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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board “On notice” after 11 years in special measures
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has marked 11 years in special measures with Wales’s new First Minister putting the board formally “on notice.” Rhun ap...
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North Wales Police and Get Safe Online warn residents about ticket scams
North Wales Police, the Police and Crime Commissioner and online safety service Get Safe Online have joined forces to warn residents about the risk of...
Power cut left 350 homes and businesses across Wrexham without electricity
350 homes and businesses across Wrexham were left without power this morning due to a cable fault.
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Some of the Flintshire and Wrexham venues where you can watch FIFA World Cup 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 is now upon us and a real football frenzy is about to take over for the next month.
New children’s homes open in Wrexham to provide local care for youngsters
Two new children’s homes have opened in Wrexham as part of efforts to provide more local homes for youngsters in council care. With support from...
Miss Wrexham FC adds touch of glamour to look back gallery
There are plenty of memorable moments caught on film in today's gallery from the Leader archives.
New Traveller site in Wrexham refused over environmental and access concerns
Plans for a new Gypsy and Traveller site in Wrexham have been refused by the council.
Police vow to remove illegal e-bikes from Wrexham streets after crackdown
Thirteen illegal electric bikes and scooters have been seized in Wrexham city centre as part of a police crackdown on vehicles being ridden unlawfully on...
Wrexham woman turns crafting hobby into dream Butchers' Market business
Kayleigh Dutton has opened Olive Ivy & Wool in Wrexham Butchers' Market, offering clothing alterations, repairs, craft supplies and handmade creations.
Almost half of Wrexham schools are now in a financial deficit
The final 25/26 financial report for Wrexham Council shows a sharp increase in the number of schools in financial deficit. v.1
Short custodial sentence for shoplifter who stole booze from Wrexham Co-op
Blake Edwards appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday
Rhosddu Fun Day returns to Wrexham this weekend with music, football and family fun
Rhosddu Fun Day is back this weekend with live music, activities, stalls and entertainment for all ages.
Giant wasp-coloured bug hitches ride on woman near Chirk Castle
She came face-to-face with the UK's longest dragonfly
Harry Wilson sends message to teens cycling 350km desert en route to Thailand
The trio, known as the Westheads, are cycling to Thailand for charity
'I thought I was going to die' - says woman after assault by then-partner
Bradley Stewart appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday
Almost half of Wrexham schools are in financial deficit
Wrexham Council's end-of-year finance report shows 29 of the authority's 67 schools fell into financial deficit last year - an increase of 13.
'Supersonic' - Excitement builds as sign now in place for Oasis-themed Wrexham bar
EXCITEMENT surrounds the announcement of a new Oasis-themed bar that is soon set to be unveiled in Wrexham.
Armed thugs tried to burgle homes and pointed 'gun' at man's head, court told
Leon Longmore and Sam Roberts appeared at Mold Crown Court for sentence on Wednesday morning
Man fell on railway tracks after thug arrived on bike and threw multiple punches
Leon Lewis appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court for sentence on Tuesday
More roadworks coming to main route between Wrexham and Mold
More roadworks are set to take place on a main route between Wrexham and Mold from next week.