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North Wales Police has renewed its appeal for Baby Ceri’s mother to come forward, a month after the baby’s body was found on the shoreline in Bangor.

wrexham.comHundreds of hours of CCTV reviewed as police continue to appeal for Baby Ceri’s mumNorth Wales Police has renewed its appeal for Baby Ceri’s mother to come forward, a month after the baby’s body was found on the shoreline in Bangor. Her mother has still not been identified. Officers launched an investigation on 27 September to establish how Baby Ceri died and to find her mother. North Wales Police said it is working with experts on several specialist tests, which it hopes could give officers new lines of inquiry. In the past month, officers have reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV footage, followed up information sent in by the public and handed out more than 2,000 leaflets to people who live and work in the area.
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“It’s Wrexham’s time and it’s Wales’s time.” Rhys Ifans is the latest star to back Wrexham’s UK City of Culture 2029 bid

wrexham.comRhys Ifans backs Wrexham’s City of Culture bid: “It’s Wrexham’s time”Internationally acclaimed Welsh actor and musician Rhys Ifans has thrown his support behind Wrexham’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029. Born in Haverfordwest and raised in Ruthin, Ifans is one of Wales's most recognisable international stars. Beginning his career in Welsh-language television on S4C, he went on to achieve worldwide recognition through roles in Notting Hill, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, The Amazing Spider-Man and, more recently, HBO's House of the Dragon. "I'm supporting the Wrecsam2029 bid, because it's Wrexham's time and it's Wales's time," said Ifans.
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A Travellers site in Rhostyllen has been rejected by Wrexham planning officers for a second time.

wrexham.comRetrospective Traveller site plans next to A483 rejected for second timeA Travellers site in Rhostyllen has been rejected by Wrexham planning officers for a second time. The four-pitch site – which borders the A483 at the Croesfoel Interchange – was originally turned down in May. It included the construction of two permanent brick-built day rooms. At the time Wrexham County Borough Council’s planning officers cited poor visibility for vehicle access, the potential impact on the A483 a few feet away, the lack of a biodiversity assessment, the site being unsuitable for residential accommodation due to the noise and pollution from the trunk road and the impact of increased phosphorous release from human waste on the River Dee.
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In this month's column Nigel Williams MS discusses waiting times at the Wrexham Maelor, hospital car parking and cross-border healthcare

wrexham.comA view from Reform UK MS for Fflint Wrecsam – Nigel WilliamsWrexham.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 this month’s column Fflint Wrecsam MS, Nigel Williams writes: A View from the Senedd: Answers That Matter for Fflint Wrecsam Since the closing days of September, my focus has been on a straightforward question: are the assurances we hear from public bodies actually translating into improvements for people in Flintshire and Wrexham?
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"Residents are advised to take appropriate precautions and avoid contact with the water. Please also keep dogs and children away from the lake until it is confirmed safe."

wrexham.comAvoid Gresford Lake water after sewage contamination, councillor advisesA councillor has said Gresford Lake has been contaminated with sewage and is advising people to keep away from the water. Councillor Jeremy Kent said Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water had confirmed that a non-return valve sensor was overwhelmed by rainwater. In an update, he said: "However, the lake has been contaminated with sewage. Residents are advised to take appropriate precautions and avoid contact with the water. Please also keep dogs and children away from the lake until it is confirmed safe." Cllr Kent previously said he had reported concerns about sewage water entering the lake through the drainage system to Welsh Water, and that the issue had been logged as an emergency.
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The university has submitted plans to create over 300 student rooms on

wrexham.comPlans for 315 student rooms on Wrexham University car parkOver 300 new student rooms could soon be created at Wrexham University. The institution and developer Cityheart have lodged plans with Wrexham Council for three six-storey blocks of accommodation on a car park at the university’s Mold Road campus If approved, the development would house 315 student bedrooms and form part of the university's Campus Masterplan, which aims to strengthen its role within the higher education sector. The plans, submitted on behalf of the joint applicants by Cassidy + Ashton, provide a combination of student bedrooms and studio units along with shared communal spaces, laundry rooms and staff facilities.
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The inquiry explains that care workers on low pay faced a choice between staying at home with little income or going to work when they should have been isolating. Then health minister Vaughan Gething told the inquiry the Barnett formula left the Welsh Government without financial certainty. He…

wrexham.comWelsh care workers waited five months longer than the rest of the UK for full Covid sick pay, inquiry findsCare workers in Wales waited at least five months longer than those in the rest of the UK for funding to give them full pay while self-isolating with Covid-19, according to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. The Inquiry's report on the adult social care sector, known as Module 6, says the delay meant financial support in Wales "came too late". The report, published on Tuesday, 20 October, also finds that home care workers in Wales waited until December 2020 for regular Covid-19 testing. A paper supporting their testing reached the Welsh Government in July that year but was not considered at the time.
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Rubbish response from The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales on being asked about the application... "Due to current staffing capacity, we are unable to monitor and respond to listed building consent applications. We apologise for this and hope that the situation can…

wrexham.comFire safety works planned at Erddig Hall after alarm system ‘present an unacceptable risk to the mansion and its occupants’The National Trust has applied for permission to carry out fire safety works inside Erddig Hall, after surveys found the Grade I listed house's fire alarm system is "old, noncompliant with current regulations and has a number of known faults". A 'detailed assessment' concluded that there are "...currently several breaches in the existing compartmentation lines and the Fire Alarm System (FAS) is old and does not comply with current regulations nor meet the requirements of National Trust insurers; all of which present an unacceptable risk to the mansion and its occupants".
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Schools are being encouraged to join two fitness fundraisers this November in aid of Hope House Tŷ Gobaith children's hospices.

wrexham.comSchools invited to Danceathon and SchoolRox challenges for charitySchools are being encouraged to join two fitness fundraisers this November in aid of Hope House Tŷ Gobaith children's hospices. Open to schools across North Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire, the charity's Danceathon and SchoolRox challenges will raise vital funds for local children living with a life-threatening condition and their families. Designed to be flexible and easy to organise, both events can be held at school and adapted to suit pupils of all ages and abilities. Danceathon encourages children to put on their dancing shoes and keep moving to their favourite music for 36 minutes, while SchoolRox challenges pupils to complete a fun fitness session based on the Hyrox craze.
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Wales currently has two 50-metre pools, in Cardiff and Swansea.

wrexham.comFflint Wrecsam MS calls for 50-metre swimming pool in north WalesA Fflint Wrecsam MS has called on the Welsh Government to commission a feasibility study into building a 50-metre swimming pool in north Wales. Reform UK’s Nigel Williams raised the issue in the Senedd on Tuesday 20 October, telling MSs that “from Holyhead right along the A55 corridor there is not a single one.” Wales currently has two 50-metre pools, in Cardiff and Swansea. Mr Williams said: “Our young, talented athletes and their families are forced to make multi-hour round trips across the border into England several times a week just to train on equal terms with their peers.”
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The new coach service connecting North and South West Wales will launch this weekend

wrexham.comNew north to south Wales coach service launchesPassengers can now book tickets for TaithCymru, the new coach service connecting North and South West Wales. The service will run daily between Bangor and Carmarthen, calling at Caernarfon, Porthmadog, Dolgellau, Machynlleth, Aberystwyth and Aberaeron. It will cut journey times by more than an hour and connect key towns, railway stations and onward public transport services along the route. Services will run from the early hours of the morning until late evening, with 10 regular services a day from Monday to Saturday. A similar timetable will operate on Sundays, with some services running at slightly different times.
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The plea comes after restoration works at a heritage site in Wales was destroyed within hours

wrexham.comCadw urges half-term visitors to report heritage crime after priory vandalismRestoration work worth almost £50,000 at a newly renovated heritage site in Wales was damaged within a matter of hours after being targeted by vandals. Specialist stonemasons and contractors have spent the past year carrying out masonry works to safeguard the future of Haverfordwest Priory, Pembrokeshire, much of which has now been undone, according to Cadw. With visitors expected to flock to heritage sites over the half-term, Cadw is urging visitors to report vandalism, anti-social behaviour and heritage crime. Fleur Gordon, Head of Properties in Care at Cadw, said: "It is with a heavy heart that we have seen significant antisocial behaviour and vandalism at Haverfordwest Priory.
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Free milk for the youngest primary school pupils in Wales could end, as the Welsh Government launches a consultation on the future of the scheme.

wrexham.comConsultation launched on future of free school milk scheme in WalesFree milk for the youngest primary school pupils in Wales could end, as the Welsh Government launches a consultation on the future of the scheme. The £3 million a year scheme, which has run since 1977, gives free milk to children from Reception to Year 2 and subsidised milk to those in Years 3 to 6. Schools choose whether to take part, and can provide up to 250ml of milk per pupil. The Rural Payments Agency, which runs the scheme on behalf of the Welsh Government, will stop doing so after 31 March 2027.
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Wrexham now has 282 public electric vehicle chargers, up from 223 at the start of the year, according to the Department for Transport. Only Newport added more in Wales. Rapid chargers, rated 50kW or above, stayed at 46 across January, April and July, putting Wrexham 16th of 22 Welsh councils for…

wrexham.comWrexham adds 59 public EV chargers in six months but rapid charger count stays at 46Wrexham gained 59 public electric vehicle chargers in the first six months of 2026, the second-largest increase of any council area in Wales. However, the number of rapid chargers in the county borough, those rated 50kW or above, was 46 on 1 January, 1 April and 1 July, according to new Department for Transport (DfT) figures. There were 282 public chargers in Wrexham on 1 July, up from 223 at the start of the year and 238 on 1 April. Only Newport, which went from 425 to 509, added more over the same period.
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The care sector report, published this week, found that 96% of people discharged to Welsh care homes that month went without a test. Care homes weren’t told to isolate them until 22 April, almost a month after Scotland. The inquiry says the Welsh Government and Public Health Wales should have…

wrexham.comUK Covid Inquiry: 96% of people sent from hospital to Welsh care homes in March 2020 were not testedAlmost everyone discharged from hospital into a care home in Wales in March 2020 went without a Covid-19 test. The Welsh Government and Public Health Wales did not advise care homes to isolate those people for another month. Those are among the findings of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry's report on the adult social care sector, known as Module 6. Inquiry chair Baroness Hallett published last week. The 301-page report covers all four nations of the UK. It finds that the Welsh Government knew care home residents were extremely vulnerable but did not put basic protections in place when they were most needed.
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In June, the new health minister called it the health board’s “final chance”. The independent review of Betsi Cadwaladr’s leadership and culture was due to report by the end of October, which is this week...

wrexham.comIndependent review of Betsi Cadwaladr health board due to report by end of this weekAn independent review of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, which runs Wrexham Maelor Hospital, is due to report by the end of this week. The Welsh Government announced in June that an expert panel would assess the health board's leadership, governance, organisational culture and board capability, with "a final report is expected by the end of October." The review is part of a Welsh Government directed intervention at the health board, which has been in a heightened state of escalation for 11 years and at the highest level, level 5, since February 2023.
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A Wrexham mum who helps train 3,000 care workers struck gold at the social care Oscars.

wrexham.comWrexham mum strikes gold at Wales Care AwardsA Wrexham mum who helps train 3,000 care workers has struck gold at the social care Oscars. Jenna Evans, manager the Pendine Academy of Social Care at Wrexham Technology Park, was crowned the winner at the Wales Care Awards in Cardiff, recognising her outstanding commitment to training and development. The 42-year-old has spent 23 years working in social care leads a team helping staff from 30 care providers across North and Mid Wales develop the skills needed to deliver high quality care. Jenna was appointed the manager at the academy in April, overseeing a team of seven assessors and three administration staff ensuring care workers received the training they need.
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"As archaeology is a material consideration here, I would advise that this application is not determined until this resource has been evaluated" - archaeological planning officer

wrexham.comMedieval archaeology survey urged before decision on Bettisfield housing planArchaeologists have advised that plans for four new homes in Bettisfield should not be decided until the land has been checked for medieval remains. Finchfield Homes Ltd has applied to Wrexham Council for full planning permission to build four detached five-bedroom houses on vacant land to the rear of Eatonfield Close, off Main Street. The 0.53 hectare site is behind four townhouses built after the former Nags Head pub was demolished - those homes were approved in February 2011. The new houses would be reached through the existing entrance road off Main Street, which would be upgraded.
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Another superb tournament comes to a close - Klugman, who did not drop a set throughout the week on her way to being crowned champion, produced another excellent performance to win 6-2, 6-4 in front of a capacity crowd of 720 at the Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre's Carden Park Arena

wrexham.com17 year old Hannah Klugman impressively crowned Lexus Wrexham Open championRising British star Hannah Klugman said she was "so happy and proud" after winning the Lexus Wrexham Open, the biggest title of her career, with a straight sets victory over French player Elsa Jacquemot in today's final. Klugman, who did not drop a set throughout the week on her way to being crowned champion, produced another excellent performance to win 6-2, 6-4 in front of a capacity crowd of 720 at the Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre's Carden Park Arena. There was more success for British tennis in the doubles final later in the afternoon as Freya Christie and Eden Silva delivered another fine display to lift the trophy.
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Any damage or power issues by you? Extra council crews are being called out this morning to clear trees, branches and fencing brought down by the wind. Locations include Prince Charles Road, Wrexham Cemetery, Gatewen, Montgomery Road, Town Hill, Cwm Glas in Johnstown and Pont Adam in…

wrexham.comStorm Boelo: Trees and fencing down across Wrexham as power faults hit Rhos areaTrees, branches and fencing have come down at seven locations across Wrexham as Storm Boelo brings strong winds to the county borough, with power faults also reported in the Rhos area. Councillor David A Bithell, lead member for environment at Wrexham Council, said in an update issued this morning that council teams were out this morning and additional crews were being called out to deal with debris. He said the council was aware of some power faults in the Rhos area, and people affected should call 105. SP Energy have no details on their website about any local power issues though - it is unclear if that is outside of their remit, or bad communication.
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A police warning has been issued to Wrexham businesses after reports of offenders targeting local stores with a gift card scam.

wrexham.comWrexham shops warned over gift card refund scamA police warning has been issued to Wrexham businesses after reports of offenders targeting local stores with a gift card scam. Officers from NWP Wrexham Town said fraudsters have visited shops across Wrexham to purchase a gift card with cash. Once the card has been activated, the offender asks for a refund, distracts staff and swaps the card for a blank one, which they hand back. They are given their cash back, and the shop only realises it has been defrauded when staff try to cancel the card. North Wales Police Wrexham Town is urging shop owners selling gift cards to take their time when activating cards, or to ask a colleague to help.
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A talented secondary school student served up an ace performance after winning the top prize in the Lexus Wrexham Open literacy competition.

wrexham.comBryn Alyn pupil wins Lexus Wrexham Open commentary contest and earns pro mentorA talented secondary school student served up an ace performance after winning the top prize in the Lexus Wrexham Open literacy competition. Lydia Sebesta, a Year 9 learner at Ysgol Bryn Alyn, was crowned winner of the competition after recording a commentary of last year's tennis final and producing a written report linked to the tournament. Judges praised Lydia's entry, highlighting the quality of her work, the depth of her research and the confidence she demonstrated throughout the competition. Lydia will now receive expert mentoring from a current sports commentator to develop her skills further.
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The scheme aims to bring new workers into the industry

wrexham.comNew forestry workers trained at Cambria as skills scheme reaches fifth cohortFour students have completed an intensive forestry training course at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi, near Ruthin, as part of a scheme aimed at bringing new workers into the industry. The four-week programme, run by Tilhill Forestry and Foresight Group, a leading infrastructure and private capital investment manager, saw the group trained in tractor driving, woodchipper and all-terrain vehicle operation, pesticide application and forestry first aid, gaining recognised qualifications and safety equipment. The training was provided by Tilhill Forestry along with different departments across the college, as well as external trainers and assessors.
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Storm Austen has brought down six trees in Wrexham, and 124 postcodes in Llangollen and the Ceiriog Valley are without power.

wrexham.comTrees down and homes without power as Storm Austen hits WrexhamHigh winds are continuing to cause disruption across the Wrexham area, with a number of trees blown down and several homes left without power. Torrential rain and gusts of up to 50mph caused by Storm Austen have hit the area today and a Met Office yellow weather warning covering Wrexham remains in place until 9pm this evening. Stormy conditions are expected to continue on Saturday, although conditions are not expected to be as severe as today. A number of homes in Llangollen and the Ceiriog Valley have been left without power this afternoon, with 124 postcodes impacted.
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Steel lattice pylons would no longer be used for new electricity lines approved in Wales under plans put out to consultation by the Welsh Government.

wrexham.comWelsh Government consults on ending steel pylons for new power linesSteel lattice pylons would no longer be used for new electricity lines approved in Wales under plans put out to consultation by the Welsh Government. The proposed planning policy would make underground cables the default for new 11kV to 132kV lines, with overhead lines only allowed on low wooden poles or similar where certain tests are met. The consultation seeks views on how best to introduce the change. Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, Adam Price, said: "We’re delivering on our manifesto commitment to end the use of steel lattice pylons and ensuring the default position for new electricity lines in Wales are underground.
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Rail passengers are being urged to check before travelling with precautionary changes being made to some train services ahead of severe weather.

wrexham.comNorth Wales coast line services cancelled as Chester signalling fault adds to delaysRail passengers are being urged to check before travelling with precautionary changes being made to some train services ahead of severe weather. Storm Austen is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain from the night of Thursday 22 October into Friday, followed by another bout of wet and windy weather on Saturday. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind affecting parts of Wales on Friday, with transport disruption likely and gusts of 50–60mph possible more widely across the warning area. Stronger winds of up to 70mph are possible in some exposed coastal locations.
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The number of people waiting more than two years for hospital treatment in north Wales has risen for a second month in a row.

wrexham.comMinister welcomes fall in longest hospital waits but north Wales figure rose again in AugustThe number of people waiting more than two years for hospital treatment in north Wales has risen for a second month in a row. Welsh Government figures published this week show 2,312 patient pathways at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board had been waiting longer than two years at the end of August. That is up from 2,230 in July and 2,167 in June. The health board, which runs hospital services for Flintshire, accounts for 2,312 of the just under 5,100 two-year waits across Wales. It has the highest proportion of patients waiting more than a year and more than two years of any health board in Wales, at 16.6 per cent and 1.3 per cent.
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In 2022, Wrexham Council said three vacant farms were being prepared for sale. Its 2024/25 accounts show £2.8m of assets sold, and a council officer told councillors last week that the sales included three farms.

wrexham.comThree Wrexham Council farms sold as land sales bring in £3.6mWrexham Council sold three farms during 2024/25, a council committee has been told. The council's audited accounts show assets held for sale worth £2.816m were sold or removed from its books during the year, leaving £128,000. At a meeting of the council's Governance and Audit Committee on Thursday, Cllr Paul Roberts asked: "What did we do with the 2.8 million quid?" He said he assumed the figure was "to do with the farms". A council finance officer said the £2.8m was "the actual net book value, our holding value of that", and that the sales brought in more.
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A walking football team has been crowned the champions of Wales after an emotional victory at the national play-off finals.

wrexham.comUnbeaten Coedpoeth over-70s crowned walking football champions of WalesA walking football team has been crowned the champions of Wales after an emotional victory at the national play-off finals. Coedpoeth WFC’s over-70s qualified for the finals in Newtown after going unbeaten through 24 games to win the North Wales league. At Newtown, they faced the four top teams from the South Wales leagues plus defending champions Deeside, who were this year’s North Wales runners-up. Going into the final round of games, four of the six teams were in with a chance of lifting the trophy. But it was Coedpoeth who came out on top, beating Merthyr 2-0 to pip Deeside to the title.
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Firefighters do not feel “adequately trained, equipped, or prepared” to deal with wildfires, a Senedd committee has heard.

wrexham.comCalls for fire service investment after summer of “extremely challenging” wildfiresFirefighters do not feel “adequately trained, equipped, or prepared” to deal with wildfires, a Senedd committee has heard. Speaking to the climate change committee on Wednesday October 21, representatives from the Fire Brigade Union told members this summer was “extremely challenging” for firefighters. Following the wildfires, the union created a list of ten demands to better protect those working in the fire service and the public, including specialist lightweight wildfire PPE for every firefighter, and 5,000 new firefighters to “reverse over 15 years of cuts”. Steve Wright, general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, told the committee there are now less firefighters than there were ten to 15 years ago, with Wales having lost around 400.
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Questions asked over the use of smart glasses and the the exclusion of GB News from Senedd televisions

wrexham.comSenedd Commission quizzed on GB News and use of smart glasses in the SiambrThe use of smart glasses on the Senedd estate is a question of “equity”, a Plaid Cymru MS has said. Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg MS, Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, quizzed Llywydd, Huw Iranca-Davies, on what safeguards will be put in place regarding the use of smart glasses in the Senedd on Wednesday October 21. Her question follows the controversy of Reform MS Jason O’Connell using such glasses in the Siambr as an autocue. While the exact model of glasses used by Mr O'Connell did not have an in-built camera to record footage, the technology's use has raised questions.
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Another great day of tennis at the Wrexham Lexus Open with a trio of British players securing a place in the quarter finals

wrexham.comTrio of British players secure place in Lexus Wrexham Open quarter-finalsIt was a brilliant day for the Brits at the Lexus Wrexham Open as Alicia Dudeney, Hannah Klugman and Jodie Burrage all won to progress to tomorrow's quarter-finals. The in-form Dudeney extended her winning run to seven matches as she booked a last eight spot in the World Tennis Tour W100 event at Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre, with Klugman, another current British top 10 player, and Burrage then joining her as they made it a hat-trick of British winners on a successful day. Dudeney, who will next face French player Elsa Jacquemot, got the better of seventh seed Susan Bandecchi from Switzerland 6-3, 6-7, 6-4 in a match lasting two hours and 51 minutes.
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Thomas Cato was previously found guilty of five counts of rape following a trial in September.

wrexham.com37-year-old man jailed for rapeA 37-year-old man has received a 17-year sentence for multiple violent rapes against a woman. Thomas Cato, of no fixed abode, appeared for sentencing at Mold Crown Court today, Thursday 22 October. He was previously found guilty of five counts of rape following a trial in September. Cato repeatedly attacked and raped the woman on several occasions over a two-year period, leaving her feeling petrified. He assaulted her by hitting her to her head leaving visible injuries and on one occasion broke her ribs leaving her unable to move due to the pain.
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How does early release work at Berwyn? Most get a taxi to the train station and head back to the North West for probation appointments later that morning. Tags are usually fitted at home, not at the gate councillors were told.

wrexham.comHMP Berwyn released “most in the country” under early release scheme, deputy governor saysEighteen prisoners released early from HMP Berwyn were back in the Wrexham prison within weeks, councillors have been told. Back in January  ‘very innocent diary mistake’ was blamed for representatives from HMP Berwyn missing a council meeting where they were due to be quizzed by local councillors (plus some odd contact to Wrexham.com) - however reps have now appeared infront of a committee this month to take direct questions in person. The prison’s deputy governor told Wrexham Council’s Safeguarding, Communities and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee that 64 prisoners were released under the early release scheme about two weeks before the meeting and a further 44 were released on the morning of Tuesday, 13 October.
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Concerns have been raised about school attendance in Wales which has yet to return to pre-pandemic rates.

wrexham.comConcerns raised over “appalling” school attendance in WalesLeader of the Welsh Conservatives, Darren Millar, has declared Wales has a “huge” school attendance problem. Questioning education minister, Anna Brychan, on what action she is taking to improve educational outcomes across Wales, Mr Millar described current attendance figures as “appalling”. He told members there is a “clear link” between attendance and educational outcomes, yet provisionally published attendance records for 2025-26 suggest there has been a fall in average attendance to just under 91%. Mr Millar questioned why Wales appears to have such a “persistent” attendance problem in comparison to other parts of the United Kingdom.
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Weather warning issued with the first named storm of the season set to bring gusts of up to 50mph to Wrexham

wrexham.comWeather warning issued with Storm Austen set to hit WrexhamStorm Austen could bring gusts of up to 50mph to Wrexham on Friday, with the Met Office warning of possible power cuts and travel delays. A yellow warning for wind covers the county from 10am until 9pm on Friday 23 October. Flintshire, Denbighshire, Conwy, Cheshire West and Chester and Cheshire East are also inside the warning area. The Met Office said inland gales were possible during the day, with gusts of around 45 to 55mph. Winds here are not expected to be as strong as those further south and west, the forecaster added.
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A local business on a mission to reduce food waste has unveiled plans to expand production of its dynamic expiry labels.

wrexham.comWrexham tech that tells you when food has gone off set for expansionA local business on a mission to reduce food waste has unveiled plans to expand production of its dynamic expiry labels. Mimica, on the Wrexham Industrial Estate, is behind patented freshness technology 'Bump', which responds to real storage conditions and tells you when food or drinks have spoiled. The firm says more than 300 food companies are on its waiting list, and it plans to scale up manufacturing and expand its on-site laboratory at the Bryn Business Centre after receiving support from the Wrexham and Flintshire Investment Zone. Lawrie Matthews, chief technology and financial officer of Mimica said: “Our production site at the Bryn Business Centre is at the heart of our growth plans, backed by funding from the Flintshire and Wrexham Investment Zone.
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Wrexham into final four for UK City of Culture 2029

wrexham.comWrexham into final four for UK City of Culture 2029Wrexham is through the final four in the race to become UK City of Culture 2029, and is now bidding to become the first place in Wales to hold the prestigious title. The city has been shortlisted alongside Blackpool, Milton Keynes and Sheffield, with each receiving at least £125,000 to take forward elements of their bid. The winner, due to be announced in early 2027, will receive a prize fund of £10 million. It is the second time Wrexham has made the final four, having narrowly missed to Bradford to host the 2025 event.
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"I think we're talking in the realms of about 100 million if we were to try and catch up on all backdated, if you were to bring everything up to an A1 position."

wrexham.comWrexham road repair bill estimate rises from £40m to £100m in eight yearsWrexham Council's chief executive has put the cost of bringing the county borough's roads and other infrastructure up to standard at about £100m. Alwyn Jones gave the figure at a recent meeting of the council's Governance and Audit Committee on Thursday, when a lay member asked about the scale of the shortfall behind two red-rated risks. Mr Jones said: "The sort of level of funding that we would require in order to get to grips with some of the challenges around highways and some environments is vast." "I think we're talking in the realms of about 100 million if we were to try and catch up on all backdated, if you were to bring everything up to an A1 position."
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A new project at Johnstown’s Stryt Las and Aberderfyn nature reserves will restore ponds, plant trees and install fencing to keep vehicles out,

wrexham.comVolunteers wanted as Johnstown nature reserves project gets Postcode Lottery fundingA new project aimed at supporting wildlife at two nature reserves in Johnstown will launch this autumn. Wild Ground, part of Groundwork North Wales, has secured funding from players of the Postcode Lottery through a Green Community Grant to boost conservation efforts at Stryt Las and Aberderfyn. The reserves, both in the heart of residential areas, are home to a wealth of wildlife including amphibians, birds, butterflies and dragonflies, as well as habitats including ponds, woodland and grassland. Over the course of a year, Wild Ground will offer weekly volunteering sessions in Johnstown, providing opportunities for local people to get involved in nature conservation through tasks such as woodland management, pond maintenance, wildlife surveys, and helping to keep the sites accessible for the public.
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A Wrexham-born artist who has spent three decades bringing art into care homes has received a special honour in recognition of her work.

wrexham.comWrexham artist honoured for 30 years of bringing art into care homesA Wrexham-born artist who has spent three decades bringing art into care homes has received a special honour in recognition of her work. Opera singer Sir Bryn Terfel presented Sarah Edwards, consultant artist-in-residence at the Pendine Park organisation, with an award for outstanding service at the 2026 Wales Care Awards. Fresh from having graduated from Cardiff University with a First class degree in illustration, she joined Pendine Park in 1995 as the first care home artist-in-residence in Wales. Sarah said: “I cannot thank everyone at the Wales Care Awards enough. I consider this not just recognition of my own work but it is a ringing endorsement of the therapeutic benefits of arts therapy within a care environment.”
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Senedd Members have called for action on coal tip safety ahead of the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster.

wrexham.comSenedd calls for disused coal tips action and inclusion of Aberfan in school curriculumSenedd Members called for action on coal tip safety ahead of the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster. On October 21, 1966, a coal tip collapsed on a mountain slope above Aberfan, sending slurry towards the village below. In its path was Pantglas Junior School, where 109 children and five teachers were killed. In total, 144 people were killed in the disaster. Describing it as “one of the darkest days” in Wales’ history, First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth said the story of Aberfan will “never be forgotten”. Speaking in the Senedd on Tuesday October 20, he said: “It is a story of the most terrible loss and grief, but also a story of the resilience of a community over six decades.”
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Hannah Klugman delighted British tennis fans in Wrexham after her defiant win over America’s Fiona Crawley in the first round.

wrexham.comBritish teenager Hannah Klugman through to the second round at the Lexus Wrexham OpenHannah Klugman delighted British tennis fans in Wrexham after her defiant win over America’s Fiona Crawley in the first round. Klugman, just 17 years old, showed her composure and consistency in her 6-2, 6-2, victory. “It was a really good match, I’m really pleased” Klugman said, “I started really well and I think her game really suited mine, I had some time to build the points but it definitely was closer than the scoreline, it was a great first match to win." Crawley is ranked 209 in the world, 132 places above Klugman.
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More than £600 million has been paid out in Welsh NHS clinical negligence and personal injury claims over the past five years

wrexham.comWelsh Government urged to declare “health emergency” amid clinical negligence and personal injury claims payoutsMore than £600 million has been paid out in Welsh NHS clinical negligence and personal injury claims over the past five years, the Senedd has heard. The payout figures were raised in the Siambr on Tuesday October 20 by Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar, who urged the Welsh Government to declare a "health emergency". Speaking during First Ministers Questions, Mr Millar described the figure as “eye-watering” and said it was further evidence of the “crisis engulfing the NHS here in Wales”. While behind each payout were families and individuals who have suffered, Mr Millar said the priority must be the prevention of tragedies.
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Assistant Chief Fire Officer Helen MacArthur was appointed to the top job by North Wales Fire and Rescue Authority on Monday

wrexham.comHelen MacArthur appointed chief fire officer of North Wales Fire and Rescue ServiceNorth Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s next chief fire officer will be a finance and governance specialist who joined the service eight years ago. Assistant Chief Fire Officer Helen MacArthur was appointed to the top job by North Wales Fire and Rescue Authority on Monday, 19 October. She will take over on 1 January from Dawn Docx, who retires on 31 December after five years in charge. MacArthur joined the service in 2018 as an Assistant Chief Officer. According to the service, she has more than 30 years’ experience in senior finance, governance and leadership roles across the Welsh public sector.
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Wrexham Council’s audited accounts now include a note on possible costs from “certain historic contaminated land sites”. No sites are named and no money has been set aside.

wrexham.comHistoric contaminated land added to Wrexham Council’s list of possible liabilitiesWrexham Council has added a note to its accounts about possible costs linked to historic contaminated land sites in the county borough. The disclosure appears in the council's audited 2024/25 Statement of Account - was one of a number of changes made during the audit by Audit Wales, which said the disclosure of contingent liabilities "has been updated to reference historic contaminated land sites and the Council's ongoing assessment of the potential associated costs." A contingent liability is a possible cost that depends on future events and cannot yet be confirmed or measured.
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A new sensory room has opened at Chirk Court Care Home, with lights, sounds, scents and even robot pups to help residents living with dementia relax and reconnect with memories.

wrexham.comRobot pups and bubble tubes: new sensory room opens at Chirk care homeResidents living with dementia at a local care home are benefiting from the opening of a welcoming and calming sensory room. The space at Chirk Court Care Home opened at the end of September thanks to a £5,000 grant from the Cadbury Foundation’s ‘Your Charity, Your Choice’ scheme. The room, which is fully accessible, gives the home's 66 residents, their families and staff a place to relax, connect and engage their senses. It features a large bubble tube, which combines gentle motion, colour changing light and visual stimulus, as well as a projector which creates an immersive visual experience on the ceiling.