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Wrexham primary school praised for ‘well-being and high aspirations’
A Wrexham primary school has been praised for its culture of “well-being, inclusivity and high aspirations” for its pupils. The comments about Bronington VA School,...
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North Wales offers RSV and Covid-19 Vaccines together for over-75s
People aged 75 and over in north Wales are being offered respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and Covid-19 vaccines together this spring, with over-80s eligible for...
Llangollen Sandwich Shop Owner Seeks Retroactive Approval Amid Objections
A Llangollen sandwich shop owner has applied retrospectively for permission to continue running his business at a former bookies – despite objections from other traders...
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Teenager found dead in lake near Chirk Castle has been named
The 17-year-old student from Liverpool was found dead in a lake near Chirk Castle on April 7 with drowning given as provisional cause of death at inquest
Chester Zoo’s giant otter triplets just passed their first check-up and all three are healthy
Chester Zoo has announced the birth of three giant otter pups, the first to be born at the attraction in seven years. The trio were...
‘Design a Sign’ competition encourages school children to help combat dog fouling
Wrexham Council is calling on school children to take part in a ‘Design a Sign’ competition as part of efforts to crackdown on dog fouling...
Nitrous oxide canisters found by police patrol in Wrexham
Wrexham police have seized a number of “suspicious canisters” were found hidden in undergrowth after a member of the public stopped an officer on patrol...
“Betsi is on notice” – Plaid Cymru leader sets out health board ultimatum in Q&A
Plaid Cymru launched their Senedd election manifesto in Wrexham last week, and as with any party leader in Wrexham/Flintshire this electoral season, we requested a...
Are you Fflint Wrecsam or Gwynedd Maldwyn? How to find out which new Senedd constituency you’re in!
Are you a Fflint Wrecsam or a Gwynedd Maldwyn? That is the question many voters will find themselves asking over the next few weeks. When...
Police pledge visible neighbourhood teams in every community
North Wales Police has launched a new action plan promising a visible neighbourhood policing team in every community. The ASB Action Plan also commits to...
North Wales Fire Service warns about fire risk in integrated heat pump tumble dryers
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to check whether their integrated heat pump tumble dryer is affected by a national safety alert,...
Safest and most crime-ridden parts in North Wales - full list of 138 wards
One ward has the lowest crime rate in Wales, another has the highest
North Wales PCC launches Innovate to Grow Fund for crime prevention initiatives
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for North Wales has announced the relaunch of his Innovate to Grow fund – an ambitious £100,000 scheme designed...
Anger and dismay at demolition of famous factory that 'built Victorian Britain'
The Dennis Ruabon site near Wrexham was the biggest of the area's brick and tile works - and the last to close
Irish parliament delegation visits Coleg Cambria to learn from Welsh bilingual education model
A high level delegation from Ireland visited north east Wales to explore how further education is supporting bilingualism and strengthening language, culture and tradition for...
Chester Zoo has been quietly growing one of the world’s rarest plants — now they’ve returned it to the wild
One of the UK’s rarest coastal plants is being reintroduced to the wild in North Wales as part of a major conservation effort to restore...
Killer Asian hornet trapping in North Wales may switch to 'outbreak response'
The highly efficient predator poses a significant risk to farming and biodiversity
Celebrating local heritage as Clip Corner opens at Wrexham Library
The National Library of Wales and People’s Collection Wales (PCW) recently hosted a celebration at Wrexham Library focusing on celebrating local heritage through crafts, talks,...
International Tennis Federation recognises success of Lexus Wrexham Open at 2026 event launch
The success of the Lexus Wrexham Open has been recognised by the International Tennis Federation ahead of the tournament returning to North Wales in October....
Welsh Ambulance Service marks first anniversary of future generations pledge
The Welsh Ambulance Service is celebrating the first anniversary of its pledge to protect the wellbeing of future generations. The Trust’s wellbeing objectives were published...