh Government of ignoring pay recommendations
Education workers in Wrexham and Flintshire are already balloting for possible strike action over the decision. v.1
Police renew bridge safety warnings after man dies following Llangollen incident
A 46-year-old man has died after an incident at the Castle Street bridge in Llangollen on the evening of Friday 11 July, with the circumstances...
Racecourse and Wrexham AFC fully reunited as lease collapse confirmed
Wrexham AFC have announced the formal ‘collapse’ of the lease for the Racecourse ground from the Wrexham Supporters Trust. On 1 August 2016 the WST...
Large scale response to North Wales wildfires ongoing
Firefighters remain in attendance at a number of wildfire and grass fire incidents across North Wales this morning. At Conwy Mountain, firefighters remain on scene...
Overall Welsh school balances fall £290m in five years, Wrexham councillors told in report
Darland High School in Rossett is still carrying a budget deficit of more than £1 million, according to figures due before Wrexham Council’s Lifelong Learning...
Injured swan and dead bird found at Stryt Las Park
A swan has been found injured and another found dead at Stryt Las Country Park, in Johnstown. Wrexham Council’s countryside rangers attended the site on...
Baby Rupert’s £1.5m appeal gets boost from Pendine’s cuddly toy raffle
A giant fluffy monkey is being raffled to help raise funds for a Flintshire toddler living with a rare neurological condition. The cuddly toy, named...
“Families in Johnstown can’t open windows because of landfill stench”, says Plaid Cymru MS
Carrie Harper, Plaid Cymru MS for Fflint Wrecsam, has called on the Welsh Government to outline what further action it can take on the Hafod...
Even small increases in physical activity can make a big difference, says chief medical officer
The UK’s four Chief Medical Officers have issued updated physical activity guidelines, saying even small increases in movement bring significant health benefits. The guidelines say...
Major incident declared as firefighters tackle wildfire in Conwy
A major incident has been declared by emergency services tackling a large-scale wildfire near Sychnant Pass on Conwy Mountain. Multiple fire appliances are in attendance,...
Pre-loved school uniform appeal launched to support Wrexham families
Families across Wrexham are being encouraged to donate pre-loved school uniforms to help support local children ahead of the new academic year. The appeal has...
A view from Welsh Labour MS for Fflint Wrecsam – Ken Skates
Wrexham.com has invited local Members of Parliament and Members of the Senedd to write a monthly article with updates on their work in their respective...
North Wales glider pilot sets record with 1,340km flight over the region
A North Wales glider pilot has completed a flight believed to have broken British gliding distance records, covering 1,340km in more than 14 hours. Chris...
Natural Resources Wales defends phosphate decisions amid criticism of planning applications pausing
The environmental monitoring agency was criticised by Wrexham councillors over its phosphate monitoring on the River Dee. v.1
Plain packaging and flavours planned to curb youth vaping
Members of the public are being urged to have their say on new rules aimed at making vaping products less attractive to children and young...
Hot weather prompts fire warning over discarded cigarettes
A warning has been issued urging people to dispose of cigarettes safely after a number of fires across North Wales were believed to have been...