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Updated: Increased police presence explained – two arrested ‘hiding in Acton Park amongst the trees’

Tonight, Wrexham Town police have detailed the reason behind the ‘increased police presence’, that included the rare sight of a police plane overhead. Earlier this evening the police NPAS unit was overhead while multiple ground units also responded. In a short note, local police said, “Two mal...

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Liberato Cacace signs for Wrexham AFC from Italian side Empoli

Wrexham AFC say they are “delighted” to announce the signing of New Zealand international, Liberato Cacace for an undisclosed fee, pending Visa approval, registrations and international clearance. The 24-year-old left-back leaves Italian side Empoli to join the Red Dragons on a three-year deal, ...

North Wales Live - Wrexham

Gang plotted to steal vast quantities of fuel from North Wales depots

The organised crime group had stolen fuel on a 'national scale'

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Wanted man charged with multiple offences

A wanted man has been charged with multiple offences following his arrest earlier this week. Jerry Berry, 39, of no fixed abode, is charged with five counts of burglary from residential properties, and a count of burglary from a commercial premises. The incidents, across Wrexham, Flintshire and Ches...

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Possible Christmas bin strikes loom as union face off with council over £100k savings plan via overtime cut

Bin strikes could take place in Wrexham later this year, including the August bank holiday and over the busy Christmas period, as over 100 Unite members are being balloted to take industrial action. The move comes in response to a change in working patterns for street scene operators – which inclu...

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Help support local wildlife and join the Big Butterfly Count!

Residents across Wrexham are being encouraged to do their bit to support local wildlife by taking part in the Big Butterfly Count. The nationwide event, organised by the Butterfly Conservation, will take place from Friday, 18 July until Sunday, 10 August. During the three weeks and between the hours...

North Wales Live - Wrexham

Teen who died in crash involving moped and tractor was 'an all-round great kid'

The family of 17-year-old Ronnie Tillot said they were 'devastated and heartbroken'

The Leader | Wrexham

Man breached sexual harm prevention order by selling phone, court told

Jack Hatley was in Mold Crown Court for sentence on Thursday

The Leader | Wrexham

Here's the weekend weather forecast for Wrexham and Flintshire

Temperatures look set to average around 20°C, with some highs of around 23°C.

The Leader | Wrexham

Finalists revealed as The Leader searches for best pub in Wrexham and Flintshire

The Leader is on a mission to find the 'Best Pub 2025' across Wrexham and Flintshire.

The Leader | Wrexham

Celebrations add some spirit to trip down memory lane

Today's nostalgia gallery includes several celebrations and much more.

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“Many of the 16- and 17-year-olds I meet are more across the detail of issues than people give them credit for” say MP

Wrexham’s MP has welcomed the lowering of voting age in General Elections. Yesterday it was announced UK Government was going to role out votes to 16 year olds, as well as significant tightening of electoral rules including funding – more here – in a move that has been welcomed locally. Andrew...

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Greggs plans submitted for Coedpoeth

Plans to install new Greggs bakery signage at a local petrol and service station have been put forward. The application, submitted to Wrexham Council, is seeking permission to erect four new signs on the Asda Express, in Coedpoeth. The plans show that the bakery, which has over 2,600 stores across t...

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Police appeal after motorbike theft in Llangollen

A police appeal has been launched after a motorbike was stolen from the Llangollen area. Police say that the blue and white Suzuki GSXR motorbike (pictured above) was taken on Monday, 14 July, at approximately 3am. The vehicle was caught on CCTV heading in the general direction of Wrexham at 3:24am....

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Welsh Government under fire for new farming support scheme

Senedd members criticised the lack of an economic impact assessment and long-term certainty after the Welsh Government unveiled revised financial support for farmers. Samuel Kurtz, the Conservative shadow rural affairs secretary, warned of broken trust over the heavily criticised and protest-plagued...

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Johnstown Post Office set for relocation and longer opening hours

Post Office is proposing to relocate Johnstown Post Office to the nearby Premier Express – with the same postmaster. The Post Office said, “Our postmaster’s operate Post Office branches alongside their private retail business, and it is important that they make the very best use of their resou...

North Wales Live - Wrexham

'Extremely disruptive' bin strike looming in Wrexham as staff balloted on action

The dispute could see holiday dates targeted

The Leader | Wrexham

Over 25's nightclub set to open its doors in Wrexham city centre

nghtclb. will be opening on Town Hill in the coming weeks

The Leader | Wrexham

New gastro pub and restaurant opens its doors in Wrexham

A new family-friendly gastro pub and restaurant has opened at the Plassey Leisure Park in Wrexham.

The Leader | Wrexham

"I'll cut your face off," man threatened pub customer during row over car keys

A MAN faces losing his successful business after being jailed for threatening to 'cut off' a pub customer's face with a knife.