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MS praises work of Wrexham based Stepping Stones North Wales

Wrexham’s Member of the Senedd has praised the work of local charity, Stepping Stones North Wales. The organisation provides free counselling and support services to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse across the region’s six counties. During a meeting at the charity’s offices on King St...

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Calls for annual health checks to protect Wales’ firefighters from cancer risk

Senedd members called for annual health checks for firefighters in Wales, with a study showing instances of cancer are up to 323% higher than the general population. Luke Fletcher, who has been campaigning on the issue over the past two years, led a debate in the Senedd on a cross-party motion calli...

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Girls being left at risk online as tech firms fail to act, says NSPCC

Social media platforms a failing to protect girls under the age of 18 from online abuse, harassment and exploitation. That is according to the NSPCC, which this week released a new report identifying the “wide range of risks” that girls face online. The children’s charity commissioned PA Consu...

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North Wales MS raises “major concerns” over Welsh Government’s ALN reforms

A North Wales Member of the Senedd has warned the Welsh Government that the Additional Learning Needs (ALN) system in Wales is failing families. Mark Isherwood, Welsh Conservative MS for the region, said he had been approached by the ALN Reform Wales campaign which raised concerns about the programm...

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I went to one of the oldest pubs in Wales and the 'small' fish dwarfed the plate

The Owain Glyndwr Hotel in Corwen has been around since 1400

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Health chiefs under fire over delays in transforming eye care

Senedd members scrutinised health chiefs about years-long delays to digital transformation of eye care, with some services still relying on paper records and fax machines. Peter Fox, the newly elected chair of the Senedd’s health committee, pressed witnesses about a lack of digital infrastructure ...

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Wrexham police urge public to respond safely to blue lights

Police are urging drivers to act responsibly when they see blue lights, warning that delays caused by uncertainty or inaction from motorists could mean the difference between life and death. NWP Wrexham Rural say that some drivers remain unsure how to respond when emergency vehicles approach, causin...

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Wrexham to host UK-premiere of musical tribute to Alan Turing

St Mary’s Cathedral in the heart of Wrexham city centre will play host to the UK premiere of cross-disciplinary violin work inspired by WWII codebreaking machines. The performance, which takes place at 1pm on Saturday, 17 May, marks the Wrexham premiere of a project five years in the making. Devel...

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Wrexham's Evrah Rose releases new album that is her 'most experimental project' yet

Wrexham musician and poet Evrah Rose has released a new album entitled 'Link in Bio'.

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Inside MPCT Wrexham: The college based out of the Hightown barracks

Wrexham's site, one of only seven in Wales, has been based at the Hightown Barracks since 2022, with whom they share with the 3rd Royal Welch battalion.

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“Implying staff are lazy and just chilling at home getting paid is disgusting,” says union

A union has said staff have been left ‘angry and upset’ after senior councillors pressed ahead with changes to Wrexham Council’s work from home policy. Following a decision this week by the Executive Board, from 1 September 2025, staff working for the local authority will be required to spend ...

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Woman caught drink-driving after police receive "bizarre report" about her

Victoria Franks appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday

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Take a dip into the past with swimming tots, gymnasts and more

Today's look back at Leader photos from across Wrexham and Flintshire, includes plenty of memorable moments.

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Wrexham mother battling severe pain speaks out following 'shock' diagnosis

A mother from Wrexham is raising awareness for PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) after being diagnosed to educate others on the condition.

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Coleg Cambria launches new football academy with Champions League finalists PSG

Paris Saint-Germain Academy UK has announced a new partnership with Coleg Cambria, bringing world-class football training to North Wales through the launch of a brand-new PSG Academy programme based at the college. Launching in September 2025, the football academy will offer young players aged 16-19...

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North East Wales Scouts volunteers praised for bravery

Three Scouts volunteers from north east Wales have been recognised for using their first aid skills to help bystanders in two separate incidents. Andrew Blundell, Kevin Field and Dan Reynolds received the Medal for Meritorious Conduct and the Gilt Cross at national Scouts awards in April. They were ...

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Senedd unites to pass ‘truly historic’ Welsh education bill

The Senedd unanimously passed a “far-reaching, truly historic” bill aimed at transforming education as part of the ambition of reaching a million Welsh speakers by 2050 Senedd members voted 50-0 in favour of the Welsh language education bill, which aims to ensure all pupils become confident Wels...

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His campaign of emotional and physical abuse left a woman fearing for her life

Craig Griffiths slapped and kicked his victim, and also grabbed her around the neck

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Five things to watch out for in episode 2 of Welcome to Wrexham, season 4

Season four is set to be made up of eight episodes, documenting the Reds' League One journey.

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Author and social media star to attend first Public Transport Summit in Wrexham

Author, trainspotter and social media star Francis Bourgeois will attend Wales’ First Public Transport Summit later this month.