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Police operation to tackle off-road bikes being used anti-socially and illegally in Wrexham
Police have announced a crackdown on off-road bikes being ridden illegally and anti-social in rural parts of Wrexham. The police operation, which is also being undertaken in Denbighshire and Flintshire, comes after a rise in complaints from residents of bikes causing noise, disruption and damage to ...
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney on shock exit of key figure at Wrexham AFC
Wrexham CEO Fleur Robinson is to leave the club as their second successive promotion as Hollywood owners pay tribute
New Police and Crime Commissioner would not abolish Police and Crime Commissioner role
Your Police and Crime Commissioner has asked those who feel disengaged, or has suggestions, to come meet him as he looks to boost engagement following a lacklustre turnout in his reelection. Labour’s Andy Dunbobbin was re-elected as the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for North Wales in a vote...
Wales’ train services branded ‘simply inadequate’ during major events
Wales’ train services during major events has been branded as being ‘simply inadequate’ by a Senedd committee. An annual report, released today by the Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure’s Committee, has called for more to be done to ensure people are able to take the train to maj...
Change of direction on 20mph and new roads will boost north east Wales economy, claim business leaders
A new “common sense approach” to the default 20 mph speed limit and road schemes will boost the economy in North East Wales, business leaders have said. Ken Skates MS, the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport and Clwyd South MS, last month announced a ‘change of course’ on the Wal...
Route unveiled as Wrexham prepares to host Tour of Britain Women!
Leading names in cycling will take in the breathtaking scenery that Wrexham and its neighbouring counties have to offer when the city plays host to a major sporting event this summer. The Tour of Britain Women will head to Wrexham on Friday June 7 as part of the second stage of the tournament. Cycli...
‘Over 500 people’ register interest in new Rossett housing development
Over 500 people have registered interest in new homes being built in Rossett, the developer behind the project has said. Castle Green Homes say they are preparing to release the first homes for sale at Trevalyn Place, on Rossett Road, this summer. Trevalyn Place will consist of 99 private sale prope...
Driver who killed grandad and man who staged 15-hour siege among criminals jailed in April
A man who choked puppy to death was also among offenders locked up for a wide variety of crimes last month
The big change at Llandudno hotel that's seen it win best in world award
Llandudno Bay Hotel was taken over by the Everbright Group in 2021
Police launch major crackdown on people who use off-road bikes illegally
Operation Dales was launched following a number of complaints made by local residents of bikes causing noise, disruption and damage
North Wales pensioner who sexually abused girl jailed for 10 years
David Rowland's victim has been praised for confiding in her mother about the abuse
Wrexham man sentenced to 10 years for sexual abuse of child
A 71-year-old Wrexham man has been jailed for the sexual abuse of a child. David Rowland, of no fixed abode, admitted sexually assaulting a child over a period of time between August 2022 and June last year. North Wales Police say that he was sentenced to 10 years in prison at Mold Crown Court today...
Fleur Robinson to leave role as Wrexham AFC Chief Executive
Wrexham AFC Chief Executive Officer Fleur Robinson is to leave the Club at the end of the season. In a statement released this afternoon, the club said: “Fleur has been in day-to-day charge of the club for three years having overseen its highly successful double promotion from the National League ...
LIVE VIDEO: Andy Dunbobbin WINS Police and Crime Commissioner election
Bonus update: One quick addition, here is the full results sheet from across the region that also details why votes were rejected. It shows on an individual council area basis: Conservatives won Conwy Conservatives won Denbighshire Labour won Flintshire Plaid Cymru won Gwynedd Labour won Wrexham Pla...
Wrexham AFC release retained and released player list
Wrexham AFC have announced who will be retained, who will be leaving the club, and who has been offered new contracts. The club say “The following players, who are out of contract, will not be offered new deals and are released with the Club’s sincere thanks for their contributions during the ti...
Welsh Ambulance Service urges public to protect resources over Bank Holiday
The Welsh Ambulance Service is urging members of public to help protect its resources over the Bank Holiday weekend. Ahead of the three-day weekend, the Trust is reminding people to collect any prescription medication and stock up on first aid supplies to treat minor injuries and illnesses at home. ...
Safety concerns raised over plans for phone charging benches in Wrexham
Wrexham Council is planning to install so-called "smart" benches, which use solar energy to power the battery of mobile devices, on the city's High Street. v.1 The post Safety concerns raised over plans for phone charging benches in Wrexham appeared first on Wrexham.com....
Calls to protect vulnerable people at risk of fuel poverty
Wales must safeguard vulnerable people at risk of fuel poverty after a ban on energy companies forcibly fitting prepayment meters came to an end, a committee warned. Jack Sargeant led a debate about a petitions committee inquiry into the prepayment meter scandal and the Welsh Government’s response...
Llandudno beach has been named 'most disappointing' in the UK
The news won't come as a big surprise to those who've campaigned for a sandy beach
People warned about getting in water at four beaches and a lake in North Wales
Surfers Against Sewage has published the alerts on its website