A prisoner’s nine-hour rooftop protest at Wrexham jail resulted in £50k damage and a two-year sentence. Prisoner’s Rampage Causes £50k Damage at Wrexham Jail A prisoner named Chad Williams went wild. He caused chaos on the prison roofs at a Wrexham jail, resulting in about £50,000 in damage. Williams, 30, wanted his own prison cell…
Report reveals Welsh Gypsy and Traveller groups endure persecution, poor sites and lack govt action. Welsh Gypsy and Traveller Communities Face Poor Living Conditions A new report says Welsh Gypsies and Travellers face racism. They say local groups and police act unfairly. The report says the Welsh government fails them. A committee calls this lack…
A report reveals poor living conditions for the Gypsy and Traveller community in Wales, citing racism and neglect. Wales Gypsy, Traveller Community Faces Abysmal Living Conditions People in Wales’ Gypsy and Traveller community feel mistreated. They say councils and police are racist towards them. A report criticizes the Welsh Government, stating it has failed to…
House prices in Gwynedd plummeted following new rules on holiday homes. Prices fell 12.4% in a year, impacting homeowners. Gwynedd House Prices Plunge Amid Holiday Home Restrictions in Wales House prices in Gwynedd have fallen sharply after rules on holiday homes changed. Values dropped 3% in the last part of 2024, continuing a year-long decline…
Armed robbery attempt at Wrexham shop. Suspect claimed to have gun, demanded money, and fled. Police investigation ongoing. Man Claims He Has a Gun During Wrexham Shop Robbery Attempt Police updated everyone about a shop robbery attempt. The robbery happened at the AM/PM store in Brynteg, Wrexham. It took place yesterday, Thursday. A man threatened…
New road proposal in Wrexham aims to ease traffic and improve access to the Western Gateway site. Street pedestrianization also planned. Wrexham Road Plan Includes New Link and Pedestrianized Street Wrexham could get a new road, and they also plan to pedestrianize a street. These changes help the Western Gateway site development. The project involves…
A Ruabon mini-market must close due to illegal cigarette and vape sales following a court order. North Wales Mini-Supermarket Forced to Shut Down for Three Months A store in Ruabon must close for three months. Wrexham Council and North Wales Police worked together. Wrexham Magistrates Court issued the closure order. It affects Kalar Mini Market…
Wrexham considers changing speed limits, possibly reverting over 50 roads from 20 mph back to 30 mph after local feedback. Wrexham Considers Reverting 20 mph Speed Limits on Over 50 Roads Wrexham might change some speed limits. Over fifty roads could go back to 30 mph; they are now set at 20 mph. The council…
A house fire in Wrexham was caused by a tumble dryer. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported. Tumble Dryer Sparks House Fire in Wrexham, Prompting Safety Warning A fire happened at a Wrexham house. It started because of a tumble dryer. Firefighters arrived at Aston Grove around 11 AM. Two fire crews…