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Child sex abuser has sentence increased after Solicitor General intervenes
Wayne Greenshields was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2024 - but now faces more time behind bars
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American bar partly-owned by Rob McElhenney announces its closing for good
An American bar which became synonymous with Wrexham AFC thanks to Rob McElhenney has announced it is closing down.
Ambitious Welsh law lacks teeth and laughable budget, committee hears
An ambitious law aimed at ensuring future generations in Wales have at least the same quality of life as today lacks teeth and has a laughable budget, a committee heard. The Senedd’s equality committee took evidence as part of follow-up scrutiny a decade on from the Welsh parliament passing the We...
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Wrexham raises flag to recognise honour and sacrifice of Armed Forces
Wrexham Council has raised the flag in recognition of Armed Forces Week 2025.
Wrexham 'wouldn't be where they are without' Mullin, says Ryan amid loan move
Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds pays tribute to Paul Mullin amid loan move to Wigan Athletic.
Rising demand sees school transport costs increase by more than £2 million
Wrexham councillors will review a report on rising school transport costs this week as they search for solutions to control spending. v.1
Off Ur Head: Meet the finalists of Leaders 'Best Barber Shop 2025'
Off Ur Head has been shortlisted as the Leader continues its search for the best barbers in Wrexham and Flintshire.
Wrexham dog trainers secure top honours at Welsh Business Awards
A Wrexham-based dog training business is celebrating a double victory at the Welsh Business Awards North Wales. Froncysyllte-based Beastly Thoughts Professional Dog Service provides dog training and behaviour support to owners across Wrexham and North Shropshire. It was crowned the winner of Best Pe...
'Nightmare' - Residents left frustrated as busy Wrexham road closed for two months
The Leader recently reported that Dean Road was set to close for a period of 61 days from June 16.
Campaigners vow to continue fight to save air ambulance bases in Caernarfon and Welshpool
Gwynedd: Disappointment as air ambulance campaigners lose high court judicial review over 'life-risking' service closures - whilst charity welcomes decision as 'life-saving' v.1
Students celebrated over two nights at learner and apprentice awards in Wrexham
Inspirational apprentices, students and adult learners were celebrated at a popular prize-giving. Coleg Cambria held its annual awards for Further and Higher Education (FE and HE) and Work-based Learning (WBL) and Adult and Community Learning (ACL) at its Yale site in Wrexham. Caroline Street, Cambr...
Child sustains minor injuries as hit and run confirmed in Wrexham
Police are appealing for information and witnessed following a hit and run in Brynteg, Wrexham, on June 16.
Thriving eatery in Wrexham awarded 'Best Cafe in Wales' title for 2025/26
A Wrexham cafe has been named the 'Best Cafe in Wales 2025/26' title by Prestige Awards.
Here's the Met Office weather forecast for the week ahead in North Wales
The Met Office has confirmed sunny spells and isolated showers across North Wales this week.
'Tiny but mighty' kitten, found in an airing cupboard, fighting for her life
A FUNDRAISER launched to support a kitten from Wrexham who is sadly fighting for her life.
School transport under review as Wrexham sees costs rise by £2m
Growing demand for school transport in Wrexham has forced the council to increase funding for 2025/26 by just over £2 million. Councillors are now looking at how they can control the rising cost.
Coleg Cambria students celebrated at learner and apprentice awards
INSPIRATIONAL apprentices, students and adult learners were celebrated at a popular prize-giving.
Welsh Ambulance Service unveils new fleet of modern ambulances
A new fleet of modern ambulances will be hitting the roads across Wales to respond to 999 calls. Over 140 new ambulances and vehicles will be part of the first phase of a five-year Welsh Ambulance Services fleet strategy, which will see older vehicles replaced with new ambulances and vehicles fitted...
Teacher shortage pushing “physics education to breaking point” in Wales
Physics education is at breaking point in Wales due to a lack of teachers, yet training bursaries are £14,000 higher across the border in England, a committee heard. Eluned Parrott, head of Wales at the Institute of Physics, warned Wales had fewer physics-trained teachers (174) than secondary schoo...
A view from Clwyd South’s Member of the Senedd
Wrexham.com has invited local Members of Parliament and Members of the Senedd to write a monthly article with updates on their work in their respective Parliaments and closer to home – you can find them all here. ...