Police boss reveals one in four young people have suffered domestic violence and abuse
A police boss has vowed to step up the campaign against the "scourge" of domestic violence and called on other agencies to do more to help tackle the problem. According to North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones, the extent and nature of domestic abuse...
Ex-wedding dress designer proves she’s a cut above the rest in national health awards
A wedding dress designer turned healthcare worker who has supported hundreds of new mums to breastfeed is in the running for a top national health award. Julie Edwards, who works as a maternity support worker at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, has been recognised for freeing...
Brave Gez battles back from cancer to rebuild family decking business
A brave builder who fought off the cancer that almost ended both his company and his life is celebrating 25 years in business. Five years ago Gez Baylis was diagnosed with throat cancer and rushed into hospital for emergency treatment – it seemed to spell the end for...
Cop a sneak preview of new 21st century police station
This is a sneak preview of what a new eco-friendly police station in North Wales will look like - inside and out. Construction will start on January 23 after North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones signed the contract giving the go-ahead to build the...
Boxing Day bargain hunters out in force
Hundreds of Boxing Day bargain hunters crammed into a shopping centre waiting for the doors of Next to open to signal the start of the retail giant's annual sale. The 500-strong queue began to form from around 3am at the store at the Eagles Meadow shopping centre in...
Jingle tills herald Christmas bonanza as shopping centre breaks 3.5m barrier
TILLS have been playing a merry tune in the run up to Christmas at a shopping centre that's about to reach a major new milestone. By the end of the year, the number of shoppers at Eagles Meadow in Wrexham is due to break through the three and a half million barrier....
Community choir swaps its warm African rhythms to sing cool carols for Christmas
A community choir which loves to perform the rich harmonies of traditional African music had a change of pace when they sang at a Christmas party. The Rwsters choir was the star turn at the festivities held at Cysgod y Gogarth, at the £4.2 million flagship sheltered...
New hot chilli beef club pie will put fire in the Dragons’ bellies
Fans at Wrexham AFC have voted for a new official club pie to give them the taste of success and "put fire in their bellies". The football foodies opted for a hot chilli beef pie after the club teamed up with the award-winning Village Bakery which is based in the...
World class carols for Christmas
Care home residents were accompanied by a world class orchestra when they sang Christmas carols to celebrate the festive season. The Pendine Park care organisation in Wrexham has collaborated with the renowned Hallé orchestra for the past eight years, using the power...
Staff from axed BHS store get jobs lifeline just in time for Christmas
Former staff from the axed BHS in Wrexham have been given an early Christmas present - a new job at leading department store in the town. For Claire Littler the fresh start at Debenhams at the Eagles Meadow shopping centre is particularly welcome as losing her job...
