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Welsh Government commits to supporting Wrexham City of Culture 2029 application
The Welsh Government has pledged its full support for Wrexham’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, with Cabinet backing and noting £60,000 already...
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Ceramicist and Wrexham University lecturer features in hotel art exhibition
An artist and university lecturer is taking centre stage in a gallery exhibition at a leading North West spa resort. The sculptured ceramic created by...
Wrexham fans face ‘absolutely shocking’ rail chaos for Cardiff City fixture, says local MS
A Reform UK MS for Fflint Wrecsam has raised concerns over transport chaos that will force supporters travelling to a football match in Cardiff to...
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Air ambulance called to scene of motorbike crash
The crash led to the closure of the A539 at Penley, Wrexham
Firefox becomes new front of shirt sponsor for Wrexham AFC
Wrexham AFC and Firefox, the independent browser from Mozilla, today unveil a new multi-year partnership that will see Firefox become the Club’s Official Web Browser...
Welsh Ambulance Service urges public to take care in hot weather
The Welsh Ambulance Service is urging members of the public to take care during the hot weather after demand soared during June’s heatwave. More than...
Police appeal to locate stolen bike
Police are asking members of the public to help trace a bike stolen in Wrexham in April. North Wales Police said the bike pictured above...
Pupil admission numbers to be cut at two Wrexham primary schools
Senior councillors have unanimously approved reductions to pupil admission numbers at two schools, citing declining birth rates and the need to align intake with efficient...
Councillor calls for NRW to be held accountable for “unreliable data causing economic harm”
Councillors say NRW's decision to accept the data may have caused economic harm to the region. v.1
Mark Hughes carries son's coffin in emotional funeral service
Hundreds of mourners, including some legendary Manchester United figures, attend funderal of Alex Hughes, who died unexpectedly aged 38
First minister faces questions on Andy Burnham, mobile phones in schools and ALN funding
Wales’ First Minister has said he has “a lot to talk about” with Andy Burnham if, as widely expected, he becomes Britain’s new Prime Minister...
Coleg Cambria launches career pathway into billion-pound Esports industry
A groundbreaking higher education pathway is helping students turn their passion for gaming into careers in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. Coleg Cambria has...
Investigation underway after dog found dead in bag in River Dee
An investigation is underway after a dog was found dead in a bag in the River Dee, in Wrexham. The shocking discovery was made by...
Waste and recycling collections starting earlier due to high temperatures
Waste and recycling collections will start earlier this week due to the high temperatures currently forecast. In a post on social media, Lead member for...
Councillors approve plans for Wrexham electronic waste recycling centre
Plans to convert a former warehouse on the Wrexham Industrial Estate into a recycling centre for waste electrical and electronic equipment have been approved by...
Sir Karl Jenkins delivers message of hope to Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod
Internationally acclaimed Welsh composer Sir Karl Jenkins believes the message at the heart of his major choral and orchestral work, One World, has never been...
Traveller site approved between historic hotel and village in Wrexham
A traveller site between Rossett and the historic Llyndir Hall Hotel has been approved. v.1
Wrexham fostering service reports fewest carer departures in four years
Wrexham Council’s fostering service lost fewer carers in 2025-26 than in any of the previous three years, a new report shows. The report, prepared by...
Ysgol Clywedog exits special measures following school improvements
Ysgol Clywedog has been removed from special measures following a recent inspection by Estyn. The inspectorate found that sufficient improvements had been made at the...
Llangollen hits the right notes with star-studded summer line-up
Thousands of music lovers descended on Llangollen to enjoy eight nights packed full of live music and entertainment. Held in the Llangollen Pavilion in the...