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Senedd set to pass tourism tax allowing councils to charge overnight visitors
The Senedd is set to vote today (8 July 2025) on the Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Bill, which will allow local councils to charge a visitor levy, a local tax on overnight stays in hotels, B&Bs, self-catering accommodation, hostels, and campsites. The levy is designed as...
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Wrexham Scout volunteer leads campaign to provide free period products at venues
A Wrexham Scout volunteer is leading a campaign to ensure period products are freely available across Scout venues in the region. Daniel Davies, 37, started volunteering with maintenance at Bishop’s Own Scout headquarters on Sontley Road. He was accompanied by his daughter who asked why there were...
Mum who translated for stars on Disney's 'Welcome to Wrexham' reveals secret cancer battle
Conwy mum Maxine Hughes, who translated for Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has just finished chemotherapy and now faces a double mastectomy
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Welsh Language and Education Bill receives Royal Assent
Landmark legislation to ensure all children in Wales get the opportunity to become confident Welsh speakers has received Royal Assent, becoming law. The Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Act aims to make significant progress towards the 2050 target of one million Welsh speakers by strengthening t...
Wrexham baby charity delivers milestone 300th essentials hamper
A Wrexham-based charity that supports new mothers and families in some of the most challenging circumstances has delivered a milestone 300th baby essentials hamper. Baby Basics Wrexham, which launched in February 2021, aims to give local children the best possible start in life. Between 2023 and 202...
Warning issued after rise in doorstep parcel thefts in Wrexham
A warning has been issued to residents in Wrexham following a recent rise in parcel thefts. North Wales Police (NWP) Wrexham Rural says it has seen an increase in incidents where parcels left on doorsteps by couriers have been stolen in recent weeks. An investigation is currently underway, but polic...
Sustainable vision secures hospitality student inaugural ‘Green Spatula’ award
A skilled student’s sustainable vision secured her a prestigious inaugural hospitality prize. This year’s Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or competition introduced the Green Spatula Award, a special accolade presented in partnership with The World Association of Chefs’ Societies and won by Cole...
Applications open for up to £200 school essentials grant
Applications are open for the School Essentials Grant, which provides up to £200 per learner to help families with the cost of the school day. The grant is aimed at families on lower incomes who qualify for specific benefits. Eligible families can receive £125 per child annually, rising to £200 f...
Warm weather returns with heatwave likely later this week
Temperatures across the UK are set to rise steadily this week, with a heatwave expected to meet official criteria in parts of Wales, England, and Scotland by the weekend. Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Holley said: “High pressure from the Atlantic will gradually exert its influence over the UK thi...
Record 2.5 minute planning meeting as 600 house Holt Rd LDP issue stops business
Wrexham Council has set a new record time for the shortest meeting, possibly a world record, as the monthly planning meeting was cancelled this afternoon due to a lack of attendance from councillors. 11 of the 16 cross-party members of the committee, which meets on the first Monday of every month, s...
Free National Eisteddfod entry for thousands of Wrexham local residents
Thousands of lower-income families in Wrexham will be able to enjoy the National Eisteddfod this summer for free, thanks to a £200,000 grant from the Welsh Government. The funding will provide eligible local residents with free day tickets to the festival, along with food vouchers for children. The...
Young people’s views at the heart of £20m plan to shape Wrexham’s future
Hundreds of young people from across Wrexham have had their voices and suggestions heard in a consultation as part of a project being masterminded by Wrexham City Board. The board, chaired by founder of Moneypenny Rachel Clacher CBE, was formed after the UK Government announced in 2023 that Wrexham ...
North Wales pensioner wins £51K Range Rover - but has no space to keep it
He scooped the luxury car after entering a competition with just a 5p stake
Seven years after multi million pound refurb Ty Pawb’s “significant building problems” impacting centre’s finances
Wrexham Council’s Ty Pawb cultural centre has made “positive progress” in reducing its budget deficit councillors heard at a scrutiny meeting last week, despite ongoing challenges with the building’s structure and maintenance costs. As our meeting preview article noted the Employment, Busine...
B5605 Newbridge landslide repairs ongoing with end now in sight
Repair works to fix a catastrophic landslide that has kept a key Wrexham road closed for over four years are making significant progress, with the latest council report showing the project remains on track for a mid to late summer reopening. The B5605 between Newbridge and Cefn Mawr has been closed ...
“We are not giving up” says Deputy Leader as revised proposal for London train being prepped
A revised proposal could be put forward to try again, after the Wrexham to London service was rejected by Office for Rail and Road last week. The Wrexham, Shropshire & Midlands Railway Company Limited’s (WSMR) application to run new open access services between Wrexham and London Euston was re...
A view from Mark Isherwood – Welsh Conservative North Wales Member of the Senedd
Wrexham.com has invited the four North Wales Members of the Senedd to write a monthly column with updates on their work. You can find their updates – along with contributions from the Wrexham and Clwyd South MPs and MSs – here. ...
Cabinet Secretary praises “incredible progress” on new Deeside railway station
Plans for a new railway station at Deeside Industrial Park have seen “incredible progress,” according to Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates. Deeside Industrial Park, a major employment area and is well served by major roads but experiences local congestion during peak tim...
Theatr Clwyd reopens after £50m redevelopment
Theatr Clwyd has reopened following a £50 million redevelopment, with local politicians and community groups celebrating the transformation of Wales’ largest producing theatre. The project, funded partly by £26.5 million from the Welsh Government, has completely renovated the two theatres and ci...
Investigation underway after trees vandalised in Plas Madoc
An investigation is under way after several trees were deliberately damaged in a popular green space in Plas Madoc. The vandalism, which was discovered last weekend, involved a number of trees being deliberately damaged, with some felled and others left with irreversible harm. Initial assessments co...