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Innovative Wrexham pupil wins national engineering competition
A 12-year-old pupil from Wrexham has scooped top place at a national engineering competition thanks to his innovative phone charging solution. Freddie Davenport, a Lower...
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Giant wasp-coloured bug hitches ride on woman near Chirk Castle
She came face-to-face with the UK's longest dragonfly
“Strong smell of urine” in area after Llangollen toilets closure, claims councillor
Councillor complains to council v.1
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Have your say on plans for new special school in Gwersyllt
Members of the public are being encouraged to have their say on proposals to create a new special school to meet the growing demand for...
First Minister faces questions on safeguarding, taxation, and overseas spending
The First Minister faced questions on safeguarding in Welsh schools, taxation and overseas spending during Tuesday’s First Minister’s Questions. Facing colleagues in the Siambr, Rhun...
Ambition North Wales launches search for senior delivery lead
Ambition North Wales has launched a recruitment drive for a senior leadership role as work on the North Wales Growth Deal continues to gather pace....
First Minister pressed on future planning reforms after Wrexham LDP challenge
Effective and meaningful community engagement is needed for future Local Development Plans and planning decisions, the first minister has said. Rhun ap Iorwerth made the...
Wrexham University completes state-of-the-art simulation and immersive learning centre
Work on a state-of-the-art Simulation and Immersive Learning Centre that will offer students with realistic and interactive environments, has been completed. The facility, at Wrexham...
World Cup can coincide with rise in domestic abuse, Crimestoppers warns
A new campaign urging the public to help tackle domestic abuse by recognising the signs and sharing information anonymously has been launched to coincide with...
Loot Review: Outrageous comedy delights audiences at Grove Park Theatre
An abso-Loot-ley fantastic production of Joe Orton’s ‘Loot’ was brought to life at Grove Park Theatre last month (May 19-23). The cast and crew did...
Former Groves school set to be sold to Coleg Cambria after executive board approval
The former Groves school is set to be sold to Coleg Cambria as part of the institution’s plans to expand its offer in Wrexham city...
Retiring Wrexham jewellers pass the torch to H&T Pawnbrokers
The faces behind one of Wrexham’s best known businesses are retiring after more than four decades in the city centre. Jewellers Martin and Ruth Rees,...
National Poet of Wales Hanan Issa wows audiences at Wrexham Carnival of Words
National Poet of Wales Hanan Issa captivated audiences at a special Poetry Live & Dangerous event held as part of this year’s Wrexham Carnival of...
Flintshire Council backs calls to declare “healthcare emergency” in North Wales
Flintshire County Council has backed a motion declaring a ‘healthcare emergency’ in North Wales. The authority will invite the chair and chief executive of Betsi...
Ken Skates discusses narrow victory, Labour defeat, and representing Fflint Wrecsam
Ken Skates returned to the Senedd last month as the Member for the new Fflint Wrecsam constituency, taking the sixth and final seat by a...
Go-ahead given for six new EV charging points at Chirk McDonald’s
Plans to install six new EV (electric vehicle) charging points at a fast food takeaway car park have been given the go-ahead. Last month, Wrexham.com...
Annabel Croft heading to Wrexham for special theatre event
Former British tennis star and broadcaster Annabel Croft is set to visit Wrexham this autumn for a special one-off theatre event. She will take to...
Welsh Government announces launch of Grassroots Pride fund
A Welsh Government fund supporting local Pride events will open for applications next week. The Grassroots Pride Fund, delivered with support from Pride Cymru, aims...
Row over Welsh flags attached to lampposts sparks 'let them fly' call
Former Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales Arfon Jones has called for Welsh Dragon flags to be removed from Wrexham lampposts, claiming they are being used as 'symbols of fear and intimidation' against minority communities in the city centre
Updated: Rail disruption after vehicle hits bridge on Wrexham to Bidston line
Updated: TfW have warned that service disruption will remain until at least 8pm this evening. Rail users are being warned of travel disruption after after...