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Two former North Wales Police officers to be barred from policing after misconduct hearing
Two former police officers who made “cruel, shocking and offensive comments” were found to have been in breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour relating to Discreditable Conduct at a Misconduct Hearing at Police Headquarters in Colwyn Bay today. Former PC’s Iwan Williams and Terence ...
HMP Berwyn visitor tried to give prisoner drugs and phone hidden in fake Double Decker bars
A prison guard suspected Kieron Pemberton had hidden the items and alerted colleagues
Drop in number of Welsh-medium pupils in Wrexham blamed on lockdown
Covid has been partly blamed for a drop in young Welsh speakers v.1 The post Drop in number of Welsh-medium pupils in Wrexham blamed on lockdown appeared first on Wrexham.com....
Free prostate cancer blood tests as local group share how to get a PSA Test
“Every 45 minutes a man in the UK dies of prostate cancer. Such cancer can be symptomless, and an early diagnosis can save lives” note the Wrexham Prostate Cancer Support Group The group have teamed up with the Graham Fulford Charitable Trust to provide PSA blood testing to men from the age ...
Council say “time to look at future” of Queensway trees due to ‘instability’
No decision has been taken over the future of trees in Queensway the council have said. Previously the local authority has said trees are part of the “critical infrastructure” of Wrexham, and would ‘actively engage and involve local communities in the management’ of trees. The Wrexham Litter...
Popular ‘Coffee and Chat’ Group has launched in Wrexham
A brand new friendship group has been launched in Wrexham following the success of other similar schemes in the region. Deeside Oddfellows, which hosts a range of affordable and accessible events across North Wales and Chester, is bringing its popular ‘Coffee and Chat’ group to The Lemon Tree re...
“Lovely atmosphere on procession” as Eisteddfod welcomed to Wrexham
More than 500 local residents and members of Gorsedd Cymru formed a procession through the streets of the city on Saturday celebrate the visit of the National Eisteddfod in a year’s time. Organisers explain, “The procession is an opportunity to welcome the area to the Eisteddfod and the Eisteddf...
Places with highest incomes and least affordable homes in North Wales
House affordability is improving in some areas but not everywhere
'Wonky' bike logo on North Wales cycle path compared to a 'crime scene'
The 'cycle path to nowhere' has its critics but some locals say it's a useful facility
West End queen packs her running shoes for Llangollen Eisteddfod return!
A performer known for her dazzling runs in the West End and on Broadway hopes to try a run through the beautiful Dee Valley when she stars at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod this summer. Kerry Ellis – known as the Queen of the West End after playing a leading role in shows from My Fair...
Urgent calls for Welsh Water improvement amid environmental concerns
MSs warned Welsh Water must take urgent steps to improve, with growing calls for a regulatory and governance overhaul amid concerns about a lack of accountability. Llŷr Gruffydd, who chairs the Senedd’s climate change committee, led a debate on a report following an inquiry on the performance o...
Mental health charity and Chirk café join forces to raise awareness of suicide prevention
A Wrexham-based mental health charity and social enterprise café have teamed up to tackle suicide head-on, raising awareness around suicide prevention within the community. The partnership between Advance Brighter Futures (ABF) and Caffi Wylfa, kicked off with suicide awareness training in early Ap...
70-year-old completes Wrexham 10k after overcoming mobility challenges
A 70-year-old man who just seven months ago could not walk the distance of his yard without a risk of falling is celebrating after successfully completed the Wrexham 10k. Jeffrey Chrimes took on the challenge, on Sunday 21 April, in aid of The Rainbow Foundation – the charity which helped him to r...
North Wales Police volunteers celebrated at awards ceremony
The work and contribution of North Wales Police volunteers has been recognised at an awards ceremony in Colwyn Bay. It was marked with the recognition of the contributions made by 33 serving Volunteer Police Officers who had each contributed over 200 hours during 2023. Each officer was awarded with ...
North Wales Police’s new Stalking Co-ordinator enhancing victim support
“Stalking is a serious crime that causes long term psychological harm on victims. It is extremely important that we provide the best service to victims.” These are the words of North Wales Police’s new stalking co-ordinator, Kerry Sidney. Her role is to improve the way the force recognises and...
Senedd rejects calls to introduce for academies and free schools in Wales
The Senedd rejected calls to introduce free schools and academies after a report found major challenges in Wales’ education system. Tom Giffard led a Conservative debate on educational attainment, warning that Wales is consistently at the bottom of UK-wide league tables. The party’s new shadow e...
Wrexham University proposes net zero solutions through local collaboration
Wrexham University is one of six universities to propose new ideas for meeting net zero targets through local and industry collaboration. The institution’s proactive approach to empowering communities and local industry to drive the net zero transition is one of six innovations proposed by the Key...
Castle Green hands over Rhosrobin affordable homes to North Wales Housing Association
The first phase of new affordable homes in Rhosrobin have been delivered under a deal between Castle Green Partnerships and North Wales Housing Association. It’s the third housing association Castle Green has partnered with in North Wales as part of its commitment to providing affordable housing. ...
Police and Crime Commissioner election Q&A: Andy Dunbobbin – Labour and Co-operative Party candidate
Wrexham.com has invited the four candidates vying for the role of North Wales’ Police and Crime Commissioner to take part in a written Question and Answer session. On May 2 voters will head to the polls to elect a commissioner whose responsibilities include deciding the budget for North Wales Poli...
Wrexham’s MP launches petition amid concerns over potential cuts to Metastatic Cancer Nurse role
Wrexham’s Member of Parliament has launched a petition amid concerns about a potential cut to the Metastatic Cancer Nurse position at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Sarah Atherton MP has written to Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) after being contacted “by a large number” of const...