About Wrexham
Wrexham is a town in North West Wales, that sits beside the River Gwenfro. The town has a strong mining and brewing tradition and though these industries may have declined, retail and manufacturing industries have been quick to take their place. As with many mining communites there is a strong sense of pride and this is readily displayed at the Bersham Colliery Mining Museum, Bersham Ironworks And Visitors Centre and Bersham Heritage Centre. Another attraction is St. Giles Church, one of the "Seven Wonders of Wales" and burial place of Elihu Yale, benefactor of Yale University, USA.
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Sacked officer loses race claim
A police community support officer loses a race discrimination claim after being sacked for showing porn on a mobile.
Brunstrom on his pride and regret
The controversial chief constable of North Wales Police speaks of his time in the force as he retires from the post.
Child mental health unit opening
A new mental health unit for children and young people in north Wales means patients will be treated closer to home.
Big Facebook party to shut roads
Roads are closed in a seaside resort as up to 4,000 people are expected to attend a reunion organised on Facebook.
Motorcyclist killed in road crash
A motorcyclist dies in a road crash, while a woman in seriously injured in a separate collision between motorbike and a car.
Union talks over factory closure
A meeting is being held between union officials and management over the planned closure of the Air Products factory.
Sewage pipe repair is completed
Signs warning swimmers to stay out of the sea at Rhyl are taken down as delays to a burst sewage pipe repair are overcome.
Wind farm due to start generating
The first of 25 turbines in a new wind farm off the coast of north Wales is due to start producing electricity.
Playground's future still unclear
A decision on whether to close a play scheme on a deprived housing estate has again been deferred.
Plans to axe 93 cement plant jobs
A cement company plans to cut 93 jobs reduces output "to a minimum" following a drop in orders.
Rural warehouse plans turned down
Plans for a major warehouse development are refused by councillors, while a smaller project gets the go-ahead.
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