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New grant funded signs replace old grant funded signs that were dead for a decade
The council have said the new signage is being installed as part of a Shared Prosperity Fund grant funded project. The signs the new ones...
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Council investigation underway to discover how newly refurbed market building was susceptible to ‘water ingress’ following heavy rain
Wrexham Council have assured traders they will be kept fully supported and informed following storm damage at the Butchers’ Market. Wrexham was hit by a...
WMTS wins Outstanding Musicality award for ‘The Last Five Production’
The Wrexham Music & Theatre Society (WMTS) has scooped an award for Outstanding Musicality for its recent production of The Last Five Years. WMTS performed...
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Nearly half of young drivers admit to using their phone at the wheel, RAC research finds
Almost half of drivers under 25 say they have made or received a phone call without a hands-free kit while driving in the past year,...
Wrexham care worker describes meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace as “dream come true”
A Wrexham care worker said meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace was “the stuff of dreams” after years serving her community. Helen Briscoe, 59, was...
Rare baby otters begin their swimming lessons at Chester Zoo
A trio of baby otter pups have ventured into the water to start learning how to swim at Chester Zoo. Born to first-time parents Bonita...
iPhone satellite SOS helps NEWSAR volunteers rescue family and dog lost in Minera
A family who became lost in the Minera area were helped to safety by a team of volunteers after sending an emergency SOS alert via...
Police step up patrols at Island Green to tackle anti-social behaviour
Police have have been carrying out targeted patrols around Island Green Shopping Centre as part of work to reduce anti-social behaviour in the area. Officers...
Eight lorries removed from roads during police and DVSA safety operation
Eight lorries were ordered off the road as unsafe during a day of police and safety checks on delivery vehicles around Flintshire and Deeside. North...
Thomas the Tank Engine-inspired railway on display at Llangollen Garden Railway Festival
Fans of Thomas the Tank Engine will have the chance to see one of Britain’s most celebrated model railway layouts inspired by the beloved children’s...
Family and pet dog became lost and thirsty in rugged North Wales quarry reserve
An SOS alert was issued via satellite signal from an iPhone
Inside Coleg Cambria’s MADE programme: 5,000 students, 40 coaches and 350,000 support hours
Thousands of students are benefiting from MADE – a Coleg Cambria programme delivering up to 350,000 hours of coaching and support annually. The service supports...
From Ally McBeal fan to top lawyer as Wrexham woman joins growing North Wales firm
An expert on wills and probate who was inspired by TV favourite Ally McBeal has joined one of North Wales’ fastest growing law firms. Emma...
Councillor calls for police action over e-scooter use in Johnstown
Concerns have been raised over the increasing use of e-scooters in Johnstown after reports of riders speeding along pavements in residential areas. Cllr David A...
Essential works sees no trains between Chester and Llandudno for one weekend in June
No trains will run between Chester and Llandudno Junction for a weekend in June while engineers carry out flood-prevention work at Flint. The line closes...
Wrexham to honour Welsh Guardsmen with new Afghanistan memorial
A new memorial dedicated to the Welsh Guardsmen and personnel who lost their lives during Operation Herrick in Afghanistan will be unveiled next month. The...
Over 230,000 people in Wales now living with diabetes
The number of people living with diabetes in Wales is rising faster than health officials had predicted, according to new data. New NHS Wales figures...
Massive 'river monster' found at former industrial site in North Wales
Fossilised remains of the 11.5ft apex predator were found soon after the discovery of a 1ft cockroach
Dynamic’s accessible VIBE club night returns to Wrexham this Saturday!
This Saturday 30 May sees the return of Dynamic’s VIBE club night for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. The Dynamic Centre for Children and...
Wrexham restaurant eyes expansion into neighbouring vacant building
A former veterinary practice could soon be converted into a restaurant as part of expansion plans unveiled by a city centre business. The owners of...