New Bridge over the River Alyn, a Long Awaited Replacement for Wrexham’s Historic Dyke Trail
A Gwersyllt bridge damaged in the 2022 storms, which severed access to part of the Wat’s Dyke Trail, is to be replaced. Wrexham County Borough Council has issued a tender for contractors to reinstate the public right of way near…
Wrexham man Jailed for Assault on Two Teenage Girls
A Wrexham man who indecently assaulted two teenage girls has been jailed. David Peers, 71, of Llay New Road, Llay, admitted nine offences of indecent assault and two counts of gross indecency with a child. The historic sex offences happened…
Approval likely for additional homes at ‘The Poppies’ development, Wrexham
Planning officers will recommend Wrexham councillors approve a proposal to add more houses to a Llay development despite community objections. SG Estates is already building 50 new homes – a development known as ‘The Poppies’ on land formerly part of…
Plans revealed to upgrade Public Toilets at George Edwards Hall, Cefn Mawr
Cefn Community Council has revealed plans to upgrade the public toilets at George Edwards Hall. The council has been successful in its application for a grant under Wrexham’s Shared Prosperity Fund and is now seeking bids to carry our renovation…
Ministers reject calls to intervene on ‘unbearable’ stench at landfill site
Campaigners criticised Welsh ministers for rejecting calls to revoke a permit for a landfill site despite concerns about the “unbearable” stench plaguing people’s lives. More than 1,100 people signed a Senedd petition which warned of an overpowering smell from the landfill…
Wrexham man jailed for shoplifting
A 47-year-old Wrexham man has been jailed for shoplifting, burglary and attempting to steal a car. Ioan McKenzie, of Churton Drive, stole almost £300 worth cigarettes from a city centre shop, before burgling a house the following week. He admitted…