Margaret Parry Jones celebrated her 105th birthday surrounded by friends, family, and the community. She is adored by all. Wrexham Resident Celebrates Remarkable 105th Birthday with Joy Okay, so Margaret Parry Jones turned 105 on February 13. She grew up in Ponciau with her three sisters. They ran a shop together that sold sweets and…
Wrexham groups and businesses can apply for grants between £50k to £700k to boost local areas and skills. Wrexham Organisations Encouraged to Apply for Shared Prosperity Fund Hey, listen to this news from Wrexham. They’re giving out grants from £50k to £700k. It covers important things, like communities. You can get money for projects. These…
Wrexham’s social care for children faces a crisis due to rocketing demand and funding shortfalls, impacting services and vulnerable kids. Wrexham Council Grapples Social Care Crisis Amid Demand Increases Wrexham faces a social care crisis for children. The budget tripled in five years, going from £15 million to £45 million. Rhian Thomas, who leads Children’s…
A Wrexham man received a 26 week jail sentence for theft and assaulting a police officer in Blackburn. Wrexham Man Jailed for Blackburn Theft Assaulting Officer Causing Injury Jack Dyer appeared in Wrexham Magistrates Court via video link from prison. He is 23 and from Rhostyllen. Dyer admitted shop theft and assault charges. Rhian Jackson,…
£10M Welsh Government funding will support the creation of 39 affordable homes in Wrexham, part of a larger housing investment. Wrexham Receives Funding Boost for 39 New Affordable Houses The Welsh Government is giving £10 million to help build affordable housing as part of a larger investment. This investment will create more homes for people,…
Wrexham’s social care faces a crisis amid rising poverty, service cuts, and increasing demand, leading to budget overspends. Wrexham Social Care Overwhelmed by Rising Poverty and Service Cuts Wrexham’s children’s social care budget increased substantially. It went from £15 million to £45 million in five years. Rhian Thomas, who runs Children’s Services, explained that poverty…
A “Jobcentre on Wheels” starts in Wales. It brings employment assistance directly to communities, targeting areas with high joblessness. Mobile Jobcentre Launched in Wales to Boost Local Employment A “Jobcentre on Wheels” started in north east Wales. They want to boost employment. These mobile centers bring job help to people. The vans go to football…
The Old Library in Wrexham is being transformed into a creative hub with rentable spaces, boosting the city’s artistic goals. Wrexham Old Library Refurbishment Continues Aiming for Creative Hub The old building on Queen’s Square will get a new purpose. It will become a hub for creative work in the city, offering rentable space for…
Wrexham Council seeks public input on Western Gateway transport plans, focusing on improved access and job creation. Wrexham Transport Improvements at Western Gateway: Public Consultation Wrexham Council wants to improve transport. They are working with other groups to achieve this. The goal is better access and more jobs, with a focus on the area near…
Easy Shop in Wrexham is temporarily closed for illegal tobacco sales, following a court order. Wrexham Shop Shut After Selling Illegal Tobacco and Vapes Wrexham’s Easy Shop must close. It is located at 24 King Street. The closure lasts for three months. Wrexham Council ordered it to shut down, supported by Public Protection and police.…