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Chirk care home praised by CIW for “personalised, safe and positive” Care
A local care home has been praised by Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) for its “personalised, safe and positive” care. Chirk Court Care Home, operated by Clwyd Alyn, was also found to provide a “homely, comfortable environment” and “outstanding spaces where people can safely and freely access...
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Hope for extinct-in-the-wild bird as chicks hatch at Chester Zoo
Eight chicks belonging to a dove species that has been extinct in the wild for decades have successfully hatched at Chester Zoo – boosting survival hopes for the incredibly rare birds. Today, all remaining Socorro doves are cared for in zoo conservation-breeding programmes across Europe and North ...
Man taken to hospital and dogs seized after 'incident' on North Wales estate
A woman has been arrested in connection with the incident
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New car park plans submitted for Wrexham’s World Heritage Site
A new car park could soon be created at Wrexham’s World Heritage Site. An application has been submitted to Wrexham Council by the Canal & River Trust to develop 17 new spaces at the Trevor Basin. If approved, the spaces would replace the existing 17 currently at the site, which the applicants...
Pioneering road safety initiative aims to make motorcycling safer in north Wales
A pioneering new road safety initiative that is designed to make motorcycling safer has been launched across North and Mid Wales. PRIMEs (Perceptual Rider Information for Maximising Expertise and Enjoyment) are innovative road markings and signage that aim to help motorcyclists make safer decisions ...
Eye clinic nurses taking on Yr Wyddfa challenge for Guide Dogs UK
Six nurses in the eye clinic at Wrexham Maelor Hospital have given themselves a mountain to climb this September. Davi Castano, Kelly Arrowsmith, Anwen Jones, Kathryn Newcombe and Kim Klee are aiming to reach the summit of Yr Wyddfa to raise money for Guide Dogs UK. They’ll be taking in their fund...
A view from Carolyn Thomas – Welsh Labour’s 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 local representatives – here. In this month’s column for Wrexham.com, Welsh Labour MS Carolyn Thomas writes: ...
Wrexham part ways with striker Ollie Palmer after three promotions
Wrexham AFC have confirmed that striker Ollie Palmer has left the club by mutual consent. The 33-year-old joined from AFC Wimbledon in January 2022 and went on to score 46 goals in 156 appearances during a three-and-a-half year spell at the STōK Cae Ras. Palmer made an instant impact after his arri...
Routine chickenpox jab to be introduced in Wales
A new routine vaccination programme for chickenpox will be introduced in Wales from January 2026, the Welsh Government has announced. Varicella, commonly known as chickenpox, is a highly contagious infection caused by the varicella zoster virus. Most cases in children are mild, but the illness can s...
“Drought status declared for North Wales” say Natural Resources Wales
Natural Resources Wales has announced today that despite the change in weather, trigger levels have been met to move North Wales into drought status, closely following south east Wales, which declared drought earlier this month. While many parts of Wales have received some welcome rainfall this week...
Rare snow leopard’s name revealed as she takes her first steps outside at Chester Zoo!
A rare snow leopard cub, the first to be born at Chester Zoo in its 94-year history, has taken her first steps outside. Born to first-time parents Nubra and Yashin, the 10-week-old cub has spent her early weeks snuggled away in a secluded den with mum. During this time, intimate moments captured on ...
Warning issued after parvovirus outbreak reported in Wrexham
Dog owners across Wrexham are being warned of an outbreak of the highly contagious and life-threatening parvovirus. Rhyd Broughton Veterinary Group, on Gatewen Road, says it has received reports that the dangerous infection is circulating in the area. Parvovirus is a highly contagious and potentiall...
A view from Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr’s Member of Parliament
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. In his monthly column for Wrexham.com, Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr MP Steve Witherde...
Millions to get emergency alert test message on September 7
People across Wales are being reminded to expect a loud emergency alert on their phones on Sunday 7 September as part of a UK-wide test of the government’s alert system. Mobile phones connected to 4G and 5G networks will vibrate and emit a siren-like sound for up to ten seconds at around 3pm, with...
Major solar farm construction could soon get underway in Wrexham
Work to install a major solar farm in Abenbury given approval two years ago could soon begin if a new application is approved. v.1
Tragic motorcyclist 'loved life in all its colours', say 'shattered' family
Poignant tribute to rider who died after Wrexham crash last weekend
Cat sitter stole owner's car, crashed it then blamed accomplice
Jade Williams had been asked to look after the pet while owner was on holiday
Tributes paid to “a devoted husband and an extraordinary father”
The family of a motorcyclist who died following a road traffic collision in Bwlchgwyn have paid tribute to “a devoted husband and an extraordinary father.” Pawel Dlugosz was 49 years-old and lived in the St Helens area. He died following a road traffic collision on Ruthin Road, in Bwlchgwyn, sho...
Ten-days of roadworks planned near Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Motorists are being warned of roadworks disruption next month near the Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Wrexham Council has confirmed that Watery Road will be resurfaced between September 5 and September 16. The works will take place between the roundabout between Island Green and Kwik Fit to the entrance t...
Modern customer shelters unveiled as part of ‘Wrexham to Liverpool’ line rebrand
Customer facilities on the Wrexham to Bidston line are set to be refurbished between now and October as part of the planned ‘Wrexham to Liverpool line’ rebrand. Transport for Wales (TfW) has confirmed that more than £400,000 will be invested into improving shelters at seven stations in north Wa...