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Welsh-only: The new constituency names for next month’s Senedd election
One of the many changes ahead of next month’s Senedd election is the introduction of Welsh language names for the 16 new constituencies. Set by...
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Care home housekeeper’s once-in-a-lifetime Buckingham Palace invite with childhood pal mayor
A head housekeeper at a care organisation says a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to a Buckingham Garden party is a huge honour. Helen Briscoe, who works at...
Injured Afghan war veteran thankful after Wrexham Council backs family home plan
Veteran Shaun Stocker, who was injured in Afghanistan, said he was humbled by Wrexham councillor's implementing the Armed Forces Covenant to approve his family home. v.1
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Plans submitted for up to 34 homes in Acrefair
Plans for up to 34 new homes in Acrefair have been submitted to Wrexham Council. The application for land off Bethania Road has been put...
Tesco Wrexham and Cefn Mawr join Forces for Foodbank Donation Day
Tesco Wrexham and Tesco Cefn Mawr will come together next month to host an in-store donation day in aid of Wrexham Foodbank. On Friday 1...
Welsh Ambulance Service Board appoints new Non-Executive Director
The Welsh Ambulance Service has appointed a new Non-Executive Director to its Board. Dr Umar Ahmad will serve in the role until 31 March 2030...
Major emergency operation near world-famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
An air ambulance landed nearby and an access road was closed off by police
Llangollen shop owners press PCC on shoplifting and police visibility during town centre visit
North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin has visited Llangollen town centre to meet independent businesses and view ongoing environmental improvements aimed at tackling...
Warning over new twist on ‘Hi Mum, Hi Dad’ scam targeting North Wales families
Residents are being warned to be on the lookout for text messages that appear to be from a family member claiming to have lost or...
Last chance to register to vote in Senedd election on May 7!
Today is the final chance to make sure you are registered to take part in the Senedd elections on May 7. If you have recently...
Chair of Governors at Wrexham Primary School assures community of school’s future
Chair of Governors at Penygelli School Cllr Anthony Wedlake has reassured parents that plans to reduce admission numbers do not mean schools are facing closure. v.1
Ex-Chief Exec becomes Chair of Electoral Management Board for Wales
The former chief executive of Wrexham Council has been appointed as one of three new commissioners for the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru. Ian Bancroft...
Councillors to visit site ahead of decision on Llangollen sandwich shop plans
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Nightingale House launches new Hospice Care Fund to support local patients and families
Nightingale House Hospice has launched a new Care Fund to help safeguard its services amid rising running costs and a significant increase in patient referrals....
Moneypenny team raises thousands for good causes
A Wrexham-based company has raised £9,000 for local and national charities over the past year. The ‘Raising Pennies’ team at Moneypenny, on the Western Gateway,...
Appropriate Adults needed to safeguard vulnerable individuals in custody
North Wales residents are being encouraged to apply for the role of Appropriate Adult (AA), helping to safeguard the rights and welfare of young people and...
Residents urged to avoid fines by using licensed waste carriers
Wrexham residents are being urged to check that anyone collecting their waste is properly licensed before hiring a ‘man with a van’. Householders have a...
Reduced Pupil Numbers Approved at Wrexham Schools for Budget Efficiency
Wrexham Council's Executive Board is finalising plans to reduce the number of admissions at two more primary schools to manage budgets amid falling birthrates. v.1
£400 bonus on offer as Coleg Cambria targets Welsh-speakers
Welsh speakers are invited to explore new career opportunities with Coleg Cambria at a dedicated bilingual recruitment event – and there is a £400 welcome...
NSPCC Cymru seeks 12 to 15-year-olds in Wales to join online safety panel
Young people aged beweetn 12 to 15 in Wales are being invited to apply to join an NSPCC panel that advises politicians, regulators and tech...