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Glowing Estyn report for St Anne’s RC Primary in Caia Park
A Wrexham primary school has been praised for its “welcoming and caring environment” where the “well-being of its pupils has the highest priority,” according to...
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Wales launches rapid bacterial infection testing in pharmacies and GP surgeries
Rapid testing for bacterial infections is being rolled out in community pharmacies and GP surgeries across Wales. The two year pilot scheme will provide near-immediate...
“Innocent diary mistake” saw HMP Berwyn non attendance at Scrutiny meeting but questions now answered
A ‘very innocent diary mistake’ has been blamed for representatives from HMP Berwyn missing a council meeting where they were due to be quizzed by...
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Councillors voice concern over plan to ask private sector to meet public toilet demand
Officers were asked to provide more detail into how the plans would offer consistent access to toilet facilities, particularly in rural tourism locations. v.1
Explore a career behind the wheel at Wrexham bus driver event
An information event aimed at supporting individuals interested in a career as a bus driver will arrive in Wrexham on Thursday, 19 February. Careers Wales...
Improvement works planned for Llangollen car park
Improvement works have been announced for a Llangollen car park. Denbighshire Council confirmed that infrastructure improvements will take place at the Mill Street car park...
Unpaid carers urged to help shape new Wales strategy
A public consultation has opened on a new National Strategy for Unpaid Carers in Wales, with the Welsh Government setting out an ambition to become...
Going once, going twice… Cefn Mawr takes centre stage on Bargain Hunt
The spotlight was on Cefn Mawr during a recent visit from hit primetime TV series, Bargain Hunt. Cefn Community Council Chairman Cllr Phil Vaughan welcomed...
Woman killed and two arrested after van overturns en route to North Wales
Firefighters extracted the woman from the van but she was sadly pronounced dead
Cross-party Senedd Members call for ‘Helen’s Law Part 2’ to protect victims’ dignity
Senedd Members from across the political divide have united to call for legislative reforms that would strengthen justice and provide greater dignity for victims and...
Plaid MS urges Welsh Government to act as pubs face “greatest challenge in living memory”
A Plaid Cymru MS has urged the Welsh Government to “rise to the challenge” of safeguarding Wales’ struggling pubs, warning that rising business rates and...
Positive Estyn inspection for North East Wales Adult Learning Partnership
An adult learning partnership supporting thousands of learners across North East Wales has received positive feedback following an Estyn inspection. Groundwork North Wales was praised...
Wrexham-based financial planning firm expands office and team
A fast-growing Wrexham financial planning firm is celebrating another major milestone after moving to larger premises and expanding its team. Belgrave Wincham has tripled its...
Senedd passes law reshaping homelessness response
The Senedd has passed legislation designed to fundamentally change how homelessness is addressed in Wales. The Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill was approved...
Senedd Member quizzed by politics students during visit to Maelor School
A Member of the Senedd was put on the spot by sixth-form politics students at the Maelor School in Penley. The school recently received a...
‘Go All In’ campaign launched to inspire lifelong love of reading in Wales
Wales will take part in a UK-wide ‘National Year of Reading’ campaign aimed at boosting literacy levels and inspiring a lifelong love of reading. The...
Three in hospital after overturned van shut main border route
North Wales Police had urged drivers to avoid the area
Wales takes next step on bottle return scheme
The Welsh Government has taken a further step towards introducing a national Deposit Return Scheme, with new regulations laid before the Senedd. The Deposit Return...
Welsh Ambulance Service makes Endometriosis Friendly Employer pledge
The Welsh Ambulance Service has pledged to become an Endometriosis Friendly Employer. The Trust has signed up to a scheme run by Endometriosis UK, committing...
Big climate wins at organic estate as groundbreaking environmental progress unfolds
An award-winning organic estate strengthened its position as a UK leader in sustainable agriculture and innovation, unveiling a wave of environmental achievements. The 12,500-acre Rhug...