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Compassionate Communities grant fund launched in Wales
A new grant scheme offering up to £500 for local initiatives around death, dying and bereavement has launched in Wales. Compassionate Cymru, a movement focused on building a kinder, more caring nation, has introduced the Compassionate Communities Grant Fund to support activities that help people du...
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North Wales Police issue warning over fraudulent DVLA emails
Motorists across North Wales are being warned to stay alert after scam emails pretending to be from the DVLA began circulating, falsely claiming recipients owe road tax and must pay immediately. North Wales Police’s Cyber Crime Team has received multiple reports of residents receiving fraudulent m...
Former landlady’s poem celebrates 40 Years of care at Pendine Park
A former pub landlady turned amateur poet has written a moving tribute to mark the 40th anniversary of a Wrexham-based care organisation. Michelle Williams, a care practitioner at Hillbury House, penned the poem in honour of Pendine Park and its founders, Mario Kreft MBE and his wife, Gill. The stor...
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£10m agricultural college unveils new qualifications to support future of farming
New HE qualifications at a state-of-the-art land-based college will support the future of farming in Wales. Coleg Cambria unveiled Higher National Certificate (HNC) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes aimed at the next generation of farm managers, shepherds, farmers, and leaders in the sect...
Wrexham groups unite to tackle cost-of-living crisis at major summit
Community groups, council officials, and local leaders came together at a landmark Cost of Living Summit aimed at addressing poverty in Wrexham. The event was organised by the Wrexham Poverty Action Collaboration (WPAC) and Financial Justice Working Group (FJWG), funded by the Lloyds Bank Foundation...
Nationwide Wrexham branch to host free face-to-face dementia clinics
A building society in Wrexham city centre will host a series of free sessions aimed at tackling tough conversations around dementia. Dementia specialist Admiral Nurses will host clinics at Nationwide branches in Swansea, Aberystwyth and Wrexham this month and offer tailored support and guidance to a...
NEWSAR issues Easter safety tips for walkers
North East Wales Search and Rescue (NEWSAR) is urging those heading outdoors this Easter to take simple steps to stay safe, as the region prepares for a busy holiday weekend in the hills. With warmer spring weather drawing more people to North Wales’ walking routes, the volunteer-run mountain resc...
Welsh Government proposes new election spending limits ahead of 2026 Senedd vote
The Welsh Government has announced proposals for new campaign spending limits for the 2026 Senedd election, reflecting significant changes to Wales’s electoral system. Jayne Bryant MS, the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, updated the Senedd on the new arrangements. The current l...
Lexus Wrexham Open ‘will help inspire next generation of tennis players in Wales’
Staging a world-class tennis tournament in Wrexham later this year will help inspire the next generation of tennis players in Wales, according to a former British star. Mel South, who was ranked in the world’s top 100 during her own playing days and also represented Great Britain in the Fed Cup, n...
Oldest alcoholic beverage thrives in Wrexham thanks to local company
The oldest alcoholic drink known to man has found a home in Wrexham. Tony Cornish, an experienced mead-maker, has been crafting mead since the early 1990s. He operates at his his meadery, Stone Circle Mead Company, on Rhosnesni Lane. The business specialises in producing traditional, oak-aged meads ...
Wrexham University announces partnership with new £5 million UK-wide Centre for People’s Justice
Wrexham University has been announced as a partner in a new UK-wide Centre for People’s Justice, which aims to bring law and social justice research together to support fairer, stronger and more inclusive societies. The centre, funded by £4.1 million from Arts Humanities Research Council (AHRC), ...
Chester Zoo sloth has toothache cured with ground-breaking dental treatment
A 25-year-old sloth at Chester Zoo has recovered from a pioneering dental operation performed by university dental experts, after staff noticed swelling on his face. Rico, a two-toed sloth and one of the zoo’s oldest residents, was found to have two root abscesses during a series of check-ups last...
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Business Improve District ‘keen to get going’ as it awaits council responses
The Wrexham Business Improvement District has been voted in locally, but is currently not progressing due to stasis from Wrexham Council, says a task group member. The ‘BID’ passed a small local vote in March however there has been no further update on how it is progressing, despite nearly £2m ...
Wrexham-based start-up shortlisted for national award
A Wrexham-based start-up that showcases everything that North Wales has to offer, has been shortlisted for a national award. North Wales Days Out & Events Ltd was founded by Katie Griffiths in 2024 with a mission to provide members of the public with a comprehensive hub of what is on across the ...
Social care heroes give birthday boost to children’s hospices
A children’s hospice that supports families across North and Mid Wales has received a £1,300 donation from kind-hearted social care heroes. Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith, which provides care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families, were chosen as this year’s charity beneficia...
Fire in bin wagon prompts battery and electricals recycling plea in Wrexham
Wrexham residents are being urged to correctly dispose of batteries and electrical items. It comes after a fire recently broke out in a bin lorry in Wrexham, putting staff and members of the public at risk. Anything with a plug, battery or cable that isn’t recycled correctly carries a risk to peop...
P&A Group marks 40th anniversary by supporting Nightingale House Hospice run
The P&A Group has celebrated its 40th year in business by sponsoring the trophies for the Nightingale House Hospice 5k and 10k Run, held at Alyn Waters Country Park. The event, which took place on Saturday 5 April, welcomed runners of all abilities to a scenic, multi-terrain course, raising vita...
Extra hospice funding welcomed as “a significant step forward”
Hospices will receive additional funding to help them continue to provide vital palliative and end-of-life care. Welsh Government say the new £5.5m cash injection, which is in addition to the £3m uplift in recurrent funding announced in the 2025 to 2026 budget … ” will help Wales’ 12 NHS-com...
Crash in seaside resort closed coastal road
Drivers were urged to avoid the area